Results-driven Franchise Expansion & Business Development Leader with 15+ years of experience across Education, Retail, F&B, Healthcare, and Salon sectors. Demonstrated success in 550+ franchise acquisitions and operationalizations across Pan-India networks. Expert in franchise lifecycle management — from territory mapping and property identification to deal closure, center launch, and P&L oversight. Proven ability to build high-performing teams, drive channel partner ecosystems, and deliver sustainable revenue growth. Adept at both B2B and B2C models with deep knowledge of FOCO/COCO expansion frameworks.