Meet the Team
Sheila McCann
Principal-Franchise Operations
After five years as a trial attorney, she decided to leave the conflict driven legal scene. Upon researching several business ideas, she concluded that a bread bakery café would provide her with long term sustainable income, an enjoyable work environment and allow her to share her love of great bread with the small California community that she lived in. She was raised in Montana and grew up on fresh healthy bread made from flour that was locally grown without chemicals, GMO or other preservatives. She arranged for the flour from the same Montana wheat fields to be shipped out west and drew upon her grandmothers’ recipes to open the doors of the first bakery café. After resounding success, and meticulous planning, she launched the House of Bread Bakery Cafe franchise opportunity.
Stephanie Marin
Director of Marketing
Stephanie is graduate from Stetson University and has a BA degree in Marketing & Communications. She has worked with multiple franchise systems in producing results- driven branding and promotional campaigns through both traditional and digital marketing efforts. Currently, Stephanie coordinates for the franchisees, monthly promotions through Facebook, newsletters and delivers to their Café’s in store posters and banners.
Eric Breeze
Franchise Sales & Development
Eric Breeze and his wife Chris opened the Reno House of Bread and very successfully operated that business for 18 years before selling it. Eric also was the franchisee that developed an extensive wholesale system in order to allow ambitious franchisees an avenue for more net profits. He is uniquely qualified to share his experiences of owning a House of Bread as a franchisee.
Marc Chaisson
Director of Operations
Marc brings years of franchising and food service experience to House of Bread, he developed and oversees our financial and point-of-sale systems. Marc is always available to assist our Franchisees with any issues or questions regarding day-to-day accounting and financial operations and technology. Prior to House of Bread, Marc developed and operated a successful fast-casual restaurant concept with Franchise locations in 5 states. Marc joined House of Bread in 2002.
Alberta Watford
Training and Field Support
Alberta has managed the San Luis Obispo House of Bread for four years. She knows how to support the franchisees at all stages of maturity. In addition to the initial training, Alberta makes on-site visits to provide hands-on support and guidance, helping our franchisees achieve operational excellence.