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Meg Potts

Co-Lead, BDO National Restaurant Industry Group; Managing Director, AAO Restaurant Advisory Practice

Executive Summary

Meg is the national co-leader of BDO’s Restaurant Industry Group, shaping the future of finance for franchise and independent concepts. As a trusted advisor, she leverages deep experience and knowledge in financial planning and analysis, business intelligence, and digital transformation to help organizations achieve greater profitability and growth.

Passionate about harnessing data, Meg designs and implements solutions that streamline operations, eliminate inefficiencies, and drive strategic decision-making. Her hands-on approach to optimizing data systems and implementing best practices enables clients to move beyond manual processes and unlock the full value of their data.

Meg partners with franchise financial and operational executives, providing insights that foster collaboration, reveal trends, and support the company's long-range vision. Her commitment to cultivating strong partnerships and delivering meaningful results has set her apart as a trusted advisor in the multi-unit sector.

Before joining BDO in 2020, Meg co-founded and led CFO Advisors, LLC, a boutique advisory firm, and CFO Rapid Fire, LLC, a pioneering cloud-based business intelligence platform. Her entrepreneurial background and experience in data, technology, and innovation continue to drive her strategic vision for the industry.

  • B.A., Accounting, Michigan State University, Eli Broad College of Business