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WHO WE ARE
Justin Nihiser
Justin Nihiser
Justin Nihiser
Justin is the former CEO of Code Ninjas and has served as COO of Brain Balance Achievement Centers and VP of International Operations and Development at School of Rock. He is an expert in franchise leadership and operations with proven success in scaling and managing franchise networks. Additionally, Justin has private equity experience w
Justin is the former CEO of Code Ninjas and has served as COO of Brain Balance Achievement Centers and VP of International Operations and Development at School of Rock. He is an expert in franchise leadership and operations with proven success in scaling and managing franchise networks. Additionally, Justin has private equity experience with Sterling Partners, Crane Street Capital, and Eagle Merchant Partners.
Matthew Rogers
Justin Nihiser
Justin Nihiser
Matt is a seasoned marketing executive with leadership roles at BYJU’S, Anheuser-Busch, and Code Ninjas. He possesses expertise in full-stack marketing, brand development, and market penetration. Additionally, he has private equity experience with the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative, Edison Partners, Sequoia Capital, and BlackRock.
Barry Gibson
Justin Nihiser
Barry Gibson
Barry has over 20 years of operationally focused financial leadership experience across three continents, having worked with a variety of companies including RF Hotels, Heineken, Accenture, and Aggreko. He also brings valuable private equity experience with firms such as American Industrial Partners, TDR, I Squared, and EMP.
WHAT WE DO
Franchise Development
Financial Review and Analysis
Financial Review and Analysis
Franchise development is vital for emerging brands as it enables scalable growth, market expansion, increased revenue streams and competitive advantage.
Our team has successfully:
- Grown footprints of emerging brands as much as 75% in less than 3 years
- Generated millions of dollars of franchise fees for franchisor growth.
- Expanded franchise
Franchise development is vital for emerging brands as it enables scalable growth, market expansion, increased revenue streams and competitive advantage.
Our team has successfully:
- Grown footprints of emerging brands as much as 75% in less than 3 years
- Generated millions of dollars of franchise fees for franchisor growth.
- Expanded franchise development into 10+ countries globally.
- Reduced Franchisee acquisition cost by more than 33%.
Financial Review and Analysis
Financial Review and Analysis
Financial Review and Analysis
Understanding financial and cash performance and projections is vital for a growing business.
Our Team has Successfully:
- Reduced the cash cycle by over 60 days improving cash-flow for greater investment.
- Reduced overhead expenses and improved EBITDA by over $100M.
- Shortened audit timelines by 5 months through improved data integrity and prep
Understanding financial and cash performance and projections is vital for a growing business.
Our Team has Successfully:
- Reduced the cash cycle by over 60 days improving cash-flow for greater investment.
- Reduced overhead expenses and improved EBITDA by over $100M.
- Shortened audit timelines by 5 months through improved data integrity and preparation reducing FDD dark period.
- Identified and sold under performing assets to reinvest and maximize ROI.
Brand Awareness & Marketing
Financial Review and Analysis
Brand Awareness & Marketing
Marketing is vital for emerging franchise brands because it drives brand awareness, attracts potential franchisees, and differentiates the brand in a competitive market, ensuring sustainable growth and customer engagement.
Our Team has Successfully:
- Spent over $100M on media driving hundreds of millions in revenue for Brands (D2C, B2C, B2B,
Marketing is vital for emerging franchise brands because it drives brand awareness, attracts potential franchisees, and differentiates the brand in a competitive market, ensuring sustainable growth and customer engagement.
Our Team has Successfully:
- Spent over $100M on media driving hundreds of millions in revenue for Brands (D2C, B2C, B2B, B2B2C).
- Increased aided branded awareness by 50% in 12 months through targeted partnerships, sponsorships and earned media.
- Launched media campaigns spanning digital, traditional, and non-traditional marketing channels.
- Successfully improved middle and bottom funnel metrics, resulting in millions of additional revenue.
Franchise Operations
Financial Review and Analysis
Brand Awareness & Marketing
Successfully opening new Franchise locations and supporting franchisees through the first 180 days is the key to long-term success.
Our team has successfully:
- Reduced time-to-open by 120 days.
- Increased Unit Revenue by 25% in the first 12 months of opening.
- Fully Eliminated Litigation Risk in quickly growing systems.
- Supported Operations in 2
Successfully opening new Franchise locations and supporting franchisees through the first 180 days is the key to long-term success.
Our team has successfully:
- Reduced time-to-open by 120 days.
- Increased Unit Revenue by 25% in the first 12 months of opening.
- Fully Eliminated Litigation Risk in quickly growing systems.
- Supported Operations in 20+ international territories.
- Implemented systemwide turnaround strategies resulting in 100% revenue improvement and <~1% unit stabilization.
- Master Franchised international Territories.
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