Our Team

With over 25 full-time employees with a vast and diverse range of experience, our team is dedicated to helping our partners achieve success. Please meet some of our key corporate team members:

Don Moore

President Grinner’s Food Systems Limited
Don Moore Headshot

Don’s commitment to the GFSL’ restaurant system spans over 30 years, he has spent his career steadily moving through increasingly demanding roles until he became President in July 2018. Don was promoted to Senior Operations Representative in 1999 and then Director of Training from 2001 to 2009, where he rejuvenated the training programs, much of which are still used today. From 2010 onward, Don took on more senior roles in the company becoming Director of Operations (2010) followed by Vice President of Operations (2012) in which he worked to modernize the operations of the company while raising overall system standards. Don then became Executive Vice President in 2015 overseeing the day-to-day operations. His success in steadily steering the brands in an increasingly competitive environment was recognized with him officially being named President in July of 2018.

Catherine Coughlan

Director of Marketing & eCommerce

Catherine is a distinguished leader in the restaurant, retail, and real estate industries, renowned for her strategic marketing skills and results-driven approach. She excels in brand management, digital marketing, and e-commerce, with a proven track record of revitalizing brands and boosting sales and profitability. Her career highlights include impactful roles at Second Cup, Winner’s, and Cadillac Fairview, where she successfully connected brands with consumers, enhancing their market relevance. At Topper’s Pizza Canada, as Director of Marketing, Catherine spearheaded a comprehensive rebranding initiative, digital overhaul, and franchisee profitability enhancement, showcasing her leadership during the challenging landscape of a global pandemic. Her expertise in leading strategic transformations and innovative marketing solutions makes her a pivotal figure in shaping the future of Grinner’s brand network.

Don Marshall

Director of Operations

Don has over 30 years’ experience in the food industry, including several years in restaurant management. Don joined GFSL head office in 2003 as an Operations Representative whose responsibilities included menu development, store support for all locations in the chain, opening new locations and training new store owners and staff. He became Director of Operations in 2011 and took over the company procurement segment in 2017.