Renée Boudakian, CFE, is the Founder and CEO of Rubicon Franchise Partners, a leading franchise growth agency. With over a decade of experience, Renée has worked with 1,000+ brands across 100+ industries, delivering innovative solutions that drive franchise success. As a Certified Franchise Executive and thought leader, Renée combines her expertise in consumer behavior and franchising to create scalable strategies for sustainable growth. She serves on the YUM! Center for Global Franchise Excellence Board of Advisors, contributing to world-class franchise education programs and making franchising accessible to diverse communities.