Kara Conklin

Kara Conklin has a diverse background in franchise development and operations. Kara is currently serving as the Vice President of Franchise Development at Rocky Mountain Chocolate, Inc. Prior to this role, they worked as the Director of Franchise Sales at Focus Brands LLC from 2017 to 2023. From 2017 to 2022, they were a Franchise Business Consultant at Jamba Juice, where they provided guidance and support to franchise operators. Kara also has experience as the Global Director of Franchise Operations at Merle Norman Cosmetics and as a Franchise Business Consultant at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. In their early career, they served as a Regional Operations Manager at Quiznos and as a Franchise Business Consultant at OHCAL Foods, LLC/ Subway Development. Kara has a strong track record of driving franchise growth and ensuring compliance with brand standards.

Kara Conklin attended Johnson & Wales University from 1993 to 1997, obtaining both a BS in Food Service Management and an AS in Culinary Arts.