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.
Why Joint Employer Risk Matters in Franchising For emerging franchisors, launching a franchise system is an exciting step; however, it comes with legal responsibilities that extend…
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When Jersey Mike’s Subs announced in April 2025 that it was becoming the Official Sub Sandwich Sponsor of the NFL, the brand signaled more than a…
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iCode is partnering with Codie Blocks to introduce coding education to children as young as three through its Early Childhood Parent and Child Classes across 70+…