KEVIN S. DRUDGE
CEO & FOUNDER
Certified Franchise Executive – CFE
Certified Franchise Consultant – CFC
Kevin is a seasoned franchising professional. He started his working career in advertising both during and after college performing account service work and media planning and buying for a few full-service ad agencies in Jacksonville and Tallahassee Florida. Kevin then decided to move back to his high school town of Charlotte, North Carolina and that is when he began his career in franchising.
In 1997, he was hired as a media planner and buyer for the in-house advertising agency for Meineke Discount Mufflers quarterly placing local advertising fund dollars for franchisees in markets across North America. After spending nearly 7 years with the company as they evolved from Meineke Discount Mufflers into Meineke Car Care Centers, Kevin transitioned from marketing into franchise development and helping people recognize their dreams of business ownership through franchising with the company.
Over the years, he has gained a tremendous wealth of experience leading both established and mature franchise companies and new and emerging franchise brands in the areas of franchise development, operations, legal and compliance spanning a variety of industries and with multiple brands over his nearly 30 year career.
Throughout his career in franchising journey, he has helped hundreds of people find their future in franchising though franchise ownership.
Kevin lives in the Charlotte, NC area with his two teenage children and their mini golden doodles. When he's not working, he enjoys spending time with family, traveling and anything related to a beach.
Susan Carothers
Medical & Pharmaceutical Sales Manager
Kevin is an exceptional franchise professional who enthusiastically takes action and aggressively produces results. By sharing his high level of knowledge, Kevin motivates and empowers his team. He consistently delivers, and brings experience and expertise to the franchise community. Kevin is well-known within the industry for his integrity and likability. An extremely positive person to work with, any organization will find Kevin invaluable to their success!
Doug Smith
Strategic Consultant
Kevin demonstrates professionalism and a genuine concern for his clients and business associates. He is a pleasure to work with!
Debra Angelis
Associate Director, Ethics & Compliance - Pratt & Whitney
Kevin is a wonderful salesman to work with…he’s not only intelligent, knowledgeable, easy going and personable, he’s extremely organized and has made my job as support staff that much easier. In the year that I’ve worked with Kevin, he’s brought in significant business and new, fresh ideas to the sales team. Kevin's a great guy to work with and have on your team!
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