Laura Tanaka

Laura Tanaka, CFE, MBA, serves as the Vice President of Franchise Development at Pizza Factory Inc. since August 2020, contributing to the brand's expansion and community integration across the western United States. Previously, Laura held key positions in franchise development, including Director of Franchise Development at Del Taco LLC, Director of Franchise Sales at Steak n Shake, and Director of Franchise Business Development at IHOP. Additional experience includes roles at Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits and owning two Papa Murphy's Pizza locations. Laura's extensive career in franchise development is complemented by educational credentials from Pepperdine University (MBA), Ball State University, and California State University, Fullerton (BA in Business).