Jerry Darnell has been a cornerstone of the franchise industry for nearly 40 years. He worked with Sterling Optical, Physicians Weight Loss Centers, Medicine Shoppe International and Maaco and consulted with hundred of other franchise systems. His company, Jerry Darnell and Associates, serves to help franchises grow. He was recently honored by the Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame for his support of VetFran and he is active in politics, advocating for FRANPAC.