Franchise management is one of the key pillars of Plena Management Company. Its expertise has been honed by many decades of hands-on experience which allowed us to solidify replicable strategies for success in the franchises we manage. These strategies cover the entire breadth and depth of the franchise operations such as but not limited to, determining and negotiating site locations, employee hiring, training and retention, food, packaging, and equipment purchasing, inventory management, marketing and promotions, and many others.

Over 4 decades of hands-on franchise management experience

From the company’s first franchise venture with Sbarro four decades ago, Plena Management Company has partnered with leading franchise brands such as Freshii, Illy, Meatballs & Tutta Cucina, and recently, Dave’s Hot Chicken. It has grown exponentially from a single store to multiple stores in key locations in Chicago, which is a testament to its company’s strong financial performance, solid management reputation, and consistent gumption in marketing and promotions.

It is no surprise that Plena Management Company has received top performance honors from the multiple franchise brands they represent. It has trail-blazed and beat other franchise management companies in terms of sales performance, traffic growth, marketing innovation and overall operations. It continues to raise the bar and push boundaries as they acquire more franchise brands and partner with fast-growing franchise brands.

In essence, Plena Management Company has established winning procedures & workflows in day-to-day operations which allow the entire enterprise to run like a well-oiled machine. Experience, successes, great talents, scalable structure and rhythm of the business enable the company to expand and grow its franchise management portfolio.