Winter 2022–2023 · The Future of Franchising · Babson Magazine

The Future of Franchising An effective and enduring business model, franchising looks toward a future marked by new business trends, leaders, and educational opportunities courtesy of Babson’s Tariq Farid Franchise Institute.

The Franchising Journey of President Spinelli For more than four decades, President Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA’92, PhD, the co-founder of Jiffy Lube International, has helped build and advance the field of franchising.

Alumni Faces of Franchising From Big Macs in Bahrain to sandwich shops in Las Vegas to barre classes in Western Massachusetts, Babson alumni are thriving in the world of franchising. Here is a look at just a few alumni who have found success and happiness in franchising.

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Denicia Ratley: Supporting Students of All Faiths As Babson’s director of Religious & Spiritual Life, Denicia Ratley provides safe spaces for students to explore and express their faith identities.

Kate Jaspon ’98 Is Driven to Inspire Now the CFO at Inspire Brands, Kate Jaspon ’98 has a unique perspective on the restaurant industry and the franchise community.

The Business of Building Community The founder and operator of Goal House, Ben Smith ’16 brings people together through communal living in Brooklyn, New York.

Inside an Internship at New Balance Women’s basketball player Madison Odam ’24 reflects on her hands-on experience with New Balance, which recently announced a new relationship with Babson College.

Mary Pinard: Taking Risks on the Page and the Stage With her colleagues’ support, English Professor Mary Pinard writes a play, which is set and produced in rural Kansas.

From the President: A Franchising Community Babson’s franchising roots run deep and have created a natural, built-in community to support and expand our efforts to develop the next generation of franchise entrepreneurs.

News, Notes, and Nods: Undergraduates The latest news, notes, and nods from Babson's undergraduate alumni in the Winter 2022–2023 edition of Babson Magazine.

News, Notes, and Nods: Graduates The latest news, notes, and nods from Babson's graduate alumni in the Winter 2022–2023 edition of Babson Magazine.

News, Notes, and Nods: In Memoriam Remembering the alumni and members of the Babson community who have passed recently and included in the Winter 2022–2023 edition of Babson Magazine.

Babson Magazine Winter 2022–2023