Larry Strain

Chief Development Officer  

A 30-year veteran of retail development, Larry is an industryrespected executive with a proven track record of successfully steering national retail expansion for numerous high-profile companies. His expertise encompasses strategic growth planning and execution, new store development, franchise development and refranchising, complex deal negotiations, project and construction management, market analysis, process optimization, and team leadership. Larry has led store development initiatives for renowned brands including McDonald's, Starbucks Coffee, Dunkin' Brands, Potbelly Sandwich Works, and Global Partners, consistently accelerating growth and profitability through strategic market planning, astute site selection, and innovative growth strategies. He has spearheaded successful franchise development and refranchising programs and is the developer of CRE tech platforms, growth strategies, and financial analytics utilized by several rapid-growth companies today.