Lance Graulich of ION Franchising on Franchise Interviews

Franchise interview with Lance Graulich of ION Franchising
We are scheduled to meet with Lance Graulich, the CEO of ION Franchising, who is a prominent figure in the franchise consulting and development industry. ION Franchising represents over 500 franchise brands and business opportunities across 90 categories. Lance Graulich is dedicated to helping prospective entrepreneurs find the ideal franchise at no cost and also works with independent business owners to establish their own franchise systems.

Every business has a unique journey, and Lance's began in the family business on Wall Street after completing his economics degree. He later became a key executive at a TGI Fridays franchise in Phoenix, AZ, playing a crucial role in the rapid growth of this $225,000,000 organization. Mr. Graulich has also been a multi-unit, multi-state franchisee of Wingstop and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. Known as an expert in the donut industry, he has created numerous startup brands and founded the successful donut chain Pinkbox in Las Vegas. His latest venture involves a bakery project with a Food Network star. With over 25 years of experience in business start-ups, Lance has served as President of various franchise advisory councils and boards, offering valuable advice to emerging franchise brands and helping numerous companies grow efficiently and effectively.