Eric Gagnon is the President of We Sell Restaurants and a national industry expert in restaurant sale and valuation. Eric began his career in the financial services industry for Bank of America, Bank of New York and big five accounting firm, KPMG before launching the nation’s premiere restaurant brokerage firm and restaurant brokerage franchise. Eric […]

Diane Phibbs Executive Vice President & Chief Content Officer Franchise Update Media Known as a dynamic and strategic thinker, Diane Phibbs thrives on finding ways to drive revenue and profit. With 30+ years of demonstrated leadership and fiscal performance, Diane’s experience began in restaurant operations and quickly expanded to consumer marketing and eventually franchise sales […]

Jim Squire, Certified Franchise Executive, is executive vice president and Chief Development Officer at Firestorm, overseeing franchise development and alternative channel expansion for the brand. Firestorm is a national franchise company specializing in crisis management, vulnerability analysis/threat assessment, and business continuity. Squire also serves as president and CEO of Franchise Marketing Advisors, LLC, a broad […]