The WOMEN of FRANCHISING
ELLEN ROHR
MELANIE PARKER
Ellen Rohr is paving the way everywhere for women in the franchisor industry. Ellen is the CoFounder of Zoom Drain, a nationally known drain and sewer repair franchise. Before joining Zoom Drain, Ellen served as President of Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, LLC. a franchise system offering plumbing and drain services, now part of Authority Brands, Inc. She is a sought after podcast guest, seminar presenter, and regular contributor to many industry trade magazines, online and print. Ellen has also written four best-selling books on business basics for small business owners.
Melanie's strategic leadership and impactful contributions have been instrumental in propelling the growth of BFG's diverse service brand portfolio. Through her commitment to fostering compliance and transparency, she has strategically positioned the BFG franchise system for long-term, sustainable expansion. Melanie's dedication to empowering franchisees to navigate legal frameworks with confidence underscores her commitment to cultivating trust and stability across the spectrum of BFG's family of service brands.
ZOOM DRAIN Co-Founder www.zoomdrain.com
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BELFOR FRANCHISE GROUP Senior VP Legal & Franchise Administration www.belf rangroup.com