Darcy Thompson Email & Phone Number

Addison, Texas, United States

Carrollton, Tx

Organized and managed all aspects of annual Franchise Conference with outside event planning company. Consulted with executive team regarding event strategy and goals. Coordinated all corporate events. Assisted internal communications team and corporate social responsibility director as needed. ● Contributed to successful rollout of 2020 Franchise Forum meetings. ● Planned and organized all aspects of 2020 CEO Awards Dinner.

Coordinated creation of annual franchise strategic marketing plan with franchise development team and advertising agency. Coordinated the creation and implementation of the franchise development print ads for franchise trade publications. Managed creation of the franchise marketing materials and collateral for the franchise development team. Operated as main point of contact for franchisees for all marketing needs. Coordinated tradeshow setup and on-site needs. ● Ensured the franchise marketing trade publication submission deadlines were met.● Oversaw development of tradeshow booths for franchise development team, including $300,000, 40x40, two-story booth finished in 2019.● Contributed to planning all aspects of annual Franchise Conference for 2016 through 2019.● Planned all aspects of the 2019 Franchise Operations Team meeting.● Collaborated on all planning details of the 2019 Corporate Operations Brand Forum meetings held at four different locations throughout the United States. ● Coordinated the creation of any needed videos for the tradeshow booth and any franchise association conferences.● Served as Franchise Advisory Council Secretary from 2017 to 2019.

Reviewed all incoming franchise applications to ensure compliance with all required documentation and facilitated approval process with senior management. Created all new franchise and renewal agreements. Managed tracking of all franchise agreement terms. Oversaw annual renewal of franchise disclosure document (FDD) with SBA and filing with franchise registration states. Managed all franchise department reporting. Managed the tracking of franchisee insurance compliance.Responsible for the franchise disclosure and franchise agreement process for all international franchising. Built and maintained professional relationships with franchisees and vendors. Oversaw all franchise registration and billings for annual Franchise Conference. Responsible for inputting all franchise protected territories and rights of first refusal into mapping program.● Served as Franchisee Advisory Council Secretary from 2005 to 2016. ● Contributed to annual Franchise Conference Committee, handled all aspects of franchisee registration and billing, and continued to make significant improvements to process every year. ● Won CEO Award in 2014 and Team Participation Award in 2015.● Served as Franchise Approval Committee Secretary.