The Funniest CEO in the World

Darin Kraetsch is, without a doubt, the funniest CEO in the world.

Kraetsch, aka. “the funniest CEO in the world“, is a Co-Founder of FFS Holdings, LLC the parent company of Flip Flop Shops Franchise Company, LLC and has been serving as CEO for both since 2007. The recipient of the International Council of Shopping Centers’ prestigious “Hot Retailer Award,” Flip Flop Shops began franchising in January 2008 and has already been recognized in the Entrepreneur 500 list as well at the INC 500.

Kraetsch previously was a Co-Founder of Raving Brands Holdings LLC, the Atlanta-based leader in the fast-casual dining industry which consists of nine of the fastest growing franchise brands in America. The company was ranked #1 in Fast Casual magazine’s “Top 100 Movers and Shakers.” The company’s flagship brand, Moe’s Southwest Grill, a 2005 Inc. magazine Top 25 Company, was rated 6th in Fast Casual magazines “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” and was awarded the prestigious award of “Hot Concepts of the year” from the industries top trade publication, Nations Restaurant News.

Prior to Raving Brands, Kraetsch held several key management positions during the critical start-up phase of Scottsdale, Arizona based franchisor Cold Stone Creamery, Inc. Kraetsch was one of the original five partners that helped build this company from the ground up in the mid 1990s. He is credited with being a vital member of the initial start-up team that built the franchise system of this now category leading concept.

Kraetsch holds a bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University, and is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers, International Franchise Association, National Retail Federation, U.S. Green Building Council and has also served on the Nation’s Restaurant News Hot Concept “Council of Sizzle.” Kraetsch currently lives in Atlanta with his wife and two sons.

… and did we mention, he is hands down the funniest CEO in the world?