 Jim McMahon
Bevinco Name: Bevinco of East Stroudsburg
Franchise Location: Pennsylvania
Description of Yourself:
35+ years in bar and restaurant industry. 23 years as owner-operator. Looked for job with independence, not much weekend work as I worked weekends forever.
Why did you purchase your Bevinco Franchise?
Bevinco seemed like a good fit. |
 Dustin Marks & Mechelle Coate
Bevinco Name: Bevinco of West Texas
Franchise Location: Lubbock Texas
Description of Yourself:
I ((Dustin Marks) and Mechelle Coate live in Lubbock, Texas. I attend Texas Tech University in Lubbock, earning a degree in Petroleum Engineering. I am currently working for Hess Corporation. Mechelle has a background in apartment management, retail sales and management. We have 3 children, 2 girls and 1 boy.
Why did you purchase your Bevinco Franchise?
We purchased a Bevinco franchise for a few reasons; we liked that it is home based so there is no store front to maintain. We also liked the reasonable upfront capital cost and felt that the business would do well in Lubbock. We had been looking for a small business to start which Mechelle could run while I am away overseas and she can build our business into a full time business where I can eventually replace my current employer.
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 Tim Arnot
Bevinco Name: Bevinco of Seattle
Franchise Location: North Seattle
Description of Yourself:
15 years in the teaching business (secondary English), served in the Navy, graduate of University of Washington (Go Huskies!) and Western Washington University. I was born in the Puget Sound area and have made my home in North Seattle for the last 20 years. Happily married for 16 years to my wife Patty. We have one child (a vampire/manga-addicted, precocious 10 year-old daughter, Ashley). We enjoy travel, sailing and skiing as a family; in addition, I have another dozen hobbies that keep me busy from music, wine/beer/cheese making to motorcycling or just taking in a Seahawks or Sounders game.
Why did you purchase your Bevinco Franchise?
I wanted to begin a fresh again career in business and sales. The bar industry appeals to me because I know my market and run my own bar in the basement of my house—Tim’s Ratskeller. I feel there is a huge potential to brand our services in the Seattle area and earn a better salary than I was making in teaching.
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 Wendie Clark
Bevinco Name: Bevinco of Lafayette
Franchise Location: Lafayette, LA
Description of Yourself:
I’ve been married to my husband Troy for 25 years. I was born and raised in Minnesota, but have called Louisiana home for most of my adult life. I’ve always been very hands on, from owning my own commercial/residential cleaning service, auto detailing service, to most recently being employed as a horticultural technician, I get a lot of satisfaction from getting the job done right.
Why did you purchase your Bevinco Franchise?
Though I enjoyed working with plants, I reached the point where there was no room for advancement. As I looked around at numerous opportunities, Bevinco kept popping up at the top of the list. Security for the future.
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 Harry Torigian
Bevinco Name: Bevinco of Southern Michigan
Franchise Location: Southeastern, Michigan
Description of Yourself:
I live in Livonia, MI with my wife Michelle and two sons Jake and Brad. We enjoy camping and spending time together as a family.
Why did you purchase your Bevinco Franchise?
I have been in the hospitality business in one shape or form my entire life and Bevinco is a perfect vehicle for me to stay in the business without a brick and mortar retail business. Bevinco has interested me for a long time and having over 30 years in the hospitality industry as an Owner/ Operator, Executive Chef and Foodservice Sales Representative have shown me that the business is in my blood. Bevinco will give me the opportunity to use all my skills and experience, which include 20+ years in sales to make my business a success.
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 Chuck Jenkins
Bevinco Name: Bevinco of Western Michigan
Franchise Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Description of Yourself:
I live in Grand Rapids, MI with my wife Donna & two sons- Grant & Christian. We enjoy the outdoors & traveling.
Why did you purchase your Bevinco Franchise?
Looking for a business that would compliment my schedule with the dry cleaner and would allow me to continue with my kids and their activities. Also, something I could have my kids get involved with or take over in the future if they choose.
I was looking to start my own business and found Bevinco. I have 20 years experience in the hospitality industry both as an operator & foodservice broker. With the industry contacts & experience that I have, Bevinco is a natural fit.
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 Chuck Beauvais (Bovay)
Bevinco Name: Bevinco of Portland
Franchise Location: Portland, OR
Description of Yourself:
10 years in the financial services and insurance field. The last 4 years owner of Stitch & Suds (a dry cleaning drop and alterations shop), started as part of a franchise, but have been alone for the last year. We live in the “other” Vancouver, WA just across the river from Portland. Father of two, Jake 12 and Kendal 8, married to Shelly. Very involved in their extra-curricular activities, specially with Kendal and her soccer. Excited for what the future with Bevinco holds.
Why did you purchase your Bevinco Franchise?
Looking for a business that would compliment my schedule with the dry cleaner and would allow me to continue with my kids and their activities. Also, something I could have my kids get involved with or take over in the future if they choose.
After the last four years with the dry cleaner I knew what I did not want, specifically retail rental space needs or a large staff. I knew of Bevinco through our friendship with Mark and Katherine Davis and since they have been going strong for about ten years, knew that it was a system that worked. Very apprehensive about joining another franchise, but after hours of emails and conversations, and a lot more due diligence and conversations with the wife, decided it was a good fit.
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 Kent Hendrix
Bevinco Name: Bevinco of Central Missouri
Franchise Location: Columbia, MO
Description of Yourself:
My wife Julie and I have been married for 14 years. Julie is an extremely successful Specialty Pharmaceutical Representative. We have one son "Luke" who will turn 3 in March.
I am an eighteen year veteran of the Food and Beverage Industry. I have had the pleasure of working with hundreds, if not thousands, of restaurant and bar owners across the United States. The majority of my time in the industry has been spent working the on-premise side of the business with Coca-Cola Enterprises, Red Bull North America, Inc. and most recently as the On-Premise National Account Manager for Hansen’s Beverage Company.
Why did you purchase your Bevinco Franchise?
I have always been an extremely dedicated employee, but after years of driving sales and revenue for other companies I was looking for a change. In order to use my skills and talent to their fullest, I made the decision to go into business for myself. I spent the better part of a year searching and researching for the opportunity that was the best fit for me. The day I found Bevinco everything seemed to fall into place. I know the business and the customers in my territory very well. I felt like this was meant to be and after discussing the opportunity with family and friends at length, I made the decision to take the steps to become a Bevinco Franchisee.
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 Don
Merriman
Bevinco Name: BEVINCO
of Spokane
Franchise Location: Spokane, Washington
Description of Yourself: I grew up
in Lewiston, Idaho on a small family farm. I spent
17 years in the pizza industry as a manager in Spokane
for a local pizza parlour. During that time, I went
back to school and got an associates degree in horticulture.
I spent 5 years working for a local nursery as the
store manager. I also became friends with a local Bevinco
franchise owner and worked with him for a couple of
months before I decided that performing Bevinco audit
is something that I liked doing.
. Why did you purchase your Bevinco Franchise? After
working for Dan for 6 years as a senior auditor, purchasing
Bevinco seemed like a natural thing for me to do. I had
been involved in the hospitality industry for quite awhile
and still liked being involved. I get a lot of satisfaction
when a client gets a good report and sees all the money
they are making. I feel I am doing something good for another
person or business. |
Bevinco Name: Bevinco
of Mid Michigan
Franchise Location: Saginaw, Bay City,
Midland, Michigan
Description of Yourself: I have
20 years of sales and financial consulting experience
through bank owned brokerage and mortgage departments.
I am a Michigan native and there is nowhere else I
would rather be. I enjoy travelling with my wife Jacque
and playing with my son Reeve (4) and my daughter Riley
(2). .
. Why did you purchase your Bevinco Franchise? I
purchased my Bevinco franchise because I wanted to build
something, that would allow me to capitalize on my sales,
financial consulting and customer relations expertise,
and was a little more hands on than my current position
at the world’s largest bank. I researched a few other
franchising opportunities and Bevinco was by far the best
fit for me. |
Bevinco Name: Bevinco
of Central Texas
Franchise Location: Harker Heights,
Texas (Killeen, Ft. Hood area)
Description of Yourself: Born and
raised in Nebraska, I have spent the better part of
my life in the central Texas area which I call my home.
Upon completing 10 yrs in the Army I entered the Real
Estate/Land Development business for 9 yrs. From 1999
until June of this year I owned/managed a Billiard
Hall in Texas. I currently reside in Harker Heights
with my wife of 21 yrs and my 17 yr old son.
. Why did you purchase your Bevinco Franchise? I
truly believe that Bevinco has no competition in the beverage
industry. The possibilities as a franchise owner are endless.
I am impressed with level of support they give to each
Franchisee. The tools that are made readily available to
us are remarkable. It was a great opportunity. |
 Janos
Glynn
Bevinco Name: Bevinco
of Kansas City
Franchise Location: Kansas City
Description of Yourself: I am one of
those people with an entrepreneurial spirit. Most
of my adult life has been spent growing and building
the businesses I have owned including the turn-around
of two popular college bars near the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater
campus. My career also includes time spent in banking
and law enforcement. It may seem like an odd mixture,
but this collective experience is valuable in my work
with Bevinco.
. Why did you purchase your Bevinco Franchise? My reason for
being involved with Bevinco is simple. As a former client, I saw first-hand
how better managing pour costs could put more money in my pocket. Now I
want to help other owners do the same thing. Additionally, with my collection
of other experiences in law enforcement and banking, I can be a more complete
resource for bar owners who are interested in growing their business and maximizing
their profits. |
 Patrick
Scott & Heather Blume
Bevinco Name: Bevinco
of the South Bay
Franchise Location: Redondo Beach, CA
Description of Yourself: Heather's background
is in print/web advertising for 18 years. Most recently
she was Major Account Rep. for the Los Angeles Times.
Scott has a background in Technology sales and operations
for over 30 years. He has worked for NEC, Lucent and
several start up companies.
. . Why did you purchase your Bevinco Franchise? I became involved
with a friend who has the neighboring Bevinco franchise. Heather and I thought
it would be a great opportunity for us to work together and build a business. |
 Patrick
Cullen
Bevinco Name: Bevinco
of Waukesha County
Franchise Location: Waukesha, WI
Description of Yourself: I was born just outside
of Chicago, IL. In 1997, I went to culinary school at the Culinary
Institute of America. I moved to Wisconsin in 1998 and have been
there ever since. I now live in Waukesha with my wife and four
children.
Why did you purchase your Bevinco Franchise? When
I was in the food business, I specialized in food cost. After seeing
Bevinco I saw a way to help bar owners make more money by cutting
their costs. I believe the system works and I want to help bar
owners increase their bottom line. |
 Robert
Wiedemann
Bevinco Name: Bevinco
of Edmond
Franchise
Location: Edmond, OK
Description of Yourself: B.S. in Information
Systems and 28 years in the industry, both in retail and wholesale
positions.
Why did you purchase your Bevinco Franchise? Opportunity
to operate my own business again and join a great growing company.
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 Diana
Soto-Fonalledas
Bevinco Name: Bevinco
of Puerto Rico
Franchise
Location: Puerto Rico
Description of Yourself: 13 years of operations,
sales and marketing experience in the hotel industry.
Why did you purchase your Bevinco Franchise? To
have my own business in a great industry and establish a better
lifestyle for me and my family. It is an excellent opportunity
for growth, especially during challenging economic times as
I will be assisting client to save money and increase their
profit. |
 Chris
White
Bevinco Name: Bevinco
of Delaware
Franchise
Location: New Castle County, DE/Cecil County,
MD
Description of Yourself: I have 20 years
experience in the hospitality industry including; restaurant
general manager, Hotel F&B Director, Golf Club F&B
Director, Controller and more.
Why did you purchase your Bevinco Franchise? I
wanted to use my industry experience to be my own boss
have unlimited growth potential. |
 Robert
Allen
Bevinco Name: Bevinco
of Queens
Franchise
Location: Queens, NY
Description of Yourself: Married father of 2 boys
who loves being an entrepeneur and getting involved with other
people.
Why did you purchase your Bevinco Franchise? I
purchased this Bevinco franchise because I was looking for a business
that can be my own, yet have the experience and support of a franchise. |
 Luis
Salas
Bevinco Name: Bevinco
of Cabo San Lucas
Franchise
Location: Cabo San Lucas B.C.S., Mexic
Description of Yourself: 12 years of sales
management at a pharmaceutical company in Torreon Coahuila,
Mexico .
Why did you purchase your Bevinco Franchise? It's amazing
to be my own boss and to help bar owners and myself to earn more money. . |
 Douglas
Frye
Franchise Location: Grove City, Ohio
Description of Yourself: I have 23 years in Industrial
Sales and enjoy the outdoors with my family
. Why did you purchase your Bevinco Franchise? I was looking
at purchasing a bar when the BEVINCO name continued to come up in discussion.
After looking into BEVINCO as a franchise it sounded better than owning a bar!
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 Jeffrey Kotler
Bevinco Name: Bevinco of South Nassau, NY
Franchise Location: South Nassau, NY
Description of Yourself:
I live in Syosset NY with my wife Liz. In our free time we enjoy boating with family and friends.
Why did you purchase your Bevinco Franchise?
I was looking for a Business opportunity that can provide a stable and continued growth in an ever expanding market.
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 Frank Sulloway
Bevinco Name: Bevinco of the Cape Fear
Franchise Location: Wilmington, NC
Description of Yourself:
I live in Wilmington, NC with my fiancé Jenn. We enjoy outdoor activities and attending as many live music events as we can. I’ve worked in sales as a wine/beverage rep and also for a large cellular company specifically with corporate/gov accounts. I’ve also worked as a bartender and manager at a local bar for many years.
Why did you purchase your Bevinco Franchise?
I’ve wanted to work for myself for quite some time and after a lot of research I thought Bevinco would be a perfect fit. Having worked in a bar I know that there is a need for this service.
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 Matt Winegeart
Bevinco Name: Bevinco of Jacksonville, Florida
Franchise Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Description of Yourself:
I am a proud graduate of Florida State University. I received a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting and went on to get my Master’s degree in accounting with a concentration in Audit. I have been involved in the hospitality industry for about 10 years. I have experience at almost every position in restaurants most recently as the General Manager a locally owned restaurant in Tallahassee, Florida. I am excited about the opportunity to work for myself and build a business with my name on it.
Why did you purchase your Bevinco Franchise?
Looking for a business that would compliment my schedule with the dry cleaner and would allow me to continue with my kids and their activities. Also, something I could have my kids get involved with or take over in the future if they choose.
I first became interested in Bevinco when we started using its services at the restaurant and bar that I managed. Before being introduced to Bevinco, I had been doing inventory management on my own which proved extremely time consuming. I was fascinated and intrigued by the efficiency and accuracy of Bevinco. I started researching the opportunity and was very impressed with its history. Being able to start a business and work from home was appealing as I had been working very long demanding hours in restaurant management. With my experience in hospitality coupled with a Master’s in Accounting with a concentration in Audit, this opportunity could not be more perfect for me.
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Bevinco Name: Bevinco of South Western Ontario
Franchise Location: London, ON
Description of Yourself: I am married to my wife Kyla and we recently had a new addition to our family with our 6 month old son Jack. Over the past ten years I have worked as an engineering consultant helping manufacturers improve their operations and obtain external funding through various government programs. I am a hands on, results driven individual with a strong entrepreneurial spirit always looking for new challenges.
. Why did you purchase your Bevinco Franchise? Why
did you purchase your Bevinco franchise? After 10 years of working as an engineer I looked to change my career and start a business of my own. Although my previous consulting experience was not directly related to the hospitality industry, my role of working with companies to improve their operations was easily transferrable with the Bevinco concept. The Bevinco franchise opportunity is exciting with the unlimited opportunities for expansion and growth that it offers.
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Bevinco Name: Bevinco of San Jose/Sta.Cruz
Franchise Location: Sta.Cruz/Cupertino, CA
Description of Yourself: Originally from the suburban Detroit area, I grew up in the restaurant business working for my parents thru high school and college. I attended Eastern Michigan University as a business major, and was a highly acclaimed student athlete. I also studied radio and television production at the acclaimed Howard School of Broadcast Arts. For the past 20 years, I’ve been a successful Real Estate Broker and Developer, operating a real estate sales, and mortgage lending brokerage, as well as a residential home building company. My wife Roice and I have two daughters Abby, 11, and Carly, 9. We reside in Auburn, CA a foothill community 30 mi. east of Sacramento, CA.
. Why did you purchase your Bevinco Franchise? Why
did you purchase your Bevinco franchise? Due to the recent downturn in the real estate industry, I decided to look at some other more stable recession proof business opportunities, and found that Bevinco offered the most stability and growth potential.
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Bevinco Name: Bevinco of Panama
Franchise Location: Panama City, Panama
Description of Yourself: We both graduated from TCU Texas Christian University. Since, Marissa has been in the marketing field and Michael in the financial industry.
. Why did you purchase your Bevinco Franchise? Why
did you purchase your Bevinco franchise? Because of the freedom that results by owning our own business. The ability to manage our time and the tremendous growth potential created through the Bevinco System.
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Bevinco Name: Bevinco
of The Willamette Valley
Franchise Location: South Portland/Clackamas
County
Description of Yourself: I have worked
on Wall Street for over 15 years in Trading, Technology
and Auditing, in New York and Asia. I have also been
a successful landlord for 10 years.
. Why did you purchase your Bevinco Franchise? Why
did you purchase your Bevinco franchise? I was looking
for a business to run that could generate the income that
I was used to making, but didn’t require me to lease
and build out a commercial space or bet the farm. BEVINCO
provides a unique service that every bar owner needs but
has no real competition. The value proposition to our clients
is unsurpassed. |
Bevinco Name: Bevinco
Denver Metro
Franchise Location: Denver, CO
Description of Yourself: Young ,
enthusiastic, knowledgeable and out to conquer losses
of alcohol.
. Why did you purchase your Bevinco Franchise? Believe
in the service. Like to own my own destiny. Love to help
businesses make more money, stay in business or do well
in business. |
Bevinco Name: Bevinco
of South East Iowa
Franchise Location: Muscatine, Iowa
Description of Yourself: My wife Lisa
and I have been married for 27 years and have 2 adult
children. We spent the last 15 years managing a Bowling
Center. We like to spend our free time working on our
house, and spending time with our family.
. Why did you purchase your Bevinco Franchise? We
suddenly found ourselves out of work when the owner passed
away. His wife sold the Bowling Center and we were given
10 days notice that we were unemployed. I had hired Bevinco
4 months earlier at the Bowling Center and was impressed
with it. It seemed like fate. My wife and I had worked
together seven days a week for 15 years, this seemed like
too good of a thing to pass up. |
 Dave
Schultz
Franchise Location: North East Calgary,
and Strathmore
Description of Yourself: I am married
with four kids. I have worked both in auto and the
construction industries. My auto experience includes
car sales, sales manager and business manager. I
have managed a large construction workforce on multiple
job locations at once, as well as been a foreman
in a shop setting. Finally I have owned and operated
my own construction company.
. Why did you purchase your Bevinco Franchise? My wife and I
thought Bevinco would be a great business to get into. A Bevinco franchise has
the ability to grow as big as we want it, with hard work. The software and support
from head office is second to none, and we will be providing a great service
for local businesses in our area
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 JoAnn
Ebdon
Franchise Location: Atlanta, GA
Description of Yourself: Business
background:
-Early career was in pharmacies with both front end
and pharmacy experience
-20 years at The Travelers
Home office dealing with
pension and fixed annuity
products
-6 years at Canada Life US division, Product Manager
for fixed annuities
-3 years as Operation Manager of a national structured
settlement brokerage operation.
. Why did you purchase your Bevinco Franchise? Great
business opportunity and my comfort level was high because
of my partnership with a Bevinco franchisee who has 5
years experience. |
 John
Audley
Franchise Location: Galway, Ireland
Description of Yourself: Very positive
and out-going person with a lot of experience in
the bar/hotel industry.
. Why did you purchase your Bevinco Franchise? I was looking
for something like this for a while and when I seen the software I was convinced!
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 Vern & Joel
Kauffman
Franchise Location: Denver/Hickory/Huntersville/Statesville,
NC
Description of Yourself: After owning
numerous businesses ranging from manufacturing to
retail, I retired in 2006 at the age of 47. After
several years of life at a slower pace, I needed
a new challenge.
Why did you purchase your Bevinco Franchise? After
doing a lot of research on various franchise opportunities,
Bevinco stood out as a scalable business model. Ultimately
our business plan includes involving family members
and building for the future. |
 Alessandro
Salvo
Franchise Location: Decatur, GA
Description of Yourself: B.S. in Management
Information Technology and Computer Science
Why did you purchase your Bevinco
Franchise? The cost for a franchise
was very reasonable, it was a no brainer. |
 Anthony
Miller
Franchise
Location: Chicago Suburbs
Description of Yourself: I have spent the
last decade in real estate development and I wanted an opportunity
to take on a new challenge and focus on sales and customer
service.
Why did you purchase your Bevinco Franchise? It
gave me a chance to run my own business while joining a recession-proof
company. I like the long term profit and growth potential |
 Bill
Gerardi
Franchise
Location: Fairfield County, CT
Description of Yourself: I have been in
the wine/liquor industry for 30 years in both retail and
wholesale positions. Prior to Bevinco I was working for a
wine importer in sales and distribution.
Why did you purchase your Bevinco Franchise? I
felt it was a great opportunity to help others utilize or
maximize their profits based on scientific facts v.s. traditional
methods. Also, the ability to really pinpoint problems with
shrinkage and where it comes from. |
 Jasmin
Massimiani
Description of Yourself: I'm a recent college
graduate with psychology and sociology degrees.
I have some experience with bars and restaurants as a
bartender and manager and look forward to the new experiences
Bevinco will bring. |
 Brent
Michelson
Franchise Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Description of Yourself: I have been married
for 15 years to my wife, Ann and we have a 12 year old daughter,
Claire. I went to college at the University of Iowa and graduated
in 1990. Since college my work experience has focused on the
lending and financial services area. In my spare time I like
working around the house, going to and helping with my daughters
activities and golfing with my wife.
Why did you purchase your Bevinco Franchise? I was 1
out of 500 people laid off by the financial company I was working for. I had
always wanted to own a business and this was the time to explore that avenue.
I thought the start-up costs for a franchise were fair, I liked the work from
home and going out to meet people aspect and the fact there was only need for
one employee. These factors made it an attractive option because they would help
me learn the business without having to deal with a lot of employee issues or
a lot of overhead costs.
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