Director of Franchise Development

Athens C. McLaughlin lll

“Discipline is doing what you know you’re supposed to do, even when you don’t feel like it.” — Nick Saban

Role at FastLane

In my role as Director of Franchise Development at Franchise FastLane, I partner with entrepreneurs to strategically match them with franchise brands that fit their vision and goals. I’m passionate about building genuine relationships and helping people make confident, informed decisions that lead to long-term success.

2Y

Years In Franchising

1Y

Years With Franchise FastLane

100+

Candidates Worked With

What do you love most about FRANCHISING?

What I love most about franchising is the opportunity it gives people to take control of their future. It’s more than just owning a business — it’s about creating freedom, building something meaningful, and having the support of a proven system. Franchising gives entrepreneurs the tools, structure, and community to turn ambition into action and build lasting success.

Tell us about your family...

I’m a proud husband and dad. My family keeps me grounded, inspired, and focused on what really matters. My wife Rachel and I have two incredible kids — our son, Matthew, who recently graduated from the University of Alabama, and our daughter, Madison, who’s a senior at Bentley University. We also have two pups, Sugar and Pika Boo, who keep us laughing every day. Everything I do — personally and professionally — comes back to them.

Hobbies...

I love traveling — experiencing new cultures, trying different foods, and exploring places far from home while making friends along the way. I’m a big sports fan, with University of Alabama football (Roll Tide!) at the top of the list, but I enjoy just about any live sporting event. I love to play golf when I can, stay active through morning workouts and walks with our pups, and keep up with reading and global news. I also love watching movies and TV — including all the reality shows with my wife.

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Connect with Athens

FRANCHISE OFFER This information is not intended as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. It is for information purposes only. An offer is made only by a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) in those jurisdictions that require it. Currently, the following states regulate the offer and sale of franchises: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. If you are a resident of or want to locate a franchise in one of these states, we will not offer you a franchise unless and until we have complied with applicable pre-sale registration and disclosure requirements in your jurisdiction.