Joey's Management Team

Joe Klassen

Senior Executive

Joe, with his wife, Theresa, opened the very first Joey's Seafood Restaurant in 1985; their first foray into the seafood restaurant business. Always the visionary, Joe is a charismatic leader who consistently develops new strategies to grow and expand the Joey's franchise business. Today, with more than 38 years of experience, and 38 Joey's locations in Canada, Joe remains very "hands-on" in overseeing the company. Joe also believes strongly in giving back to the community in which he achieved success. His philanthropic endeavors go far beyond Joey's.

David Mossey

Senior Executive

Dave has been in the franchise restaurant business for over 20 years, both as a franchisee of another successful franchise and as a Joey's franchisor. Dave first teamed up with Joe Klassen and Joey's Seafood Restaurants in 1989. Joe and Dave began franchising in 1992, and have never looked back. Dave's experiences as a restaurant chain owner and franchisee have been instrumental in the transformation of the company as it evolved into a national leader in the fast casual restaurant sector.

Max Gagnon

Vice President

Max has over 35 years experience in single and multi unit Hospitality & Food Service under various chains in the US, Internationally and Canada. Both as a franchisee development. With a "Chef de Cuisine" diplomo. Former Chapter President of P.I.C.A (Professional Institute of Chef's of America) and Member of A.C.F (American Culinary Federation), Member of International Food Service Executives Association. Fluent in English and French. Joined Joey's Group of Companies in 2000 and influenced the creation of several generations of menu options.