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title: "Pillar to Post names new VP of franchise development"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/240ae695-fb24-45d4-bf85-031189af5bd0
source: "Franchise Magazine USA"
original_url: https://franchisemagazineusa.com/pillar-to-post-names-new-vp-of-franchise-development/
author: "Andrew Carlo"
category: "Repair & handyman"
industry: "Home Services"
segment: "Repair & handyman"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit","People"]
published: 2026-04-08T23:37:05.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T00:53:27.636Z
image: https://franchisemagazineusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/pillar_to_post_Logo.jpg
---

# Pillar to Post names new VP of franchise development

**TL;DR:** Pillar to Post Home Inspectors has appointed D'Wayne Tanner as its new vice president of franchise development, focusing on sustainable growth and franchise business owner alignment. Tanner has over 30 years of experience in franchising, including leadership roles at Yum! Brands, Wendy's International, and FOCUS Brands.

*By Andrew Carlo, originally published in Franchise Magazine USA on 2026-04-08. [Read the original](https://franchisemagazineusa.com/pillar-to-post-names-new-vp-of-franchise-development/).*

## Story

Pillar to Post Home Inspectors announced that it has added a major hire to its leadership team.

The home inspection company has appointed D’Wayne Tanner as its new vice president of franchise development.

Tanner has more than 30 years of experience in franchising and is charged with focusing on sustainable growth, strong franchise business owner alignment, and expanded engagement across the brokerage community, the company said.

“What drew me to Pillar To Post is the opportunity to be part of a brand that plays such an important role in the homebuying journey,” said Tanner. “There’s significant opportunity ahead, and I’m excited to help grow the system with the right franchise business owners who are committed to building strong relationships in their communities.”

The new vice president’s career has included leadership roles at Yum! Brands, Wendy’s International, and FOCUS Brands, among others. Tanner most recently spent more than a decade with BELFOR Franchise Group, supporting the growth and development of franchise systems across the home services sector.

“D’Wayne’s experience across franchising makes him a tremendous addition to our team,” said Charles Furlough, CEO of Pillar To Post Home Inspectors. “He understands what it takes to build strong franchise systems and, more importantly, how to support the people behind them. His expertise will be instrumental as we continue to grow with the right partners and strengthen our presence across the industry.”

With home offices in Tampa, Florida and Toronto, Canada, Pillar to Post has more than 400 franchises. Pillar to Post was founded in 1994 and says it has served more than 3 million customers. The company has offices in 48 states and 9 Canadian provinces.

## Entities

- Home Services (sector)
- franchise development (topic)
- home services (topic)
- Franchise Magazine USA (publication)
- Wendy's (company)
- Yum Brands (company)
- Andrew Carlo (person)
- leadership appointment (topic)
- BELFOR Franchise Group (company)
- FOCUS Brands (company)
- Pillar To Post Home Inspectors (company)
- Charles Furlough (person)

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Originally reported by Andrew Carlo, Franchise Magazine USA (https://franchisemagazineusa.com/pillar-to-post-names-new-vp-of-franchise-development/). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/240ae695-fb24-45d4-bf85-031189af5bd0).