Michael Landry

Michael Landry, CFE, serves as Vice President of Franchising at Rent-A-Center, leading the company's franchise growth from 200 to 465 stores, achieving over $450 million in system-wide sales through substantial multi-unit deals. Prior experience includes board membership at Evive Brands and serving as Director of Franchise Development at CiCi's Pizza, where operations spanned 500 locations across the U.S. Additionally, significant accomplishments at Planet Beach Franchising Corporation include expanding growth initiatives and securing Master Franchise partnerships in multiple countries. Early career roles encompassed Sales Manager at Virtual Wellness Network and Business Solutions/Stock Plan Specialist at E*TRADE. Michael holds a BA in Psychology and Political Science from Louisiana State University.