Author: Tim Katsch

Tim Katsch is a former EVP of a national franchisor, where he led operations, real estate, construction, and marketing across a multi-unit system. He is the publisher of Franchise Brief and now works as a franchise talent partner and advisor, helping franchise brands build strong franchisor teams, develop unit-level general managers, and scale with intention and care.

As the confetti settles from the midnight countdown and the echoes of “Auld Lang Syne” fade, 2025 begins with the promise of fresh starts. Among the…