Ben Rickord has built his career helping businesses scale, first by connecting top talent with high-growth companies and now by driving franchise expansion for emerging and established brands.
Early in his career, Ben found success in executive recruiting, where he specialized in placing leaders across automation, robotics, and industrial sectors. His ability to understand business needs, identify the right talent, and support growth gave him a unique perspective on how organizations scale successfully.
From there, Ben transitioned into franchise development, as Director of Franchise Development. In this role, he partnered directly with franchisors to design and execute strategies for explosive growth. Whether it's optimizing processes, shaping the right FDD and marketing materials, or guiding founders through the complexities of franchise sales, Ben helped brands expand quickly and efficiently without losing focus on their core business.
Today, Ben uses this blend of recruitment expertise, business development, and franchise strategy to help entrepreneurs and franchisors unlock growth. His career journey gives him a unique vantage point: he not only understands how to build strong teams, but also how to scale systems, processes, and networks that fuel long-term success.
Like many in the franchise industry, Ben didn't start out with franchising in mind. A former collegiate athlete and four-year starter on the Morningside University football team, he learned early lessons in teamwork, resilience, and goal-setting that continue to shape his approach. Those same values—discipline, collaboration, and performance under pressure—are what now drive his commitment to helping business owners achieve their growth potential.
