John serves as Chief Strategy Officer for WOWorks, LLC – a family of “better for you” restaurant Brands which include Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, The Simple Greek, Zoup!, and Barberitos. John has extensive experience and training in restaurant operations and resource management. He is accredited as a Certified Franchise Executive by the International Franchising Association, having completed hundreds of hours of education course work. As such, John adheres to a strict professional code of ethics and promotes a culture of high values in servicing his businesses and their guests.

Johnny Tellez is the Chief Operations Officer (COO) at Blaze Pizza, bringing a wealth of experience in operational leadership and training. Before joining Blaze Pizza, Johnny was the Vice President of Operations Support & Training at Focus Brands International, overseeing operations and training initiatives for over 1,900 units across five brands in more than 60 countries. He played a key role in developing flexible operating formats, advancing training content, and leading the Customer Experience Center of Excellence, which significantly boosted sales growth. Johnny's extensive experience includes roles at Schlotzsky's, Which Wich? Franchising Company, Rita's Italian Ice, and Red Mango Franchising Company, where he consistently drove operational excellence. His focus on efficiency and high standards continues to enhance Blaze Pizza's operational efforts and ensure consistent quality across the brand.

Kathleen Wood is the Founder of Kathleen Wood Partners (KWP), an innovative, award-winning growth strategy firm committed to scaling businesses for success for over two decades. Kathleen and her team specialize in transforming visions into reality through strategic growth solutions, business optimization, competitive sales building, and leadership development. Kathleen's work spans across various industries, focusing on transforming small companies into national brands. She is a nationally recognized strategist who has scaled businesses into market leaders and billion-dollar brands. Kathleen also authored Founderology, a guide for improving workplace dynamics. Kathleen has extensive leadership and operational experience as the former President and COO of Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers and executive roles with MasterCard, TGI Friday’s, and the Educational Foundation of the National Restaurant Association.

Brad Adams is the President, CEO, and Chairman of Qvinci Software. He is responsible for the implementation of Qvinci’s strategic vision and tactical plans. As the leader in franchise financial performance, Qvinci helps restaurant and franchise brands effectively measure, monitor, and communicate financial performance in a manner franchise owners can easily understand, resulting in increased profitability, faster growth, and improved compliance. At Qvinci, Brad manages the leadership team on behalf of the Board of Directors. Brad has over 30 years’ experience of successfully managing and leading teams that succeed. His specialties include financial planning and actionable insights that drive success.