Todd and Kristi are consummate operating partners within the franchising world, possessing great domain expertise to help us navigate the nuances of this unique industry while also coaching emerging management teams on how to scale their businesses.
SOWING
Sowing symbolizes foresight and hope for abundance as we meticulously choose our investments. We will invest in the right talent, impactful systems, strategic acquisitions, and plant seeds for future growth. Much like a diligent farmer expects a rich harvest, we strive to cultivate and uplift our portfolio companies towards a thriving bountiful future.
STEWARDSHIP
Stewardship is central to our beliefs. We see every team and company we manage as a trust relationship, valuing its unique story and aspirations. Our dual focus lies in fostering sustainable growth while ensuring robust returns for our partners. Through diligent stewardship, we balance value generation with principled leadership. To us, your business isn't merely an asset—it's a legacy we cherish and nurture.
TALENT
Our approach to business growth is inspired by the biblical concept of multiplication and fruitfulness. Drawing wisdom from the Parable of the Talents, we recognize the unique strengths each team and enterprise holds. As a Private Equity firm, our role goes beyond nurturing these gifts; we aim to enhance and accelerate them. Our commitment is to ensure businesses thrive and align with enduring principles.
“I have worked with Todd and Kristi for many years across numerous companies. Todd has a deep understanding of how to drive growth and create value due to his vast experience as an executive and board member across various industries. Kristi’s operational background and ability to dive in and execute has had meaningful impacts on the results of our partnerships. I view Todd and Kristi as true partners in growth at our companies and the results speak for themselves.”
- Jorge Gross, Partner, Trivest Capital Partners
“Todd and Kristi have been terrific business partners always available to help solve problems leveraging their vast experience managing and leading multi-unit franchises.”
- David Raduziner, CEO & Co-Founder Salon Freedom
“Todd and Kristi are a powerful force. Years of experience, lots of intentionality. Each knows their individual strengths and operate seamlessly in them. They practice what they preach, and their success reflects it.”
- Greg & Julie Gorman Co-Founders of Married for a Purpose
“Todd is an incredible leader and communicator – knowing how to deftly manage relationships from the franchisee level to the C-suite and beyond. Todd is a great person to have on your team – increasing the likelihood of a win!”
- Meg Roberts CEO & President of Lash Lounge and former President of Molly Maid
“Three20 Group is a valuable partner in reaching your business or nonprofit goal. Their discernment, exceptional business strategies, and commitment to our vision has propelled us forward. I consider Three20 an invaluable asset in empowering us to accomplish multiple milestones.”
- Todd VanEk, CEO, Mission India
“Todd & Kristi are both proven leaders and we look forward to continuing to work with them”
– Troy Templeton, Chairman and Managing Partner, Trivest Capital Partners
“Todd has been a mentor of mine going on 20 years. Not only one of the smartest business people I’ve run across, but he is also one of the most compassionate. That’s a pretty rare combination.”
– Alex Roberts, Franchise Expert “The Franchise Playmaker” and former CEO Mr. Handyman International
“I have known Todd at a deep level, helping him plan his second half of life to have even more meaning, joy and impact in other people’s lives. I’ve been struck by the power of his sharp mind and deep business experience when combined with his kindness and compassion for other.”
- Lloyd Reeb, Founding Partner - The Halftime Institute, Author of From Success to Significance
“I had the pleasure of working with Todd when we both served on the IFA board of directors, where Todd was always a leader with keen insight and understanding of all facets of franchising”
- Steve Romaniello - Managing Director, Roark Capital, Former IFA Chair
“With Todd and Kristi at Three20 Group, I not only got a great partner, but also access to years of business experience that we can truly leverage to help us grow to new heights” a huge blessing!”
- Todd Hopkins, Founder & former CEO, Office Pride
“Kristi Mailloux and Todd Recknagel (Three20 Group) have been longstanding supporters of the International Franchise Association mission to protect, enhance and promote franchising, serving multiple terms of the IFA Board of Directors and as leaders on many committees representing franchisors, franchisees and suppliers.”
– Matt Haller, President & CEO International Franchise Association
“Working closely with both Todd Recknagel and Kristi Mailloux as Board Members over the past 3+ years has not only been rewarding, but very helpful due to their uncanny ability to ask thought provoking questions and provide recommendations in a personal and caring style”.
- Scott Roy, President and CEO, Specialty Tile Products
“CEO Todd Recknagel did an excellent job on executing on the strategies identified early in our investment hold period as well as flawlessly integrating a sizeable acquisition"
– Troy Templeton, Chairman and Managing Partner, Trivest Capital Partners
“I have been very impressed with the advanced business leadership and investment strategy acumen of Todd & Kristi and have greatly enjoyed our value creation journey together”.
- Sean Kajcienski, CEO, PCRK Group (Massage Envy)
“My past experience working with the partners Todd & Kristi at Three20 Group led to one of the fastest periods of growth in our company history – the best part was, we had fun doing it.”
- John Bailes, President, AM Conservation Group
“Todd and Kristi’s deep knowledge of the franchise space, their cooperative approach to working with management teams and their “roll up your sleeves” approach to company engagement make them a highly differentiated value creation team.”
- Pete Davies, Managing Partner, Stonehenge Partners
“Todd and Kristi have an incredibly successful track record. They bring an awesome combination of knowledge, experience, leadership, and passion to the table. Simply put, they are winners.”
– Alex Roberts, Franchise Expert “The Franchise Playmaker” and former CEO Mr. Handyman International
"I have found Todd and Kristi to be focused on helping our mutual investment succeed and providing helpful insight. Insight they have gained form many of their past investments. Absolutely would consider them partner oriented"