Since when has Pete First held the position of Chief Development Officer at Brightstar Care?
Brightstar_Care Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Pete First – Chief Development Officer
Pete First has been our Chief Development Officer since March 2022. Mr. First was our Senior Vice President, Franchise Development from March 2020 until March 2022. From September 2018 until March 2020, Mr. First was Vice President of Franchise Development. Mr. First is also the Senior Vice President, Franchise Development for BrightStar Senior Living Franchising, LLC in Gurnee, IL and has held that position since September March 2020. From September 2018 until March 2020, Mr. First was Vice President of Franchise Development for BrightStar Senior Living Franchising, LLC.
Source: Item 2 — BUSINESS EXPERIENCE (FDD pages 14–15)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Brightstar Care's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Pete First has held the position of Chief Development Officer since March 2022. Prior to this, he served as Senior Vice President, Franchise Development from March 2020 until March 2022. Before that, he was Vice President of Franchise Development from September 2018 until March 2020.
In addition to his role as Chief Development Officer, Pete First also holds the position of Senior Vice President, Franchise Development for BrightStar Senior Living Franchising, LLC, a role he has held since March 2020. Before March 2020, he was Vice President of Franchise Development for BrightStar Senior Living Franchising, LLC since September 2018.
For a prospective franchisee, understanding the experience and tenure of key personnel like Pete First can be valuable. His extensive background in franchise development, both for Brightstar Care and BrightStar Senior Living Franchising, LLC, suggests a deep understanding of the franchise system and its growth strategies. This can be reassuring for new franchisees as they navigate the initial stages of setting up their business.