Gary Prenevost understands the challenges franchisees encounter in today’s complex business environment because he lives them every day. He is a passionate entrepreneur and life-long learner who became an entrepreneur at age 27 and never looked back… As a 30-year franchise industry veteran, Gary has been on every side of the franchise table, including a franchisor, a master franchisee, and a multi-unit franchisee with FranNet, where he and his team have guided over 2,000 clients through their franchise search journey. For the last 15 years, Gary has also been sitting on the board of directors for the Canadian Franchise Association where he works closely with CEOs of leading franchise systems to influence the health of the franchise industry.
Gary is a calculated risk-taker who thrives on creating opportunities for others; he constantly redefines his comfort zones while helping franchisees redefine theirs to achieve their next-level business, financial and lifestyle goals. His award-winning book, The Unstoppable Franchisee, codifies the path to next-level growth and profitability; in January 2024, USA Today rated it as one of “the 10 best business books to scale your business in 2024”; in March 2024 Gary’s book earned the Bronze medal from Axiom Business Book Awards. Gary is a current Contributor at Entrepreneur.com; throughout his career, he has written over 250 articles on franchising and entrepreneurship.
Gary’s unique breadth of experience in the franchising industry makes him a much sought-after consultant and keynote speaker who has been helping prospective franchisees, franchisors and existing franchisees break through barriers, identify opportunities, and navigate challenges to cultivate consistent and predictable performance in business. Gary delivers content from fresh, relevant perspectives and provides platforms to enable the application of new knowledge in targeted areas.
