STAFF / CONTRIBUTORS

Mariel has spent her professional career in franchising and is an enthusiastic proponent of entrepreneurship today. Her data-driven yet passionate approach with clients has kept her an award-winning consultant for over a decade.

Michael Ciccarelli is a 28 year franchise veteran, franchise executive and entrepreneur.  Recognized as a Top 10 Franchise Coach with The Franchise Consulting Company, Michael helps his investors transition from employee to entrepreneur or diversify their current business portfolios.

Seth, a Franchise Acquisition and Development Specialist, is a multi-faceted entrepreneur with 26 years of experience in small business success, including ownership and sale of his own business enterprises. His past experience includes business coaching and consulting to businesses in a variety of industries within the franchise industry.

Born and raised in Charleston, SC Michael is a veteran of the restaurant industry. Starting Manny’s Mediterranean Grills in 1992 and growing the brand to multiple corporate locations and then Franchising the Brand with great success. 

Ken has worked in franchising for the past two decades as franchisor and franchisee - helping grow over a dozen franchise organziations that are now ranked in the Franchise 500.

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