Accelerating Quick-Service Excellence.

Operating 11+ leading QSR franchise units with a focus on Velocity, Data, and People-Centric growth strategies.

About Catalyst QSR Ventures

CQV is a multi-unit, multi-brand franchise management company based in Dallas, Texas. Our core mission is to accelerate the growth and profitability of our partners-Taco Bell, KFC, and Papa John's-through superior operational management and smart technology implementation.

We currently manage 11 quick-service restaurant locations with a team of over 275 employees. Our proprietary operational model focuses heavily on labor optimization, predictive scheduling, and maximizing employee retention to drive bottom-line results.

Our Focus: People-Centric Operations

• Retention Velocity: Reducing turnover, particularly in the critical 60-day mark.
• Unified Labor Data: Consolidating reporting across all brands for executive insight.
• Mobile GM Enablement: Empowering General Managers with tools that simplify scheduling and communication.
• Dynamic Compliance: Ensuring state and local labor law adherence (predictive scheduling, break mandates) across 11 units.

Our Franchise Partners

Taco Bell

Operating 6 high-volume units focused on drive-thru and late-night operations in the DFW area.

KFC

Managing 3 units known for operational efficiency and family-focused digital ordering platforms.

Papa John's

Running 2 delivery-focused locations, emphasizing logistics and peak-hour labor staffing.

Total managed: 11 Units across three top-tier QSR brands.

Our Leadership

CQV is led by a dedicated, hands-on team with deep expertise in franchise growth and labor management.

Samantha Hayes

CEO & Founder

Vision and financial strategy.

Liam O'Connell

Director of People & Culture

Retention, recruiting, and tech evaluation.

Elizabeth Keller

VP of Operations

Field adoption and operational efficiency.

Get In Touch

Corporate Office:

1250 Main Street, Suite 400, Dallas, TX 75201

(469) 326-7724

info@CatalystQSRVentures.com