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

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

* 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

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

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

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