Lance Graulich is the Founder & CEO of ION Franchising, an industry leading franchise consulting and development group, that represents over 500 franchise brands & business opportunities within 90 categories.

As a start-up expert and former multi-state franchisee of Wingstop and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Lance has more than 25 years of experience and has served as President of various franchise advisory councils and boards advising emerging franchise brands. He has helped a multitude of companies grow efficiently & effectively, and routinely provides advisory services to private equity firms covering the restaurant industry.

Lance is currently the founder of a doughnut chain called Pinkbox Doughnuts in Las Vegas, and his latest start up bakery project is with a Food Network star.