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Evan Hackel

A dynamic, innovative, thoughtful and inspiring leader with 30 years of experience in franchising, distributed networks and cooperatives. Successful history of: (i) turning around a $700 million distressed franchise system into a $2.0 billion revenue business in four years, (ii) reviving and re-energizing a $3.5 billion revenue franchisor and (iii) founding three franchise systems. Experienced corporate board member. Currently, a consultant to some of the largest franchise systems in North America. A franchise industry leader, widely published, keynote speaker, member of the New England Franchise Association Board, and Co-chair of the International Franchise Associations Knowledge Share Task Force.

Latest Articles

10 Critical Factors to Consider Before Increasing the Number of Your Franchise Locations

By Evan Hackel You’re eager to increase the number of your franchise locations. That’s exciting. Congratulations! But are you sure you are really ready? Here are...

Mastering the Art of Powerful Acknowledgment

Mastering the Art of Powerful Acknowledgment by Evan Hackel - An excerpt from my book Ingaging Leadership: The Ultimate Edition: Hackel, Evan: 9781962825078: Amazon.com:...

Mobile Franchising: Navigating the Territorial Landscape

By Evan Hackel Mobile franchising is an increasingly popular model, offering flexibility and lower overhead compared to traditional brick-and-mortar establishments. However, it introduces a unique...

What Personality Traits Should You Look for in Prospective Franchise Owners?

What Personality Traits Should You Look for in Prospective Franchise Owners?“People are practically lined up at our door, wanting to buy our franchise,” says...

What Are the Most Important Questions to Consider when Picking a Franchise Location in 2026? by Evan Hackel

What are the most important questions to consider when picking a franchise location in 2026? A winning franchise location in 2026 depends on how well...

The Art of Delegation

By Evan Hackel Do you know any highly successful businesspeople who are terrible at delegating? I don’t. And if you stop to think about it,...

Breaking Down Barriers in Franchising: The Power of Teamwork

By Evan HackelFranchising is a powerful business model, but its success depends on one essential ingredient: teamwork. Too often, franchise systems struggle with miscommunication,...

Millennial Franchise Buyers Have Changed . . . Have You?

 By Evan HackelMore and more of your potential franchise buyers today are millennials. Do you know who they are? Do you understand them? Are...

The Art of Delegation

By Evan Hackel Do you know any highly successful businesspeople who are terrible at delegating? I don’t. And if you stop to think about it,...

Is 2026 the Year to Buy New Locations for Your Franchise?

By Evan HackelAs the workforce returns to offices and consumer spending increases, businesses are experiencing a positive upswing. More franchise owners are beginning to...

Creating and Sharing a Powerful Vision

by Evan HackelA company needs to share a powerful vision with the world. One reason for having that vision is utterly simple. If everybody...

Starting Strong: 12 Proven Best Practices for Onboarding New Franchisees

Onboarding isn’t just about paperwork and procedures - it’s the first step in shaping a successful, committed franchisee who embodies your brand’s values and...