Scaling to 63
- Feb 18
- 1 min read
December 2025
With a proven track record in multi-unit franchising, Eric Danver is a true industry operator. At his peak, he led 53 Papa John’s franchises, and today he oversees 63 Hand & Stone units across 8 U.S. states, with additional involvement in Ace Pickleball Club. In this interview, Eric shares his journey as a multi-unit leader — the real lessons learned while scaling, the challenges behind growth, and how leadership must evolve as the number of units increases. From execution to inspiration, this conversation goes deep into what it truly takes to build and sustain scalable operations.
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