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The second episode in Georgia Oak’s "GO Grow” video series features Managing Partner Mike Lonergan's conversation with Operating Partner and franchising expert David Barr.

David has been part of the Georgia Oak family for nearly 10 years and sits on the board of two of Georgia Oak’s partner companies, Your Pie and Farm Burger. He is the Immediate Past Chairman of the International Franchise Association and has provided board-level leadership to nearly 20 franchising businesses, both domestic and international.

In this Spotlight on Franchising, Mike and David discuss business trends accelerated by the pandemic and how the macro environment has impacted franchise development, franchisee interest, and M&A.