GoTo Foods Names Omer Gajial As New CEO

GoTo Foods announced the appointment of Omer Gajial as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective December 2, 2025. Gajial will take over from Jim Holthouser, who is retiring after nearly six years in the role.

Gajial brings over 20 years of experience in the consumer retail sector, having held leadership positions at several global organizations. Before joining GoTo Foods, he served as Chief Merchandising and Digital Officer at Albertsons, where he oversaw initiatives in merchandising, digital strategy, marketing, loyalty, and retail media across a portfolio of over 2,000 grocery locations. His previous roles include positions at Amazon, where he managed category development and marketplace operations for North America, and PepsiCo, where he directed global strategy and marketing for regions including the Middle East, Africa, South Asia, and North America.

GoTo Foods operates over 7,100 restaurants, cafes, ice cream shops, and bakeries across all 50 U.S. states and in 70 countries and territories. The company manages several brands, including Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, Moe's Southwest Grill, McAlister's Deli, Schlotzsky's, and Seattle's Best Coffee in specific markets.