JCM Franchise Development, LLC is a subsidiary of Joyal Capital Management, LLC and currently has in excess of 60 consulting engagements in 11 states. Joyal Capital Management, LLC is a global Estate, Business and Financial Planning firm with a specific consulting division for franchise based businesses. Corporate Headquarters are located in Plymouth, MA with offices in Boca Raton, FL and Beverly Hills, CA. The firm has been a strategic advisor to Dunkin Donuts Franchisees since 1990 and has a core competency of providing proprietary Legacy Planning for family owned businesses.
We are based on the foundation of providing differentiated, value-added advice and services to our clients on complex strategic decisions and transactions. JCM Franchise Development provides advice on the full range of strategic transactions, including mergers, sell-side and buy-side advisories, leveraged buy-outs, joint ventures, strategic alliances, refinancing, divestitures and other restructurings.
Gary F. Joyal, Managing Partner
Gary F. Joyal serves as Managing Partner of Joyal Capital Management, LLC and its affiliates; JCM Franchise Development, LLC, Joyal Insurance Agency, LLC, Joyal Property & Liability, Inc., JCM Mortgage Co., LLC, Joyal Capital Management Foundation, Inc. and multiple Real Estate holding companies with offices located in Boston, MA, Boca Raton, FL & LA.
Gary started his career in the Estate, Business and Financial Planning marketplace in 1984 with MetLife State Street where he qualified as the youngest person ever for the prestigious President's Council. He has been affiliated for over 20 years with Guardian Life Insurance Company of America where he served as President of the Executive Committee and was instrumental in the formation of Guardian Trust Company FSB.
As part of the company's core philosophy of complete plan integration, recognizing clients' needs in this area, JCM has formed JCM Franchise Development, LLC specializing in all aspects of the Mergers & Acquisitions marketplace. The firm has successfully completed several hundred million dollars worth of transactions across a broad range of industries as part of the overall M&A process.
Joyal Capital Management has been requested by many of the leading banks, accounting and law firms to consult their clientele in regard to the business financial evaluation process and consequent planning and execution of mergers and acquisitions.
Joyal Capital Management has been referenced in national and local publications such as the Robb Report, Boston Magazine and Franchise Times.
States Registered: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, PA, RI & VA.
Founding Member of National Advisors Private Client Group (NAPCG)
Member of Boston Estate Planning Council
Member of BLUA: Boston Life Underwriters Association
Member of International Association for Financial Planning
Member of Guardian Trust Co, FSB Advisory Committee
Member of Association for Advanced Life Underwriting (AALU)
Separately, A Registered Representative with Royal Alliance Associates Inc., FINRA/SIPC Registrations - Series 6, 63
Daniel P. Connelly, Director of Business Development
More than 10 years experience in Mergers and Acquisitions and new business development for high profile Franchise companies.
Dan heads up the JCM Franchise Development division for Joyal Capital. Since joining the Joyal team in 2007, Dan has efforts have produced over $50,000,000 of Dunkin' Donuts M&A related closings.
Dan's past leadership in mergers and acquisitions at Dunkin' Brands included the facilitation of the Purchase and Sale activity of Dunkin' restaurants in New England. This process required leading more than 150 store transfers that involved store valuations, lease negotiations, lease assignments, valuation of rent streams and debt restructurings. Most importantly, Dan was able to bridge the gap between Dunkin' Brands and the franchisee to allow for a smooth transition and an ultimate closing that provided a value proposition for everyone involved.
Dan began his career in the Boston office of Ernst & Young, LLP where he spent six years in the audit and consulting divisions.
Masters Degree in Business Administration- Babson College, Magna Cum Laude
Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics with an Accounting Major- College of the Holy Cross.
Certified Public Accountant- State of MA.
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Allison Witmer, Technical Analyst
Allison works with the sellers to compile the necessary due diligence information in order to create the marketing materials. In addition, she coordinates the documentation flow with our affiliate CPAs and law firms throughout the transaction life cycle.
Allison is also the primary contact for potential buyers. She will pre screen candidates and coordinates the flow of information from initial bid offer through the final transaction close. Since Allison joined the firm 3 years ago, her efforts have resulted in the successful closing of over 20 transactions representing $75,000,000 in transaction volume. She is a vital part of the team here at JCM Franchise Development, LLC.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Psychology - Bridgewater State College
Paralegal Certificate - Bridgewater State College
