Franchise Executive Recruiters With a Legacy of Results
For decades Wray Search has been the leader in franchise executive search.
Specialists in Franchise Executive Search
Discover why our team is the preferred choice for franchise executive search
Our franchise executive search experience includes:
Restaurants – QSR, fast casual, full service, and more
Health & Wellness / Fitness – Studio franchises, wellness concepts, and med spas
Retail – From boutique to national chains
Education – Early childhood centers, tutoring companies, and enrichment services
Business & Home Services – B2B services, cleaning, maintenance, and repair
Automotive – Repair, detailing, oil change, and specialty service models
No matter the industry, we identify and recruit leaders who bring both strategic vision and hands-on operational excellence—executives who understand how to lead within franchise frameworks while driving results across complex networks.
Franchise Executive Recruiters With a Legacy of Results
Wray Executive Search is a nationally respected team of franchise executive recruiters, trusted by leading franchise brands to build leadership teams that drive growth, innovation, and operational excellence. With over five decades of experience, we are more than just franchise executive search consultants—we are long-term partners invested in your success.
From emerging franchise concepts to well-established national and global brands, we provide strategic executive search solutions tailored to the unique demands of the franchise business model. Whether you’re hiring a CEO, COO, CMO, or regional leader, we understand the qualities that make leaders thrive in franchise systems.
Trusted by Leading Brands for
Franchise Executive Search
Our Team
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Bob Gershberg
CEO & Managing Partner
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Kevin Stockslager
EVP and Partner
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Rebecca Patt
SVP & Partner
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Ray Kelley
SVP & Partner
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Joe Radice
Advisor
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Monica da la Nuez
Vice President
The Wray Advantage
More Than Franchise Headhunters—
We’re Industry Partners
6 Points of Distinction
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Our Leadership
Our leading consultants bring substantial senior-level experience.
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Wide Scope
Wray Executive Search offers a wide scope of industry knowledge and experience. We provide a wide array of services and have an extensive network in these arenas.
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Impactful Expertise
The cross-functional, wide-reaching expertise our company provides can have a deep impact on your business. We serve client needs internationally, nationally, regionally and locally.
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Unique Guarantees
We offer a full one-year replacement guarantee ensuring that our candidates will bring value long term. If, for some reason, the hired candidate does not work out, we will find a replacement.
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Diverse Consultants
Our consultants bring varied experience from all segments of the industry. We offer broad-based, cross-functional expertise to enhance our partnership.
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Competitive, Comprehensive Rates
There are no surprises when it comes to our fees. We maintain highly competitive performance-based rates founded upon our robust executive search record.
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Ready to Find Your Next Franchise Leader?
If you're searching for an experienced, professional, and results-driven team of franchise executive recruiters, Wray Executive Search is ready to help.
We understand that every hire is an investment in your brand's future, and we’re committed to helping you make the right choice—every time.
If you are looking to be considered for opportunities, go to our candidate page and submit your resume.