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Eggs Up Grill has appointed Kayla Money as chief financial officer.

Tonal has named Todd Bartee as its new chief executive officer, effective immediately, the connected fitness company announced Wednesday.

Proforma is proud to announce the recent expansion of its executive leadership team, including Greg Armstrong, Chief Sales Officer; Jeff Myers, Chief Finance Officer; Brian Roney, Chief Revenue Officer; and Michael Roney, Chief Strategy Officer.

SweatHouz has named Nico Varano Interim CEO, a shift that places a longtime operator in charge of helping to sustain the brand’s rapid growth.

Zaccario joined Stretch Zone just a couple of years out of college back in 2016, sensing an opportunity to turn the assisted stretching brand, which had just four locations at the time, into something much bigger.

SweatHouz named Nico Varano, its first franchisee, as CEO to lead the brand’s expansion and technology platform development.

The pressure to prepare future leaders in a growing franchise organization rarely feels urgent.

The Melt CEO Ralph Bower shares his franchise growth strategy.

Central Creativity, a leading provider of interactive, hands-on learning solutions, has named Dr.

Duplantis has spent several years in expanding leadership roles at FranNet, most recently serving as Vice President of Technology and Franchisee Relations.

Erin Walter Chief Marketing Officer Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Name: Jerry Pugh Title: CEO Company: Workout Anytime Units: More than 190 Age: 54 Years in Franchising: 8 Years in Current Position: Since 2024

Biscuit Belly CEO Chad Coulter creates successful LTOs with a 5% sales threshold.

Craig Moody's Shoot 360 uses tech to track basketball skills at 60 locations.

Freddy's appoints Todd Paladini as its first Chief Information Officer.

Starbird today announced the appointment of Greg Levin as Chief Executive Officer and Board Member, effective immediately.

Mike Weisel has been named President/CEO of Value Drycleaners of America, LLC, overseeing its operations as well as those of ZIPS Franchising LLC and Gemini Cleaners LLC.

Build-A-Bear Workshop names James A. Goldman to Board of Directors

Take 5 Oil Change appoints Phil Hoblet as Senior VP of Franchise.

Layne’s Chicken Fingers , the rapidly growing chicken finger franchise, built a cult following with its original restaurants in College Station, Texas.

How do you balance corporate-level campaigns with franchisee-driven, grassroots marketing efforts?

Ryan Bowes will oversee franchise development and procurement for the 15-brand platform, which includes home service concepts like Benjamin Franklin Plumbing and Mister Sparky.

HTeaO today announced the appointment of Chris Phillips as Chief Financial Officer.

Our approach to marketing at Ace Pickleball Club is all about collaboration and teamwork.