Brent Skaggs Email & Phone Number

Okemos, Michigan

Began franchising Freakin' Unbelievable Burgers concept. Responsible for lead generation and approval of franchise candidates, coordination of support for franchise locations as well as all FDD and legal requirements for franchise compliance. Overall responsible for brand development and maintaining of systems standards.

Flint, MI

Developed a new fast casual dining concept Freakin’ Unbelievable Burgers in 2012. Was quickly named as one of the Best new Burger concepts for 2012 and named to Fast Casual’s list of Top Movers and Shakers for 2013, landing at number 12 overall. Freakin’ was developed as a better burger concept using Certified Angus Beef, Brioche buns, hand battered.

Saginaw, Bay City, Canton, MI

Developed a new casual dining concept including hiring of culinary team, overseeing menu and concept development; including setting operational standards, prototype building plans, pricing strategies and all aspects related to building a new restaurant concept. Added 2 additional locations in 2009 and 2010.Overall responsibility for all company operations.

Lexington, Kentucky

Responsible for developing and operating a Fazoli’s franchise in the Michigan market growing to 10 locations over a five year time period. Responsibilities include: operations and profitability, staffing, new construction on-site evaluation, site selection, all human resource functions and insurance management. Maintained some of the highest volume and.

Lexington, Kentucky

Supervise daily operations of ten locations. Responsible for Sales, Profitability, Staffing, Operations, Marketing, and Capital expenditures of restaurants in the Lexington, KY area that was the home office of Fazoli’s Restaurants. Supervised over 37 salaried managers and over 315 hourly employees. Was directly involved in the opening of 27 Fazoli's.

Lexington, Kentucky

Franchise consultant responsible for opening the first Fazoli’s franchise in Ashland KY and subsequent openings of six additional franchise restaurants. Provided operational support, marketing strategies, corporate communications, and adherence to company standards. Worked with franchise owners to develop and implement local marketing plans, meet concept.

Richmond, Kentucky

Opened first concept location in Richmond, KY. Opened second Lexington, KY location. Grew sales and profits each year, became first location to break $1,000,000 in sales. Conducted Phase 1 and 2 Management Training.

Lexington, Kentucky

Supervised 5 locations in the Lexington, KY DMA

Lexington, Kentucky