Network Partner

FranchiseHub is the first and only franchise portal in Denmark - owned and managed by Tom Skovbon.
Tom Skovbon has a very broad experience from Danish and international business and has among others developed and operated franchise chains in Norway and Denmark, worked within international development of shopping centers, entertainment and fun parks, and been the CEO of a large number of chains in Denmark. Within FranchiseHub, Tom Skovbon focuses on two main areas: 1. Helping Danish and international companies with growth and expansion in new markets. 2. Matching the right people with the right franchise concepts. - Since 2006 FranchiseHub has been partner and now a licensee of the international broker network Franchise Pool International (FPI) assisting international franchisors to expand throughout Europe and internationally in general.

“John Goodhardt is a British national, a qualified Chartered Accountant with an MBA from London Business School, who has lived and worked in France for most of his career.  His 25 years’ franchising experience include successfully building and selling a master franchise business as well as European-wide management of a leading franchise network.
Since 2012, John has worked as an international franchise consultant in association with Progressium, one of France’s leading franchise consultancies and an official expert of the French Franchise Federation.  During this period,  John has successfully recruited French master franchisees for multiple brands from Europe, the USA and Australia.”

Testimonial:
Progressium has helped RE/MAX Europe to navigate the complex French market. In Franchising finding candidates is not difficult, finding the right candidates is. Progressium helped us identify the right people and their advice has enabled us to successfully adapt to the French market. Not only would we recommend Progressium, we look forward to working with them in the years ahead.
Michael Polzler – Managing Director RE/MAX Europe

 

Rolf G. Kirst has been involved in the franchise scene in Germany for more than 25 years. After 8 years in hotel management, he started his own company in 1978 in the travel industry as a tour operator. In 1994 he bought the master license for Germany and Austria from Uniglobe Travel, a Vancouver-based Canadian franchise organization with partners in over 60 countries worldwide. In 1999 R.G. Kirst was awarded as ‘Franchisor of the year’ and at the same time elected as a board member of the German franchise association DFV, responsible for international affairs. He was 13 years on the board of the DFV and EFF, and in the WFC he represents the German Franchise Association. With numerous trips around world, Rolf G. Kirst has attended different franchise events as a visitor and guest speaker. In this way he acquired a sound knowledge of international franchising, which he now passes on to franchisors who are interested in international expansion. Since 2004 he founded a network of international franchise consultants and brokers under the name Franchise Pool International.

Andrea Maria Meschia
Bachelor in Economics at Università Cattolica in Milan, focus Strategic Management and Franchising.
He has a wide experience as well as in management consulting for the retailing sector (fashion, textile and luxury): strategic planning, financial activity, marketing and trade marketing plans; in the fashion and design area has gained competencies in the wholesale distribution.
Andrea started working as retailer, both independent and franchisee (opening, management and start-up of franchising stores).
After 7 years’ experience as manager in the fashion industry, he has also spent more than 6 years as Partners of Sidecar, one of the most important fashion agency in Italy. During this time he launched "Sidecar Eventi" one of the first temporary shop concept in the world: the innovative formula of ‘Shop-Sharing’ is the way to the experiential marketing, which gains the optimal feedback from the customers and the market.
Since 2011, Andrea is CEO and founder of 3io: consulting company for Retail Management, Franchising development, Fashion and Design distribution.
Top Clients in his portfolio: Miss Sixty, Bric’s, Mandarina Duck, Camper, Alviero Martini, Re Sole, NAU!, S.Oliver

Farrah Rose has unrivalled experience in international franchising and has been operating in this field since 1984. Initially working for major corporations, such as Burger King and Arcadia Group Plc, Farrah began advising businesses as a consultant in 1996. During this time she has worked with organisations of all types from family businesses to major PLC companies and high profile brands, helping them to expand their businesses into global markets,  with the support of over 70 franchise associates from 100+ countries she offers her clients an end to end expansion solution. Farrah is now recognised as one of the leading authorities on international franchising and her expertise is sought by companies around the world.

A long standing member of the British Franchise Association, Farrah Rose has worked closely with non-profit making organisations such as the Department of Trade and Commerce in Guernsey, UKTI retail London, and was the advisor on international franchising and licensing to a Maltese Government body, commissioned by the Commonwealth Secretariat.

 

Iain Martin. After working at Board level in a major IT business, Iain bought his first franchise in 1994. This was a white-collar consultancy business, which helped companies become franchisors. This gave him experience of being a franchisee, and also extensive insight into what makes a good franchisor. He sold this business in 1999, and set up a match-making business for linking franchisors to suitably qualified franchisees. This business developed into a network of 11 franchised consultants across the UK, and gave Iain a real insight into some of the challenges and opportunities of being a franchisor. He has established another business which works primarily with individuals who wish to consider becoming franchisees, and helps them to find best-fit franchises in which to invest. Today, the majority of Iain’s time is spent working with The Franchising Centre, helping major international brands to enter the UK. Over the years he has been responsible for helping brands in many sectors secure strong partners – these include domiciliary care, Food & Beverage, white collar professional services, B2B services and a variety of non-retail B2C services.

 

International partners  (outside of Europe)

“Ned is one of North America’s leading authorities in franchising and distribution law, with over 40 years of  experience. He has represented some of the world's foremost franchises and specializes in international franchise expansions. Additionally, from 2000-2007, he was General Counsel to the Canadian Franchise Association and is currently a member of the International Committee of the International Franchise Association. 

He is a prolific writer, having published numerous books, papers and articles on franchising and distribution matters, including Canadian Franchise Legislation (2001, LexisNexis/Butterworths). He has contributed articles to numerous business and Industry publications, Including Canadian Business Magazine, The Franchise Voice, the ABA's Franchise Law Journal, the IBA's Journal of Franchising and Distribution Law, Ontario Restaurant News, the IFA's Franchising World and The Bottom Line.  Ned is also a noted lecturer, and has spoken on franchising and distribution matters at programs conducted by such organizations as the Canadian Franchise Association, the Canadian Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the International Franchise Association, the Schulich School of Business, the Ministry of Industry Trade and Technology, the University of Guelph, the University of Toronto, McGill University, the Retail Council of Canada, the International Union of Lawyers, Insight Seminars, the New York Bar Association, the Pennsylvania Bar Institute and the Canadian Institute.

He is often quoted in the media and has appeared on several television programs Including CTV's W5, CBC's Venture, CHCH TV's Let's Talk ... Franchising, Channel 47's Business Insight, and Report on Business TV.  Ned’s business experience in franchising is vast and has included consulting work, financing, investing and mergers and acquisitions of numerous franchise companies of varying size and complexity.”

Shivam Sharma, is founder and managing director of ”The Charcoal Shop”, who has worked across gulf region for over 20 years with top regional retailors like Landmark Group, AlShaya, Fawaz Al Hokair, Geant Hypermarkets etc. Was part of several business start-ups and business turnaround, he was last working as CEO of SANA fashions before starting his own venture.

STEVEN LEE  has more than 22 years of experience in franchise consulting and recruitment, business transformation, international sales channel management and technology consulting experience.  He is a consistent growth hacker of up to 10 times revenue in the initial 5 years kickstarting the USA and European startup and MNC business in Asia Pacific markets.  He advise founders and top management of Asia brands/franchisors in their business transformation and equip them with best practices and systems for the acceleration of their business in USA and EMEA markets.  Leveraging on the deep experience and extensive network of local partners in more than 46 global markets, LSP Global team is able to introduce brands (product/services) into Asia, USA and Europe, Middle East and even Africa effectively.  He graduated from Nanyang Technology University with Honors in Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) and major in computer engineering.  He also has an MBA from University of Pittisburgh with major in valuation of companies.