Drive Team Engagement, Brand Consistency, and Unit Performance with World Manager Frontline
A strong learning and development function is an essential channel for driving operational success. Our learning and development capabilities are now fully embedded into FranConnect’s operational platform, and therefore employee development playbooks, learning pathways, and engagement best practices can be informed, created, and deployed based on operational goals and performance analytics from across the brand.
FranConnect’s World Manager Frontline training and engagement solution empowers multi-location businesses to develop and deploy highly customized branded content to frontline employee training for improved onboarding and engagement, enabling brands to track engagement success at the location level.
Operation teams will be better equipped to deliver and monitor best practice training, access up-to-the-minute data, staff training results, performance appraisals, and satisfaction surveys with benchmark reporting.
Unlike traditional Learning Management Systems (LMS), FranConnect’s solution leverages core best practices already embedded in its platform to inform how brands need to deploy frontline training. The result is highly engaged team members who not only adhere to the brand standards but also elevate customer experiences and unit performance.
Hear how FranConnect equipped San Churro with a training platform that helped them streamline operations and enhance the learning experience for their frontline employees.
Customizable eLearning Application
Engaging mobile-first content delivery. Manage the entire employee lifecycle in a single app. Fully white-labeled, allows you to customize the platform with your branding. The ACTIV Creator is an integrated authoring tool with simple and intuitive features, allowing you to rapidly build and update your e-learning content. Freely edit your canvas and add images, buttons, videos, voice-over audio tracks, and more.
Import Your Existing SCORM Content Already have SCORM-compliant training materials? Easily import your existing content into elearning, preserving your investment in learning resources.
Customization Services Available Need help tailoring your content? Our in House expert content team can work with you to customize training modules in various e-learning standards, including:
SCORM 1.2 SCORM 2004 cmi5 xAPI (Tin Can) And more!
Create Engaging Content in Minutes No coding skills are required! Our intuitive questionnaire builder empowers you to create interactive content quickly:
User-Friendly Interface: Drag-and-drop functionality makes building questionnaires a breeze.
Multiple Question Types: Choose from various formats including multiple choice, true/false, short answer, and more.
Customizable Design: Use your branding, colors, and logos to maintain a consistent look.
See how your questionnaire will appear to learners in real time.
Mobile-Responsive: Ensure your content looks great on any device.
Transform your ideas into engaging learning content without the complexity of advanced e-learning standards.
Elevate Your Team with Dynamic Recognition and Rewards
Inspire and engage your workforce with our comprehensive recognition system:
Automated Service Awards: Celebrate milestones and achievements instantly
Manual Recognition: Empower managers to acknowledge excellence on the spot
Gamified Learning Incentives: Reward continuous learning with points, badges, and leaderboards
From automated celebrations to personalized appreciation, create a culture where every success is recognized. Watch as your team engages more, learns faster, and achieves new heights of performance.
Surveys + Training: Ensuring Compliance Across Your Network
Maximize operational consistency and compliance in your multi-location or franchise business with integrated survey and training software. This powerful combination allows you to:
Assess compliance levels across all locations
Identify knowledge gaps and inconsistencies
Deliver targeted training to address specific needs
Monitor improvements and maintain standards
Ensure brand consistency and quality control
From food safety to customer service protocols, our solution helps you:
Standardize operations
Reduce compliance risks
Improve performance across locations
Protect your brand reputation
Don’t let distance compromise your standards. Empower your network with the tools to stay aligned, compliant, and successful.
Boost your multi-location or franchise business with our Notice tool:
Instant network-wide communication
Track message receipt for compliance
Two-way feedback for engagement
Accessible anywhere, on any device
Streamline updates on policies, rosters, and launches
Centralize communication, ensure consistency, and maintain standards across all locations. Keep your entire network aligned and informed for optimal performance.
Enable employee self-registration or manager booking for events
Set automated reminders for attendees and general event notices
Operators can create and manage events across all locations
Track attendance for compliance and reporting purposes
Key benefits:
Centralized event management for multi-location businesses
Improved attendance rates with automated reminders
Easy scheduling of key operational events and training sessions
Comprehensive attendance records for compliance tracking
Simplify event coordination and boost participation across your network. Ensure critical operational meetings and training sessions are well-attended and documented.
“This integrated solution, powered by FranConnect, has transformed our ability to develop and maintain a well-trained, compliant workforce across our expanding network,” – RANDY COWLING, Sr. Manager of Communications and Training Development
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World Manager Frontline Data Sheet
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Andrew Jackson
Chief Technology Officer
As CTO, Andrew is responsible for Product Architecture, Development and Deployment at FranConnect. Andrew has 30+ years’ experience leading global teams delivering highly scalable SaaS solutions for Telecoms, Media and Payments businesses. Prior to joining FranConnect, Andrew was CTO at Arterra Mobility; he has also held leadership positions at Synchronoss and Neustar.
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Lorena Garcia
Senior Vice President of Marketing
As SVP of Marketing, Lorena Garcia is responsible for the entire end-to-end marketing function at FranConnect, including driving growth through innovative and scalable practices in account-based marketing, lead generation, market analysis, customer segmentation, digital marketing, and brand stewardship. Previously, Lorena led go-to-market teams and demand generation at technology companies including Level Access, Hobsons, Vonage and iCore Networks.
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Paul Sharpe
General Manager A/NZ
As the General Manager of Australia/New Zealand (ANZ), Paul is responsible for all go-to-market activities for FranConnect in ANZ, including strategy, sales, customer success and the continued growth of all FranConnect product lines in ANZ. He has held senior leadership roles at Nexon, IBM, Samsung, and NTT Ltd, with extensive experience leading sales, product, and marketing teams. t, and marketing teams. As the General Manager of Australia/New Zealand (ANZ), Paul is responsible for all go-to-market activities for FranConnect in ANZ, including strategy, sales, customer success and the continued growth of all FranConnect product lines in ANZ.
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Stephanie Opoku
Senior Vice President of People
Stephanie oversees the global people operations across multiple countries including the US, Canada, India, Australia, and Colombia. Over the last five years, Stephanie has led the notable journey of building a solid foundation that supports our hardworking employees. She has successfully built programs that improve employee engagement and efficiency to ensure that FranConnect is a company of choice for top talent. Prior to joining FranConnect, Stephanie started and spent most of her HR career working for a leading tax publisher.
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Vikram Raj
Senior Vice President of Products and Solutions Engineering
Vikram Raj has over 15 years of experience in franchise and multi-location management software. As the Senior Vice President of Products & Sales Engineering at FranConnect, he drives the product roadmap by combining industry insight with customer feedback to foster continuous innovation. His responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams to align product priorities with market trends, guiding clients in evaluating technical solutions, and demonstrating the measurable value FranConnect’s platform provides. During his tenure at FranConnect, Vikram has led the release of new products and offerings that increased user adoption and contributed to double-digit annual revenue growth. He emphasizes data-driven decision-making, transparent collaboration, and a strong focus on measurable results—approaches that have strengthened FranConnect’s market position and delivered sustained value to its growing global customer base.
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Adam Walton
Chief Customer Officer
As Chief Customer Officer, Adam leads FranConnect’s customer success, professional services, and support teams, driving strategic initiatives that maximize customer value and long-term growth. With over 30 years of experience in B2B SaaS, Adam brings a cross-functional leadership approach shaped by roles across Customer, Product, Operations, and Sales.
Adam has held key executive positions at high-growth technology companies including CallMiner and most recently Cresta, where he helped scale customer experience and AI-driven solutions for enterprise clients. His leadership is grounded in a deep commitment to customer outcomes, with Net Retention as his guiding metric. Adam is passionate about building customer-first cultures and delivering innovative solutions that unlock measurable impact.
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Charlie Zhang
Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer
As CFO & COO, Charlie Zhang plays a pivotal role in aligning FranConnect’s financial strategy with its operational execution. He is responsible for driving fiscal discipline while enabling scalable growth and innovation across the organization. Charlie’s dual leadership ensures that the company remains agile and resilient as it expands its footprint in the franchise and multi-location technology space.
Charlie brings a wealth of experience in financial strategy, corporate development, and operational leadership, with a background spanning investment banking, private equity, and technology. Prior to joining FranConnect, he served as CFO of ION Analytics, where he led global financial operations for a data and software company serving capital markets.
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Mark Calvillo
Chief Product Officer
As Chief Product Officer, Mark Calvillo is responsible for shaping FranConnect’s product vision and translating it into a strategic roadmap that delivers measurable impact for customers. His leadership will focus on evolving the platform in alignment with market needs, driving innovation, and ensuring product excellence across the board.
Mark brings over two decades of experience in product leadership, most recently at Restaurant365. Known for his customer-first mindset and ability to turn insights into scalable solutions, Mark will guide FranConnect’s product strategy to support growth and deepen value for franchise and multi-location businesses.
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Ayron McLochlin
Chief Revenue Officer
As Chief Revenue Officer, Ayron McLochlin leads FranConnect’s global go‑to‑market and revenue organization. He is responsible for driving new customer acquisition, accelerating customer expansion, developing new markets, and overseeing pre‑sales consulting and revenue operations to support FranConnect’s continued year‑over‑year growth.
With more than 15 years of leadership experience in enterprise software, SaaS, and technology‑enabled services—and over a decade working with Private Equity–backed companies across Vista Equity Partners, K1, and MidOcean Partners—Ayron brings a proven track record of scaling organizations ranging from $10M to $600M in revenue. Known for his ability to transform commercial teams, he specializes in building high‑performing sales, marketing, customer success, and RevOps functions that create predictable and repeatable growth
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Ali Muskett
Chief of Staff
As Chief of Staff, Ali Muskett serves as a strategic partner to the CEO and CFO/COO, supporting critical cross-functional initiatives that advance FranConnect's key organizational priorities. She coordinates high-impact projects spanning multiple departments, ensures organizational alignment, and translates strategic vision into executable plans while maintaining accountability across initiatives.
Ali brings over five years of experience in the franchising space, having worked directly with hundreds of franchisors throughout her career. Her background includes leading high-performing sales teams and executing strategic initiatives that drive measurable results. Known for her ability to align cross-functional teams and support execution, Ali combines franchise industry expertise with strong leadership skills to help accelerate FranConnect's growth and operational excellence.
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