CORE STRATEGIES.
REAL RELATIONSHIPS.
PREDICTABLE REVENUE.

Prepare to advance

From streamlined strategies to flawless execution, we provide data, direction and support to help you conquer your business objectives and walk away with the spoils.

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focusing and aiming to hit the target

FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT

Hit the mark with your ideal candidates.

No more wading through unqualified leads. From identifying candidates to setting meetings, we keep your calendar full and your head clear – so you can focus on connecting with your ideal candidates and building the relationships that catapult business growth.

DATA ANALYTICS

Narrow your aim — expand your reach.

Losing time and money on assumptions? Never miss another opportunity. We clean, organize and decipher all your business data so you can get straight to the analytics that matter. From C-Suite strategic planning to executing at each unique franchise location, our custom dashboards simplify data-driven decision making, making it easy to scale your business while staying compliant with “joint employer”.

Expanding your reach by offering a helping hand

Our CEO & Founder

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Shawn Goldsmith, CFE 

Founder and CEO - Markarie

Chair – International Franchise Association’s Certified Franchise Executive & Education Program.
Former Franchise Visiting Lecturer – Cornell University Johnson MBA.

Cornell University – 10 Under 10 honoree.

Advisory Board

Doc Cohen, CFE 

Chairman – Markarie 

Former Chair – International Franchise Association. 
First Franchisee in the International Franchise Association’s Hall of Fame.

David Barr, CFE

David Barr, CFE 

Board Advisor – Markarie 

Former Chair – International Franchise Association.
Chairman – PMTD Restaurants LLC/Managing.
Director & Partner – Franworth.

Steven Greenbaum, CFE 

Board Advisor – Markarie

Former Chair – International Franchise Association.
Founder and Past CEO – PostNet.

Lee Plave

Lee Plave, CFE 

Board Advisor – Markarie 

Co-Founding Partner – Plave Koch PLC.
Board of Trustees – Clark University.

Hanna Teklit

Hanna Teklit 

Board Advisor – Markarie

Senior Marketing Executive.
Former Senior Product Marketer – Gartner.

Chris Federpiel

Chris Federspiel  

Board Advisor – Markarie  

CEO & Founder – Blackthorn.io.
Member – Founder Club of New York.

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