John Long

John Long is an experienced operations and franchise business consultant with a strong background in the food and beverage industry. Currently serving as the Director, Franchise Business Consultant at Jack in the Box since September 2023, John previously held significant roles at IHOP, including Regional Operations Director and Franchise Business Consultant, overseeing more than 50 stores generating over $100 million in revenue. John’s tenure at Starbucks Coffee Company included positions as District Manager, achieving top performance in sales, and National Account Executive, focusing on national chain partnerships. Earlier experience includes roles at Hillshire Brands as National Account Manager and Kraft Foods Global Brands LLC as Regional Manager. John holds a degree in Marketing from USC Marshall School of Business.