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Wayne Scherger is Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Fresh Coat Painters. Scherger, an experienced franchise executive and co-founder of CertaPro Painters, will leverage his extensive background in franchising, home services and executive coaching to drive revenue growth, implement new systems and foster leadership development. Scherger, who began his franchising journey in 1981 as a franchisee [&#8...

With that rare combination of creativity and analytical thinking, CEO and Founder of Ripley PR Heather Ripley is accomplished in sales, business accounting, strategic marketing, public relations and social media planning and execution. Heather has created results-driven branding, social and promotional campaigns for a variety of B2B companies, including managing marketing and PR for a […]

As parents of a 10-year-old and 12-year-old, Jayesh and Vaishali Patel know the value of education and great childcare. After visiting a friend in New Jersey who owns a Lightbridge Academy location, the couple was immediately intrigued by the childcare franchise. The concept of parents being able to access real-time information on their children really […]

Brad Schneider opened his business because he wanted to help businesses in his community have a greater impact on their communities and to help the people within those businesses improve their own quality of life. For over 22 years, Brad has facilitated individual growth to spur organizational growth. Owners, Executives, Front-line leaders, and Sales professionals […]

Bob Johnston started his first job with the Melting Pot when he was 14 and was bitten by the hospitality bug. As a result, Bob literally grew up in the business and cannot see doing anything else. As Bob likes to say, “This is my first and last job.” Bob oversees three affiliated dynamic and […]

Stefan Figley is from the Dallas/Fort Worth area of Texas and has a deep background in franchising with an emphasis in marketing and brand growth. After graduating from Texas Christian University, Figley worked as the marketing and operation manager for the Hines Company, developing the brand, marketing, and competitive research. From there, he was recruited […]

Doug Willmarth is the President and COO of MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes. He is a strategic concept growth leader who helps restaurants accelerate momentum and build a people-first culture. He works to design and deliver compelling brand and food experiences to drive more traffic, improve unit economics, and grow units to build enterprise value. […]

When Steve Hart founded PMI in 2008, his vision was to create the nation’s largest residential, commercial, and association management franchise network. Much of his career prior to PMI was spent riding the ups and downs of the real estate industry in land development, construction, and sales. Steve came to understand that no matter what […]

Danessa Itaya is the Brand President of Bio-One. She brings 30 years of experience in the franchise industry, including 10 years of national and international leadership experience, growing what are now household brand names: Molly Maid, Maid Right, and Property Management Inc., (PMI). She serves on the Women in Franchising Committee of the International Franchise […]

Andrew Shotland founded LSG in 2006 after selling his not-quite-multi-billion-dollar start-up, InsiderPages, to CitySearch. Previously, Andrew was GM of NBC.com where he pioneered integrating Internet and TV programming back when it was weird to see URLs on TV. Andrew is a co-founder and board member of BayAreaSearch.org, the association of Bay Area SEO professionals. He […]

Born and raised in Canada, Co-Founder Matt Piccinin grew up vacationing in Carolina Beach, NC. After moving to the states, he eventually settled in Carolina Beach and completed his B.A. in Business and Marketing at the University of NC Wilmington. Matt started his career in construction but soon realized his dream of opening his own […]

Eric O’Connor is an experienced executive with a track record of success in brand development, franchise development, and sales growth. He is currently serving as the Vice President of Franchise Development at World Gym International, a global fitness franchise with locations in over 20 countries. In this role, Eric is responsible for identifying and executing […]

Nicole Reinhardt has lived in Colorado for 30 years. The Front Range has been her home for 14 of those years. Nicole is a real-estate investor who decided her passion for real estate made a great model for a family business. Nicole teamed up with Colorado Casa PMI to make her passion a reality. Nicole […]

FSC Franchise Co., the parent company of Beef ‘O’ Brady’s and The Brass Tap, has appointed 30-year restaurant industry veteran Alan Rogers as Vice President of Organizational Learning and Development. In his role, Rogers will focus on building out the brand’s leadership development programs and ramping up the New Store Opening process to handle the […]

Julie Canseco is the Chief Operating Officer of Main Squeeze Juice Co., a fast casual juice and smoothie bar franchise based out of New Orleans, Louisiana. As sister of founder Thomas Nieto, Julie saw firsthand how the brand was built to make healthy food more accessible around the country. The team at Main Squeeze is […]

Sarah Beddoe has spent most of her career helping national franchises like Pizza Hut, Sonic Drive-In and Taco Bueno Restaurants create effective marketing strategies. Now, she’s leveraging that experience as she joins MOOYAH’s leadership team, which includes CEO Anand Gala and president Doug Willmarth, whose combined 92 years of experience in restaurant franchising has allowed […]

Gigi Schweikert is the Chief Executive Officer of Lightbridge Academy* Franchise Company. She is also a popular keynote speaker for education conferences, corporations, women’s events and parenting seminars. Schweikert is the best-selling author of 18 books, including the best-selling “Winning Ways” series and “Prime Times: A Handbook for Excellence in Infant and Toddlers Programs.” During [&#8230...

Adrian Archie is CEO of petNmind Natural Nutrition, Supplies, & Hygiene, a one-stop-shop for holistic pet nutrition and care. Archie is the first African American to launch and sell franchises in the pet industry, which is currently valued at over $21 billion. As the pet industry’s only African American franchisor, his store’s open concept allows […]

Tarji Carter, Founder and President of The Franchise Player. The Franchise Player was created to increase franchise ownership and wealth across the African American community. Their goal is to provide a clear path to ownership for aspiring franchisees with franchise brands committed to fostering inclusive and diverse environments and providing a sense of belonging. With […]

Ray Fabik is a proven leader in strategically driving growth and supporting franchise owners using over 25 years of experience in various executive and operational leadership roles. Prior to Caring Transitions, Ray gained his experience in the senior space as Vice President of Operations at Comfort Keepers, an in-home senior care franchise system. Ray was […]

As the President of Fresh Coat Painters, Tara Riley brings over 30 years of executive management and operations experience in franchising, most recently serving as a Vice President in the Comfort Keeper’s senior care brand. Tara also has experience working within global franchise icons such as McDonald’s, as well as in much younger high-growth brands, […]

Brian Belmont, with extensive experience in franchise development and wellness, joined FYZICAL as CEO in January 2018. Brian was previously the Executive Vice President of Franchise Operations and Development for Planet Fitness – The most successful fitness franchise in the world with 1700+ locations. His understanding of franchising, as both a multi-unit owner and a […]

Ron Bender, Chief Growth Officer of Threshold Brands, is an experienced Franchise Professional, dedicated to improving people’s lives through franchise ownership with transparency and positivity in all aspects. He believes that a strong social media presence, internal and external team building and mentoring and dynamic presentations help people achieve top results, and he has a […]

Sean Fitzgerald, President of TruBlue Total House Care, is a seasoned franchise executive with more than 25 years of experience working with brands ranging in scale from startup franchise concepts to multi-national franchise systems. With a wealth of knowledge, impressive in both scope and variety, Sean brings to TruBlue the insight and expertise necessary for developing, […]

Michael Hall is the owner of FranNet Carolina, a franchise consulting firm that services the Carolinas with offices in Charlotte, Raleigh, and Charleston. His role, and that of his associates, is to help you define, search for and evaluate franchise and other business opportunities. Using a process that includes an exclusive and effective assessment, Michael […]