John Dikos - CEO
John brings more than two decades of franchise and restaurant leadership experience to Great Harvest, where he's now leading a brand evolution rooted in the same Montana wheat and community spirit that’s made Great Harvest special for nearly 50 years. Before joining Great Harvest, John led growth and development efforts at brands like MOD Pizza and Qdoba, and most recently served as CEO of Killer Burger, where he doubled systemwide sales and built a high-performing leadership team. He’s helped open hundreds of restaurants, crafted franchise and real estate strategies from the ground up and has a track record of bringing structure to fast-moving businesses—without slowing them down. At Great Harvest, John’s focused on building a brand that’s easier to run, more profitable to own, and more valuable to everyone involved. He takes the work seriously, but not himself—and believes good bread, like good leadership, is best when shared.
Our Team Members
We’re proud to have a dedicated group of team members who are not only skilled professionals but also exceptional individuals. Hand-picked for their talents and character, they help round out our collective expertise—delivering outstanding support to our franchisees and exceptional experiences to our loyal customers.
Our Local Great Harvest Franchisees
Our franchisees are a diverse, inspiring group of individuals who share a common purpose: living out the values in our Mission Statement and Philosophy. United by a commitment to generosity, great service, wholesome food, exceptional quality, and work/life balance, they bring heart and dedication to every bakery and cafe. From former corporate executives to small-town schoolteachers, each franchisee has found a unique path to business ownership—building healthy, successful lives while baking a difference in their communities.
