Author: Tim Katsch
Tim Katsch
Tim Katsch is a former EVP of a national franchisor, where he led operations, real estate, construction, and marketing. He now runs Franchise Hire, a recruiting and executive search firm that helps franchise brands build exceptional teams, and publishes Franchise Brief, a platform covering trends and insights shaping franchising today. Tim is also the author of Coach Up: A Manager’s Quick-Start Guide to Workplace Coaching, a practical guide that helps general managers and new leaders become confident workplace coaches who bring out the best in their teams.
If you lead franchise development or brand operations, you already know that real estate can make or break unit economics. The difference between a thriving unit…
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Houston TX Hot Chicken has added experienced franchise leader Andie Smirl as Director of Franchise Sales, a move that comes as the Las Vegas based brand…
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Camp Bow Wow has added franchise marketer Kate Wright to its leadership team, promoting her to vice president of marketing effective Nov. 20th, 2025. The Carrollton,…
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Riko’s Pizza closed Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a $10,000 donation to Susan G. Komen after a guest-led checkout campaign across 10 restaurants in October. Customers…
Donatos Pizza is kicking off the holiday season with a rich new twist, introducing two pizzas built around its indulgent Creamy Parm Sauce. Launching November 24th,…
The Familiar Chill of the Line; The New Rhythm of the Click Black Friday has always started with a shiver. It is the bite of late-night…
Domino’s Pizza is turning up the heat this fall with the debut of its new Spicy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza, a bold addition to its Specialty…