Franchise FastLane Rear View Mirror: What Happened in September

It’s Back to School season, the leaves are changing colors, cooler winds are drifting in, and Fall has officially arrived at Franchise FastLane. We’ve got a list of happenings that defined the month of September, including some major franchise conferences, a couple of personnel moves, and a wide variety of accomplishments achieved by the high-performing brands in our portfolio. So, buckle up, it’s time for a quick recap in our monthly rear-view mirror blog - What Happened in September.

Big-Time Personnel Moves to Share!

Franchise FastLane continues to put all the right people in all the right places. Earlier this month we announced the hiring of our new President and COO, Tim Koch. After many months of diligent recruiting, we selected the best possible candidate for the job. Tim comes to us from Gala Capital Partners, a private investment firm with a diverse portfolio of franchise-related partnerships in the restaurant and hospitality sector such as Cicis Pizza, Del Taco, Jack in the Box, and Applebee’s Grill and Bar. Needless to say, he’s got the chops for this new role! FranchiseWire posted a terrific article about this groundbreaking announcement, including several quotes from Tim himself about the franchising industry and the ever-increasing importance of FSOs like FastLane.

In other personnel news, longtime employee Patrick Sanchez was promoted to the position of Vice President of Brand Recruitment. Sanchez is now responsible for leading and executing all company strategies related to identifying, recruiting, and partnering with new and emerging franchise brands that demonstrate high potential. Or, as we like to call it, “looking for the Next Big Thing.” Patrick joined Franchise FastLane in 2019 as a Director of Franchise Development. Then, in 2023, Sanchez was promoted to Vice President of Franchise Development. To date, Sanchez has worked with over 2,000 candidates and helped award over 350 new territories. Congratulations are definitely in order for this talented young executive!

There Were Some Big-Time Conferences We Attended…

Last month we were on the road again attending several of the most important franchise conferences of the year.

The Entrepreneur’s Source (TES) Conference – Phoenix, AZ – a few of our directors headed to sunny AZ for a quick conference with TES! This conference is always filled with many networking opportunities and the chance to build lasting memories.

Springboard – Philadelphia, PA –Sr leadership enjoyed this important trade show and supported EVP of Franchise Development Don Tarinelli as he spoke on a panel.

The You Network Partners Meeting – Park City, UT – We sure had some FastLane fun at this event - Bobsledding and getting SHRUNK by the Shrunk 3D booth! Our partners at The You Network never disappoint by hosting the perfect conference filled with fun and learning.

IFPG Retreat – Hollywood, FL – #ownit and we did just that at the IFPG Retreat this year! Our time was filled with networking, celebrating partnership and life change, and industry hot takes.

FastLane Adds a New Brand to Our Portfolio!

We welcomed another brand to our portfolio of business opportunities.

Their mission is to improve client’s wellness, appearance, and self-confidence through personalized plans that permanently eliminate unwanted fat and improve skin appearance through non-surgical solutions. Using FDA-approved technologies, weekly coaching, and personalized nutritional plans, bodenvy focuses on building muscle mass and reducing fat, providing clients with long-lasting, transformative results. bodenvy is also unique in that the brand’s corporate office is responsible for the marketing and scheduling of all initial client consultations – ensuring franchisees start with a solid client base in their communities. The bodenvy business model is designed to accommodate lean staffing, low overhead, and generate high-ticket revenue - all in a 1,400-2,000 square foot retail med spa environment.

The Arrival of College Football Season Means the Rivalries Heat Up!

Franchise FastLane employees come from all over the U.S. and Canada, from many different backgrounds and walks of life. But when college football season kicks off, it’s time to stir up those inter-school rivalries. In the spirit of this occasion, FastLane held a “Football Friday” themed day on Sep. 13, in which our employees got the chance to wear their college team’s gear and fight for bragging rights. It also made for a great photo opportunity!

BrandNews Updates

Time for our roundup of brand-specific updates in September, with several notable accomplishments:

• Degree Wellness – deserves a big pat on the back for hosting their first-ever Confirmation Day!
• Shrunk 3D – the tiny statues this brand produces are becoming a bigger and bigger hit as time goes by. Check out UFC Champion Alexa Grasso’s edition – it’s a KNOCKOUT!
• Bloomin’ Blinds – congratulations are in order for our favorite window treatment brand, as Bloomin’ Blinds was named a finalist in Franchise Business Review’s Employee Satisfaction Awards. If you’ve got happy employees, you’ve got a happy brand…
• Waxxpot – just distributed a news and noteworthy announcement, a new promotion called “Monday MANdays,” designed to remove the male stigma surrounding hair removal.

Looking back on it, September was a very active month – but it’s completely normal when you live life in the FastLane. We don’t want to spook you, but we do have some scary good updates to share – all of which are coming soon.

Are You Ready to Take Your Brand to the Next Level?

Franchise FastLane is the No. 1 Franchise Sales Organization (FSO) in the country and our mission is to responsibly drive extraordinary growth for the chosen few. If you are interested in learning more about the possibility of joining the FastLane or CarPool, please click here to submit an application. To keep up with all the latest happenings, make sure you follow us on LinkedIn, like us on Facebook, and check out our collection of photos on Instagram.