Angela Coté

Angela Coté is a high-energy keynote speaker and franchise industry thought leader who helps franchisees stop spinning their wheels and start taking real action. With deep roots in franchising - growing up in a brand that scaled to nearly 500 locations and being a multi-unit franchisee for 18 years - Angela brings unmatched credibility and real-world experience that instantly resonates with audiences.

She is the founder of AC Inc., a franchise coaching company known for transforming how franchisees are supported, and the creator of the franchise industry’s first certification program for field support teams. Angela’s signature Fire It Up Keynote delivers five game-changing strategies that empower franchisees to take ownership of their success, get out of overwhelm, and grow with clarity and confidence.

Event organizers consistently describe her sessions as “energizing,” “actionable,” and “exactly what our franchisees needed.” Franchisees leave feeling inspired - but more importantly, equipped—with tools they can immediately put into practice to improve profitability, leadership, and momentum.

Angela also facilitates the Fire It Up Summit, a high-impact, small-group session for up to 50 franchisees focused on peer collaboration and accountability. Whether speaking to 50 or 500, Angela brings clarity, connection, and contagious energy that franchisees - and franchisors - won’t forget.

Angela grew up in a franchise brand that scaled to nearly 500 franchised locations (M&M Food Market)

She was a former multi-unit franchisee for 18 years (M&M Food Market)

Angela has experience as a Field Coach within a franchise system

Angela has a 360° franchise perspective: franchisor, franchisee, and field support

She founded AC Inc., a franchise coaching and training company

Angela created the franchise industry’s first certification program for field support teams