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
Is 2026 the Time to Buy New Locations for Your Franchise?
By Evan Hackel
As the workforce returns to offices and consumer spending increases, businesses are experiencing a positive upswing. More franchise owners are beginning to...
The Sales Attitudes that Can Quietly Destroy a Company
We recently read “This Place Couldn’t Survive without Me… Not!” on Jeffrey’s Sales Blog, and we think it’s absolutely terrific. In that post, Jeffrey highlights a...
Franchise Rules that Franchisees Are Most Likely to Break
By Evan Hackel
Here’s the uncomfortable truth every franchisor eventually learns: franchisees don’t break rules because they’re rebellious — they break them because they think...
Get in the Habit of Asking “What Do You Think?”
Get in the Habit of Asking “What Do You Think?”
By Evan Hackel
Leaders often assume culture changes through big programs: new values statements, large training...
From Courtship to Commitment: How to Build a Lasting Franchisee-Franchisor Relationship
From Courtship to Commitment: How to Build a Lasting Franchisee-Franchisor Relationship
By Evan Hackel
I am willing to bet you have been in a meeting where...
Why Diversity is the Lifeblood of Your Franchise’s Success
Why Diversity is the Lifeblood of Your Franchise’s Success
By Evan Hackel
Franchising has always been about scale, replication, and the power of a proven system....
Building Agreement Without Voting: Why Involvement Beats Counting Hands
by Evan Hackel
What if the best way to build agreement is not by counting votes, but by improving how leaders involve people in the...
How to Build Agreement and Consensus… Without Ever Asking People to Vote
By Evan Hackel
Adapted from my book Ingaging Leadership: The Ultimate Edition
Great leadership is not about voting. It’s about building a repeatable, reliable process that...
The Core Belief Behind Ingagement
By Evan Hackel
Adapted from my book Ingaging Leadership: The Ultimate Edition
Every leadership method has a “first belief”—a simple idea that, once you accept it,...
The Power of Shared Vision in Ingaged Leadership
A vision only matters if people believe in it. Too often, leaders craft visions in boardrooms and announce them with great enthusiasm, only to...
Building a Strong and Ingaged Team
Building a Strong and Ingaged Team
By Evan Hackel
Adapted from my book Ingaging Leadership: The Ultimate Edition
A strong team is not the product of luck, charisma, or even raw talent....
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...
