our leadership
Karen Spencer – CEO/Founder
 
Karen Spencer is the Founder and CEO of Fran-Systems, LLC., an Atlanta based franchise education and consulting company. Karen’s background encompasses over 25 years experience with all levels and types of franchise companies, such as Arby’s both Internationally and Domestically, AFC, RTM restaurant Group, Original Cookie Company, Planet Smoothie, Moe's.

Karen has written and published over 100 franchise educational articles and programs.  She currently holds a second term on the Board of Trustees for the Educational Foundation with the International Franchise Association.  She also serves as an Ambassador to Franchising for the IFA.  On a local level, she is the Co- Founder for the new Atlanta Franchise Alliance – the ATLFA. Through the SBA she volunteers her time to conduct free classes to the public about franchising, teaches at many Universities for franchising and has been a speaker in the industry for over 15 years.  For this work, she has received many awards for her dedication to franchise education.