Drew Chalfant

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Chief Operating Officer, FranDevCo

As the Chief Operating Officer of FranDevCo, Drew Chalfant is an experienced franchise professional. His background in franchising spans multiple areas, including development, sales, operations, and legal compliance.

At FranDevCo, Mr. Chalfant leads all aspects of business operations, ensuring the portfolio of brands it represents can navigate the regulated franchise industry with confidence, and with a focus on smart, strategic franchise growth.

Mr. Chalfant began his career in franchising as in-house legal counsel for St. Gregory Development Group, a top-tier franchise sales organization, where he oversaw legal operations, compliance, and risk management for its portfolio of clients and equity brands. Within three years, he ascended to the role of General Counsel and helped navigate the sale of the company and its primary equity brand to what is now a publicly-traded franchisor platform company.

Mr. Chalfant then co-founded a boutique franchise law firm, which became an Entrepreneur Magazine “Top Franchise Supplier” in under two years by bringing over 100 franchisors to market as their legal counsel.

Mr. Chalfant received both his Bachelor’s Degree and his law degree (J.D., Summa Cum Laude) from Northern Kentucky University.