ZorForum and Blue Maven Announce New Strategic Partnership
*Leading National Peer Sharing and Networking Franchise Teams Up with Fractional Executive Group to Solidify Leadership Team and Fulfill Ambitious Growth Goals*
*CLEVELAND, OH / ACCESSWIRE / January 9, 2024 / *In a significant move to enhance its market position and improve leadership capabilities and capacity, ZorForum, a "first-of-its-kind" peer sharing and networking franchise, has announced a new partnership with Blue Maven, an ascending group of franchise experts offering customizable fractional executive solutions.
With this new affiliation, Blue Maven's key leaders - Ashly Loza, Kevin Shaw, and John Moreau - join Dave Pazgan, Graham Chapman, Stan Friedman, and Eric Mayers as ZorForum equity partners. They also each assume prominent ZorForum leadership roles with Loza named Chief Operating Officer, Shaw named Chief Technology Officer, and Moreau named Chief Growth Officer.
Additionally, one more pivotal adjustment has been made to the executive team as Dave Pazgan has transitioned into a Visionary Founder position. Graham Chapman has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer while Stan Friedman and Eric Mayers retain their critical positions as Chief Development Officer and Chief Marketing Officer, respectively.
Chapman says these announcements are a signal to the franchising community that ZorForum has officially arrived and is here to stay.
"I am thrilled the Blue Maven team has joined the ZorForum family," said Chapman. "I've known Ashly for many years and have quickly established tight bonds with John and Kevin. We trust each other and we're ready to take ZorForum to new heights. The seven of us now working together on the ZorForum executive team possess an impressive combination of leadership skills, complementary talents, and deep franchising experience. We're equipped to support our franchisees, sustainably grow the ZorForum brand, and give back to the franchising community at large."
Loza concurs with Chapman and shares that the partnership is equally important for Blue Maven.
"Joining forces with ZorForum is a pivotal moment for the Blue Maven team and I am energized by the opportunities this partnership presents," said Loza. "Our shared vision focused on meeting franchise leaders and executives at their unique growth stages is not just a strategic move, but a leap towards redefining how emerging franchisors succeed; ultimately reducing the attrition rate in the industry. Our collaboration is poised to unlock new potential, create more value for our franchisees, and build a robust community where ideas and best practices in franchising move the needle so brands are equipped to reach new levels of success. I look forward to contributing my expertise and experience to this dynamic team's vision, and our team at Blue Maven is honored to be a part of this next phase."
Both companies are optimistic about what they'll accomplish together because they possess a shared ambition to open doors, create opportunities, and foster new relationships within the franchising space.
"This is a great day for ZorForum and the franchising community at large," said Stan Friedman. "While there's no shortage of broker networks or FSOs to aid franchisors with franchise development, there is too little available to help franchisors with other aspects of their fledgling businesses on an ongoing basis. This is what ZorForum's Mastermind groups deliver. They provide monthly peer groups for emerging and established franchisors, helping one another to avoid the traps, the blind spots, the unique challenges and other burdens, so commonly shared by those in that market segment. Better still, these groups are all guided by facilitators, such as ZorForum franchisees John Francis and Gerry Henley, who have earned their stripes as well respected franchise leaders and professionals."
With a strengthened leadership team and a clear vision for the future, ZorForum expects to award 25+ franchises and recruit 250+ members by end of 2025.
For more information about ZorForum, please go to https://zorforum.com/.
For emerging franchisors interested in joining a ZorForum group, please go to https://zorforum.com/#waiting-list.
For experienced franchise professionals interested in ZorForum franchise opportunities, please go to https://zorforum.com/become-a-chair.
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*About ZorForum*
ZorForum was originally conceived in 2013 as a "meeting of the minds" executive group by a collection of emerging franchisors interested in helping one another. ZorForum's Visionary Founder, Dave Pazgan, was part of that group. Today, multiple highly regarded franchising leaders (including Graham Chapman, Stan Friedman, Eric Mayers, Ashly Loza, Kevin Shaw, and John Moreau) have joined Pazgan and morphed ZorForum into a network of peer groups custom-built for emerging franchisors.
These groups, moderated by ZorForum franchisees, all industry pros themselves, participate in monthly Forum style peer meetings that also feature networking opportunities for its members. Collectively, ZorForum provides unparalleled access to the best practices and the brightest minds within the franchising space. Monthly virtual meetings feature networking, deep dive personal explorations, and guest speakers. Ongoing communications (including a growing library of cloud-based, intellectual capital) are shared via a private platform. And perhaps best of all, ZorForum franchisees and members gather together once a year for a live, in person ZorForum "Safari."
ZorForum is currently offering franchise opportunities to industry veterans eager to lead their own ZorForum mastermind groups. Through expansive, but well-vetted, recruitment efforts, ZorForum plans to award 25 franchises to these passionate luminaries and grow their membership base to 250+ by end of year 2025.
For more information about ZorForum, please go to https://zorforum.com/.
*About Blue Maven*
Blue Maven is a trusted fractional executive team that provides franchise leaders with a second set of hands to free up time and fuel franchise growth. We specialize in building effective foundations in franchise sales, marketing, lead generation, operations, technology, and more - all vital for efficient and long-term scalability. With our team by their side, founders and executives can confidently put their attention on other aspects of their business, maximizing their chances of success. Discover how Blue Maven can elevate your franchise business by visiting: www.bmave.com.
*CONTACT:*
Graham Chapman
919-459-8157
graham@zorforum.com
*SOURCE: *ZorForum
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