Eric Bell

Eric Bell has 15 years of franchise industry experience and currently serves as general manager of Franchise Gator. He began his career in 2002 as a Hollywood Tans franchisee in Atlanta where he also served as area manager and helped develop the Atlanta territory. In October 2005, Eric joined Franchise Gator as a sales representative and went on to hold several positions, including sales representative, sales manager and director of sales and service. Eric is a member of the Southeast Franchise Forum and is a Certified Franchise Executive. He resides in Georgia with his wife and their two children.

Articles by Eric Bell

• Senior home healthcare: An opportunity for franchise investors

  Wednesday, January 03, 2018

  ​According to the U.S. Census Administration on Aging, 1 in 5 Americans will be over age 65 by 2030. And the overwhelming majority of seniors — 88 percent, according to research by AARP — have stated they prefer to remain in their homes for any necessary long-term healthcare services.

• Considering a retail franchise? Here’s what you need to know

  Thursday, September 21, 2017

  While it's true that online shopping has experienced significant growth in recent years, retail shopping in brick-and-mortar stores remains healthy and by far America's preferred way to shop.