franchisetimes.com – As a consultant with the International Franchise Professionals Group, Teri O’Donnell tells prospective franchisees, “you’ve got to look at the leadership” when evaluating a brand. She’s taking her own advice with her newest franchise venture, Pet Evolution, as she and business partner Gary Meyers signed on to expand the pet supply concept to Florida as regional developers.
The two plan to bring 20 locations to the Tampa area, and O’Donnell explained it was her confidence in President Peter Carlson and Chief Operating Officer Fred Macciocchi that helped seal the deal. “I trust they’re going to build an amazing brand,” said O’Donnell, and that trust comes from experience.
As a consultant with the International Franchise Professionals Group, Teri O’Donnell tells prospective franchisees, “you’ve got to look at the leadership” when evaluating a brand. She’s taking her own advice with her newest franchise venture, Pet Evolution, as she and business partner Gary Meyers signed on to expand the pet supply concept to Florida as regional developers.
The two plan to bring 20 locations to the Tampa area, and O’Donnell explained it was her confidence in President Peter Carlson and Chief Operating Officer Fred Macciocchi that helped seal the deal. “I trust they’re going to build an amazing brand,” said O’Donnell, and that trust comes from experience.