On this episode of Investors & Operators, Jordan sits down with TOM WELLS, Managing Partner & Co-Founder, 10 Point Capital. Together, they discuss:

• Leadership in the restaurant industry and leading franchisors
• Managing a largely transient workforce and developing leaders who have a passion for the industry
• Developing and using processes to manage the business 

...and so much more.

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TOM WELLS focuses on partnering with visionary founders and operating executives to build dominant franchise brands. He is an investor in Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Slim Chickens, Phenix Salon Suites, Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux. Tom has over 10 years of private equity experience investing in a variety of industries and branded businesses. He focuses on building strong brands that resonate with customers, believing that is critical to the long-term success of a company.

Tom currently serves on the Board of Directors for Phenix Salon Suites and Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux. Tom is also on the franchise team at BIP Capital. Prior to joining BIP Capital, he worked for Century Park Capital Partners, a Los Angeles based private equity group focused on the lower middle market. Additionally, Tom previously worked in the San Francisco office of Harris Williams & Co, a leading middle market investment bank.

10 Point Capital is a private equity firm based in Atlanta, Georgia that invests in franchisors with the potential to become dominant brands. Tapping into more than 75 years of combined experience in the franchise industry, the 10 Point Capital team has deep knowledge of investing in and operating both franchisors and franchisees. The firm has invested in more than 40 franchise transactions, have been franchisees for seven concepts, and have worked for four franchisors.