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Alan Rogers with FSC Franchise Co

April 3, 2023 by rgandley

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 projected unit count growth for both brands.

Prior to joining FSC, Rogers was the Senior Director of Training and Ops Services at Huddle House Corporate for the past five years. Before that, he was a Brand President with Atticus Franchise Group, a large franchisee of Wingstop.

Rogers started off his career with McDonalds, where he spent 18 years working his way up through store management and into various operations and training leadership roles. He has also had experience with brands such as Burger King and Church’s Chicken.

Connect with Alan and follow FSC Franchise Co. on LinkedIn.

Julie Nieto Canseco with Main Squeeze Juice Co.

April 3, 2023 by rgandley

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 devoted to bringing their guests an innovative, one-of-a-kind, fresh menu, claiming the title as the only large scale juice bar franchise that offers fresh, cold-pressed juice at all locations.

Connect with Julie and follow Main Squeeze Juice Co. on LinkedIn.

Sarah Beddoe with MOOYAH Burgers, Fries and Shakes

April 3, 2023 by rgandley

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 them to create one of the most guest- and franchise owner-friendly opportunities in franchising.

With brand initiatives that drive awareness and trial across all locations, Sarah makes the ordinary extraordinary. She ensures the brand grows and evolves with trends and expectations through innovation, media planning, results-driven marketing and developing a robust digital/off-premise strategy.

Sarah leads a team of experts that take a hands-on approach to system-wide and local marketing.

Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn.

Gigi Schweikert with Lightbridge Academy

April 3, 2023 by rgandley

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 her 30 years of experience, Schweikert directed the United Nations Early Childhood Program in New York City and developed the Johnson & Johnson System of Family Centers.

She also hosted the television show “Today’s Family.” Schweikert has four children, one in Los Angeles, one in Seattle and two in Boulder.

Connect with Gigi on LinkedIn.

Adrian Archie with petNmind

March 27, 2023 by rgandley

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 customers to shop with their pet and provides easy access to the self-serve dog washing facility.

Since 2016, the holistic, natural pet food store has focused on quality and nutrition as a healthier alternative to the items found on the shelves of big-box retailers, with an emphasis on finding nutritional solutions to a range of issues often created by dietary deficiencies.

Connect with Adrian on LinkedIn.

Tarji Carter with Franchise Player

March 14, 2023 by rgandley

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 more than a decade of experience in franchise sales and development, Tarji has helped hundreds of small business operators realize their dream of owning a franchise while expanding the footprint of some of the world’s most delicious brands: including Cinnabon, Carvel, Baskin Robbins, Dunkin, Wingstop, Edible Arrangements, Fuddruckers, Bojangles’, and more.

Her focus is pushing for Black entrepreneurs to operate high-performing restaurants, while helping companies grow their brands and build wealth in the Black community.

Connect with Tarji on LinkedIn.

Ray Fabik with Caring Transitions

March 8, 2023 by rgandley

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 also the President of The Growth Coach prior to Caring Transitions, and spent many years of his career in executive roles at Luxottica Retail, the global leader in eyewear.

Today, Ray’s experience and passion for franchising, the senior care industry, and growing organizations makes Caring Transitions the perfect fit and he has led next-level success for the brand.

Connect with Ray on LinkedIn.

Tara Riley with Fresh Coat Painters

March 8, 2023 by rgandley

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, leading teams in a variety of business models including home improvement and remodeling.

This, along with her first-hand experience as a business owner, helps Tara understand the unique challenges and fears new business owners face and has resulted in a passion for helping franchisees push through to success.

Today, Tara leverages her background to help lead Fresh Coat on a continued path of growth as it aims to become the largest painting brand in the world.

Connect with Tara on LinkedIn.

Brian Belmont with Fyzical Therapy and Balance Centers

March 2, 2023 by rgandley

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 franchisor executive, bring exciting opportunities to independent business owners in the FYZICAL organization.