Larry Wright Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

National

National

Retail, Restaurant, Franchise Development* Project and change management supervision* Collaborate, consult, administer, develop, train and manage all operational teams & programs.* Ensure operational costs and controls/finance overview, sale, and staffing goals* National and international operations and franchise development programs.* Trained middle and upper management in team-building programs. * Management style – six sigma and Servant Leadership techniques* Training management teams & franchisees in: problem solving - cost controls – customer satisfaction/service - multi-unit strategy – supply chain - team building - problem solving – inventory controls - security/laws - growth strategies programs. * Assisted multi-unit franchisees and company stores with real estate selection, leases, construction and grand opening programs.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Member of Senior management (one year contract) with FujiSan, to provide oversight, leadership and vision for the FujiSan Division including positioning the company for Franchising the Brand. Collaborate with the executive team in developing annual and long range business plans for the division.Oversee all functions including but not limited to: Franchise development, sales, cost controls, retail relations, P&L, marketing and operations. Wide-range authority and fiduciary responsibility with regard to the management of the division.FujiSan is a nationwide retail operation.

New York, New York

Managed operations during bankruptcy and liquidation process, was responsible for:Supervised/lead project and change management programs.• Department budget, both in review, strategies, submission and results. • Department leadership with direct control and responsibility of the P&L, developing strategies in correcting and improving sales and cost controls• Training Management to identify problems by effectively analyzing information, statements & reports• Improve productivity/customer service. Identify, establish, design and implement strategic action plans.• Pride in developing and mentoring/coaching our internal team. Interviewing, assessing quality external candidates. Servant Leadership concept

Boulder Co

Franchise Development and Operations• Managed franchise sales, structure and development• Designed and implemented sales strategic action plans• Designed and published training, operational manuals and supply chain processes. • Department leadership with direct control and responsibility of the P&L, developing strategies in correcting and improving sales and cost controls• Training Management to identify problems by effectively analyzing information, statements & reports• Improve productivity/customer service. Identify, establish, design and implement strategic action plans.• Pride in developing and mentoring/coaching our internal team. Interviewing, assessing quality external candidates. Servant Leadership concept• Working with vertical and horizontal team members in accomplishing programs directly or indirectly within my area of responsibility. Six Sigma conceptOther:• Assisted franchisees in the development of business and team-building strategies. Improved same-store-sales.• Member of the management team that developed a concept into a reality.• Developed and maintained a high ROI for our investors and franchisees

Irvine Ca

Managed all Operational and Franchise programs• Franchise Offering Circular UFOC/FDD, licensing and development planning and review• Managed and coached a 27 person operations and sales team focused on profitability.• Coordinates strategy for a successful launch in new markets while developing existing stores and same-store-sales and cost controls.• Established trade shows and other programs designed to find, approve and sign franchisees. • International – managed master development (U.S., Japan, Australia, Canada)• Managed training program for franchisees through store opening.• Develop progressive relationship with franchisee to encourage and develop multi-unit ownership.• Assisted the operations team with policies/procedures, growth and employee programs• Complete department management (budget, staffing and results)• Served as Chairperson of the National Franchise Advisory Board • Owned and operated eight franchise units.

Carson, Ca

Operations, Profit and Loss:• Department budget, both in review, strategies, submission and results. Ownership in day-to-day operational issues• Department leadership with direct control and responsibility of the P&L, developing strategies in correcting and improving sales and cost controls• Training Management to identify problems by effectively analyzing information, statements & reports• Improve productivity/customer service. Identify, establish, design and implement strategic action plans.