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To ensure success, brands must have someone in charge who will lead the organization through constant change and growth. Learn how franchise company CEOs are leading their brands to success through these revealing and in-depth profiles.

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12 female franchise leaders on “Raising Up the Next Generation” in our annual issue on women in franchising: Jania Bailey, CEO at FranNet
  • Franchise Update Magazine
  • 2,591 Reads 7 Shares
12 female franchise leaders on “Raising Up the Next Generation” in our annual issue on Women in Franchising: Tina Bacon-DeFrece, President & CEO at Big Frog Custom T-Shirts
  • Franchise Update Magazine
  • 2,449 Reads 7 Shares
12 female franchise leaders on “Raising Up the Next Generation” in our annual issue on women in franchising: Ericka Garza, President & CEO, Au Bon Pain
  • Franchise Update Magazine
  • 3,893 Reads 15 Shares
12 female franchise leaders speak on “Raising Up the Next Generation” in our annual issue on women in franchising: Ruth Agbaji, Founder & CEO, Code Wiz
  • Franchise Update Magazine
  • 2,234 Reads 5 Shares
After years of working on the franchisor side, David Blackburn got tired of making other people money. Now he’s McAlister’s largest franchisee.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 6,230 Reads 134 Shares
Lee Alvarez, Jr. grew up watching his father build a multi-unit El Pollo Loco business. Now he runs it.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 4,037 Reads 32 Shares
At Pirtek USA, CEO Kim Gubera calls herself the Chief Motivator, part 2
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 3,623 Reads 54 Shares
At Pirtek USA, CEO Kim Gubera calls herself the Chief Motivator, part 1
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 4,246 Reads 222 Shares
Multi-Brand Leadership MVP Award winner Anil Yadav started as a Jack in the Box fry cook. Today he has more than 500 franchised units across 8 brands.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 8,018 Reads 128 Shares
Noble Cause MVP Award winner Roland Spongberg sets the standard on community and charitable giving
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 4,677 Reads 20 Shares
Five-concept Mexican food franchisor MRI Heritage Brands grows comps during Covid and looks to further growth in ’22
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 3,762 Reads 3 Shares
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After co-founding Wetzel’s Pretzels and investing early in Blaze Pizza, Bill Phelps is at it again with Dave’s Hot Chicken!
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 7,370 Reads 29 Shares
Spirit of Franchising MVP Award winner Chris Olexa overcame a hard-knock childhood and today operates four franchised restaurant brands
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 3,467 Reads 9 Shares
Veteran Entrepreneurship MVP Barrett McNabb parlays his U.S. Army experience into a successful multi-brand franchise operation
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 3,439 Reads 4 Shares
Starting out as a 16-year-old  Denny’s hostess, Dawn Lafreeda, winner of the Single-Brand Leadership Award, has become one of the largest female franchisees in the world.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 5,789 Reads 237 Shares
After opening more than 80 children’s schools in Brazil, Mauricio Azevedo Fracon is well on his way to opening 15 Kiddie Academy schools in the U.S.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 3,707 Reads 19 Shares
Steve Jackson, longtime president and CEO of Hungry Howie’s Pizza, reflects on the past and builds a foundation for growth
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 5,934 Reads 26 Shares
Influencer Award for Husband-and-Wife Team MVP winners Glenn and Tina Beattie keep a firm eye the top line
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 4,853 Reads 67 Shares
With 102 units, Jamie Weeks is the largest franchisee of Orangetheory Fitness and has no plans to slow down anytime soon
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 11,388 Reads 212 Shares
Jack Brendamour, a 10-year Junk King franchisee, loves the continuous support the brand provides
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 2,725 Reads 1 Shares
TruBlue Total House Care is at the forefront of a growing market trend
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 3,996 Reads 2 Shares
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Mike Davis’ 1-800-JunkPro is gaining its share of a $50 billion industry
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 3,660 Reads 79 Shares
Dean Zuccarello, CEO of The Cypress Group, played an instrumental role in making the largest franchisee in history deal come together
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 3,574 Reads 20 Shares
Q&A with Greg Flynn following his acquisition of NPC International’s Wendy’s and Pizza Huts in the largest franchisee deal ever
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 4,840 Reads 283 Shares
Suite Management Franchising CEO Ken McAllister says his company is one of the brick-and-mortar brands that grew during the pandemic in 2020
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 4,028 Reads 1 Shares
Tropical Smoothie, which opened its 900th store in 2020, is looking to reach 1,500 in 5 years—or sooner!
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 5,471 Reads 1 Shares
21 Female Fast Risers profiled in our “21 for ’21” annual issue on women in franchising: Mandy Shaw, President & CEO, Blaze Pizza
  • Franchise Update Magazine
  • 4,194 Reads 28 Shares
Christina Russell chronicles her franchising journey to CEO of Radiance Holdings, parent of Sola Salon Studios & The Woodhouse Day Spa
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 6,244 Reads 28 Shares
21 Female Fast Risers profiled in our "21 for '21" annual issue on women in franchising: Ariana Chernin, Co-Founder & Co-CEO, The Barre Code
  • Franchise Update Magazine
  • 3,089 Reads 18 Shares
Office Evolution CEO Mark Hemmeter has focused the brand on providing franchisees and members with a safe, inspiring work space – and opened 13 locations in 2020
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 2,699 Reads 1 Shares
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