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AtWork President and COO Jason Leverant opened a new location in Maryville.

MassageLuXe CEO and President Kristen Pechacek discusses the brand's future and growth plans.

HelloCMO is an outsourced chief marketing officer that provides digital marketing and AI integration services, tailored to feel like an in-house agency, with a focus on franchise digital marketing.

Pvolve has expanded its leadership team with the addition of Stacey Heald as Chief Operating Officer of Franchise Development.

Enchanted Rock hires Paul Froutan as Chief Operating Officer to drive the end-to-end integration of technology, EPC, and O&M for industry-leading resiliency.

Margaret Haynes, president and CEO of Right at Home, was selected as the 2024 President of the Home Care Association of America (HCAOA) Board of Directors, representing over 700 in-home care units globally.

MassageLuXe has appointed a new CEO and President, Kristen Pechacek.

Wilde comes from 25 years of leadership experience in franchise development for both domestic and internationally recognized brands such as Bruster’s Ice Cream, Cold Stone Creamery, Kahala Brands, and Togo’s Eateries.

Edible appoints Mark Mele as Chief Development Officer, aiming to optimize franchise operations and boost individual franchisees.

Blaze Pizza recently announced the latest addition to its executive team.

College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving promotes Dan Whalen to Vice President of Operations, a role that oversees franchise and corporate locations.

Swig appoints Bill Ayers as its new CFO, bringing over 20 years of experience in corporate finance and investment banking.

The Ironman Group has named Equinox president and mountaineer Scott DeRue as its new CEO.

Orson Hill Realty launches fix and flip division under Danny Skelly.

SkySparc welcomes Dennis Masich as FIS Practice Lead, focusing on expanding the firm’s FIS service offering and delivering value to clients worldwide.

Drake Software welcomes Dominic (Dom) Morea as their new President and CEO, effective immediately.

Former President of the 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Ambassador María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés, has recently joined the Board of Patrons of the World Sustainability Forum.

Patrick Henry, Chairman & CEO of Patrick Henry Creative Promotions and Founder of the Millennium Advisory Board (M.A.B.), announced Hooters of America CMO Bruce Skala has been selected as chairman of M.A.B.

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux welcomes Andy Izquierdo and Trey Hughes to its leadership team, bringing strategic insights and leadership to the company.

Swig has named Angela Kavanaugh as its Director of People and Culture, bringing over 12 years of HR experience to the company.

Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, resigns after pleading guilty to criminal money-laundering charges, and the exchange pleads guilty to violating money-laundering laws.

Glenn Leingang is named as the new Brand President of ohDEER, with a focus on increasing brand awareness and franchise development.

Russia's inflation rate rose to 7.5% in November, with the central bank concerned about the economy's overheating under Vladimir Putin's leadership.

Hand & Stone's Chief Marketing Officer discusses approach to attracting multi-unit operators, emphasizing innovation and pilot testing.