When did Jay Benge join Anago Franchising, Inc. (AFI) as Chief Operating Officer?
Anago Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Mr. Benge joined AFI in September of 2023 as Chief Operating Officer. Prior to joining Anago, he held leadership roles at Theory Wellness as their Executive Vice President from August 2022 to June 2023. At SunFlora, he was President of Franchise Systems from July 2020 to February 2021 when he was promoted to President and served in that role until July 2022. From July 2008 to July 2020, he held several leadership roles at Jackson Hewitt, most notably as their VP of Development and Divisional Vice President of Retail and Franchise Operations. Mr. Benge brings over 20 years of senior leadership and business development experience in both small and large companies, specializing in franchise, retail, and corporate operations. He also holds an MBA and Bachelor of Science in Business Management from California Coast University.
Source: Item 2 — BUSINESS EXPERIENCE (FDD pages 10–11)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Anago's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Jay Benge joined Anago Franchising, Inc. (AFI) as Chief Operating Officer in September 2023. Before joining Anago, Benge held the position of Executive Vice President at Theory Wellness from August 2022 to June 2023. Prior to that, he was President of Franchise Systems at SunFlora from July 2020 to February 2021, and then President until July 2022.
Benge's professional background includes several leadership roles at Jackson Hewitt from July 2008 to July 2020, including VP of Development and Divisional Vice President of Retail and Franchise Operations. His experience spans over 20 years in senior leadership and business development, with a focus on franchise, retail, and corporate operations.
Benge also holds an MBA and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from California Coast University. This extensive experience in franchising and operations suggests that Anago franchisees will benefit from his leadership and expertise in these areas.