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Paul Santomauro has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Paul started their career at SEDA-Council of Governments in 2007, where they served as a member of different committees focused on transportation planning and coordination. In 2013, they joined FRANdata as a Lender Support Specialist and later became the Director of Lending and Risk Products. In 2016, Paul founded FRS Technology, a software development company, where they served as the Founder/CEO until 2018. Paul also worked as a Managing Partner at The Telos Partnership from 2007 to 2013.
Paul Santomauro attended Bucknell University from 2001 to 2007, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics.
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For more than 30 years, FRANdata has been an industry leader in the strategic analysis, forecasting, and measuring of franchise performance and operations. Leveraging the largest database of franchise information and insight in the industry, FRANdata helps any business that touches franchising by providing the objective information and analytical expertise they need to make smarter and better marketing, sales, and strategic outcomes in the franchising space. Markets we serve: FRANCHISORS: FRANdata has helped franchisors of all sizes and experience improve their operations, development, and strategic plans. Whether improving your recruitment, understanding franchisees buying behavior, or gathering best in class practices, we work with every client to tailor a solution that is right for their goals. SUPPLIERS: We help companies outside of franchising measure, understand, and target the franchise market. There is immense opportunity to be found in winning the franchise market but only for those who invest the time to understand the nuances of the franchise environment. LENDERS: We make franchise lending better for some of the largest franchise lenders in the industry. Whether it's mitigating risks or growing a portfolio, we have created solutions that support the comprehensive and expedient flow of franchise financing. PRIVATE EQUITY: We help our PE clients - proactively screen acquisition targets for brands or multi-unit owners that meet the specific criteria outlined in their M&A strategy. We also help develop detailed profiles of acquisition targets including valuation estimates. FRANdata is headquartered in Arlington, Va., and is often cited as franchise experts in such leading media as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes Magazine, and The Washington Post. FRANdata is also the proud research partner of the International Franchise Association (IFA).