About Us
FranLaunch USA was founded on the principle of adding value to every client we meet. It’s our mission to build the best franchise organizations possible.
Meet Our Leaders
Experienced, dedicated and proven leadership for your concept’s launch.
Ray Hays
Managing Partner
Franchise executive, advisor and investor.
Over 33 years track record in diverse franchise sectors.
Field experience in over 50 countries.
Deep experience in multi-unit, master and international franchising.
Dan Bish
Partner
Franchise consultant, investor and executive, licensed Investment Banking Representative.
Consulting for over 23 years.
Over 39 years in the franchise industry.
In-depth experience in multiple industries.
Eddie Goitia
Partner
Multi-unit food and beverage franchise consultant with 30 years’ experience.
Owned and operated regional restaurant group with $10 million in sales.
CEO of one the fastest growing franchise food and bar concepts in the US.
Michelle Blake
Associate Partner
Over 30 years of accounting/financial reporting in both public & private sectors, business operations & vendor management
Currently focused on the franchising sector in strategic planning, forecasting & reporting.
Owner/operator of multiple businesses, including retail, accounting and investment companies.
Ron Lynch
Associate Partner
Over 30 years in the franchise industry spanning four concepts. Founder and CEO of a franchise system with $200 million in sales
Developer, franchisee, multi-unit operator, board advisor.
Extensive experience on all sides of the franchise model.
Marcel Portmann
Associate Partner
Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) with extensive global expansion experience. Has lived and worked in multiple countries
Former VP, Int’l Development for the International Franchise Association (IFA)
Multi-national experience with multiple international brands.
Global Perspective / Local Expertise
At FranLaunch USA, you’ll find that we don’t have a typical “American” perspective on business. Our team has a passion for cross-border franchise expansion, and we understand the challenges of doing business internationally. Most of our team members have field experience franchising in 30+ countries.
In fact, if you’re an international franchise company, it’s highly probable that we’ve worked on franchise projects in your home country.
Combined Years In The Franchising Industry
Franchise Concepts Impacted
New Units Opened, And Counting...
Securities offered through
GT Securities, Inc., member FINRA, SIPC.
FranLaunch
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