Froots Smoothies has assembled a highly motivated team of restaurant and franchise professionals. We have the depth, industry knowledge, leadership and teamwork necessary to support both our current and future growth.

David Lopez - Chairman of the Board & CEO
David founded the company in December of 2000. Mr. Lopez and his wife Jennifer Lopez ran the first three stores in Orlando, Florida. He serves as our CEO. Prior to Froots, Mr. Lopez was an Implementation Analyst for Convergys Corporation, a data management company. Mr. Lopez is a member of the Nova Southeastern University Entrepreneur Council where he assists the university in the development of the franchise curriculum for the Huizenga School of Business. Mr. Lopez went to the University of Central Florida and Majored in Business Finance.

Scott Miller - President
Scott comes to us having served for 23 years in the food service industry. He has spent 10 years in the full service arena both in family dining and five star fine dining. Scott spent five years in operations at the Franchise Corporate level, then two years on a team responsible for the development and establishment of a QSR food concept. The last six years he has been a franchisee himself. Mr. Miller has a wife and two kids at home.

Charlotte Russell - Chief Development Officer
Charlotte Russell has served as the EVP of Franchise Development and currently is a FROOTS Area Director from March 2007 to present. Prior to that time she served as Vice President of 123 Fit Services, LLC from May 2006 to March 2007. Before that Ms. Russell was the President of Quiznos Canada from February 2004 to September 2005. Prior to that time she was the Executive Vice President of Quiznos Canada from January 2002 to January 2004. From 2000 to 2001, Ms. Russell was the Vice President of Development for Quiznos Master, LLC. From 1996 onward, Ms. Russell was the owner of several profitable and successful Quiznos franchise locations.

Gabriel Hinchliffe - Franchise Business Consultant
Mr. Hincliffe has over 13 years Operational experience in a variety of QSR applications. He has overseen numerous restaurant initiatives, special operations and the day to day operations of franchised locations. He resides in Austin with his wife and daughter.

Hannah Reed - Graphic Design
Hannah Reed was born & raised in Lake Charles, LA. After graduation with a graphic design degree from LSU, she headed out west in search of bigger and better things. Hannah moved to Austin, the "Creative Mecca of the South", and has been designing for several different concepts.