Jim BenderCONSULTANT Mr. Bender has been in the franchise industry since 1977. Early in his career he built, opened and operated 26 auto service franchises. He has hands-on experience as a multi-unit operator, building and managing an organization spread over seven states. Later, Jim became President, COO and major shareholder of a franchise company serving…
Ken RossCONSULTANT Mr. Ross has nearly 40 years of experience in all facets of franchising. He began his franchising career in 1982 with Franchise Services Inc., the parent of Sir Speedy Printing, Postal Instant Press, Signal Graphics, Eastnet Print and MultiCopy, where he remained for 16 years. During this time he established Franchise Services Inc.’s…
Frank SoccorsiPRESIDENT Mr. Soccorsi possesses broad expertise leading multi-national franchised brands in a career spanning four decades. The first 25 years of his career was spent with Ziebart International Corporation, a world leader in automotive appearance services and accessories. Here he served as Vice President of Worldwide Operations, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and…