Holden Farahani

About Holden Farahani

Entrepreneurial executive with nearly three decades of experience building, scaling, and optimizing multi-unit operations across regulated and operationally complex industries, including cannabis cultivation, controlled-environment agriculture, real estate, and national franchise systems. Proven track record in operational turnaround, revenue growth, licensing, R&D commercialization, and multi-entity leadership. Recognized for developing scalable systems, proprietary technologies, and high-performance teams.Pioneered the successful launch of the first non-traditional Subway location inside Hershey Park Amusement Park in 1990, leading it to become one of the highest volume locations globally. Replicated the model across various non-traditional venues, including Military Bases, Hospitals, Airports, and other Amusement Parks.Conducted seminars for over Subway franchises on effective multi-location franchise management strategies.Introduced groundbreaking co-branding initiatives, notably co-branding with Auntie Anne\'s Pretzels, which established Subway Restaurants in Wal-Mart locations worldwide.Co-created frontline Standard Operating Procedures for Subway locations in North America, setting the benchmark for operational excellence from 2009 to 2012.Co-founder and CEO of Syntrophia Colorado LLC since 2017, a prominent player in the wellness and recreational products segment of the Cannabis Industry. Spearheaded the establishment of a state-of-the-art R&D facility at Syntrophia, enabling third-party companies to deploy and test their intellectual property and equipment in a real-world working environment.Co-founder and CEO of Camaraderie Holdings LLC since 2020, driving research and development endeavors in the CAE industry.

Experience

1. Founder & CEO

   Camaraderie Group

   Jan 2019 — Present · Aurora, CO, US

   Founder & CEO

Education

• Penn State University

  Bachelor's degree, Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management

  1990 — 1995