Alliance Franchise Brands announced the appointment of Danielle Scott as Chief Development Officer, reinforcing the company’s growth strategy as the franchising industry is projected to surpass $920 billion in 2026. Based in Plymouth, Michigan, Alliance Franchise Brands operates a network of nearly 500 independently owned locations across North America.
As Chief Development Officer, Scott will lead franchise development initiatives across the company’s portfolio of marketing, print, signage, and graphics communications brands, including Allegra Marketing Print Mail, Image360, and True Install. Her responsibilities will include overseeing development strategies, enhancing recruitment processes, and supporting sustainable growth throughout the franchise system.
Scott brings more than 32 years of franchise development and operational leadership experience to the role and holds the Certified Franchise Executive designation. Throughout her career, she has led development teams for nationally recognized franchise organizations, including Patrice & Associates, Sylvan Learning, and Zippy Shell Moving & Storage.
In addition to joining Alliance Franchise Brands, Scott serves as CEO of ProBuild Solutions and is a partner at ZGrowth Partners, where she works with emerging franchise concepts on expansion strategies and operational development.
Michael Marcantonio, CEO of Alliance Franchise Brands, said Scott’s combination of franchise development expertise and understanding of franchise operators makes her well suited to help guide the company’s next stage of growth. He noted that the company is experiencing strong momentum and views Scott as a key addition to its leadership team.
Alliance Franchise Brands supports nearly 500 locations throughout the United States and Canada through a portfolio that also includes Signs By Tomorrow, Signs Now, KKP, Insty-Prints, and American Speedy Printing. The company provides marketing, printing, signage, graphics, and visual communications solutions to businesses, nonprofits, and organizations across North America.
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“I’ve spent my career around franchise systems, and what stood out to me about Alliance Franchise Brands is that this company is not content with staying comfortable. There’s a real appetite for growth here and a leadership team that’s thinking bigger about what comes next. That’s the kind of challenge I love. I’m excited to step into the CDO role, build on the momentum already happening across the portfolio, and help drive the next phase of expansion.”
Danielle Scott, Chief Development Officer, Alliance Franchise Brands
“When you meet Danielle, you immediately recognize her passion for franchising and her drive to keep pushing brands forward. She brings a sharp understanding of development strategy, but more importantly, she understands the people behind the businesses and what it takes to help franchise systems grow the right way. We are riding a serious wave of momentum, and Danielle is exactly the kind of leader who can help guide our next phase of growth.”
Michael Marcantonio, CEO, Alliance Franchise Brands
