Having served the franchise community as an accomplished supplier and trusted technology advisor for more than a decade, Ryan Hicks is the managing partner of Franchise Supplier Network, a consultancy with over 120 technology and service member companies serving 100,000+ locations.

Ryan is the executive producer and host of Modrn Business Podcast, which has one of the largest franchise community audiences in the world. He is also an investor in two emerging franchise brands with operations in 11 states and growing.

A Certified Franchise Executive (CFE), Ryan serves on the International Franchise Association’s marketing and innovation committee, and he has served as a member of IFA’s FranPAC task force. Ryan lives in Dallas, Texas, and enjoys reading, traveling, playing chess, and dining at great restaurants.