By Founders Advisors
Jun 10 2023
Last week during our Restaurant Roundtable, we had a fruitful discussion covering a number of subjects with our good friend, Kathleen Wood of KWP. Kathleen has not only consulted with many emerging brands, but also helped lead the rapid and successful growth at both Walk-On’s and Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers. Please see the below for a recorded video copy of that discussion.
Sep 16 2022
Multi-Unit Buzz: As Inflationary Pressures Persist, Consumer Confidence Carries On “While we are sensitive to the impact inflation and economic uncertainty are having on consumers, it is critically important thatyou all understand we are not currently seeing any measurable reduction in customer spending.”– Howard D. Schultz, CEO of Starbucks Corp “Makes for a confusing picture […]
Feb 17 2025
In this edition of Founders Sports & Outdoors Market Update, our Consumer team shares valuable insights from the industry. Despite ongoing challenges from elevated interest rates and persistent inflation, consumer discretionary spending in the Sports & Outdoors sector has grown in line with increasing outdoor participation rates. While 2024’s M&A landscape has been dynamic, with […]
Jan 02 2024
The Founders Advisors Team is excited to announce Ken May as a speaker for Brands Y’all 2024! Ken May is a Consumer executive with decades of leadership experience building winning cultures, best-in-class operational excellence, and outstanding customer service. He began his career at FedEx, where he led Operations for FedEx Express and eventually became the CEO of FedEx […]
