Meet Danessa Itaya

Embarking on a remarkable 30-year journey in the franchising realm, Danessa Itaya stands as a true trailblazer. With an unwavering commitment to success, she played a pivotal role in building household brands. Her wealth of experience and strategic vision in growing these iconic franchises showcases her as a dynamic force within the franchising industry.

In her private life, she loves to travel, watch soccer games, and cook with her family. In fact, she just recently “cracked the code on making light and fluffy rolls.” Living within 3-5 hours of 4 national parks, she’s also a frequent visitor there. However, above all else, she puts service to the community first. 

Knowing this, bringing her into the team was an easy decision. Andrew Mengason, Chief Growth Officer of Five Star Franchising stated: “Her background is unprecedented, and we are sure she will work well with the team that is in place as we tackle changes and challenges in the industry.” Needless to say, we’re excited to have her here!