AfroTech Conference 2026
Tiffany Bentham
Franchise Candidate Manager, McDonalds
Track Wealth
Biography
Tiffany Bentham is a Franchise Candidate Manager with McDonald’s U.S. Franchising, focused on identifying and evaluating future owner/operators. With a background in financial analysis and franchisee health, Tiffany brings a unique blend of data-driven decision-making and people-focused leadership to building strong, diverse candidate pipelines. She is particularly passionate about creating a more transparent and equitable path to ownership. Outside of work, Tiffany lives in Buffalo, NY with her husband, and their two young children, who keep life full, fast-paced, and incredibly rewarding.
Sessions
Franchising as a Vehicle to Help You Build a Legacy presented by McDonald's
Wed, Nov 4, 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM CT
Track Wealth
Entrepreneurs, executives, and business leaders are constantly evaluating new ways to pursue business ownership, build a lasting legacy, and expand their impact beyond their current careers. In this interactive session, Tiffany Bentham, Franchising Candidate Manager for McDonald’s, and Hazel Smith, a McDonald’s Owner/Operator, will discuss the McDonald’s franchising opportunity and how ownership can open the door to new professional and entrepreneurial possibilities. Attendees will hear firsthand lessons from Hazel’s journey, gain insight into the McDonald’s franchising model, and learn what it takes to evaluate, prepare for, and pursue franchise ownership.
