Jen Olson

Franchise Industry Expert & Franchise Development Consultant

Dripping Springs, Texas, United States

About

Experienced Development Executive with a demonstrated history of working in the Franchising industry. Skilled in Business Planning, Sales, Management, Business Development, and Marketing Strategy. Strong business development professional with a Bachelor's degree focused in Business Administration and Management, General from Michigan State University.

Experience

  • VP Franchise Development at Sparkle Squad
    Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

  • VP Franchise Development at OVO Salons Franchise
    Dec 2025 - Present · 7 mos

  • Owner & President at Clutch Development, LLC
    Apr 2011 - Present · 15 yrs 3 mos

    Provides consulting and franchise development services to franchisor organizations throughout North America. Expertise with initial set-up for development, lead generation strategies, strategic consulting on long-term plan for support, and consulting in all areas of development to help companies reach their full potential of growth both in number of units and unit economics.

  • Vice President Franchise Development at The NOW
    Jul 2019 - Present · 7 yrs

    Manage and execute day-to-day Franchise Development activities designed to educate franchise prospects on the exclusive opportunity to own the NOW Massage locations from initial inquiry through due diligence, culminating in franchise agreement signature.

  • VP Franchise Development at Painter Bros
    Jun 2024 - Dec 2025 · 1 yr 7 mos

    Painter Bros utilizes our franchise platform, footprint and system to provide consistent, affordable and professional services nationwide. We provide key services in Facility Maintenance, Commercial Coating, Contracting, Master Planning, Visualization, Software Communication, Interiors, Design and Sustainability. We have over 50+ years of combined experience in Commercial Construction, Business, Sales and Franchising. Painter Bros is paving the way for not only growing and developing franchise locations throughout North America, but building up and partnering with various Commercial customers with innovative strategies and state of the art technological advancements.