Author: Tim Katsch

Tim Katsch is the publisher of Franchise Brief and a Fractional Talent Partner and advisor to franchisors, helping teams land priority hires and strengthen talent acquisition through practical systems and real market insight. He is a former franchisor EVP who led operations, real estate, construction, and marketing across a national system.

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