Jerome J. Thissen President/Principal

(949) 428-0480 ext. 101 | jt@nationalfranchisesales.com

Mr. Thissen, President and founder of National Franchise Sales, began his professional career with Northwest Airlines. From the position of staff accountant Mr. Thissen went on to become Manager of project accounting, Director of tariffs, Manager of cargo sales, Director of passenger and cargo sales and eventually Executive Vice President of Sales. Mr. Thissen's goal was always to develop and manage his own business, so in 1976 Mr. Thissen left Northwest Airlines to acquire several fast food franchises. In doing so, he became acquainted with the intricacies of buying and selling franchises. Shortly thereafter, he was called upon to assist another prospective franchisee in a franchise purchase. This experience catapulted Jerry into the creation on National Franchise Sales in 1978.

Over the past 30 years, Mr. Thissen and his staff of industry professionals have assisted in the transfer of hundreds of franchises for franchisees and franchisors. Mr. Thissen has provided Expert Witness testimony and is regarded as an industry leader in the highly specialized field of franchise marketing and resale's.

In addition to assisting entrepreneurs find, negotiate, qualify and finance franchised business opportunities, Mr. Thissen has used his contacts within the franchise industry to acquire and invest in various franchised businesses. In association with Roger Mercier, a seasoned restaurant executive, Mr. Thissen has acquired interests in restaurant businesses in several Western and Pacific states. Mr. Mercier was formerly Vice Chairman and Chief Executive of Marie Callender Pie Shops, Chairman of Winchell's Donut Houses, and served as an officer and director of Denny's Restaurants for eighteen years with a broad range of responsibilities. He has a long history in Japanese franchised business, and as the head of International Development for Denny's negotiated the contract with the Ito Yokado Company that brought Denny's restaurants to Japan. Mr. Mercier, an attorney by profession, also has extensive acquisition experience, and served as the principal negotiator in the 1995 leveraged buyout of Denny's and its subsequent 1997 sale, and was requested by Wells Fargo Bank to consult in connection with their financing of the 1999 acquisition of Marie Callender's Pie Shops.

Mr. Thissen has served lenders and investors as an advisor for transactions, including the acquisition of existing restaurant companies and the establishment of a master franchised business. Mr. Thissen is currently representing several franchisors and lenders in the sale of exiting restaurants.

Mr. Thissen holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Minnesota

Michael J. Ingram Vice President/Principal

(949) 428-0480 ext. 102 | mi@nationalfranchisesales.com

Michael Ingram joined National Franchise Sales in 1997 and soon thereafter, became Vice President, and then a full Partner in 2003. During his tenure at NFS, Ingram has advised thousands of buyers and sellers on the resale of franchised businesses while gaining the utmost respect from franchisors across the country.

Michael has considerable experience in asset recovery sales through bankruptcy and foreclosure, helping creditors and franchisors to free themselves from under or non-performing loans or franchise agreements. His asset recovery work creates a solid base wherein a new franchisee can build a solid and successful business.

Prior to joining NFS, Ingram was a successful franchise operator, area developer and multi-unit franchisee of several franchised concepts including Sizzler Restaurants, Pick Up Stix and 1-800-RADIATOR. During this period he developed skills in negotiating leases, developing franchise locations & territories, along with acquisitions & divestitures.

Michael's education at San Diego State University (with a B.S. degree in Business Management) along with his background and experience has made him a well known and respected professional in the franchise industry

Alan F. Gallup Principal

(949) 428-0480 ext. 103 | ag@nationalfranchisesales.com

Alan Gallup began his franchise restaurant career in 1971 while attending college. In 1975, Alan bought his first franchise. Over the next few years, Alan acquired numerous additional franchised units, and ultimately became Vice President of Operations and a principal in Crocker's Restaurants, Inc.

In 1979 Alan joined Galardi Group Inc., the parent company of Wienerschnitzel, Original Hamburger Stand, Chelsea's Choice, and Dos Tacos. Alan held various positions with responsibilities for all company and franchise operations, R&D, Purchasing, Problem Resolution, and Franchise Sales.

Alan joined National Franchise Sales in 1994 and became full partner in 2003.

In addition to managing the franchise resales of several major food service brands, Alan has considerable experience in asset recovery sales through bankruptcy, foreclosure and receiverships.

Alan is a member of the International Business Brokers Association, a Director on the South County Bank Community Advisory Board, a member of the National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees, and a Past President of the Saddleback College Foundation Board of Governors.

Jack Benoff

(949)-428-0480x125 | jb@nationalfranchisesales.com

Jack Benoff founded a multi-faceted hospitality management company in 1999. As part of this venture Mr. Benoff assists in the sale and acquisition of independent restaurants throughout the US. As part of this effort Jack has banked valuable knowledge of brokering and valuing restaurants.

In addition to Jack's experience in restaurants, he also is an accomplished interactive media entrepreneur, founding several companies, including International Voyage Media Interactive, Factware, Inc., and Click Trips. The practical wisdom Jack gained by these ventures benefits both National Franchise Sales and its clients.

Jack's extensive background in restaurant development, management, and sales and marketing makes him a valuable member of the National Franchise Sales team.

A graduate of Delaware Valley College of Agriculture and Science, Mr. Benoff also received a degree in Chiropractics at Pennsylvania Chiropractic College in 1985.

Barry Burke

(949)-428-0480x121 | bb@nationalfranchisesales.com

Barry L. Burke is a Certified Financial Lender in Texas and California, Member of Texas Association of Business Brokers and brings 25 years experience of Business Ownership.

Barry has owned and operated multiple concepts, franchised as well as independent, and has been a member and officer of various franchise boards.

Barry has a very strong marketing operational history as well understanding the finance requirements to funds your business opportunities. Handling all aspects of the transaction with buyers, sellers, lenders, franchisors, landlords and the respective counsel for all parties, clients will benefit from Barry's understanding of operational performance and business points of opportunity for future success!

Emily Burns

(949) 428-0480 ext. 123 | eb@nationalfranchisesales.com

Emily graduated from Rhodes College in Memphis in 1996 with a BA in International Studies. Following graduation, she worked as a publicist in Los Angeles promoting films with the international press for major production companies including Lakeshore, Good Machine and New Line Cinema. In 2000 Emily and her husband moved abroad and taught English in several Asian countries. After 3 years they returned to the US and settled in Florida.

Emily began her career in real estate focusing on new residential construction, resales and condominium conversion projects. She soon secured her broker's license and in 2005 began concentrating on franchise resales throughout Florida and the Southeastern United States.

Dave Campbell

(949) 428-0480 ext. 122 | dc@nationalfranchisesales.com

David Campbell, has extensive experience in franchise resales, having developed a franchise resales company working with multiple franchisors and franchisees selling franchised units from Maryland through Florida.

In 1986 he founded and developed a 130 unit pack and ship franchise system operating in 15 states with annual sales over $25 million. Prior to this venture, David held executive level positions at express delivery operations from the early 1970s through the mid 1980s

Mr. Campbell is an MBA graduate from San Francisco State University, and served as a 1st LT in Viet Nam with the 9th Infantry.

Now part of the National Franchise Sales team, Campbell's background in business development and operations management is able to offer NFS clients a unique understanding of the franchise resale system.

Mike Deegan

(949) 428-0480 ext. 112 | md@nationalfranchisesales.com

Mike Deegan has been in the franchise foodservice industry for 30 years working with major concepts such as Burger King, McDonald's and Popeye's. Prior to joining National Franchise Sales, he was Vice President of Franchising for Burger King Corporation. In this capacity, he was responsible for franchisee recruitment, compliance and franchise relations in North America. Additionally, he also lead the Development Services team in support of all real estate activities including site evaluation and market planning for new restaurant development, restaurant relocation and franchise resales. During a major franchisee restructuring program he was responsible for reselling over 700 restaurants to new or existing franchisees, including private equity buyers.

While at Burger King Corporation Mr. Deegan held a variety of positions in Franchise Development, Business Development and Marketing/Advertising. He has had responsibility for all new restaurant development, corporate acquisitions and Strategic Planning for the USA. He also had been Director of Development for the Latin American Division where he directed an international team of development specialists to expand the Burger King Brand into new and existing countries throughout Mexico, the Caribbean and South & Central America. Additionally he has also held a variety of other positions in both Corporate and Field Marketing and was previously an Account Supervisor with McCann Erickson Advertising Agency.

A graduate with distinction from the University of Miami, Mr. Deegan received his Bachelor of Business Administration while majoring in a curriculum of International Finance and Marketing.

Jeff Jones

(949) 428-0480 ext. 110 | jj@nationalfranchisesales.com

Jeff Jones has extensive experience in the purchase, operation and sale of individual store, and multi-unit franchises.

He has owned over 20 franchise restaurants in the Captain D's, Wienerschnitzel and Hamburger Stand concepts. In addition to being a multi-unit franchisee, he has consulted on business issues including resales, leases, turnarounds, and franchisor relations.

Jeff has a broad knowledge of the requirements of purchasing and running a franchise, making him adept at assisting prospective franchisees through the qualifying process.

Additionally, NFS clients benefit from Jeff's ability to grasp potential operational performance and opportunity for future success.

Jeff Jones has attained the impressive achievement of being selected as a Franchisee of the Year. Also, he has acted as Chairman of the Wienerschnitzel National Convention, and served on numerous franchisor boards and committees. He is an alumni of San Diego State University.

John Lukac Junior Partner

(949) 428-0480 ext. 107 | jl@nationalfranchisesales.com

After graduating Johns Hopkins University and earning his B.A, John Lukac entered the dot-com industry. John then followed an opportunity into the business world when he joined National Franchise Sales in 2001 as an intern to learn the fundamentals of a successful business. Shortly thereafter, he became a licensed agent, assisting clients reach their personal and professional objectives though business ownership.

John has been successfully involved with hundreds of re-sales including such concepts as Arby's, Burger King, Denny's, Jack In The Box, Johnny Rockets, Taco Bell, Togo's, Sonic Drive-In, Fosters Freeze, and AAMCO. He handles all aspects of the transactions with buyers, sellers, lenders, franchisors, landlords, and the respective counsel for all parties, and has become an expert in financial analysis and valuation, the preparation of business acquisition loan applications, business plans, and franchisor submittal packages.

Tony Ortega

(949) 428-0480 ext. 114 | to@nationalfranchisesales.com

Tony Ortega has been involved in the restaurant business since 1977, with Pioneer Take Out, chicken Franchise. From 1978 to 1981 was a manager for Jerry Thissen and Mike Baynes. In 1981 Tony purchased his first restaurant at the age of 20 and kept that restaurant until 1991. In 1983 Tony joined VICORP, which own and operated Baker Square Restaurants. As a general manager for the company he managed several units for the company including one which had room service, and catered to hotel activities. In 1989 I entered into Wienerschnitzel's limited franchise system. In 1990 received the 10K award for sales increases of 10K or more over last years monthly sales. At the end of 1992 Tony left Galardi Group, and join with Mike Baynes in the resale of franchise businesses. In Feb. 1993 entered the Jiffy Lube Franchise system, with the purchase of one unit. Currently Tony owns three stores. With all the years in the franchise systems in restaurants and Automotive. Gives Tony a great deal of insight on what it takes to buy and run a franchise, which is a great asset to have in helping a prospected franchisee in the qualifying process

Joseph Thissen

(949)-428-0480x124 | jjt@nationalfranchisesales.com

Joe Thissen joined National Franchise Sales in 2006 bringing with him solid operational skills and knowledge of both single & multi-unit operations.

Joe's leadership skills were built by serving four years in the United States Air Force, after which he joined the corporate arena. He began working in operations at the Denny's Division of the restaurant management organization, Nath Companies, assisting store operators meet management goals and exceed corporate requirements.

After his two year tenure with Nath Companies, Joe's grasp of operations management allowed him to open the Wolfgang Puck Gourmet Express restaurant, in the Mall of America in Minnesota. Joe has successfully operated the venue and built on sales of over 15% annually.

NFS clients will benefit from Joe's understanding of potential operational performance and business points of opportunity for future success!

Helen Trent

(949) 428-0480 ext. 108 | ht@nationalfranchisesales.com

Helen Trent began her franchise sales career when she joined Burger King Corporation in Miami, Florida in 1972. After seven years of working in each of the development departments, Helen relocated to Boston and began her franchise sales career.

In 1979, Helen relocated to San Diego as one of three executives responsible for the creation and implementation of the commencement of Jack In The Box's franchise program. During her tenure she was promoted through the ranks to Vice President of Franchise Sales & Development and international was later added to her responsibilities.

Helen has held management and executive level positions with Allied Domecq, the parent company of Dunkin' Donuts, Baskin Robbins and Togo's, as well as with smaller regional chains such as Del Taco, El Pollo Loco, and non-restaurant franchise companies.

Helen brings to NFS 30+ years of franchise development experience with a proven track record of working with restaurateurs of all sizes in both the sale of existing businesses as well as the development of new restaurants.

Her reputation and experience in the industry adds to the busy momentum of our office and plays an important role in assisting franchisee and franchisor sellers, buyers, and small chains reach their goals.

Paul Wilmoth

(949) 428-0480 ext. 105 | pw@nationalfranchisesales.com

Paul Wilmoth is presently an agent and Vice President of National Franchise Sales, a business brokerage specializing in the selling of franchise business, both new and existing for Franchisors and Franchisees. Paul is in charge of all new store sales and start up companies that want to start franchising.

Paul joined a chain, as Vice President, which maintained 2 locations and by his departure there were over 300. He developed the franchise program both domestically and internationally. Paul then took a position as Vice President of Popeye's Chicken, established a West Coast office and was responsible for the franchise development from Texas to Japan.

Paul has held several different positions, from COO to VP, of smaller franchise companies.

Paul is a past member of the Board of Directors of the International Franchise Association and has served as Chairman of the following Committees; Legislative, Task Force, Marketing & Public Relations, Ethics, Awards, Membership and the California Fran Pac. He was also a Commissioner to the California State Senate Committee of Insurance, Claims and Corporations. The Mayor of Los Angeles appointed him to the Los Angeles Olympic Committee and the Los Angeles/Mexico City Sister Committee.

Paul graduated from SMU in Dallas, TX. with a B.A. degree. Lives with his wife Judy in Southern California and enjoys golfing and boating.

Denise Bell Transaction Coordinator

(949) 428-0480 ext. 113 | db@nationalfranchisesales.com

As a Transaction Coordinator, Denise Bell brings over 20 years of administration experience to National Franchise Sales. After graduating from college with a Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Denise began her career in the administration of employee benefits and commercial insurance coverage.

In addition, she has managed offices in residential and commercial construction and aerospace testing. With certifications in both Legal Writing and Contract Preparation, Denise is skilled in a wide range of documentation.

Denise joined National Franchise Sales in March 2003, and assists Alan Gallup and NFS Agents in managing the escrow process and supporting clients through the financing, purchase and resale of franchise restaurants. Client service and satisfaction are top on her list of things to do each day.

Julie Dinh Administrative Assistant

949-428-0480 | jd@nationalfranchisesales.com

Julie joined National Franchise Sales in 2008. Julie assists agents and staff with data entry and filing. Her attention to detail and work ethic make Julie a valuable member of the NFS team.

Sylvia Ford Transaction Processor

(949) 428-0480x118 | sf@nationalfranchisesales.com

Sylvia Ford joined NFS in August 2006. Prior to joining NFS, Sylvia worked in the mortgage loan industry.

She attended Fullerton College majoring in Environmental Design. She brings over 20 years experience in administration to NFS.

As Transaction Processor, Sylvia assists NFS agents and clients in facilitating the transaction process through franchisor approval, financing, purchasing and resale of existing franchises and ensures that transactions go through as quickly and smoothly as possible.

Connie Jones Agent

949-428-0480 | cjones@nationalfranchisesales.com

Connie joined National Franchise Sales in 2007, and is part of the San Diego regional office.

Connie's talents for organization and customer service have been proven invaluable, as she continually contributes to the success of not only the San Diego team, but the National Franchise Sales company

Paula Parrish Marketing Coordinator

(949) 428-0480x109 | pp@nationalfranchisesales.com

Paula Westbrook graduated from Grand Valley State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design. Utilizing the skills developed in college Paula has contributed to marketing concepts in the Food & Beverage and Real Estate industries.

At National Franchise Sales Paula works with NFS agents assisting clients in achieving their goals of franchise ownership.