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Mary Rawlins spent 21 years in the Burger King system, ultimately serving as controller for a large franchisee. Then she heard about a little sandwich chain started by “two actual firefighters and their dad, a retired fire captain. It's a good story,” she said.

C-level execs from more than 70 brands arrived at the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas to detail their growth plans and connect with franchise lenders and investors during the Finance & Growth Conference May 6-8. The event also brought together the 2019 Dealmakers of the Year for an awards luncheon and recognition of Flynn Restaurant Group as the Deal of the Year winner for its acquisition of U.S. Beef's 368 Arby's stores.