Allan Young
Allan Young is Founder, Chairman, and Partner of FranBridge Capital, a unique investment group placing capital in the hands of entrepreneurs working within proven franchise systems. Allan is also actively involved in several other companies he founded including ShelfGenie Franchise Systems, Outback GutterVac Franchise Systems, 10Xfive, G-O Logistics, and Art of Drawers.
An alumnus of West Point, Allan served with the Army before dedicating time while a reservist to creating and selling multiple businesses. In the Fall of 2008, Allan founded ShelfGenie Franchise Systems. The idea was based on failures he had seen in franchises previously; there is an investment up front for franchise owners, then they are left in the wind. Allan's business handled customer support, media, marketing, ordering, and manufacturing—allowing franshier owners to focus on growing their business instead of working in it. Despite the recession, the business thrived, becoming an Entrepreneur 500 company in 2009 and an Inc. 500 company in 2010.
To date, Allan's companies have created over $300 million in sales. "A great scoreboard of success that was built on countless failures," Allan notes.
Allan Young is Founder, Chairman, and Partner of FranBridge Capital, a unique investment group placing capital in the hands of entrepreneurs working within proven franchise systems. Allan is also actively involved in several other companies he founded including ShelfGenie Franchise Systems, Outback GutterVac Franchise Systems, 10Xfive, G-O Logistics, and Art of Drawers.
An alumnus of West Point, Allan served with the Army before dedicating time while a reservist to creating and selling multiple businesses. In the Fall of 2008, Allan founded ShelfGenie Franchise Systems. The idea was based on failures he had seen in franchises previously; there is an investment up front for franchise owners, then they are left in the wind. Allan's business handled customer support, media, marketing, ordering, and manufacturing—allowing franshier owners to focus on growing their business instead of working in it. Despite the recession, the business thrived, becoming an Entrepreneur 500 company in 2009 and an Inc. 500 company in 2010.
To date, Allan's companies have created over $300 million in sales. "A great scoreboard of success that was built on countless failures," Allan notes.
