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Joe Rechtfertig

North Liberty,IA

Summary

Proven leader in operations management, I propelled Franchise Management Investors' growth from 28 to 64 locations, enhancing franchise scorecard from 2.8 to 3.8. At Zak Family Foods, I led a team to win the corporate franchise of the year award, demonstrating exceptional team development and effective communication skills, with a focus on substantial profit increases.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Region Coach (director of Operations)

Franchise Management Investors
10.2019 - Current

Was acquired in 2019 and quickly promoted to be in charge of FMis entire U.S. locations growing my area from 28 to 64 locations.

During these 5 years we have had 6 very successful new store openings all locations averaging over 2 million per location still today.

The 64 locations average 1.2 million per location and over the last 5 years we have grown our franchise score card from a 2.8 to a 3.8 while continuing to grow profits as well.

Director of Operations

Zak Family Foods (KFC)
10.2016 - 10.2019

Was acquired in 2016 by Zak family foods, this was a awesome time and learned so much from this experience on how to take care of people and how that impacts your business health. We went from 6 locations to 32 locations and Sales where positive double digits each year I was there along with strong profits. Corp score card was a 4.2 and our franchise was the youngest ever to win the corporate franchise of the year award. Store averaged 1.1 million with a 10% ebitda during this time.

Area Coach

Weaver Enterprises (KFC)
09.2001 - 10.2016

Worked my way from assistant manager to area coach and was in charge of between 6 and 17 locations during my time as an area coach, grew sales and profits year over year, every year as an area coach and developed several area coaches along the way 3 of which are still with me today. Stores average volume was 1.1 million and 15% ebitda.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Administrations

Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA
06.1998

Skills

  • Effective Communication
  • Group leadership
  • Personable and friendly
  • Building Relationships
  • Team Development
  • Team motivation
  • Safety awareness
  • Group facilitation
  • Operations Management

Timeline

Region Coach (director of Operations)

Franchise Management Investors
10.2019 - Current

Director of Operations

Zak Family Foods (KFC)
10.2016 - 10.2019

Area Coach

Weaver Enterprises (KFC)
09.2001 - 10.2016

Associate of Arts - Business Administrations

Hawkeye Community College
Joe Rechtfertig