Matney Gornall is a recovering banker who got tired of clients ignoring his advice — so he decided to take it himself.
He left banking in 2022 and promptly lost half his life savings running three Qdobas in Atlanta. Instead of cutting his losses, he doubled down — buying ten more in Minneapolis, MN — and then doubled EBITDA in six months.
That crash course taught him two things: restaurants aren't for the faint of heart, and franchisees don't actually own their technology stack.
After three years of Excel hell, Matney founded Savnt to fix what nearly broke him. The platform delivers clear, automated daily reporting and analytical insights to drive profitability — because while charts are pretty, improved operations pay the bills.
Savnt connects the dots in a business space that's fragmented, frustrating, and — against all odds — inspiring. Because every day another franchisee takes their shot at the American dream.
Matney is passionate about building teams that love to grow, compete, and win. Outside of work, he's a father of two boys who constantly remind him to bring his best — because if he can build a brighter future for them, maybe the rest will follow.