Duane Whorton
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VP Franchise Development at FranLift
Location: Kansas City, Missouri, United States 6 work roles 2 schools
2 work emails found @choicehotels.com 2 phones found area 240 and 301 LinkedIn matched
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Direct phone (240) ***-****
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Role
VP Franchise Development
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States

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Duane Whorton is listed as VP Franchise Development at FranLift, based in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. AeroLeads shows a work email signal at choicehotels.com, phone signal with area code 240, 301, and a matched LinkedIn profile for Duane Whorton.

Duane Whorton previously worked as Franchise Sales Director at Choice Hotels International and Regional Vice President Franchise Development at Boomerang Hotels. Duane Whorton holds Bs, Secondary Education-Honors Division from University Of Missouri-Columbia.

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About Duane Whorton

I am an energetic and articulate professional with over 15 years of outstanding performance in Franchise Development, who has always met or exceeded goals. I am an optimistic, self-reliant big thinker who has the confidence to take on difficult assignments. A people-oriented person who builds confidence in others, I can bring creativity to solving problems. I am always interested in Franchise Development opportunities, particularly in the retail/restaurant (ie qsr) arena.Specialties: Franchise Sales, Franchise Sales & Development, Franchise Development Director, Franchise Sales Director, RVP Franchise Sales, RVP Franchise Development, Senior Franchise Sales Director, Conversant in Many Aspects of Franchise Law, Franchisee Relations, Relationship Development, People Development, Strategic Planning and Implementation, Brand Growth and Development, Strategic Market Planning, Effectively Meets Deadlines and Objectives

Listed skills include Franchising, Strategic Planning, Coaching, Market Planning, and 29 others.

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FranLift
Franlift
VP Franchise Development
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6 roles · 35 years

Duane Whorton work experience

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Vp Franchise Development

Current

Van Alstyne, Tx, Us

Independent Contractor for Franchise Sales Outsource FirmResponsible for Franchise Growth "Images 4 Kids"

Mar 2023 - Present

Franchise Sales Director

North Bethesda, Maryland, Us

President's Club Award Winner - First Five Years with CompanyWinner 2015 Paul Sterbini Memorial Sales Excellence Award

Mar 2012 - Jan 2022

Regional Vice President Franchise Development

* Resposible for Franchise Sales & Development in Midwest from Minnesota and Dakota's to Texas* Led 50% increase in Franchise Base 1st 2 Years* Initiated Initial Franchise Offering for Settle Inn Brand* Supervised Franchise Sales Directors - Entire Midwest* Extensive work with AAHOA & American Assn of Franchises and Dealers* New Construction and Conversion Projects“I am pleased to be able to offer this recommendation of Duane Whorton. Boomerang Hotels had the distinct pleasure of having Duane serve our company and our franchisees as a Regional Vice President of Development. When we started our franchise company in 2005, Duane was was the first person that we sought out to help us in our efforts to grow our brands. Knowing Duane and having had the privilege of previously witnessing his work ethic, his relationship building skills and his knowledge and understanding of the franchising marketplace, we were confident in Duane's abilities to assist us in reaching our goals. Duane is blessed with the many natural skills necessary to be successful in franchise development and sales. When you meet Duane, you feel like he might just be someone you may have known a lifetime and you will automatically consider him a friend.” March 2, 2011Terry Kline, SVP, Franchise Development, Boomerang Hotelsmanaged Duane at Boomerang Hotels“Duane is a very professional franchise developer,as I have seen first hand. He has excellent site selection accumen, developes probable success for a location with general costs and return estimates to present a potential franchisee, and a work ethic that is one of the best of his peer group. I am a Motel-Hotel Broker and Duane has been very accommodating in meeting with my clients both in the business and those considering a lodging property as an investment. He will go the extra mile, and has a pleasant personality and humble confidence Ken Wilhelm, Owner

May 2006 - Mar 2012

Senior Franchise Sales Director

Wyndham Worldwide/Cendant Corporation

Largest Motel Franchisor in the World* 130% Quota Attainment 1st 4 Years* Responsible for Franchise Sales in Midwest States including MO, KS, IA, NE, IL, WI, and MN* 7 Time Presidents Club Award Winner-Outstanding Sales Achievement* 3 Time All Star Award Winner-Outstanding Sales Achievement Mid-Year* Cendant Ring Winner 3 Consecutive Years* Over 130 Franchises Sold* Presidents Choice Award - 2005“I hired Duane into hotel franchise sales in 1997. When Duane worked with me he met or exceeeded his quota almost every year over a 6 year period. His first year he earned National Rookie of the Year honors for the Super 8 brand and after three years he earned his President's Club Ring by achieving/exceeding his sales quota three years in a row. I recommend Duane for any franchise sales position.” February 15, 2011Top qualities: Personable, Good Value, High IntegrityBrian SilbermanHired Duane as Franchise Development Director 1997

1997 - 2006 ~9 yrs

Board Member

Missouri Restaurant Assn

Worked as an Endorsed Vendor for the MRA. Responsible for Developing and Maintaining Relationships.

1998 - 1999 ~1 yr

Sales And Service Manager

Unified Merchant Services (Formerly Nabanco/Brown Forman)

Largest credit card processor in the US. Brown Forman parent Company of Jack Daniels, Southern Comfort, and Korbel Champagne Brands. Responsible for Sales and Service operation in Midwest States.* Sole Recipient of '93 BFE Excellence Award-Region 2* Missouri Restaurant Assn Board of Directors* Contracted Largest Account ($17MM) in Midwest '96

1992 - 1997 ~5 yrs
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Duane Whorton education

Bs, Secondary Education-Honors Division

University Of Missouri-Columbia

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The University Of Tulsa College Of Law
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What company does Duane Whorton work for?

Duane Whorton works for FranLift.

What is Duane Whorton's role at FranLift?

Duane Whorton is listed as VP Franchise Development at FranLift.

What is Duane Whorton's email address?

AeroLeads has found 2 work email signals at @choicehotels.com for Duane Whorton at FranLift.

What is Duane Whorton's phone number?

AeroLeads has found 2 phone signal(s) with area code 240, 301 for Duane Whorton at FranLift.

Where is Duane Whorton based?

Duane Whorton is based in Kansas City, Missouri, United States while working with FranLift.

What companies has Duane Whorton worked for?

Duane Whorton has worked for Franlift, Choice Hotels International, Boomerang Hotels, Wyndham Worldwide/Cendant Corporation, and Missouri Restaurant Assn.

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What schools did Duane Whorton attend?

Duane Whorton holds Bs, Secondary Education-Honors Division from University Of Missouri-Columbia.

What skills is Duane Whorton known for?

Duane Whorton is listed with skills including Franchising, Strategic Planning, Coaching, Market Planning, Relationship Development, Hotels, Site Selection, and Franchise Consulting.

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