About

We exist for brands that are ready to grow but refuse to grow recklessly.

At Our Core

Brand Partner Growth, Territory Development & Local Operations

Xceler8or is the territory development and growth execution arm of 8brands. We help Brand Partners expand through franchising, licensing, strategic partnerships, and corporate owned locations without losing control at the local level.

Our role is simple: turn growth strategy into consistent, on-the-ground execution.

We equip Brand Partners with the systems, playbooks, and operational support needed to win locally while scaling nationally.

Meet the Team

xceler8or helps emerging and growing brands expand through proven systems and clear execution.

Michael Mabry

COO

Michael

Driving franchise growth through strategy and experience.

Andrew Buckanavage

CSO

Andrew

Driving growth and providing expert support to help businesses scale and succeed.

David Tennyson

VP of Operations & Growth

David

Transforming big ideas into thriving, well-run franchise operations.

Franchise Services

Whether you’re preparing to franchise, expand locations, or bring structure to fast growth, we turn ambition into an intentional plan.

  • 30+ years of combined experience in franchising, operations, and brand growth
  • Real franchise owners and operators, not theory-only advisors
  • Deep expertise in corporate systems, franchise operations, and go-to-market execution
  • Access to the 8brands ecosystem for marketing, brand, and operational support

01

Franchise & Expansion Strategy

  • Franchise readiness assessments
  • Growth model evaluation
  • Expansion planning & sequencing

02

Operations & Systems Development

  • Operational workflows & documentation
  • Management and marketing systems
  • Onboarding frameworks
  • Internal alignment and execution clarity

03

Franchise Development Support

  • Franchise sales strategy & materials
  • Franchise marketing guidance
  • Broker network readiness
  • Candidate acquisition support

04

Brand, Marketing & Ecosystem Support

  • Brand positioning & refinement
  • Marketing system guidance
  • Digital and growth enablement

Ready to scale without guessing?

Let’s talk about where you are, where you want to go, and whether xceler8or is the right partner to help you get there.