Robert Mitchell Email & Phone Number

Abingdon, Va, Us

Abingdon, Va, Us

Etobicoke, Ontario, Ca

Strategizing, optimizing, and implementting value-driven solutions at the confluence of AI, Franchising, and Business

Headshots, Fashion, Family, Corporate Events, and Wedding photography for the discerning client.

Knoxville, Tn, Us

Paris, Île-De-France, Fr

Paris, Ile-De-France, Fr

As the North American liaison for Franchise.Biz, I provide Franchise Development and Real Estate Development advisory services for national and international franchisor brands seeking franchise expansion in North America.Including but not limited to the following:- Advise on the strategy and facilitate the creation of the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and Franchise Agreement - Implement franchise lead generation activities- Identify target markets, coordinate real estate site selection, and facilitate local representation.- Provide guidance on the franchise business case and value proposition through the creation of a breakeven analysis and pro forma tool- Facilitate 3rd party Legal, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Tax Planning, and HR solutions for the franchisee and/or franchisor.

Hong Kong, Hk

- reason for leaving: COVID-19 impact leading to corporate strategy change; Timothy Oulton is no longer seeking franchise development in US- FRANCHISING: Developed US franchising strategy and target market prioritization using competitor analysis and existing customer demographic segmentation- LEGAL: Drafted and implemented completely new Franchise Agreement and Franchise Disclosure Document in collaboration with external legal counsel- REAL ESTATE: Led Real Estate development of new locations including demographic and psychographic analysis of available sites, LOI negotiations, interdepartmental project management alignment, and business plan creation.- FINANCIAL: Created breakeven tools, proformas, and cash flow projections to aid in site selection and market viability assessment- MARKETING: Initiated proactive franchise lead generation campaigns through LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram, utilizing retargeting pixels, look-alike audiences, and candidate profile isolation.

Herning, Dk

* reason for leaving: corporate restructuring; removal of all 4 Fran Dev worldwide * GROWTH: Increased BoConcept locations in North America by 40% thereby increasing yearly new store sales by $16,100,000 and yearly revenues to franchisor by $6,400,000 * REAL ESTATE: Assisted existing and potential multi-unit franchise partners in locating, evaluating, and negotiating commercial real estate locations using state-of-the-art location intelligence, demographic segmentation, and predictive geo-fencing * FINANCE: Evaluated prospective BoConcept franchise partner business plans and financial proformas against internal market assessment reports and corporate directives* MARKETING: Planned, managed, and executed all aspects of new franchise partner lead generation for The Americas including digital and social media marketing initiatives, trade shows and conferences, proactive outbound LinkedIn Navigator solicitation, and other proprietary methods.* INTERNATIONAL: Cultivated high quality multi-unit franchise owners in The Americas for BoConcept through international trips and site visits to Canada, Denmark, Italy, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, and Paraguay* STRATEGY: Aligned new multi-unit franchise partner identification and retail site selection with worldwide business development strategies* TEAM: Collaborated with interdepartmental resources and facilitated cross-functional teams* LEGAL (FDD): Led the updating and restructuring of the US Franchise Disclosure Document through detailed coordination with the North American Country Manager, in-country legal counsel, and Danish based worldwide directives.

Knoxville, Tn, Us

- reason for leaving: left voluntarily for new opportunity*PROCESS: Utilizing Theory of Constraints (TOC) principles, collaborated with the Operations Team to research, redesign, and implement new processes for food preparation leading to a 30% increase in hourly throughput for food menu items with the highest profitability (thereby maximizing franchisee AUV)* GROWTH: Responsible for adding forty (40) new franchisees leading to an increase of royalty revenue by $1,200,000* VETTING: Identified the best possible franchise owners based on their skills sets, financial strength, personality, values, drive, and entrepreneurial acumen. * STRATEGY: Led and collaborated process improvement in franchise sales, lead generation, franchise operations, customer service interactions, and website branding design and messaging.

Woburn, Ma, Us

- reason for leaving: corporate strategy change; Fran Dev department outsourced to 3rd party. * Educated, screened and qualified prospective franchisees on the Fantastic Sams franchise program through face-to-facemeetings, trade shows, and telephone conversations.• Developed relationships with franchise broker networks and individual franchise brokers/consultants viatelephone conference calls, regional and national conventions, and face-to-face meetings to initiate and maintain a constant flow of referrals.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Us

- reason for leaving: I voluntarily dissolved business when I relocated out of state.• Consulted, advised, and educated aspiring entrepreneurs on Franchise Opportunities and Business Opportunities• Conducted thorough financial analyses and market approach evaluations of businesses using P&L's, Tax Returns, Balance Sheets, inspection of business operations, and sold comparables• Developed, managed, and controlled process between the buyer and the seller of a business• Orchestrated the various external parties, including lawyers, landlords, bankers, and accountants, necessary to a navigate a deal from offer to close while initiating timelines, goals, and objectives for all parties involved.• Developed cohesion between two otherwise diametrically opposed parties (buyer and seller)• Evaluated and suggested market-pricing strategy for businesses through review of tax returns, financial statements, and sold comparables.• Marketed business for sale through networking channels, social media, business-for-sale websites, and personal relationships

Georgetown, Tx, Us

- reason for leaving: left voluntarily after fulfilling job requirements by selling out the territory • Responsible for selling out Sport Clips locations in TN, AL, and the FL panhandle generating over $550,000 in initial franchise fees.• Managed all franchise sales processes for the Area Developer for Tennessee, Alabama, and Florida• Ushered franchise prospects through a formal 45 day franchise qualification process - from their initial inquiry to signing the franchise agreements.• Educated, screened and qualified prospective franchisees on the Sport Clips franchise program through face-to-face meetings, trade shows, and telephone conversations.

Knoxville, Tn, Us

- reason for leaving: recession related downsizing• Managed the franchise sales department for a national staffing franchisor.• Educated prospective franchisees on the company's 4 franchise programs through face-to-face meetings, trade shows, and telephone conversations.• Walked prospects through our franchise qualification process - from their initial inquiry to signing the franchise agreements.• Executed disclosure of franchisor's Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) with prospective franchisees.• Developed relationships with franchise broker networks and individual franchise brokers/consultants via telephone conference calls, regional and national conventions, and face-to-face meetings to initiate and maintain a constant flow of referrals. • Aided in the implementation of new methods of lead generation by researching and analyzing results of current sources on a weekly and quarterly basis and then reporting to the VP of Marketing to recommend changes. • Evaluated and implemented new tools and software for franchise prospect management and email automation.

Knoxville, Tn, Us

(See Sr. VP of Franchise Sales at @WORK Franchise)

Knoxville, Tn, Us

(See Sr. VP Franchise Sales at @WORK Franchise)

- reason for leaving: left voluntarily for new opportunity• Instructed clients on the fundamentals, techniques, and artistry of social, competitive, and exhibition Ballroom and Latin dancing.• Conducted sales meetings, seminars, and large group classes for onboarding employees• Developed, managed, and maintained a constant stream of new clients through existing client referrals.• Instructed and trained new employees on sales, service, and dance instruction. • Competed and performed in national, regional, and local competitions, shows, and exhibitions.

Executive Mba, Business

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And Business