Paul Wolbert
Senior Franchise Consultant @ The Franchise Consulting Company
About
Paul is straightforward, out of the box thinker who believes in himself and others. With four decades of experience in franchise operations and administration, he has a balanced perspective, having worked as both franchisor and franchisee. Paul’s experience ranges from start-ups to established concepts in the food, service, and green industries. He started his career working with the most extensive franchise system in the world, has served on several executive teams during periods of rapid growth, and has co-founded several franchise concepts. Paul has a passion for developing new concepts and working with start-ups and is a champion of using technology to standardize and streamline critical franchise processes. Currently, a board member for two privately held franchise companies in addition to being a fractional Chief Operating Officer for emerging brands, Paul enjoys taking an active and hands-on role advising early-stage franchisors on how to build a successful franchise system from the ground up. A recognized franchise expert, Paul is a frequent speaker and panel participant with the International Franchise Association, Franchise Update, Consumer Marketing Events, and now Zoom events and conferences. Also, Paul is a contributing writer to numerous magazines relating to franchising, business operations, property management, and the green industry. Paul is a respected figure in the franchise industry and a friend and mentor to many inside it.
United States
Oviedo
Marketing & Advertising
Franchise Consultant, Market Analysis, Operations Consultant, New Business Development, Small Business, Franchising, Sales Management, Franchise Consulting, Strategic Planning, Entrepreneur, Business Strategy, Mergers, Budgeting, Negotiation, Team Building, Management Consulting, Coaching, Public Speaking, Leadership Development, Contract Negotiation
Experience
Senior Franchise Consultant
The Franchise Consulting Company
Advisor
Wholesome Tummies
Winter Park FL
Responsible for providing executive leadership and operational management to this high-demand, rapid-growth concept.
Chief Operating Officer
WT Cafe
Responsible for providing executive leadership and operational management to this high-demand, rapid-growth concept. Tripling its number of franchise units in 2013, WT Cafe is the only kids’ food franchise in the U.S. and has a distinct niche serving fresh, from-scratch meals to the $42B school food service market. The company’s vision is to partner with 2,000 schools in 50 markets by 2020. More than lunch, it’s a lifestyle!
Co-Founder Board of Directors
Gulf Stream Brands
Gulf Stream Brands is a franchise consulting and brand management company that assists early stage franchisors with everything from initial concept planning to operations manual and training program development to setting up franchise sales teams and operational infrastructure. The company’s mission is to grow franchise brands and companies that excel to greatness with profitable and sustainable business models.
vice president
U.S. Lawns
Orlando, FL
vice president
U.S. Lawns
Co Founder
Coachman Dry Cleaners
Create and establish franchise model for pick-up and delivery service for dry cleaning and laundry services. Established a network of independent service centers to process orders.
Senior Level Management
Various
Taco John’s (1992 – 1996) Franchise Development and Construction and Regional Franchise Consultant • Responsible for supporting 40 franchised units in multiple states. • Developed franchise recruiting best practices and organized a formal construction department during high growth period where the company grew from 200 to 400 units in less than 5 years Arthur Treacher’s (1985 – 1992) West Regional Vice President and Regional Franchise Consultant • Led company through acquisition with responsibility for over 100 company and franchised operations • Opened 10 units per week during high growth period for total of 75 units over 9 months • Franchisee for 6 stores, setting company record for opening week sales and serving on the Franchise Advisory Council McDonald’s (1975 – 1985) Training Director and Franchise Consultant • Started out peeling potatoes in the basement of a Milwaukee, Wisconsin restaurant • Promoted to Swing Manager, Store Manager, then asked to join the field training department. On my way to Hamburger University was introduced to the franchise side of the business. • Franchise Field consultant working with franchisees in the development of their business.
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