Joe Caruso
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Karriem Kanston
Joe and Michael from Franchise-info have been great advisers on our journey in this franchise industry world. They are educated with knowledge, and contact information and have saved us much time in areas we knew nothing about. They will keep you focused on the tasks at hand and develop a strategy for growth. If you are looking to get into the franchise industry, grow in the industry or take you business and franchise it out they are the go to folks you need on your team.
Mike LaRue
Joe thank you for giving me your list of top franchising recruiters. That list led to a great conversation with Bob Carignan with the Lucas Group, which turned into an introduction to a colleague of his, John Hawes at Lucas Group. After 2 months of interviews, I accepted an offer to be the VP of Franchise Sales for JINYA Ramen Bar. Thank you so much for your help! It’s great to know people like you in franchising will help out when people need new connections for their job search!
Matt McGuinness
Joe was one of the smartest guys who ever worked for me ... and a great asset to the company. He was also someone who everyone enjoyed spending time with when we were all under pressure, an all around pleasure to work with!
Karriem Kanston
Joe and Michael from Franchise-info have been great advisers on our journey in this franchise industry world. They are educated with knowledge, and contact information and have saved us much time in areas we knew nothing about. They will keep you focused on the tasks at hand and develop a strategy for growth. If you are looking to get into the franchise industry, grow in the industry or take you business and franchise it out they are the go to folks you need on your team.
Mike LaRue
Joe thank you for giving me your list of top franchising recruiters. That list led to a great conversation with Bob Carignan with the Lucas Group, which turned into an introduction to a colleague of his, John Hawes at Lucas Group. After 2 months of interviews, I accepted an offer to be the VP of Franchise Sales for JINYA Ramen Bar. Thank you so much for your help! It’s great to know people like you in franchising will help out when people need new connections for their job search!
Matt McGuinness
Joe was one of the smartest guys who ever worked for me ... and a great asset to the company. He was also someone who everyone enjoyed spending time with when we were all under pressure, an all around pleasure to work with!
Karriem Kanston
Joe and Michael from Franchise-info have been great advisers on our journey in this franchise industry world. They are educated with knowledge, and contact information and have saved us much time in areas we knew nothing about. They will keep you focused on the tasks at hand and develop a strategy for growth. If you are looking to get into the franchise industry, grow in the industry or take you business and franchise it out they are the go to folks you need on your team.
Mike LaRue
Joe thank you for giving me your list of top franchising recruiters. That list led to a great conversation with Bob Carignan with the Lucas Group, which turned into an introduction to a colleague of his, John Hawes at Lucas Group. After 2 months of interviews, I accepted an offer to be the VP of Franchise Sales for JINYA Ramen Bar. Thank you so much for your help! It’s great to know people like you in franchising will help out when people need new connections for their job search!
Matt McGuinness
Joe was one of the smartest guys who ever worked for me ... and a great asset to the company. He was also someone who everyone enjoyed spending time with when we were all under pressure, an all around pleasure to work with!
Karriem Kanston
Joe and Michael from Franchise-info have been great advisers on our journey in this franchise industry world. They are educated with knowledge, and contact information and have saved us much time in areas we knew nothing about. They will keep you focused on the tasks at hand and develop a strategy for growth. If you are looking to get into the franchise industry, grow in the industry or take you business and franchise it out they are the go to folks you need on your team.
Mike LaRue
Joe thank you for giving me your list of top franchising recruiters. That list led to a great conversation with Bob Carignan with the Lucas Group, which turned into an introduction to a colleague of his, John Hawes at Lucas Group. After 2 months of interviews, I accepted an offer to be the VP of Franchise Sales for JINYA Ramen Bar. Thank you so much for your help! It’s great to know people like you in franchising will help out when people need new connections for their job search!
Matt McGuinness
Joe was one of the smartest guys who ever worked for me ... and a great asset to the company. He was also someone who everyone enjoyed spending time with when we were all under pressure, an all around pleasure to work with!
Credentials
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Introduction to Prompt Engineering for Generative AI
LinkedInJun, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Learning Microsoft Dynamics 365: The Basics
LinkedInOct, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales Essential Training (2021)
LinkedInOct, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Microsoft Teams Essential Training (2019)
LinkedInOct, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Top 100 Global Franchise Influencer
Top 100 Global Influencers in FranchisingFeb, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
WordPress: Building a Paid Membership Site
LinkedInSep, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
SFBC 2019
Selling Franchises Boot CampJan, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
How to Manage Your Sales Process
LinkedInNov, 2016- Sep, 2024 -
Learn LinkedIn Sales Navigator: The Basics
LinkedInNov, 2016- Sep, 2024 -
LinkedIn Sponsored InMail
LinkedInNov, 2016- Sep, 2024 -
LinkedIn for Business
LinkedInNov, 2016- Sep, 2024 -
LinkedIn: Using the Mobile App
LinkedInNov, 2016- Sep, 2024 -
Social Employees: The New Marketing Channel
LinkedInNov, 2016- Sep, 2024 -
Social Selling with LinkedIn
LinkedInNov, 2016- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Franchise-Info
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Embedded Franchise Sales Partner
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Dec 2011 - Present
Franchisors work with me to scale not merely grow their franchise brand's expansion.
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Franchise Development
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Sep 2008 - Present
Franchise sales, concept start-up, business development, compliance - providing advice, marketing and consultation to franchisors, franchise professionals and supply chain participants.
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LinkedIn
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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LinkedIn Volunteer Advisor & LinkedIn Pages Small Business Council - Pro Bono Non-Employee
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Dec 2018 - Present
LinkedIn Advisors is an exclusive online community of unpaid pro bono volunteers where you can help define the future of LinkedIn. Get a sneak peek on what we’re working on, share what’s important to you and help us build a LinkedIn that meets your needs. LinkedIn Pages Small Business Council - The LinkedIn Pages Product team have hand-selected a small, engaged group of small & medium-sized business Page Admins to share quick feedback on new concepts and features they are… Show more LinkedIn Advisors is an exclusive online community of unpaid pro bono volunteers where you can help define the future of LinkedIn. Get a sneak peek on what we’re working on, share what’s important to you and help us build a LinkedIn that meets your needs. LinkedIn Pages Small Business Council - The LinkedIn Pages Product team have hand-selected a small, engaged group of small & medium-sized business Page Admins to share quick feedback on new concepts and features they are building. This is an acknowledgement of the work being done as an advocate for the improvement of LinkedIn Company Pages and active member of the Page Admins group. [Please note : I'm unable to share any new features before they are launched] Show less LinkedIn Advisors is an exclusive online community of unpaid pro bono volunteers where you can help define the future of LinkedIn. Get a sneak peek on what we’re working on, share what’s important to you and help us build a LinkedIn that meets your needs. LinkedIn Pages Small Business Council - The LinkedIn Pages Product team have hand-selected a small, engaged group of small & medium-sized business Page Admins to share quick feedback on new concepts and features they are… Show more LinkedIn Advisors is an exclusive online community of unpaid pro bono volunteers where you can help define the future of LinkedIn. Get a sneak peek on what we’re working on, share what’s important to you and help us build a LinkedIn that meets your needs. LinkedIn Pages Small Business Council - The LinkedIn Pages Product team have hand-selected a small, engaged group of small & medium-sized business Page Admins to share quick feedback on new concepts and features they are building. This is an acknowledgement of the work being done as an advocate for the improvement of LinkedIn Company Pages and active member of the Page Admins group. [Please note : I'm unable to share any new features before they are launched] Show less
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President
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May 2011 - Present
A forum for franchising professionals in the Washington/Baltimore Metro Area The Capital Area Franchise Association is the only membership-based organization serving franchisors and franchise service suppliers in the Baltimore/Washington metropolitan area. A forum for franchising professionals in the Washington/Baltimore Metro Area The Capital Area Franchise Association is the only membership-based organization serving franchisors and franchise service suppliers in the Baltimore/Washington metropolitan area.
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Kiddie Academy
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Chief Development Officer
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Oct 2006 - Sep 2008
Privately held Kiddie Academy has been a leader in child care education for more than 25 years. It operates and franchises education-based child care centers throughout the United States based on a proven operating system and highly respected, proprietary curriculum that have made it one of the nation’s leading child care providers in a highly regulated industry. Privately held Kiddie Academy has been a leader in child care education for more than 25 years. It operates and franchises education-based child care centers throughout the United States based on a proven operating system and highly respected, proprietary curriculum that have made it one of the nation’s leading child care providers in a highly regulated industry.
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Lovesac
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Chief Development Officer
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2005 - 2006
Private equity backed alternative & innovative furniture company - The Walnut Group, BEV Capital and Virgin Group. Private equity backed alternative & innovative furniture company - The Walnut Group, BEV Capital and Virgin Group.
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CheckCare
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Information Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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President
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Jul 2002 - Nov 2003
Privately held Electronic Check Processing, Online Bill Pay, Church Tithing, Visa / MasterCard Processing, and Centralized Returns. Privately held Electronic Check Processing, Online Bill Pay, Church Tithing, Visa / MasterCard Processing, and Centralized Returns.
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Vice President Franchising & Public Company Officer
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2000 - 2002
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Mrs. Fields Famous Brands
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Food and Beverage Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director of Non-traditional Development
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Jan 1999 - Apr 2000
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CKE Restaurants, Inc.
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United States
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Restaurants
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700 & Above Employee
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National Director of Franchising - Hardee's & Carl's Jr.
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1991 - 1998
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Education
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2019 - 2019
Selling Franchises Boot Camp
Certificate 2019, Selling Franchises
