Location3, the premier digital marketing partner for multi-location brands and franchisors, is proud to announce the addition of Stacy Eley as new Chief Operating Officer (COO), a seasoned executive and respected leader in the franchising industry. With a proven track record of driving operational excellence and supporting franchise brand growth, her addition to the executive leadership team marks a significant milestone in Location3’s ongoing commitment to delivering strategic value for franchisors and franchisees alike.

Ms. Eley brings 20 years of franchise experience, notably having scaled a concept from two family-owned stores into a national brand with over 350 locations. Most recently serving as President of a high-growth franchise organization, she led successful private equity-backed expansion efforts, systemized operations, and spearheaded innovation across technology, training, and support. Her leadership is defined by a passion for empowering franchisees, building high-performing teams, and turning operational complexity into streamlined success. “We are thrilled to welcome Stacy to the executive leadership team,” said Alex Porter, CEO of Location3. “Her deep experience in the franchising space and passion for supporting entrepreneurs make her a perfect fit for our next phase of growth.  With Stacy leading day-to-day operations, I can focus more fully on creating additional value for our clients, identifying new strategic opportunities, and driving innovation across our platform and services.”

In her role, Ms. Eley will oversee all departments and lead Location3 into its next phase of growth - driving operation excellence, elevating client delivery, and ensuring the company is positioned to scale with purpose and speed.  She will work closely with the team behind LOCALACT, Location3’s proprietary location marketing platform built specifically for franchise systems, to strengthen cross-functional alignment and innovation. Her leadership will focus on optimizing performance, deepening relationships, and delivering measurable impact for both franchisors and their franchisees. 

“I’ve spent my career building systems and strategies that help franchise brands grow—and I’m energized to bring that experience to Location3,” said Eley. “The Location3 team understands what franchisors and franchisees need to succeed. I am excited to help us move faster, grow our impact, and deliver more value to our clients at every level.”

This strategic hire underscores Location3’s continued investment in both innovation and service as it supports franchise systems navigating digital transformation and expansion across national, regional, and local levels.