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Grand Rapids, Mi, Us

Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin, Us

Franchise Business Consultant over Northern Ohio Market.

Indianapolis, Indiana 46204, (317) 633-4100, Us

Franchise Business Consultant for Steak n Shake franchise partner restaurants.

Dublin, Ohio, Us

Multi unit responsibilities over WKS Wendy’s restaurants in Indiana and Kentucky

Dublin, Ohio, Us

Dublin, Ohio, Us

Consultant - BRAND DEVELOPMENT & GROWTH INITIATIVESFRANCHISE SALES- Develop and implement franchise sales growth strategies- Source and convert qualified leads- Manage the franchise sales process from initial inquiry to deal executionREAL ESTATE- Site review, market planning and lease negotiation - Oversite of Change-of_Use permitting including presenting to local city/county agenciesCONSTRUCTION- Oversee the design, architectural, and permitting processes- Design and project management of non-traditional venuesOPERATIONS- Manage new store opening projects up to the day of openingPROJECTS- Philly Steaks & WINGS- Source franchisees for Philly Steaks & Wings ConceptIndoor Kids Playground- Review & approve leases prior to lease execution- Negotiate lease amendments with Landlords- Oversee site architectural design and permitting- Project Management of store start-up and opening- Source and evaluate 3rd party vendorsSpecialty Bakery & Coffee House- identify sustainable & scalable Kiosk platform- Consult with existing licensees on store operations & profitability

Irvine, California, Us

Responsible for leading the franchising growth for the system.• Oversee team of Franchise Development Manager, Construction Manager, Real-estate Manager, and Development Specialist.• Responsible to identify qualified leads and convert leads to franchisees including attracting franchisees who share the company’s vision, values, and Philosophy. • Oversee drafting and issuance of all agreements, including development agreements, franchise agreements, asset purchase agreements, subleases, and terminations. • Manage company lease portfolio and negotiate leases for all company owned and subleted restaurants• Manage construction process for new and remodeled restaurants.• Designed and executed strategic initiative for launching of non-traditional unit platform.Director of Franchise Operations - (June 2015 to December 2016)Operations executive accountable for supporting the operating & financial performance of approximately 310 domestic and international franchised Yogurtland retail stores. Direct reports include 7 franchise business consultants and 1 international business consultant.Yogurtland is one of the nation’s first and most popular self-serve frozen yogurt brands. The company has transformed the industry by reshaping a popular trend into a growing business by redefining the dessert experience and delivering ultimate customer control. At its stores, Yogurtland offers an extensive variety of frozen yogurt and sorbet flavors daily and a colorful appealing topping bar filled with healthful and indulgent options. Paying by the ounce, guests can choose among 16 different yogurt flavors and more than 60 fruit and premium toppings to create their own delicious frozen treat and top it off their way.Presently there are Yogurtland locations across the U.S., Australia, Guam, Thailand, Venezuela and Dubai.

Denver, Colorado, Us

Operations executive accountable for supporting the operating & financial performance of 250+ franchised Quiznos locations in the Western U.S. Reports include 9 Franchise Business Consultants.

Costa Mesa, Ca, Us

Responsible for the overall operations of 11 El Pollo Loco restaurants within the Los Angeles, California area totaling $20M in annual sales. Successfully created, implemented, and executed an aggressive business plan designed to improve the restaurant operations of a district that was significantly under performing in the areas of guest experience, financial controls, sales growth, and management staffing.Effectively led team focus and morale during challenging business conditions that involved changes at the executive level and three different direct supervisors during a 12 month period. • Grew same store sales 14%, 5% FY 2012, and 9% FY 2013• Significantly improved sales growth trend from last place to 1st place YTD Aug 2013 in division• Improved restaurant budgeted prior year profit from negative $192K to positive $46K• Reorganized management team, successfully recruiting 20 management team members by creating a culture focused on ownership, personal accountability, and commitment to excellence • Improved guest experience execution by developing and leading business strategies focused on delivering exceptional guest service to “every guest-every time”• Dine Mystery Shop scores increased by 1.4% over prior year, achieving 2nd place in dining room mystery shops and 3rd place drive thru mystery shops during 3rd quarter FY2013• QSC Audits scores improved 3.8% over prior year• Last Visit Excellence scores improved 2.8% over prior year

Campbell, California, Us

Responsible for territory of Togo’s restaurants in the Los Angeles and Bakersfield markets. Designed and executed business strategies for assigned restaurant’s focused on building sales, profit, and restaurant performance & compliance. Responsible for new restaurant openings, transfer of restaurant ownership, contract negotiations, remodel scope compliance, and design & execution of community based marketing initiatives.FY 2009 worked on assignment as FSM - "At Risk Stores." - consulting with 15 restaurants identified as “most likely to close” in Southern California, with responsibility to manage Togo’s store count by preventing store closures. Identified causes for potential store closures and led the execution of strategies to improve restaurant operational feasibility. Designed and led execution of restaurant improvement plans, lease negotiations, local marketing strategies, and debt repayment plans.

Campbell, California, Us

Led the turnaround of Togo’s Training Department, Togo’s a California-based subsidiary of Dunkin’ Brands, Inc. with 240 franchised sandwich restaurants totaling $132M annual sales. Designed and executed training strategy for all Togo’s restaurants. Direct reports included two Field Market Trainers and an assigned support Instructional Design Manager.

Campbell, California, Us

Denver, Colorado, Us

Directed and developed day to day operations of over 200 Franchised locationsManaged four multi-unit managers in the California Market.Personally supervised sixty-five store re-models in CA, AZ, NV, HI, and ILResponsible for achieving sales and profitability goals for franchisees in the regionRecruited, interviewed, hired and trained new field personnelIncreased sales by 10.50% in my first year in placeImplemented new policies and procedures to field staff and franchise ownersOpened 13 new restaurants throughout the United StatesLed & executed testing and development of new products and concepts in CA, KS and PA Promoted from Field Manager to Senior Field Manager within 9 months in starting position