Shawn Goldsmith
Shawn Goldsmith, our CEO and Founder, realized early in his career that military strategy could be a powerful model for leading a successful business.
While earning his MBA at Cornell University, Shawn studied the ancient battlefield strategies of Caesar, Alexander, Hannibal and others under History Chair Barry Strauss.
Inspired by the principles he learned, Shawn launched Markarie to empower franchisors and business owners to compete effectively, expand their footprints, and become powerful leaders in their markets.
Doc Cohen, CFE
Chairman
Doc Cohen, CFE our Chairman, this one’s for you… We’re proud to be led by such an influential figure in the hashtagFranchising space. Your strategic direction, client success input, and overall advice has been the foundation for driving success and growth here at Markarie. You deserve every bit of recognition for the work you’ve done to elevate not only Great American Cookies Franchise and Markarie, but the entire industry as a whole.
