Experience

ZorForum

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder, Managing Member

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  Medina, Ohio, United States



FRM Solutions

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner

  • Feb 2013 - Present

  Greater Atlanta Area FRM Solutions is a technology solutions provider specializing in franchise relationship management.



Franchise Today Online Radio

• Host, Executive Producer

  • Sep 2013 - Present

  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/franchisetoday Franchise Today serves up weekly interviews with seasoned franchising professionals who talk about best practices for scaling franchise brands for sustainable growth, through sensible franchising. Franchising remains an unintentional profession. Most people don't go to school to study about how to become involved in franchising. Rather, some life event usually causes it to find us. Each episode of the podcast begins with a look back at how franchising found my guest of the week and… Show more Franchise Today serves up weekly interviews with seasoned franchising professionals who talk about best practices for scaling franchise brands for sustainable growth, through sensible franchising. Franchising remains an unintentional profession. Most people don't go to school to study about how to become involved in franchising. Rather, some life event usually causes it to find us. Each episode of the podcast begins with a look back at how franchising found my guest of the week and continues with information about their milestones, successes and some of the bumps they may have taken, along the way. Show less



International Franchise Association

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Member of the IFA Foundation Board of Trustees

  • Feb 2020 - Present

  The goal of the IFA Foundation Board of Trustees is to provide governance and set strategy for the IFA Foundation Board. Board members serve as benefactors for the Foundation as well as liaisons to other Foundation donors. They also provide additional support for all Foundation programs: ICFE, VetFran, DiversityFran, Franchising Gives Back and IFA Scholarships.

• A Founding Board Member, Past First Vice Chair and current member of the Board

  • Feb 2007 - Present

  International Franchise Association The mission of the Diversity Institute is to promote and foster diversity and inclusion within IFA and the franchising community and build awareness of franchising within diverse and minority communities and to increase the number of minority franchisees, franchisors and suppliers.

• Supplier Board Member

  • Feb 2015 - Aug 2021

  The Supplier Forum is currently comprised of 680 members that support the IFA’s franchisor and franchisee members with resources in technology, finance, marketing, law, accounting, human resources, real estate, design and construction, supply chain, sales, business consulting and more. o The Supplier Forum is committed to the continued vitality of the franchise business model. o It is our mission to grow and serve IFA's membership by providing services and support to the organization… Show more The Supplier Forum is currently comprised of 680 members that support the IFA’s franchisor and franchisee members with resources in technology, finance, marketing, law, accounting, human resources, real estate, design and construction, supply chain, sales, business consulting and more. o The Supplier Forum is committed to the continued vitality of the franchise business model. o It is our mission to grow and serve IFA's membership by providing services and support to the organization and its members.



Professional Athlete Franchise Initiative (PAFI)

• Strategic Management Services

• Co-Founder and Chairman, Advisory Board

  • Jul 2010 - Present

  PAFI is an initiative created by Coliseum Enterprises, which in cooperation with professionals from the worlds of franchising, professional sports and academia, helps twilight year athletes transition from one playing field to another, as they leave the game and enter the big leagues in franchising.



Sensible Franchising

• Franchise and Business Development Consultant

  • Apr 2010 - Present

  Assisting emerging franchise brands and suppliers, with the development of sustainable growth in the franchise sector.



National Buffalo Wing Hall of "F(l)ame"

• Chairman

  • Sep 2006 - Present

  In, 2006, Wing King Drew Cerza launched the National Buffalo Wing Hall of Flame. A Committee was formed to select Hall of Flame nominees from among restaurant owners and others in the food industry who have advanced the wing's climb from an unwanted chicken part that usually ended up in a dumpster to a much-devoured favorite and national food icon. The committee members are: Drew Cerza, Wing King and National Buffalo Wing Festival Founder, Bryan Whitman, Vice President of Global Special… Show more In, 2006, Wing King Drew Cerza launched the National Buffalo Wing Hall of Flame. A Committee was formed to select Hall of Flame nominees from among restaurant owners and others in the food industry who have advanced the wing's climb from an unwanted chicken part that usually ended up in a dumpster to a much-devoured favorite and national food icon. The committee members are: Drew Cerza, Wing King and National Buffalo Wing Festival Founder, Bryan Whitman, Vice President of Global Special Events, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Donn Esmonde, Columnist, The Buffalo News and yours truly, the Chairman. http://buffalowing.com/t-hofcommittee.aspx Show less



Titus Center for Franchising at Palm Beach Atlantic University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member of Advisory Board

  • Mar 2018 - Present

  West Palm Beach, Florida The Titus Center for Franchising offers academic coursework in franchising to develop industry leaders for tomorrow. As an Advisory Board Member, I have the opportunity to contribute educational content, perspectives, and resources to position The Titus Center programs for growth and diversity.



Southeast Franchise Forum

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Sep 2010 - Aug 2021

  The Southeast Franchise Forum is a regional organization established to foster professional relationships throughout the franchise communtity and to enhance the reputation of franchising through the exchange of information, ideas and solutions. Our members meet monthly to address local and regional issues that are faced by franchisors and franchisees. Joint meetings are held quarterly with the International Franchise Association to provide and opportunity to focus on national issues.

• FranShip Mentor

  • Feb 2012 - Feb 2014

  Greater Atlanta Area Proud to be on the short list of franchising professionals selected by John Rotche, IFA's 2011 Entrepreneur of the Year, as an IFA FranShip mentor.



Tutor Doctor

• South Africa
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Vice President, North America Franchise Development

  • May 2012 - Feb 2013

  Greater Atlanta Area Building scale in North America via acquisition of new franchisee.



FranConnect, USA

• Vice Chairman

  • Jan 2012 - May 2012

  After 20+ years in the trenches, I took a leap to the supplier side of the franchising business. As Vice Chair of FranConnect, I consult with the company's leadership on marketing and business development strategies. FranConnect offers the "gold standard" of high-tech/high-touch software solutions, for some 450 of today's leading and emerging franchise brands.



Atlanta Franchise Alliance

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Past Chairman

  • Feb 2007 - Sep 2010

  The Atlanta Franchise Alliance (ATLFA) was a membership organization, comprised of franchisors, franchisees and suppliers to the franchise industry. In September 2010, it was announced that the ATLFA was going to roll into the Southeast Franchise Forum, thereby strengthening Atlanta's Franchise Business Network efforts.



ACI Franchising, LLC

• President, Chief Operating Officer

  • Jul 2007 - Apr 2010

  ACI Franchising, LLC, is the franchisor of RetroTax.™ RetroTax specializes in the identification and administration of federal and state employment tax credits and incentives. These credits are available to businesses that create jobs and employ qualifying personnel. Our franchisees secure and manage relationships with client accounts in their local markets, while we perform the core services that they market, from our service center in Indianapolis, IN.



MaggieMoo's International LLC

• United States
• Software Development

• SVP and Chief Development Officer

  • 2006 - 2007

  Further development of the brand via acquisition of new franchisees and store openings.



Wing Zone Franchise Corp.

• Executive Vice President, Partner

  • 2003 - 2006

  Franchisor of dine in, take out and delivery restaurants, specializing in buffalo chicken wings, fingers, burgers, and appetizers.



WSI/National Internet Corporation

• Executive Vice President

  • 1999 - 2003

  I traveled the world for this rapidly growing Internet franchise concept, instilling the best practices of franchising on four continents.



Blimpie International, Inc.

• Vice President, Global Development

  • 1997 - 1999

  Building the brand via traditiional and non-traditional growth.

• Group VP, Eastern Region, VP, Global Development,

  • 1997 - 1999

  P&L responsibility for the largest region in the BLIMPIE system. Responsible for Franchise Development, Operations and Marketing for nearly 1,000 franchised locations.



ERA Franchise Systems LLC

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• VP Eastern Region

  • 1989 - 1995

• VP Eastern Region

  • 1989 - 1995

• VP Eastern Region

  • 1989 - 1995



KMYO, KAYI

• Promotions/Sales

  • 1980 - 1985

  Broadcast sales and promotions.


KNUS
• United Kingdom
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee
• PeachFuzz! (Details, by request!)

  • 1979 - 1980