Alliance Franchise Brands names new chief development officer

Alliance Franchise Brands, a franchisor of more than nearly 500 independently-owned locations has announced a new executive appointment.

The Plymouth, Michigan-based company has appointed Danielle Scott as its new chief development officer. Alliance Franchise Brands said that Scott will oversee initiatives across the company with a focus on improving processes and recruitment strategies while accelerating franchise growth.

The Alliance portfolio includes brands in marketing, print, signage, and communications, including Allegra Marketing Print Mail, Image360, True Install, KKP, and Signs By Tomorrow, among others.

Scott arrives with more than 32 years of franchise development experience and operational leaders, Alliance said. She previously led development teams at Patrice & Associates, Sylvan Learning, and Zippy Shell Moving & Storage.

“I’ve spent my career around franchise systems, and what stood out to me about Alliance Franchise Brands is that this company is not content with staying comfortable,”. Scott said, “There’s a real appetite for growth here and a leadership team that’s thinking bigger about what comes next. That’s the kind of challenge I love. I’m excited to step into the CDO role, build on the momentum already happening across the portfolio, and help drive the next phase of expansion.”

Scott also serves as CEO of ProBuild Solutions and is a partner with ZGrowth Partners, a firm focused on supporting the growth of emerging franchise concepts.

“When you meet Danielle, you immediately recognize her passion for franchising and her drive to keep pushing brands forward,” said Michael Marcantonio, CEO of Alliance Franchise Brands. “She brings a sharp understanding of development strategy, but more importantly, she understands the people behind the businesses and what it takes to help franchise systems grow the right way. We are riding a serious wave of momentum, and Danielle is exactly the kind of leader who can help guide our next phase of growth.”

With almost 500 locations in the United States and Canada, Alliance said its locally owned franchise brands help businesses, nonprofits and organizations communicate more effectively through marketing strategy, printing, signage, graphics and visual communications solutions.