Francis Ashwin
About Francis Ashwin
Francis Ashwin serves as the Director of Franchise Operations at Inspire Brands, a position he has held since 2020. With extensive experience in franchise consulting and operations across various companies, he has developed expertise in advising franchisees on best practices for success.
Work at Inspire Brands
Francis Ashwin has served as the Director of Franchise Operations at Inspire Brands since 2020. In this role, he focuses on overseeing franchise operations and ensuring the implementation of best practices across the franchise network. His responsibilities include advising franchisees on strategies for success and operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Francis Ashwin holds a Master's degree in Global Business Management from Johnson & Wales University, which he completed from 2005 to 2007. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Pre-Law Studies, Accounting, and Business Organization from the same institution between 2002 and 2005. His expertise includes franchise consulting, crisis management, and public speaking, particularly in the context of franchise operations.
Background in Operations
Prior to his current position, Francis Ashwin accumulated extensive experience in operations management within the food and beverage industry. He worked at Dunkin' in various roles, including Director of Operations for Key Accounts and Operations Director, from 2015 to 2022. He also served as a Senior Manager at Friendly's Ice Cream, LLC from 2009 to 2011 and held a position at Yum! Brands as Director of Operations from 2004 to 2009.
Career Progression at Dunkin'
Francis Ashwin's career at Dunkin' spanned several years and various leadership roles. He began as an Operations Manager from 2011 to 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts, before advancing to Operations Director in Florida from 2015 to 2017. He then became the Director of Operations for Key Accounts from 2017 to 2019, and finally served as the Director of Operations, Real Estate and Construction from 2019 to 2022 in the Northeast Region of the United States.