Lorne Fisher, CFE
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Overview
I’m a CEO and founder with more than 30 years of experience building, scaling, and advising marketing and communications businesses focused on franchise and multi-location brands. In 2004, I founded Fish Consulting and grew it into a nationally recognized agency serving many of the world’s leading franchise brands. In 2023, the firm was acquired by a private equity-backed holding company. Following the transaction, I was appointed CEO of Fish 919 and led the integration of four agencies into a unified $20M+ marketing services platform with more than 100 employees. Throughout my career, I’v
About
I’m a CEO and founder with more than 30 years of experience building, scaling, and advising marketing and communications businesses focused on franchise and multi-location brands. In 2004, I founded Fish Consulting and grew it into a nationally recognized agency serving many of the world’s leading franchise brands. In 2023, the firm was acquired by a private equity-backed holding company. Following the transaction, I was appointed CEO of Fish 919 and led the integration of four agencies into a unified $20M+ marketing services platform with more than 100 employees. Throughout my career, I’ve worked closely with private equity investors, boards, and executive teams to drive growth, align organizations, and navigate complex transitions. I’ve also served as a trusted advisor to CEOs of brands including Dunkin’, Orangetheory Fitness, Panera Bread, Anytime Fitness, Massage Envy, Applebee's, and Little Caesars, among others. Today, through F2 Advisory, I work with CEOs and leadership teams on strategic communications, crisis management, and organizational alignment—particularly in franchise and multi-location environments. Core areas of focus: - Private equity-backed company leadership - Post-acquisition integration and organizational design - Franchise and multi-location business growth - CEO advisory and crisis leadership I’m particularly interested in CEO and operating roles within private equity-backed businesses, as well as board opportunities where I can contribute to growth and value creation. Specialties: Platform CEO leadership, post‐acquisition integration, business development growth strategy and execution, organizational alignment, board and investor relations, franchise and multi‐location marketing and communications expertise