Full Name
Gary Prenevost, CFE
Job Title
President
Company
FranNet
Speaker Bio
Gary is a passionate entrepreneur and life-long learner; as a calculated risk taker who thrives on creating opportunity for others, he is constantly redefining his comfort zone while helping others to redefine their comfort zones and unlock their “golden shackles” that had previously held them back from achieving and overachieving their financial and lifestyle goals.
An author – Gary has published over 250 articles on entrepreneurship, franchise ownership and industry trends. His book, The Unstoppable Franchisee on how to achieve next-level growth and top performance in franchise ownership was published in March 2023; USA Today rated this book as one of the top 10 books to scale your business in 2024. It has so earned the Bronze Medal from AxiomBusiness Book Awards. For this book, Gary has done extensive research with top-performing franchisees whose profitability ranged from mid-six-figures to mid-seven-figures annually. He’s also interviewed numerous franchisor CEOs for this critical subject.
A strong communicator - Gary has an acute ability to guide clients through multiple thought exploration tracks; gain alignment/consensus, and provide structured coaching toward achievement of desired outcomes.
A strategist - Gary has the ability to look at the landscape from several perspectives; identify opportunities and challenges, then collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement action plans.
An engaging educator - Gary delivers content from fresh, relevant perspectives and provides platforms to enable application of new knowledge in targeted areas.
Industry Leadership
As a multiple-term member of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Franchise Association (CFA), Gary is able to stay abreast of leading trends in the franchise industry. He has served on numerous committees and is a frequent thought leadership contributor. He is a regular speaker at CFA events including franchise shows, online webinars and annual conferences. He has appeared on regional and national TV/radio shows, and is a sought-after media source.
Gary enjoys mentoring young entrepreneurs and business leaders; he is also a volunteer mentor for emerging franchisors for the Canadian Franchise Association. He is a past co-chair of FranNet’s Franchise Advisory Committee and also served on FranNet’s the Board of Directors.
Skills and Expertise
Gary’s 30+ years of experience in the Canadian franchising industry makes him an industry-leading and much sought-after consultant for people that are considering franchise ownership. Having been on every side of the franchise business table, he has bought single, multi-unit and master franchises for himself, brought US franchise concepts to Canada, helped companies to become franchisors, and coached hundreds of entrepreneurs. Gary and his team at FranNet have helped over 2,000 prospective franchisee clients to fully explore their self-employment options.
Gary is a multi-unit franchisee with FranNet (www.FranNet.com/gprenevost) – a consulting company that helps people who are considering self-employment as a career option. He and his team have guided over 2,000 people explore their franchise ownership search.
An author – Gary has published over 250 articles on entrepreneurship, franchise ownership and industry trends. His book, The Unstoppable Franchisee on how to achieve next-level growth and top performance in franchise ownership was published in March 2023; USA Today rated this book as one of the top 10 books to scale your business in 2024. It has so earned the Bronze Medal from AxiomBusiness Book Awards. For this book, Gary has done extensive research with top-performing franchisees whose profitability ranged from mid-six-figures to mid-seven-figures annually. He’s also interviewed numerous franchisor CEOs for this critical subject.
A strong communicator - Gary has an acute ability to guide clients through multiple thought exploration tracks; gain alignment/consensus, and provide structured coaching toward achievement of desired outcomes.
A strategist - Gary has the ability to look at the landscape from several perspectives; identify opportunities and challenges, then collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement action plans.
An engaging educator - Gary delivers content from fresh, relevant perspectives and provides platforms to enable application of new knowledge in targeted areas.
Industry Leadership
As a multiple-term member of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Franchise Association (CFA), Gary is able to stay abreast of leading trends in the franchise industry. He has served on numerous committees and is a frequent thought leadership contributor. He is a regular speaker at CFA events including franchise shows, online webinars and annual conferences. He has appeared on regional and national TV/radio shows, and is a sought-after media source.
Gary enjoys mentoring young entrepreneurs and business leaders; he is also a volunteer mentor for emerging franchisors for the Canadian Franchise Association. He is a past co-chair of FranNet’s Franchise Advisory Committee and also served on FranNet’s the Board of Directors.
Skills and Expertise
Gary’s 30+ years of experience in the Canadian franchising industry makes him an industry-leading and much sought-after consultant for people that are considering franchise ownership. Having been on every side of the franchise business table, he has bought single, multi-unit and master franchises for himself, brought US franchise concepts to Canada, helped companies to become franchisors, and coached hundreds of entrepreneurs. Gary and his team at FranNet have helped over 2,000 prospective franchisee clients to fully explore their self-employment options.
Gary is a multi-unit franchisee with FranNet (www.FranNet.com/gprenevost) – a consulting company that helps people who are considering self-employment as a career option. He and his team have guided over 2,000 people explore their franchise ownership search.
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