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Don Daszkowski is the founder and CEO of the International Franchise Professionals Group (IFPG), a leading franchise growth platform serving more than 1,500 franchisors, franchise consultants and vendor partners. IFPG members collectively advise entrepreneurs and investors on evaluating, acquiring and scaling franchise businesses across a wide range of industries.
Don works closely with leadership teams, private equity firms and advisors on growth strategy, system economics and governance considerations in multi-unit and platform businesses. His experience sits at the intersection of franchising, capital and board-level decision-making, with a focus on disciplined growth and long-term enterprise value.
Why Business Leaders and Investors See AI as Support, Not a Substitute At the International Franchise Association’s Annual Convention (IFA2026)
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