Leon Reffreger - Franchise Consultant

Illinois

Leon Reffreger is a franchise consultant and growth strategist with more than 20 years of experience helping individuals identify, evaluate, and purchase the right franchise. With a background spanning global brand expansion, multi-unit operations, and executive leadership, Leon brings a disciplined, operator-first approach to franchise ownership decisions.

Throughout his career, Leon has supported the growth of 100+ locations, managed $30M+ marketing budgets, and built scalable systems that drive performance and profitability. His experience as a former CEO and senior marketing executive allows him to look beyond sales brochures and assess franchises through the lens of unit economics, market demand, operational readiness, and long-term viability.

As a franchise consultant, Leon works closely with clients to align their financial goals, lifestyle preferences, and risk profile with franchise opportunities that truly fit. His process emphasizes clarity, due diligence, and informed decision-making—helping clients move forward with confidence into franchise ownership built for long-term success.