Ron Hankamer is a Senior Business Advisor with the Houston office and specializes in the restaurant and franchise industries. Ron is a Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) and Certified Mergers and Acquisitions Professional (CM&AP) with over 20 years of experience as a franchise owner and franchise development executive with multiple franchise brands, including Shipley Donuts, Marble Slab Creamery, Papa Murphy's Pizza, and Closet Factory. Ron's prior experience includes assisting hundreds of new franchisee candidates with opening their own businesses. He also facilitated dozens of franchise resales and has purchased and sold businesses ranging from $200K to $20M. His strengths include problem-solving, creative solutions, and “win-win" transactions. Ron has a BBA in Finance from Texas Christian University. He is also a licensed real estate broker in the state of Texas. Ron was born and raised in Houston and enjoys spending time with his wife and three kids, traveling, and playing tennis.