Manish Patel is the Founding Principal of CMG Companies, a diverse investment firm with a focus on the multi-unit and franchise sectors, involving partnerships with well-known brands such as KFC, Taco Bell, and Marriott. As the Founding Principal of Mitra QSR, Manish operates franchise locations for KFC and Taco Bell, further contributing to the multi-unit franchise industry. Manish also serves on the Board of Directors for Strut Health, which aims to enhance healthcare accessibility, and ValidSoft, a company specializing in voice authentication technology. Additionally, Manish holds the position of Founding Principal at CMSPORTS, focusing on investments in the sports-franchising sector, and at Wah Wah Productions, which engages in international media production. Manish holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and an MBA from The University of Texas at Dallas.