Annual Women's Issue
Female Founders Let Their Entrepreneurial Spirits Soar
 
  Sharon Arthofer is an esteemed retail executive and seasoned entrepreneur with a passion for franchising and business development in the food and beverage space.
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      Lauren Coulter grew up in Georgia and then moved to Kentucky for school to become a pharmacist.
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      Nora Dunnan, co-founder & CDO of Five Iron Golf, leads expansion & innovation, making golf more inclusive. With a background in strategy & operations, she balances business growth with family life.
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      Denise Fenton, co-founder of Rusty Taco, is dedicated to preserving its legacy, growing the brand, and inspiring franchisees to share its authentic vision.
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      Rosalie Guillem co-founded Le Macaron, bringing authentic French macarons to the U.S. With 65+ locations, she's redefining French pastry franchising!
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      Dr. Vanessa Helfrich, co-founder & CFO of 100% Chiropractic, is revolutionizing chiropractic care with 120+ franchises while balancing entrepreneurship & family.
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Heather "The Hero" Hudson, COO of Striking Brands, co-founded 9Round, the world's largest kickboxing fitness franchise, driven by passion, grit, and resilience.
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      After struggling with intense workouts, Rachel Katzman found functional fitness, inspiring her to create Pvolve--a growing franchise revolutionizing movement.
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      Allison Langenderfer, co-founder of Spavia Day Spa, leads with passion, innovation, and community focus, shaping a top wellness brand through franchising.
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      Andrea Levey co-founded Philly's Best to bring authentic Philly cheesesteaks to SoCal, growing it into a beloved 20-location brand with quality at its core.
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      Kamille McCollum, president & CBO of Bodybar Pilates, drives brand growth, empowers franchisees, and leads with passion for fitness and business success.
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      Amy Neary revolutionized IV therapy with Prime IV, growing it to 155+ locations since 2017--empowering wellness, entrepreneurs, and innovation nationwide.
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      Denise co-founded Dill Dinkers to make indoor pickleball accessible, leveraging 20+ years in sales & management to grow a thriving franchise.
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      Nicole Tanner, founder of Swig, turned her love for Diet Coke into a thriving drive-thru business focused on connection, great service, and premium drinks.
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      Denise Tran, ex-attorney & CEO of Bun Mee, turned her love for Vietnamese cuisine into a fast-casual hit, now franchising nationwide!
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      Jessica Vogel, co-founder of Scenthound, blends creative vision with strategy to revolutionize dog wellness through preventive care and a strong brand presence.
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      Vanessa Melman Yakobson, CEO of Blo Blow Dry Bar & LashKind founder, drives brand growth with visionary leadership, franchising 160+ Blo & expanding LashKind.
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      The goal was to create a bakery café that would elevate the art of French baking 
            Theodora Christophorou
      Sam Ballas ensures the right culture is embedded at East Coast Wings + Grill
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      Pillar to Post CEO knows the challenges franchisees face
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      It's time to funnel that campaign energy into enacting commonsense policies
            Matt Haller
      The development model's focus has shifted to prioritize quality over quantity
            Helen Bond
      Elyse Blouin, Chief Marketing Officer of WellBiz Brands discusses how they deploy marketing spend
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      Maria Trujillo, Chief Marketing Officer of Cicis Pizza discusses how they deploy marketing spend
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      Crissy Russo, Vice President of National Brand Marketing at Junk King discusses how they deploy marketing spend
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      Abby Taylor, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Playa Bowls discusses how they deploy marketing spend
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      Jed Lewis wants everyone to feel at home at Five Iron Golf
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      Franchise development marketing has a different vibe than consumer marketing
            Jack Monson
      The company prioritizes character and chemistry over competency when hiring
            John DiJulius
      Lisa Montanio, Director of Franchise Development of CMIT Solutions discusses how to attract promising prospects
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      Carolyne Canady, Chief Development Officer of Dave's Hot Chicken discusses how to attract promising prospects
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      Brooks Speirs, Vice President of Franchise Sales of Bojangles discusses how to attract promising prospects
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      Jeff Sturgis, Chief Development Officer of Another Broken Egg Cafe, discusses how to attract promising prospects
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      Never underestimate the power of getting to know prospects
            Evan Hackel
      Multi-unit operators understand scalability and operational efficiency
            Paul Wilbur
      Learn about conditions in North America, South America, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa
            William Edwards
      Making the right choice about technology can reshape a franchise's path to growth
            Dennis Leskowski
      A well-structured pipeline is a strategic advantage that empowers development teams
            Art Coley
      
 
    






































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