J. Matt Salmonson

Chief Global Affairs and Inventory Operations Officer @ Quince

πŸ“ San Francisco, California, United StatesπŸ”„ Updated September 2026πŸ’Ό 2 investmentsπŸ“… 12 years investingπŸ—“ Last invested Feb 2017
Angel investor🌍 United States
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Early-Stage Investor and Senior Advisor
Jun 2014
AI Care Manager
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2017
Board Member
Feb 2017
Ballard Brands formed in December 2001 by brothers Paul, Scott and Steve Ballard. It is a privately held, multi-branded restaurant, food and coffee company, based out of New Orleans, Louisiana. We own, operate and franchise restaurants in our portfolio across the United States and in multiple countries world-wide. These brands collectively total nearly 200 locations in both traditional and non-traditional models, and continue to grow. Our portfolio includes brands such as: - PJs Coffee Of New Orleans - WOW American Eats - Boardhouse Serious Sandwiches - New Orleans Roast Coffee & Tea We are an active member of the Restaurant Leadership Council, the National and Louisiana Restaurant Associations, the International Franchise Association, the National Coffee Association and the Specialty Coffee Association of America. Our goal is to provide best-in-class hospitality experience through our remarkable food and superior service, all in a friendly environment. Our franchisees and operating partners are family and we diligently strive to embrace them with our culture, passion and drive to deliver the finest food and hospitality experience...of course it’s all New Orleans-style!
2014
Salmonson Enterprises
Principal
Aug 2014
Early-Stage Investor and Senior Advisor
Jun 2014
AI Care Manager