Author: Tim Katsch
Tim Katsch
Tim Katsch, CFE, is the publisher of Franchise Brief and founder of Franchise Hire, an executive search firm for franchisors. He chairs the IFA's Education Advisory Council and works as a talent strategy partner inside franchisor organizations, helping teams land priority hires by sharing the brand's story and evaluating roles with a franchise operator's mindset. He previously served as EVP for an emerging franchise brand, overseeing operations, real estate, zoning, construction, and marketing.
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