Experience

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  Southeast franchise concepts

  Jan 1993 - Jan 1997

  President

  Successful consulting business focused on franchise coaching, sales systems development and maintenance, franchise broker and sales training

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  Blimpie subs and salads, international

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2000

  Senior vice president - franchise development

  One of the largest sub sandwich franchises in the country at the time.• Responsible for over 85% of all U.S. franchise sales during tenure• Managed all Regional Franchise Development Directors• Responsible for achieving and maintaining budgeted franchise sales• Developed and conducted national Sub-franchisor (Master) sales training• Responsible for national franchise advertising including media buys, budgets, reporting and effectiveness

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  The entrepreneur's source

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2005

  National director of franchise development

  One of the world's largest franchise Consultant/Broker networks.Increased franchise sales over 300% in first year. Top franchise salesperson every year - single and Master franchises. Personal franchise sales exceeded rest of sales team combined. Created strong relationships with nearly 300 franchise brokers with an excellent understanding of how to effectively interact with franchise brokers to promote brand awareness and ensure outstanding client experience

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  Go fish clothing & jewelry

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2008

  Chief operating officer/ director of development

  Christian retailer, wholesaler and manufacturer focused on faith-based mission work.Wholly responsible for creating all systems and processes related to franchising a new company resulting in over 150% company growth and generating over $1.65 million in new fee income in first year. Created Unit and Regional Developer franchise opportunities. Developed and conducted Regional Developer training including the creation of manuals and weekly performancecoaching. Expanded concept profile to encompass diverse markets and enhance company growth potential including real estate evaluation, site analysis, lease negotiation and installation. Show less

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  Professional franchise concepts

  Jul 2009 - Aug 2014

  President

  Franchise Development Consultant providing outsourced franchise sales and consulting expertise to create/improve all functions related to franchise development. Worked with both emerging franchisors as well as mature franchised companies to improve franchise development resulting in winning franchisor/franchisee relationships based on mutual success.Recent clients include: Tapout Fitness, The Entrepreneur's Source, AdviCoach and Rhino7 Development Group.Examples of services provided:• Franchise Sales and process development, including creating/enhancing franchise development website, internet advertising, and working with franchise broker networks to penetrate the brand and build referrals • Comprehensive outsourced franchise development - created effective franchise awards processes, sales team management and reporting, marketing, franchise sales, effective broker network relations, and more Show less

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  Franchise group

  Sept 2014 - now

  Senior vice president

  Considering franchising your business? We are a franchising firm that specializes in franchising proven business models. Once we have franchised your business, we can strategically grow your brand to achieve your growth and development goals. If you are an existing or emerging franchise company, Franchise Group can improve and grow your franchise system by generating quality leads and turning those leads into franchisees that are well educated and prepared to become top performers in your system. We will evaluate your business, your goals and current franchise sales process to help create a comprehensive sales system tailored to your company’s needs. Our firm specializes in developing area and master development packages, providing quality lead generation services and outsourced franchise sales saving you time and money. We don’t just sell franchises; we are here to help you build your brand and your vision. Our commitment is to help our franchisor partners create sustainable and profitable organizations that will be around for the long term. Our expertise and longstanding industry relationships will give your company the ability to accelerate your growth in an increasingly competitive, sophisticated, and fast paced industry, while recruiting higher caliber franchisees, resulting in success in today’s competitive franchise arena. To learn more, contact me directly at [email protected] or visit us at www.frangroup.com. There is never a cost or obligation to contact us for an initial consultation so we can learn more about you and your business model to determine if we can help grow your brand together Show less

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  The franchise consulting company

  Aug 2016 - now

  Franchise consultant

  “I Believe We are Successful When Our Clients are Successful!”WHY: I believe entrepreneurs are extraordinary. They are willing to disrupt the status quo in pursuit of a better life – whether that means more success, more money, or more free time doing the things they love. My greatest reward in business is seeing my clients be successful.In America, I believe that every person has the opportunity through business ownership to take control of their future, change their lives and achieve success to enjoy the life they are given. If you’re the type of person who wants control over your life, and the lives of your family – we can help!HOW: I employ our team’s considerable expertise and business experience to help you discover and learn about franchise opportunities that can help you achieve your personal and professional goals to increase income, maximize wealth and improve individual lifestyle. WHAT: Everything that we do is intelligently and strategically focused on improving your life and achieving your goals. So, whether you’re looking to add to your business holdings, maximize your wealth, achieve higher income or improve your lifestyle, you will find us enthusiastic partners helping you attain your goals!Our tools are education, coaching and knowledge of franchise opportunities throughout the country. I help clients determine if business ownership is right for them, and if so, discover and evaluate the best business opportunities to help them achieve success.Background:I bring over 20 years of highly successful experience in franchising and business ownership. I started my career as a Certified Financial Planner with several Wall Street investment companies and offer a unique combination of investment acumen and franchise expertise to provide the highest value to my clients.Chris OtterP. (912) 506-9208E. [email protected] Show less