Jonathan (JT) Thiessen, CDO at Home Franchise Concepts Kicks Off 2024

With more than 30 years in the franchise space that includes 20 years leading Fran Dev at Home Franchise Concepts, JT opened doors and created opportunities for thousands of those who aspire to own their own business. Helping people make their dreams of business ownership a reality with low-cost, home-based franchise opportunities in the home services industry is his passion. At HFC, their elite portfolio of brands;includes segment leaders Budget Blinds®, Tailored Living®, Kitchen Tune-Up, Bath Tune-Up, AdvantaClean, Two Maids & A Mop, and Concrete Craft®; offers aspiring business owners a uniquely comprehensive and professional support program that provides every opportunity for success. Through thoughtful analysis and inspiring leadership, his team at Home Franchise Concepts works with and empowers the next generation of men, women, couples, veterans, seniors, and others to control their own lives through successful business ownership.

He joined Home Franchise Concepts in 2003 as a Franchise Licensing Advisor and have worked his way to Chief Development Officer, where he's responsible for strategic planning, direction, and franchise growth of HFC’s 10 brands. While at HFC, he's championed the expansion of their footprint to include more than 2,400 franchise territories in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. 

JT was also actively involved in three acquisitions and two exit events during his time at HFC.  Overall, his award-winning team of professional Franchise Advisors and he have awarded over two thousand franchise territories to deserving candidates.