
Church’s Texas Chicken® Names Neel Patel Vice President, Strategy & Growth
Neel Patel joins Church's Texas Chicken as Vice President, Strategy & Growth, to lead the brand's growth and development.
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Neel Patel joins Church's Texas Chicken as Vice President, Strategy & Growth, to lead the brand's growth and development.

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Gary Bauer serves as Brand President for JAN-PRO, a leading cleaning and disinfection franchise.

Brianna Keefe is the CEO and Founder of Toastique, a health cafe chain with a focus on clean living and wholesome meals.

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Michael Slupecki, CEO of Griswold Home Care, has a career spanning over 18 years in home care, with experience as a controller, COO, and CFO.
Shannon Hennessy is promoted to The Habit Burger Grill Division CEO, reporting to Yum! CEO David Gibbs, effective June 6.

Pet Wants , the pet health and wellness franchise with over 140 units that strives to improve the health and well-being of pets, is celebrating Women’s History Month by highlighting some of the powerful and inspiring women business leaders on its team.

Fitness Premier 24/7 Clubs emphasized female leadership in a male-dominated industry, highlighting its commitment to intellectual and strategic leadership.

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DeNita Carani : Our founders had pets who were dealing with consistent health issues.

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Nick Titus, president of Minuteman Press International, has a background in marketing and has been instrumental in the growth of the franchise system.

Mark Siebert, CEO of iFranchise Group, shares his expertise in franchising, including evaluating companies for franchisability and developing franchise programs.
World Gym announced Eric O’Connor as its new Vice President of Franchise Development.
Bubbakoo’s Burritos announces its first Chief Marketing Officer and celebrates 15 years in business, marking a significant milestone for the Mexican-fusion restaurant chain.