LEADERSHIP
Two founders. decades inside franchise growth.
One team from first plan to opening day.
Ryan and Nick have spent their careers inside franchise and multi-unit growth, from market planning and real estate to vendors, construction, and opening day. You work with both of them directly.
WHY IT WORKS THIS WAY
You’re not handed off. the same two people you’ll meet initially are the people doing the work.
Direct access to leadership
You work with Ryan and Nick, not a rotating account team or a junior PM reading from someone else’s notes. Decisions move at the speed of two people who’ve already done this hundreds of times.
A faster path to stronger ROI
One team covering development, real estate, and construction means fewer hand-offs and fewer blind spots between them. Builds move instead of waiting on the next vendor’s calendar.
People worth building with
A buildout is a multi-month relationship, not a single transaction. Ryan and Nick built this company because they’re good at the work, and genuinely good to work with, over the long stretch where that actually matters.
HOW THEIR EXPERIENCE FITS TOGETHER
Two Backgrounds.
one connected plan.
1
RYAN MCEVOY
Operations, Development & Real Estate Strategy
2
NICK MALONE
Development, Construction & Openings
3
THE RESULT
Faster Openings With Fewer Surprises
Most projects lose time in the handoff between planning and building. Ryan and Nick are both on every project, so the plan and the build stay connected from the first market decision to opening day.
LEADERSHIP TEAM
The people you’ll work with.
Every Opening Edge Solutions engagement runs through Ryan and Nick directly. Here’s the background behind each founder.
Ryan McEvoy
CO-FOUNDER & HEAD OF FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT
20+
Years in Franchising
10+
Years as Multi-Unit Franchisee
Ryan brings more than 20 years of franchise experience across ownership, executive leadership, development, and national expansion. As President of BODY20, he guided the brand through its integration with Sequel Brands, and at Mayweather Boxing + Fitness he oversaw real estate, construction, procurement, and franchise development. Before that, he spent more than a decade as a multi-unit LA Boxing and UFC Gym franchisee. He studied Exercise Science at Rowan University and served in the Air National Guard.
“I came up as an operator, and I have never stopped thinking like one. After more than 20 years in franchising, first as a multi-unit owner and then as a development executive, I still enjoy the planning stage most: choosing the right markets, building the right plan, and getting an owner to opening day. What I find most rewarding is helping owners avoid expensive surprises and open with confidence.”
Prior brand experience: BODY20 · Mayweather Boxing + Fitness · 24 Hour Fitness · LA Boxing · UFC Gym
Beyond the Resume
In Ryan’s spare time:
In Ryan’s spare time, he coaches youth football, gets back on the jiu-jitsu mats when he can, and shares the house with a Great Dane named Kenzie. He lives in South Jersey with his family.
Nick Malone
CO-FOUNDER & HEAD OF CONSTRUCTION & OPENINGS
850+
Franchise Openings Contributed To
20
Years in Franchise Development
Nick brings nearly 20 years of franchise development experience and has contributed to more than 850 franchise openings across his prior roles. His career started on actual job sites, which is why he still catches what shows up on-site before it reaches a status report: a vendor contract that needs renegotiating, a timeline slipping quietly, an FDD Item 7 estimate that no longer holds up. He holds a business degree from Rutgers University and lives in South Jersey with his family.
“My career started in construction, but my passion has always been helping businesses grow. After nearly 20 years in franchise development, I still enjoy taking a project from its earliest planning stages through a successful opening. What I find most rewarding is identifying opportunities, solving problems before they become costly, and helping owners bring their vision to life.”
Timeline Control Item 7 Cost Accuracy
Prior brand experience: Hollywood Tans · Saladworks · Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa · BODY20
Beyond the Resume
In Nick’s spare time:
Nick enjoys time with his family, golfing, grilling, and cheering on the Eagles and Phillies. He also supports his family’s involvement in youth baseball and equestrian sports.
FREE CONSULT
Your next opening starts with a conversation.
Whether you’re strengthening a franchise development program or preparing to open your next location, let’s talk about your goals and how OES can help you move forward.
THE DEVELOPMENT TIMELINE
Development/Sales → Award → Real Estate → Design → Permitting → Construction → Opening
Engage us at any point on this line, from shaping your franchise sales pipeline through opening day. Work with us a la carte on a single phase, or as your full-service partner start to finish. Either way, you’re aligning with a team you can grow with long after this project wraps.
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