Franchise Industry Personnel Changes

May 9, 2013 - Weichert Relocation Resources Inc., a global leader in workforce mobility management, announced that Don Smith has joined the company as senior vice president, business development for North America. In this role, Smith will manage the company’s sales force in the United States and Canada, while overseeing and building the North American pipeline.
An accomplished veteran of the workforce mobility industry, Smith brings over 35 years of experience to Weichert, including deep expertise in sales, business development and client services. He will report directly to Jim Schneider, executive vice president of business development and consulting solutions for Weichert.
“Don is without question considered a leader in workforce mobility business development, and we are excited to bring his insight and vision to our company,” said Schneider...

May 7, 2013 - Weichert Relocation Resources Inc., a global leader in workforce mobility management, announced that Mike Cahill has joined the company as Vice President, Business Development. In this role, Cahill will grow new business opportunities throughout the eastern United States region.
Cahill has 27 years of experience in all aspects of corporate workforce mobility, and he is known for his client-centric, consultative approach to developing unique workforce mobility solutions.
“Mike is a results-oriented and driven leader with a proven track record of successfully developing, implementing and leading strategic business development initiatives,” said Jim Schneider, Executive Vice President of Business Development and Consulting Solutions for Weichert...

May 17, 2013 // Franchising.com // Oakville, ON - Teriyaki Experience announced today that Marc Lane has joined the company as Director, Operations and he’ll oversee both domestic and international operations for the 130+ unit franchise chain.
Lane brings over 25 years of experience in the foodservice and hospitality industry. His most recent position was as the National Brand Development Director for Sodexo Canada where he was instrumental in fostering the partnership with 15 national restaurant Brands involving over 60 licensed locations. He has also held positions with some of Canada’s top franchise organizations including Little Caesar’s, Druxy’s, Pizza Hut, Mrs. Vanellis, Timothy’s World Coffee, Michele’s Baguette and Topper’s Pizza...

Rome Enterprises, the parent company of ReBath Northeast, has hired an experienced kitchen designer to head the new kitchen remodeling branch. The new company known as “1 Week Kitchens” will be opening this summer, in Northeastern PA.
Forty Fort, PA (PRWEB) May 17, 2013 - Rome Enterprises, the parent company of ReBath Northeast, is excited to announce that they have hired an experienced kitchen designer to head a new kitchen remodeling company.
Pat Costantino joined Rome Enterprises in April to set the foundation for Rich Rome’s kitchen remodeling business. “1 Week Kitchens” as the company will be known, will use a concept similar to Rome’s full bathroom remodel concept, with regards to choosing colors, styles, sizes and finishes with an estimator in the customer’s home...

In an effort to continuously support and improve franchise owner performance and the resources available to them, The Growth Coach recently selected Michael Neuendorff to serve as the franchise system’s leader of the Sales Help Desk. A Growth Coach owner himself for nearly five years, Neuendorff brings three decades of sales and marketing experience as well as passion to his new role.
Cincinnati, OH (PRWEB) May 16, 2013 - Even the best business owners and salespeople from time to time can use a reassuring sounding board – someone they can bounce ideas off of, someone to provide different perspectives and sales strategies, and an accountability coach to challenge any limiting beliefs and excuses. For The Growth Coach Franchise System and its business and sales coaches in more than 140 U...

Window Genie, the leader in home services, has been serving the greater Dalton, GA area since 2011. The business was recently sold to new owners, Blair and Belinda Lavelle.
Cincinnati, OH (PRWEB) May 16, 2013 - Window Genie is the nationally ranked franchise of home service known to “Clean Windows and a Whole Lot More!” Their services include window cleaning and tinting, gutter cleaning and protection and pressure washing. In late 2012, Blair and Belinda Lavelle purchased an existing Window Genie franchise in the Dalton, GA area.
Lavelle has always envisioned himself as a business owner, and became especially curious about franchisingwhile studying business at Auburn University. He spent the early part of his professional life working for his father’s carpet manufacturing business...

PARK RIDGE, N.J., May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HTZ) ("Hertz" together with its subsidiaries, the "Company" or "we") announced that Carolyn Everson and Debra J. Kelly-Ennis have been elected by the Board of Directors of Hertz and The Hertz Corporation as directors.
Carolyn Everson serves as Vice President of Global Marketing Solutions for Facebook, Inc., where she manages the global marketing solutions team focused on expanding advertising revenue and managing significant, strategic accounts. Before Facebook, Inc. Ms. Everson served as Corporate Vice President of Global Ad Sales and Strategy of Microsoft Corporation from 2010 to 2011. Previous to Microsoft Corporation, Ms. Everson held various advertising management positions at MTV Networks Company from 2004 to 2010, including serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Ad Sales from 2008 to 2010...

May 16, 2013 // Franchising.com // New York – Wiggin and Dana is pleased to announce that Lily Wound has joined the firm as Counsel in the firm's Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice Group.
"We are pleased to welcome Lily to the firm," comments Bob Benjamin, Chair of the firm's Executive Committee. "Lily, with her law firm and valuable in-house counsel experience, will further strengthen our busy biotechnology and life sciences practice."
Lily joins Wiggin and Dana from Kaye Scholer LLP where she was a member of the firm's Corporate Department and Life Sciences Group. She has extensive experience representing pharmaceutical, biotechnology, vaccine and other life sciences clients on a wide range of complex commercial, corporate and licensing transactions...

May 16, 2013 // Franchising.com // Property Management Inc., an international property management franchise company based in Lehi, Utah, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Dangerfield as Vice President of Development.
Dangerfield comes to Property Management Inc. (PMI) with years of experience in real estate franchise services as former Vice President of Franchise Relations for Help-U-Sell Real Estate. He was also the Director of Corporate Communications, an operations consultant and Regional Training Manager for the Mid-Atlantic States for Help-U-Sell. He trained new franchisees in marketing, business operations, and sales management.
He has been in the real estate business for the past 30 years as a licensed real estate agent in both residential and commercial real estate...

With a background in marketing and healthcare, Christopher Taylor will play an integral role in fostering the growth of Dallas senior care company.
Dallas, Texas (PRWEB) May 14, 2013 - Home Care Assistance of Dallas, a leading provider of in-home care for seniors, welcomes Christopher Taylor as the new Sales and Marketing Manager.
Christopher’s passion for helping seniors maintain their independence and promoting healthy longevity are two of the main reasons he decided to join Home Care Assistance. With a background as the Marketing Director for a local home health care provider, a Marketing Executive for a Dallas pain management facility and the Director of Marketing for a group of DFW treatment centers, Christopher brings years of experience and a wealth of expertise to his position...

First Quarter Same Store Gross Sales Increase 10.1% in Local Currency
CHARLOTTE, NC - (Marketwired - May 14, 2013) - Chanticleer Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOTR) ("Chanticleer" or "the Company"), a franchisee of international Hooters® restaurants and a minority owner in the privately held parent company of the Hooters® brand, Hooters of America, ("HOA"), announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013.
Highlights Include:

Restaurant revenue for the first quarter 2013 increased 18.4% to $1.7 million, compared with $1.4 million in the first quarter 2012. As of March 31, 2013, the Company had six restaurants (five consolidated and one joint venture) compared with five restaurants (four consolidated and one joint venture) as of March 31, 2012...

ATLANTA - May 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a lease-to-own retailer specializing in the sales and lease ownership of residential furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories, announced today Robert W. Kamerschen has joined the Company as Senior Vice President and General Counsel.
Kamerschen will be responsible for managing all legal and governmental affairs for Aaron's, including employment law, regulatory matters, intellectual property, litigation, vendor relationships, financings, acquisitions, and other general legal matters. As General Counsel, he will report directly to Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Ronald W. Allen.
"Robbie has a lengthy career in corporate governance and has been recognized as one of Georgia's leading attorneys," said Allen...

Gives Credit to Dedicated Team, Supportive Franchise Partners and Return to Core Values
CHATTANOOGA, TN - (Marketwired - May 10, 2013) - As Krystal marks its first year under the ownership of Argonne Capital Group, President and CEO Doug Pendergast shared significant milestones and changes that will pave the way for the iconic brand's future success.
Pendergast noted that in just the nine months of 2012 following the purchase by Argonne Capital, both sales and transactions have grown. Further, the company's profitability is up, providing store level employees with a share of the increased profits via a richer bonus program.
Pendergast stated that in addition to the increases in sales and profits, the company also paid down a significant portion of its debt...

ANN ARBOR, Mich. - May 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ), the recognized leader in pizza delivery, announced today that Robert A. VanRenterghem will join the company as Vice President, Product Management in its Supply Chain Services Division effective May 28, 2013. VanRenterghem comes to Domino's Pizza from Gordon Food Service (GFS) where he held several senior manager positions in Procurement and Product Management as well as Merchandising and Product Marketing, supporting seven regional divisions and 13 U.S. Distribution Centers.
VanRenterghem brings more than 20 years' professional experience to his role, having served in multiple leadership roles at Gordon Food Service, Kraft Foods Pizza Division, and Steelcase Inc...

May 09, 2013 // Franchising.com // ATLANTA - Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc. is proud to announce the appointment of John Bowie to Senior Vice President of Operations for the Northeast Region, beginning April 29. He will report to George Condos, Arby’s Chief Operating Officer.
“John brings over twenty years of food industry experience to the table,” said Condos. “Most recently he held posts at Church’s Chicken, serving as President of U.S. Business Operations since 2010, and then prior to that serving as Senior Vice President of Restaurant Operations at Friendly’s Ice Cream Corporation.”
For the prior 13 years, John held several positions at Wendy's International in marketing, international and general management...

King of Prussia, PA (PRWEB) May 08, 2013 - Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI), franchisor of The Goddard School®, a leader in franchised educational childcare for 25 years, is pleased to announce the appointment of Maureen Corneal as Vice President of Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations.
Ms. Corneal, a seasoned marketing and strategic communications professional, will focus on the strategic direction and implementation of the company’s marketing, advertising, public relations and market research efforts on behalf of its network of nearly 400 franchised Goddard School locations across the nation. She will serve as part of the company’s senior leadership team and will report to GSI Chief Operating Officer (COO) Dzana Homan...

Marie Zhang, 20-year Foodservice Industry Veteran, Joins Team of Experts at Long John Silver's
Louisville, Kentucky (PRWEB) May 08, 2013 - Long John Silver’s http://www.longjohnsilvers.com, the world’s largest quick service seafood company, has named Marie Zhang as Chief Food Innovation Officer. Zhang will be responsible for menu innovation, new product development, commercialization, food safety, product quality and management of the company’s supply chain.
Prior to joining Long John Silver’s, Zhang spent nearly nine years at Atlanta-based HoneyBaked Ham where she led all aspects of the company’s supply chain including quality, new product innovation, commercialization and food safety.
"Marie is a terrific addition to our incredibly experienced leadership team,” said Mike Kern, Chief Executive Officer, Long John Silver’s...

Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI), franchisor of The Goddard School®, a leader in franchised educational childcare for 25 years, is pleased to announce Dr. Craig Bach to serve as its first Vice President for Education.
King of Prussia, PA (PRWEB) May 08, 2013 - Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI), franchisor of The Goddard School®, a leader in franchised educational childcare for 25 years, is pleased to announce Dr. Craig Bach to serve as its first Vice President for Education.
Dr. Bach, an educational researcher with more than 15 years of experience in both K-12 and post-secondary education, will be responsible for overseeing licensing and compliance, accreditation, quality assurance, training, and curriculum on behalf of the nearly 400 Goddard School locations across the nation...

A Seasoned Retail Executive, Mr. Javes Will Oversee the Company’s 35 Stores, E-commerce Operations and More Than 350 Employees in Australia
May 08, 2013 // Franchising.com // WAYNE, NJ – Toys"R"Us, Inc. has announced the appointment of Andre Javes as Managing Director, Toys"R"Us, Australia. Mr. Javes oversees all operations and business activities for the company’s 35 stores, e-commerce site, corporate office and more than 350 employees in Australia. In this role, he is also responsible for marketing, merchandising, store operations and customer service excellence. Mr. Javes reports to Monika Merz, President, Toys"R"Us, Asia Pacific.
Mr. Javes, a seasoned retail executive with more than 30 years of experience in the Australian market, returns to Toys"R"Us, Australia, having first joined the company in 2008 as General Merchandise Manager with responsibility for toy and juvenile merchandising...

Bob Franke and Thomas Kessler Bring Decades of Experience to Support SONIC’s Growth
May 08, 2013 // Franchising.com // OKLAHOMA CITY - SONIC (NASDAQ: SONC) today announced the expansion of its franchise development team with two additions to its management team: Bob Franke, senior vice president of franchise sales and international development, and Thomas Kessler, senior director of franchise sales. The move reinforces SONIC’s commitment to bringing the SONIC experience to new franchisees and consumers domestically and beyond the U.S. borders.
“New SONIC Drive-In development is a key part of our multi-layered growth strategy,” said Cliff Hudson, chairman and chief executive officer of Sonic Corp. “With our unit economics, strong brand and highly differentiated experience, we’re seeing significant development interest from current and new franchisees...