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(949) 428-0481
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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.
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
(949) 428-0482
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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.
Michael is a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute
(949) 428-0483
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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, California Receivers Forum, American Bankruptcy Institute and a Past President of the Saddleback College Foundation Board of Governors.
949-428-0484
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ma@nationalfranchisesales.com
Michael Arrowsmith, Managing Director out of the National Franchise Sales Tampa, FL office, brings over 20 years of financial and transactional experience in M&A, divestitures, transaction structuring, strategic planning, and brand growth. He has held senior level executive positions in both Sales and Finance.
Michael has marketed and closed over 400 business acquisitions in various circumstances including highly distressed situations. He has sold businesses as part of bankruptcy proceedings, and has personally conducted numerous restaurant sale auctions. Michael has also developed ground-up refranchising and asset disposal programs for three major restaurant brands. Michael has provided expert witness testimony, and is highly regarded as an industry leader in the field of franchise restaurant resales.
Michael has extensive experience in the restaurant development industry, most recently serving as Senior Vice President of Development at Checkers Drive-In Restaurants responsible for the brand's strategic growth, company and franchise restaurant development; real estate site selection and management; design and construction services; and franchise sales and finance.
Michael has owned his own retail business, served as Vice President of Franchise Development at Gloria Jean's Gourmet Coffee, and Vice President of Franchise Sales for Shoney's, Inc. He also spent 16 years with Denny's Restaurants serving in a variety of key finance and development positions, including Corporate Controller.
Michael holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from California State University, Long Beach. He is a Certified Business Intermediary, a Certified Business Counselor, and is an active member of the International Business Brokers Association, Turnaround Management Association and the Institute of Management Accountants.
(949)428-0486
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ca@nationalfranchisesales.com
Prior to joining National Franchise Sales, Carter owned or managed several small to medium size business, such as real estate services, restaurant franchises, franchised gas stations and convenient grocery stores. His experience as a business owner was the perfect entrance into business brokerage, retail and office building sales and leasing in that Carter has experience in both buying and selling a business and all that entails.
In the past 7 years, Carter has assisted in the sale of 110+ franchised and non-franchised businesses, and over $100 million in retail leases. His commitment to outstanding business practices, level of professionalism, strategic marketing, superior deal execution, creativity and "outside-the-box" solutions, as well as his reputation for honesty and integrity have allowed him to gain the trust and respect of his clients such as Carl's Jr, Long John Silvers, Wendy's, Burger King, Church's Chicken, Denny's, Chevron, Shell, and many more other franchises' and colleagues.
NFS clients will benefit from Carter's understanding of potential operational performance and business points of opportunity for future success!
(949)336-7430
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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.
(949)336-7429
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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!
(949)336-7427
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eb@nationalfranchisesales.com
Emily graduated from Rhodes College in Memphis in 1996 with a BA in International Studies.
After working abroad for several years , Emily and her husband moved home and settled down in Florida in 2003. Emily began working in real estate, focusing on new residential construction, resales and condominium conversion projects. She soon secured her broker's license and in 2005 began selling franchise businesses throughout Florida and the Southeastern United States.
In 2007 she joined National Franchise Sales, heading up the Southeast Regional office. Emily has enjoyed working with franchisees of many brands, including Taco Bell, Denny's and Baja Fresh.
She currently lives in St. Petersburg FL with her husband and two daughters
(949) 428-0492
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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.
(949)336-7426
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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.
(949) 428-0487
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jl@nationalfranchisesales.com
John Lukac is a Junior Partner at National Franchise Sales and has been successfully matching entrepreneurs with business opportunities at NFS for over 10 years. He has been responsible for 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.
John takes buyers and sellers each step of the way through the business acquisition and sale processes, using his experience in valuations, interview coaching, business and capitalization plans, lease negotiations, financing, and exit strategies.
John is a member of both the Asset Recovery and Refranchising teams at NFS. Additionally he oversees the IT and IS at NFS Headquarters in Newport Beach.
John holds a BA in Natural Sciences from Johns Hopkins University.
(949) 428-0494
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to@nationalfranchisesales.com
Tony Ortega joined National Franchise Sales in the Spring of 1999 after an extensive career in franchise management and ownership.
Tony has been involved in the restaurant business since 1977, managing a Pioneer Take Out chicken franchise for then franchisee, NFS President, Jerry Thissen. In 1981, at age 20, Tony purchased his first restaurant as a Pioneer franchisee, subsequently and simultaniously, joining VICORP to manage several Bakers Square Restaurants.
Tony's franchise experience includes that of franchisee in Wienerschnitzel's limited franchise system, receiving recognition for his ability to increase sales. Additionally Tony was a multi-unit franchisee in the Jiffy Lube system.
Tony brings a great deal of insight into what it takes to buy and run a franchise, making him an asset to prospective franchisees and sellers.
(949)336-7428
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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, serving in the United States Air Force, stationed in San Antonio Texas, Biloxi, Mississippi and Grand Forks, North Dakota. Joe's education comprises studies at the College of the Air Force, National American University and the University of Minnesota, culminating in Bachelors of Business Management.
Joe's professional career began with a two-year tenure at Nath Companies, based in Minneapolis, MN overseeing the operations of a number of Denny's restaurants in the Minneapolis area. His grasp of operations management allowed him to open a Wolfgang Puck Gourmet restaurant, successfully operating the venue, building on sales of over 15% annually.
NFS Clients will benefit greatly from Joe's understanding of potential operational performance and business points of opportunity and success. He prides himself on affording all clients with the skill and experience necessary to evaluate, sell, and acquire franchise restaurants & businesses both locally and nationally, handling transactions with honesty, integrity and a sincere understanding of deal-making.
Nearly 200 Stores sold since 2007!
(949) 428-0488
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ht@nationalfranchisesales.com
Helen Trent began her tenure with National Franchise Sales in 2004. She brought to NFS 30+ years of franchise development experience and operational experience and 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.
Helen began her restaurant career when she joined Burger King Corporation in Miami, Florida in 1972. Helen was in the Architecture, then Real Estate, and on to Construction Departments before she relocated to the Boston Region to begin her franchise sales career in 1977.
A couple of years later, she relocated to San Diego as one of three executives responsible for the creating a new and highly successful franchise program for Jack In The Box by selling existing corporate stores. During her tenure she was promoted through the ranks to Vice President of Franchise Sales & Development with a staff of 12 people, and later International was added to her responsibilities. Today, over 90% of the franchise community was recruited by Helen and remains in the system today.
Helen has held Management and Executive level positions on both the West Coast and the East Coast. She worked for Allied Domecq, the prior parent company of Dunkin' Donuts, Baskin Robbins and Togo's, for five years; and held Director Level positions with Regional chains such as Del Taco, El Pollo Loco; and non-restaurant franchise companies such as Mr. Sign, Huntington Learning Centers, etc.
Helen held operational positions as well with Dunkin Donuts and had responsibility for over 300 franchised restaurants in the Boroughs of New York.
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.
(949)428-0485
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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.
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