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Tennessee, United States

Provided consulting services to Clients that were looking into the restaurant business.Analyzed the Franchise that the Client was looking at investing in. Are they growing or contracting? Both same store and store count.Inquire and verify Food costs forecasts by confirming current prices and projected food costs from Franchisor and food supplierAnalyze the States minimum wage laws that are currently in place and forecast impacts to COL and what is on the ballot that might pass.Analyze the local city council are they business friendly and anti- business.What are the current market conditions for leased commercial space? Is there any owed properties that are included?If purchasing a current Franchisee, analyze all leases with remaining amount of term and forecast current financials for all lease option increases to estimate EBITDA impacts.Get copy of current required MAA (Major Assts Actions) that will require cash or further financing to forecast future CAPEX requirements. Get a copy of the Franchise Agreement to ensure there are no increases in fees or Royalties that can impact Franchisees EBITDA.Ensure the potential buyer has proper cash reserves and a full understanding of seasonality and unforeseen market fluctuations.

Greater Chattanooga

Top performing Brokerage service in Chattanooga market. Performance Driven Brokerage focused on top tier service in the industry.Developing performance driven key metrics to keep the team number one in the market.Strong coaching and developing for new Affiliate Brokers that is best in class.Collaborating with a 30-year industry leader in the market to build a larger team.Entering growth mode by expanding the number of highly competent Brokers.Will be expanding into the commercial side of the business that we currently do not service.

I orchestrated executive operations of a Minority Fanchisee comprised of a small Executive leadership team generating $250M+ in annual sales by directing and supporting a group of 5 Regional Managers and 34 Area Managers. I collaborated with Human Resources to develop and execute successful diverse management teams using best practices. I also own full lifecycle operations including sales, financial management, HR direction, loss prevention, and facilities maintenance (contractor hiring, construction management). Using diverse methodologies, I identify gaps and implement corrective actions that enhance the business and customer experience. Cultivate relationships and consistently enrich partnerships, improving efficiency and communications. Directed Capitol Expenditures totaling $8M.◤Key Contributions◥⚡ Guided and bolstered operations across 300+ restaurants in 11 states from top to bottom over tenure.⚡ Trained, supervised, and mentored 6 Regional Supervisors each operating 40 to 100 locations concurrently.⚡ Standardized financial processes and metrics, driving key performance indicators (KPIs) and team morale.⚡ Successfully integrated a 160-store acquisition into ADF's portfolio, 2006.⚡ Mitigated lawsuits through excellent HR management and conflict resolution attributes; trained and experienced in sexual harassment, incident investigation, and reporting; actively support lifecycle HR including hiring, training, performance review, issue resolution, etc.⚡ Achieved Top 25% quartile in the US on the Pizza Hut Rack and Stack.⚡ Drove down RGM turnover by 28% and team member turnover by 39%.⚡ Opened 20+ new locations and added Wing Street to 150+ locations.⚡ Consistently achieved CAPEX goals for each assigned region.⚡ As facilities maintenance leader, supervised 9 full-time HVAC mechanics; collaborated with PHI team to instill new equipment standards.⚡ Partnered with Equipment vendors to improve equipment's durability in the harsh restaurant industry.

I created and executed people management and processes, leading a Highly Distressed Franchise team out of financial difficulties via direct leadership goals and lean methodologies. I administered customer satisfaction enhancing programs including site evaluations, speed metrics, internal audits, and customer surveys. I also standardized fiscal responsibility while concurrently developing a high-performing diversified team. ◤Key Leadership/Contributions◥⚡ Coached and mentored management teams and associates across a sizable network operation.⚡ Transitioned from Corporate to Franchise side as a result of ADF company’s acquisition of a distressed Pizza Hut Franchise.⚡ Supervised 100+ locations in 4 states directing 9 Area Managers; applied leadership to enhance internal and customer-facing processes.⚡ Updated quality control standards, methodologies, and procedures aligned with compliance requirements and company goals.⚡ Grew sales by developing and implementing better operational best practices utilizing rack and stacks to identify low-hanging fruit.⚡ Consistently challenged managers to beat year ago results and continue to drive profitability to the bottom line while maintaining high consistent Franchisor goals.⚡ Built P&L plans from top down to achieve Executive and Board of Director goals while satifing all loan covenents.

Bachelors Of Science, Finance

Bachelors Of Science, Business Management

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