Business Development ~ Performance Improvements ~ Profit Optimization

  Performance-driven Franchise Executive and Entrepreneur offering decades of success in launching, developing and operating multi-unit businesses across wide range of industries, with consistent track record of delivering dynamic results:

  Successfully built brand and multiple locations to generate $1.8M annual revenue; 2000-2016

  Sold 7 franchises grossing multi-million dollars in annual revenue; 2001-2014

  Grew 3 locations to $1.6M in sales and led store to rank #1 across 660-store chain; 1988-1999

  Introduced first Little Caesars Pizza franchise in Philadelphia market and developed 3 locations to $1.6M annual revenue producer; 1989-1996

  Launched retail business and grew to leverage for lucrative sale at strong ROI; 1991-1994

  Have successfully hired and trained 750+ employees over span of career

  Expertise in defining, devising and executing innovative solutions and targeted strategies for launching successful franchises/businesses, driving growth, maximizing competitive leveraging, increasing productivity and efficiency, controlling costs, and optimizing bottom-line operational and financial performance

  Proficient in implementing new products, procedures and policies ensuring seamless transitions

  Talent for acquiring, developing and retaining top performers; cultivate ownership mentality and collaborative teamwork environment crucial to maximizing results

  Sharp decision maker, problem solver and resource manager

  Highly effective communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship building skills

Owner/President, Tantopia Tanning Centers 2000-2016

  Successfully developed brand and 6 retail locations, driving growth to employ 40 staff and generating as high as $1.8M in sales

  Steered full-scope location launches, from salon design, site selection, lease negotiation, and build-out through equipment and supplies procurement and site staffing along with development of operations and training manuals as well as employee handbook

  Managed daily operations spanning human resources, inventory control, marketing, advertising, and financial including payables, payroll and P&L

Owner/President, Brazi Wax Studios 2014-2016

  Strategically developed co-brand full body waxing salons to expand revenue channels across 5 tanning salon locations; included salon design and build-out, equipment/supplies procurement, personnel hiring and training, operational and training manuals/employee handbook development, marketing and advertising, and daily operations management

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Member/President, Tantopia Franchising Company, LLC 2001-2014

  Successfully sold 7 franchises with $2.5M in gross revenue

  Drove brand development, including delivering franchisee presentations and negotiating/closing sales

  Effectively developed Franchise Offering Circular along with real estate, operations and training manuals

  Facilitated full-scope franchisee onboarding process, from site selection and build-out, lease negotiations and start-up staffing through comprehensive training

  Provided ongoing oversight and enforced franchise covenants

Owner/Vice President, Integrity Commercial Credit Corporation/Integrity Home Funding 1998-2001

  Owned and operated mortgage brokerage specializing in conforming and non-conforming first and second mortgages along with sub-prime mortgage lending

Franchise Owner/President, Esposito Enterprises, Inc. 1988-1999

  Led several West Coast Video Superstores to achieve top rankings, with cumulative $1.6M in annual sales, and grew business to employ 35 associates; acquired by Blockbuster Inc. in 1999

  Strategically selected sites, persuasively steered lease negotiations and oversaw build-out as well as managed marketing and advertising, staffing, inventory, and administrative and financial functions

Franchise Owner/President, Esposito Foods, Inc. 1989-1996

  Launched first Little Caesars Pizza Restaurant franchise in competitive Philadelphia market and developed to 3 locations employing 75 associates; capitalized on opportunity to sell business after growing to $1.6M annual revenue

  Steered operations from start-up, staffing, marketing/advertising, and inventory control through back office financial responsibilities

Owner/Vice President, Esposito Merchandising, Inc./Dollar Warehouse 1991-1994

  Successfully opened 4K sq. ft. retail dollar store and drove growth to subsequently position for profitable sale of business

BS, Commerce and Engineering and Operations Management, Drexel University

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Dear__________________:

After decades of success in multi-unit franchise/business ownership and management, I am now available to share my expertise and support you in achieving your business goals. To acquaint you with my qualifications, a brief resume is included for review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

As demonstrated, I have built a track record of success in launching, growing and operating multi-milllion dollar, multi-unit franchises across a wide range of industries including the retail and restaurant sectors, and positioning businesses for subsequent sale at strong returns on investment. Most recently I developed the Tantopia Tanning Centers brand, with 6 retail locations generating $1.8M in sales, and expanded revenue channels by strategically developing a co-brand of Brazi Wax Studios at 5 locations in 2014 as well as sold 7 franchises with $2.5M in gross revenue. Prior accomplishments range from positioning West Coast Video Superstores as top producers across a 660-store chain to introducing the Little Caesars Restaurants franchise to the Philadelphia market.

With expertise in identifying and capitalizing on opportunities, launching franchises, driving business growth, developing top talent, improving performance, maximizing use of resources, and optimizing profits, I am confident that I can assist you in achieving your goals. I welcome the opportunity to meet with you at your convenience, and look forward to contributing to your success.

Professionally,

William Esposito