Your Source for Franchise Executive Talent

Careertopia Franchise Executive Search was launched in 2019 by Gary Gardner, Chairman of Franchise Update Media, Tom Portesy, President & CEO of MFV Expositions and Scott Lehr, formerly Executive Vice President with the International Franchise Association.

Careertopia Franchise Executive Search was established with the mission to help franchise companies build out and grow their teams with high quality franchise executives. Careertopia is exclusively focused on working with franchise companies that cross more than 100 different industry categories that use the franchise model to grow.

The three partners, Gary, Tom and Scott collectively have over ninety years of experience in franchising building relationships and connecting franchise companies with qualified franchise executives.

Our Services

Careertopia Franchise Executive Search works with franchisors to find and secure experienced executive talent to grow their businesses.

We work with franchise companies to secure candidates at all levels including:

We can even help you secure top quality franchise experienced Board of Director positions.

Our Process

• We work with you to fine tune your position description.
• We utilize our extensive network, connections, relationships and media power to identify and qualify the top candidates that fit your criteria.
• We conduct multiple phone interviews with the potential candidates to confirm qualifications and culture fit.
• We present you with a personalized list of qualified candidates that match your needs.
• We work with you to secure phone and in-person interviews with the preferred candidates.
• We check references on your preferred candidates and provide written feedback.
• We work with you to negotiate the offer with your selected candidate.

Put our cumulative 90 years of experience, contacts and relationships from Scott, Gary and Tom to work for your company and let us fill your next executive opening!