Scott Pressly

Managing Director

2018

Partner & Co-Founder

2008

Past Chairman Supplier Board of Directors

2007

Partner

2001 - 2007

Partner for private equity firm focused on franchise investments. Evaluated hundreds of franchise companies for potential acquisition and was directly responsible for sourcing and closing multiple investments. Actively involved post-close as a Board member for brands such as Schlotzsky’s, McAlister’s Deli, Fastsigns, Money Mailer, Cinnabon, and FOCUS Brands.

Vice President Acquisitions and Development

1997 - 2001

U.S. Franchise Systems was a multi-branded hotel franchisor with over 500 hotels in 50 states and five counties. Responsibilities included analyzing potential franchise acquisitions targets ranging from $25 million to $1.0 billion and serving as point of contact for Wall Street equity research analysts.

Financial Analyst

1995 - 1996

Managed seven-member staff responsible for the development of quarterly forecasts, annual budget and five-year strategic plan for the $150 million resort. Directed presentation of plans to general manager and corporate finance.

Volunteer Business Consultant

1995 - 1995

Bydgoszcz, Poland

Process Engineer

1988 - 1993

Process engineer at a variety of manufacturing facilities including a light-hydrocarbons production plant, a methycellouse production and packaging facility and a pharmaceutical R&D and processing location.