Distinguished Recognition Validates Commitment to Operational Excellence and Franchise Leadership Development
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas, August 22, 2025 – Launch to Growth™, a premier franchise operations consulting and business coaching firm, has been awarded the prestigious accreditation from The Franchise Consortium, joining an exclusive network of thoroughly vetted and trusted franchise industry suppliers. This significant achievement underscores the company’s dedication to delivering operational excellence through strategic coaching and mentoring for franchise leadership teams.
The Franchise Consortium maintains one of the industry’s most rigorous accreditation standards, evaluating suppliers across 24 comprehensive performance indicators spanning Professional Excellence, Trust and Verification, and Industry Commitment. Qualifying suppliers must achieve a minimum 80% score across all evaluation categories.
“Our mission centers on helping franchisor and business leadership teams achieve operational excellence through proven coaching methodologies that get everyone aligned on organizational direction and execution strategy,” said Gerry Henley, Founder and CEO of Launch to Growth. “Success in franchising requires more than just rapid expansion – it demands building sustainable systems that support both franchisor growth and franchisee prosperity.”
Proven Track Record of Transformational Results
With more than 30 years of strategic business development experience and over a decade specifically within franchise systems, Henley brings expertise in franchise leadership, operations, strategic planning, and team building. As the former executive vice president of Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services, he implemented EOS Traction® and achieved remarkable results: increasing average unit sales by more than 200%, doubling overall system sales revenue from $25 million to $50 million, and more than quadrupling annual franchise agreement sales.
“The franchise industry needs leaders who understand that scaling sustainably requires getting better before getting bigger,” Henley explained. “Our Franchise Operating System™ combines franchise operations consulting with business operating system coaching, creating win-win models that align franchisee and franchisor success.”
Launch to Growth’s proprietary Franchise Operating System™ represents the only business operating system designed specifically for franchise systems to achieve scalable, profitable growth. The cloud-based platform incorporates seven essential tools: Vision, People, Rocks, Meetings, Scorecards, Process, and Responsibilities.
Strategic Partnership with The Franchise Consortium
“Gerry has proven himself to be a top-rate franchise operations expert who combines strategic vision with an operator's mindset to quickly assess complex situations and deliver actionable solutions that create measurable growth for both franchisors and franchisees,” said Keith Gerson, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of The Franchise Consortium.
“The Consortium’s dedication to rigorous evaluation over profit-driven recommendations immediately resonated with our values,” said Henley. “This accreditation validates our approach and expands our ability to serve more franchise organizations seeking genuine operational transformation. The 24-point vetting process ensures franchisors can trust they’re partnering with suppliers who maintain the highest standards.”
“We’re honored to receive recognition from The Franchise Consortium,” Henley concluded. “This accreditation reinforces our commitment to helping franchise organizations achieve operational excellence through effective leadership development and proven business operating systems that drive results for both franchisors and their franchisees.”
About Launch to Growth Gerry Henley is the Founder and CEO of Launch to Growth™, a leading franchise operations consulting and business coaching firm based in Dunedin, Forida. With more than 30 years of strategic business development experience and over 10 years specifically with franchise systems, Henley specializes in helping franchisors and business leadership teams achieve operational excellence through effective coaching and mentoring. Henley serves on the advisory board of the Titus Center for Franchising at Palm Beach Atlantic University. For more information, visit https://LaunchtoGrowth.com.
About The Franchise Consortium The Franchise Consortium is a pioneering organization dedicated to elevating the franchise industry by connecting franchisors and franchisees with elite, accredited suppliers. Through our rigorous accreditation program, we set the gold standard for supplier quality, reliability, and ethical business practices. Founded by Keith Gerson and Bill Edwards, who have a combined 100 years of franchise expertise. For more information, visit www.thefranchiseconsortium.com.
Media Contact: Gerry Henley Founder and CEO Launch to Growth (727) 735-2725 gerry@launchtogrowth.com
