ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Franchise Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRG) today announced that Todd Evans has joined in the newly created role as Chief Franchising Officer.

Brian Kahn, CEO of Franchise Group, stated, “Todd is any franchisor’s number-one-draft-pick. He embodies the perfect mix of franchise operations and franchise administration. I have had the pleasure of working with Todd for nearly twenty years, sometimes on opposite sides of the table, and know that he brings the highest level of integrity to shaping and leading our franchising efforts.”

Mr. Evans joins Franchise Group from UBREAKIFIX where he served as Vice President of Franchising and played a key role in opening over 425 locations. Prior to UBREAKIFIX, Mr. Evans held other executive franchising roles including over 20 years at Aaron’s, Inc. where he assisted in the growth of its franchise division to over 780 locations generating over $1 billion in annual store front revenue.

Mr. Evans stated, “Franchise Group has many exciting brands that I know will be attractive to the franchise community. I look forward to partnering with new and existing franchisees to grow their businesses and brands.”

About Franchise Group, Inc.
Franchise Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRG) is an operator of franchised and franchisable businesses and uses its operating expertise to drive cost efficiencies and grow its brands. Franchise Group’s business lines include Liberty Tax Service, Buddy’s Home Furnishings, American Freight and The Vitamin Shoppe. On a combined basis, Franchise Group currently operates over 4,100 locations predominantly located in the U.S. and Canada that are either Company-run or operated pursuant to franchising agreements.