How many Kidokinetics franchises does David Pazgan own and operate?
Kidokinetics Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
Mr. Pazgan is our Chief Executive Officer and has been since May 2021 in Isabela, Puerto Rico. Prior to that, Mr. Pazgan was our Director of Franchise Development from August 2020 to May 2021 in Isabela, Puerto Rico. Mr. Pazgan also owns and operates three Kidokinetics franchises in Tampa, Florida through our TK Affiliate and its parent, DJE Management Consulting, LLC in Medina, Ohio and has done so since November 2021. Before joining our team, Mr. Pazgan served as President for 101 Mobility, LLC based out of Wilmington, North Carolina, from October 2008 through January 2020. Mr. Pazgan also owns a Shelf Genie franchise through DJE Management Consulting, LLC based out of Medina, Ohio and has done so since February 2019. Mr. Pazgan also provides consulting services through Cerulean Strategic Group LLC in Isabela, Puerto Rico and has done so since January 2020.
Source: Item 2 — BUSINESS EXPERIENCE (FDD pages 9–10)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Kidokinetics's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, David Pazgan, the Chief Executive Officer of Kidokinetics, owns and operates three Kidokinetics franchises. These franchises are located in Tampa, Florida. Mr. Pazgan operates these franchises through the TK Affiliate and its parent company, DJE Management Consulting, LLC, which is based in Medina, Ohio. He has been operating these franchises since November 2021.
It is common for franchisors or their executives to also be franchisees within their own system. This can provide them with firsthand experience of the challenges and opportunities faced by franchisees. In Pazgan's case, his experience as a multi-unit Kidokinetics franchisee likely informs his decisions and strategies as CEO.
Prospective franchisees may find it valuable to understand how the franchisor's corporate experience aligns with their franchise operations. Understanding the relationship between the corporate entity, affiliated entities, and individual franchise locations can provide insight into the overall business model and support system.