Bill Polk

Bill Polk is an experienced professional in the franchise and operations management sectors, currently serving as a Senior Franchise Consultant at The Perfect Franchise since January 2025. Previously, Bill held the position of Senior Consultant at The Franchise Consulting Company from October 2019 to December 2024. Bill's entrepreneurial experience includes owning Dogtopia Franchises from 2016 to 2019. Prior roles also encompass supply chain consulting at AMR Research, directing the Project Management Office at Investors Bank & Trust, and business development at Oracle. Bill's operational expertise is further strengthened by leadership roles at Robinson Nugent and Manufacturing Services Limited, as well as a tenure at ITT Cannon managing manufacturing facilities. Bill began a distinguished career as an officer in the United States Marine Corps (1986-1990). Educational credentials include an MBA from Stanford University Graduate School of Business, a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from College of the Holy Cross, and a Master's in Education from Stanford University Graduate School of Education.