Jim Rowell Email & Phone Number

United States

SAP enterprise information management consulting.

Poulsbo, Wa

I am excited to be part of the launch of our franchising program at Mora Iced Creamery. Our devoted fans remind us daily that they consider us the producer of the best ice cream in the Pacific Northwest, and we are proud to have been listed by Food & Wine, Martha Stewart, and Zagat as one of the best ice cream spots in the nation! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, www.MoraFranchising.com, and www.MoraIceCream.com.•Developed and implemented the franchising division at Mora Iced Creamery •Oversight of the strategic planning of Mora’s franchising program •Grew the brand's business development presence into four new states in the first year of franchising •Built the company's franchise base from three local locations to commitments for twenty-three new locations in our first year and a half of franchising •Created and implemented a master franchising program for our company •Collaborated with franchise attorney to write legal franchising documents including FDD, Franchise Agreement, Area Developer Agreement, and Master Franchise Agreement •Created and implemented the company’s franchising website •Wrote extensive Franchise Owner’s Manual, covering all aspects of franchise ownership including entity formation, financing, store opening, operations, and food production •Wrote extensive Franchisee Training program •Wrote corporate franchise department staff training program •Recruited initial Area Developers and Unit Franchisees into our system •Provide ongoing support to new Franchisees •Manage master territory and target market maps and demographics for market analysis •Manage internal staff and third-party contractors, vendors, and suppliers to ensure timely openings within budget •Oversight of logistical management including transport, warehousing, and distribution •Wrote job descriptions, recruited, interviewed, and hired new staff members to our franchising team

Carrollton, Tx

•Serve as the development department lead on corporate strategic planning and initiative team •Designed and implemented department-wide and supplier-directed systems and procedures •Generate and present executive level status reports of new center development, franchise sales pipeline, and re-sales•Manage new center opening budgets in excess of $10 Million annually•Evaluate new store opening costs for value engineering opportunities that will reduce development costs while maintaining corporate standards•Manage internal staff and third party contractors of new store projects, conversions, and co-brands to ensure timely openings within budget•Maintain ongoing relationships with suppliers and vendors to provide current pricing and logistical data•Provide insight and guidance to third-party vendors to insure effective and efficient project management•Implemented a supplier performance monitoring/tracking system•Provide location specific quotes for equipment, fixtures, computer and networking supplies, production tools and supplies, and construction costs•Manage and maintain master territory and target market maps and demographics to provide current and accurate market analysis•Provide cost evaluation reports for annual FDD updates for the U.S. and Canada•Manage accounting records related to inventory and accounts payable/receivable for equipment and fixtures

•Direct Real Estate and Construction teams in executing network plans by coordinating new store development processes and monitoring key project steps, budgets, and timelines in order to accelerate store openings. •Expedite conditions required to close Real Estate transactions and prepare sites for Construction. •Identify process obstacles and confer with related development teams to propose and implement solutions to expedite store openings and/or reduce costs of new stores. •Reliably trigger processes as a new store project moves between disciplines (Real Estate, Environmental/Gas, Construction, Franchising, Licensing, Accounting, etc.) •Improve the accuracy, transparency, and efficient collection of pipeline management information, serving as the primary touch-point for the progress of new store development•Selected to a lead role in the development and implementation of a $45Million nationwide store remodeling program •Coordinate and manage process flows between Franchising, Construction, and Licensing departments to ensure seamless change-over of stores to franchisees•Review, create, and process franchise agreements for both new and existing Franchisees•Selected to a key role in a special nationwide project determining process flows and developing training materials for an enhanced Franchise candidate Quality Assessment program•Wrote departmental training manual & standard operating procedures

Dallas, Tx

•Coordinate and manage process flows between Construction, Franchising, and Licensing departments to insure seamless change over of stores to franchisees •Increase capacity for Agreement administration •Facilitate the franchise sales process with administrative assistance to Franchise Sales Reps, Regional Development Directors, and Real Estate Reps •Improve the accuracy and efficiency of franchise information flows in a centralized environment•Created and wrote a comprehensive departmental training manual•Developed departmental Standard Operating Procedures•Instrumental in a special project developing process flow and training materials for a new Franchise candidate qualification process

Franchise Development; Franchise Sales & Marketing; Business Consultant •Experienced with successfully negotiating franchise development contracts both in the United States and internationally •Personally sold more than $10 Million in new franchises in the U.S. and internationally in 2009-2010, with an average single unit investment of $300,000 •Sold master franchise territories in North America, Asia, and Africa •Skilled with internet marketing, lead generation, and promotional event planning •Generate leads and qualify prospective franchise candidates •Guide candidates through the validation and sales process •Create marketing materials including brochures, pamphlets, and website design •Served as Director of Franchising for three fast-casual franchise companies •Work directly with the President of franchisors to promote brand awareness •Assist franchise attorneys with writing Franchise Disclosure Documents •Provide agreement enforcement consultation •Develop real estate site selection criteria, priorities and strategy that align with company/brand goals and objectives. •Real estate viability studies, mapping & demographic analysis, and site selection review •Calculate profit and loss projections and operating budgets for franchisees •Publish franchisee newsletters and press releases •Vast network of more than 2,000 business brokers and franchise consultants nationwide •Recruit and train sales team members •Mentor and train new franchise consultants

Frisco, Tx

Departmental Team LeaderInstructor of World Geography and World History •Led district-wide professional staff in writing departmental teacher curriculum guides •Took the initiative to develop campus-wide course exams, instructional materials, and tutoring aides, using state mandated requirements as a template•Implemented and supervised campus attendance enforcement program •Served on district’s textbook selection committee•Guided student-driven fund raising programs for community non-profit organizations

Granbury, Tx

Head Men's Basketball CoachWorld History Instructor•Supervised a staff of five assistant coaches and a program with five teams and more than 75 players and student managers •Created and implemented a comprehensive job description and professional duties manual for every coach in our program, including two junior high schools and one senior high school •Overall record of 59-63•Led team to its first playoff appearance in five years in 1998•Developed four players who progressed to play collegiate basketball •Organized and directed districts summer basketball camps

Anderson, Tx

Athletic DirectorHead Men's Basketball CoachHead Golf Coach•Guided men’s basketball team to 64-9 record including 38-1 record in 1993-94 •State Semifinalist 1993-94; 38-1 season record•Regional Finalist 1994-95; 26-8 season record•Coach of the Year Finalist in 1994 - Texas Association of Basketball Coaches •District Coach of the Year - 1994, 1995•Brazos Valley Coach of the Year 1994; Finalist in 1995•Developed five players who progressed to play collegiate basketball •Created, organized, and directed the inaugural Brazos Valley Summer Basketball League•Organized and directed districts summer basketball camps•Head Golf Coach; Initiated the golf program for the district•Created and organized district’s first Athletic Booster Club•Physical Education Department Head and Instructor