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President, Franchising

Looking for franchise information? Winmark Corporation develops franchise business opportunities and operates proven retail franchise concepts including Play It Again Sports, Once Upon a Child, Music Go Round and Plato's Closet. Winmark Corporation makes buying a franchise easy with our extensive training and support therefore creating a profitable business opportunity.

Vice President of Franchise Operations responsible for strategic planning, initiatives and implementation of those programs to support our operational objectives for all brands, to increase brands' market shares and assets for all of our franchise partners and shareholders. As Brand Director of Plato's Closet I was responsible for the planning and implementation of strategic initiatives, support programs, and operational goals to increase market share and improve the brands' asset for our Plato's Closet franchise partners. As Director of training and store development for all of our franchised retail brands, provided support, guidance, and create training programs for franchisees in areas of business start up regarding financial and business planning, real estate, store design, employee management, vendor relations, and all matters relating to small business start up and retail management. Specialties: Franchising, Operational & Strategic Planning, Real Estate, Store Design & Planning, Financial & P/L Analysis, Presentations, Workshop Development,