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The Top Franchise Marketing Leaders to Know in 2026

The Top Franchise Marketing Leaders to Know in 2026

These CMOs and VPs are turning multichannel complexity into a competitive edge, equipping local owners with the tools to dominate their communities and drive sustainable systemwide success.

Luca Piacentini

By Luca Piacentini

1851 Franchise Managing Editor

March 25, 2026

The Top Franchise Marketing Leaders to Know in 2026

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  • Angela Baker

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  • Ashley Mitchell

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  • Caroline McAleese Riley

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  • Chad Waetzig

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  • Colin Berry

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  • Dawn Drazdys

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  • Felicia Reeves

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  • Greg Pahl

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  • Jenna Law

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  • Jennifer LoBianco

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  • Katelyn Fagan

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  • Katie Schoessel

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  • Kelsey McManemin

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  • Kevin Dugan

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  • Kim Lewis

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  • Kyle Kosco

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  • Laura Vodvarka

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  • Natalie Hurley

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  • Nicole Salla

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  • Peter Wiley

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  • Tom Matzen

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  • Vineeta Bhandari

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    Layne's Chicken Fingers
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    Right at Home
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    Griswold
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    Children's Lighthouse
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    Keke's Breakfast Cafe
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