Personnel Changes News

Massage Heights promoted Russell Hoff - one of wellness brand’s longest standing team members - to the role of Chief Operating Officer.

Anago Cleaning Systems announced its newest Master Franchise expansion in the great state of Arizona.

Island Poké has appointed Nicolas Barnoin as its new Managing Director while it continues on its global growth journey.

Mathnasium has added Michael Davis as Chief Executive Officer and Michael Stanfield as Chief Marketing Officer.

Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) has hired Eric Rathburn as vice president of real estate development of the Owned and Operated Assets of KOA (OAK).

Chuck E. Cheese Entertainment, LLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Mario Centola as Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of International Operations and Chuck E. Cheese Worldwide Franchise Development.

EWC Growth Partners, LLC ("EWC Growth" or "the Company") announced the appointment of Robert Fish as Chief Executive Officer.

Chem-Dry announced that Kati Buckland has joined the company as the New Franchise Owner Success Manager.

Stellar Service Brands Stellar Service Brands (“Stellar”) has named Caleb Ward its Vice President of Finance.

Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) welcomes Emily Cross, who will serve as in-house legal counsel as the company’s attorney.

RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. and Motto Mortgage announced that Grady Ligon will join as Chief Information Officer (CIO).

Arby’s today announced that Rita Patel has been named Brand Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).

Cookie Plug is proud to announce that Chief Development Officer, Chris Wyland, will transition into the role of Chief Executive Officer for the cookie concept.

TITLE Boxing Club announces the hiring of Stefanie Lee as their new Chief Financial Officer.

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) announced today that the Coachella Valley and Temecula offices are now under the leadership of Jeff Gonzalez.

BrightStar Care announced that Andrew (Andy) Ray has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer.

Bach to Rock today announced Rebecca Hoover has been named Director of Marketing.

Realty ONE Group is announcing that one of its tenured and beloved office managers for the Scottsdale office is stepping down after more than 12 years with the global real estate brand.

hihotels by Hospitality International is thrilled to announce the hirings of industry veterans Vic Vescovo and Patrick Cheedie as Franchise Development and Assurance & Marketing Program Directors.

Window World announced new leadership for its Elizabethtown and Louisville locations.

United Franchise Group™ (UFG), is boosting its worldwide Master License Program, beginning with the appointment of a new Global Director.

Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) has hired Brian Elsmore to serve as the company’s new director of information technology (IT) operations.

Restore Hyper Wellness (Restore) announced the appointment of Kathryn Stalmack as the company’s General Counsel.

Ideal Image announced that Scott LePage will be joining the company in the newly created role of Chief Experience Officer.

Discovery Map International recently announced John Farrell as the new owner of Discovery Map of Lake George, New York.

XP League, the first and largest esports franchise in North America has added a respected industry veteran in professional esports to its leadership team.

CEC Entertainment, LLC has named three seasoned industry executives to new leadership positions.

Teriyaki Madness, the Seattle-style teriyaki franchise, has been signing franchise agreements left and right this year - 95 new units sold among 29 new franchisees.

Metal Supermarkets is pleased to announce new ownership of its Fort Lauderdale store by existing franchisee Chip Jones.

Intero is proud to announce the appointment of Jen Springmeyer Almeida as Vice President and Co-Managing Officer of the Gardnerville office.

Roy Rogers Restaurants, the western-themed quick-service restaurant chain owned by Plamondon Companies, announces Lou Schaab as its new Chief Financial Officer.

Painting with a Twist has named franchisee Todd Owen as the company’s CEO and co-owner.

HOA Brands, the franchisor and operator of Hooters and Hoots Wings, has appointed Michael Arrowsmith as new Chief Development Officer.

16 Handles, has announced two hires in newly created positions to assist with the company’s nationwide franchise initiative.

H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) has named two new vice presidents to further accelerate client experience and the company’s long-term growth and transformation strategy.

PrideStaff is pleased to announce their Lehigh Valley staffing and employment agency is under new ownership and management.

Mighty Distributing System is proud to announce that Gary Vann, a long-time executive within the Mighty franchise system, has taken on a new role as VP, Product Strategy.

MOD Super Fast Pizza Holdings, LLC announced the promotion of Becky Mulligan to the newly-created position of Chief Restaurant Officer and Stephen Blum as its first Chief Development Officer.

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) announced today that its New Jersey locations are now under the new leadership of Delta and Gabriel Ramirez.

Wingstop (NASDAQ: WING) today announced the appointment of Craig Sherwood as its SVP of U.S. Development.

Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) today announced that Guillermo Diaz, Jr has joined the company’s Board of Directors, effective September 26, 2022

Massage Heights announced two new appointments to its growing executive team, including Tyra Dungan as Vice President of Marketing and Elena Villaseñor Sullivan, J.D. and CCEP as General Counsel.

Century 21 Real Estate LLC reinforced its commitment to agent/broker learning and development today with the addition of Wendy Crane to its team of brand education leaders.

On the heels of record-breaking franchise sales, organic system-wide growth and multiple successful resales, Batteries Plus announced today the promotion of its entire franchise development team.

Pinch A Penny announced new ownership for its store in Wellington, Florida, just outside of West Palm Beach.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the appointment of Arlie Sisson as senior vice president and global head of digital.

Now owned and operated by franchisees Shannon and Adam Sonnhalter, the Young Rembrandts territory currently serves schools in multiple locations.

Metal Supermarkets Family of Companies announced today the appointment of Paul O’Regan to the new role of Director of Learning and Development.

Stratus Building Solutions is excited to announce Rob Lancit as its new Vice President of Franchise Development.