What is Jay Benge's current position within the Anago franchise organization?
Anago Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Jay Benge; Chief Operating Officer
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 holds the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO). He joined Anago Franchising, Inc. (AFI) in September 2023.
Prior to joining Anago, Mr. Benge held the role of Executive Vice President at Theory Wellness from August 2022 to June 2023. He also served as President of Franchise Systems at SunFlora from July 2020 to February 2021, and then as President of SunFlora until July 2022.
Before his roles at Theory Wellness and SunFlora, Mr. Benge held several leadership positions at Jackson Hewitt from July 2008 to July 2020, including VP of Development and Divisional Vice President of Retail and Franchise Operations. His background includes over 20 years of experience in senior leadership and business development, with a focus on franchise, retail, and corporate operations. Mr. Benge also holds an MBA and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from California Coast University.