President iFranchise Group
David E. Hood is on the Full Spectrum Franchise Consulting Board of Managers
Area of Franchise Expertise
Strategic Franchise Development and Business Planning:
Strategic Planning for Aggressive Growth Franchisors, Conversion of Dealers, Franchise Feasibility, and International Development
Mr. Hood has been a franchise and retail growth strategist since 1988, specializing in development, international expansion, and strategic planning. As Vice President and later President of Auntie Anne’s, he helped grow the brand from startup to over 740 global locations and $250 million in systemwide sales.
He has consulted with leading companies including Armstrong World Industries, Allstate, Nestlé, Subway, El Pollo Loco, Häagen-Dazs, and the U.S. Navy, and has served on multiple franchise boards. A frequent industry speaker and published contributor, Mr. Hood holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Geography, an M.A. in Economic Geography, and a B.S. in Economics.
In 2024, Mr. Hood joined the Board of Full Spectrum Franchise Consulting, a premier portfolio of brands that encompasses leading franchise solutions providers iFranchise Group, TopFire Media, and now FranDevCo.
