Kelly Byrnes, Cfe
About Kelly Byrnes, Cfe
Kelly Byrnes is the Manager of Franchising at Inspire Brands, with extensive experience in franchise operations and business development, particularly within Dunkin' Brands. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management and a Certified Franchise Executive designation.
Work at Inspire Brands
Kelly Byrnes currently serves as the Manager of Franchising at Inspire Brands, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing franchise operations and contributing to the strategic growth of the company. Byrnes has played a key role in managing corporate capital and franchisee recruitment for Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins, both of which are part of the Inspire Brands portfolio.
Previous Experience at Dunkin' Brands
Kelly Byrnes has extensive experience at Dunkin' Brands, where she held various positions over a span of 15 years. She worked as a Franchise Business Consultant for the Northeast Baskin-Robbins brand from 2005 to 2008, and later served as the Regional Operations Compliance Manager from 2008 to 2010. Byrnes continued her career at Dunkin' Brands as the Regional Operations Manager from 2010 to 2014 and as the Business Development Manager for Strategic Asset Management from 2014 to 2020. She briefly held the position of Franchising Development Manager in 2020.
Education and Expertise
Kelly Byrnes holds a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management with a concentration in Restaurant Management from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, which she completed from 1980 to 1982. She also earned an Associate of Arts & Sciences in Hotel & Restaurant Management from Paul Smith's College between 1978 and 1980. Additionally, Byrnes achieved a Certification in Human Relationships from Dale Carnegie Training and a Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) designation from the Institute of Certified Franchise Executives from 2015 to 2017.
Background in Sports Management
Before her extensive career in franchising, Kelly Byrnes worked with the United States Olympic Committee during the Lake Placid Olympics from 1978 to 1980. This early experience contributed to her understanding of operations and management in high-pressure environments.
Consulting Skills and Business Influence
Kelly Byrnes possesses exceptional consulting skills that have significantly contributed to the successful development of franchise operations for leading restaurant brands. Her strong background in influencing business outcomes has enabled her to drive results in the franchising sector, making her a valuable asset in her current role at Inspire Brands.