 Gregory P Tousignant
Bevinco Name: Hartford
Franchise Location: Greater Hartford and surrounding areas
Description of Yourself:
I have worked in the food and beverage industry for over 25 year and operated both multi-units to small family owned businesses ranging from high end to sports bars. I will bring that experience to your establishment.
Why did you purchase your Bevinco Franchise?
I wanted to use my experience in successful hospitality operations to help other restaurant and bar owners improve their profitability with this great management tool.
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 Chris Cooper
Bevinco Name: Bevinco of Las Vegas
Franchise Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Description of Yourself:
I went to Depaul University in Chicago and obtained a degree in political science.
Why did you purchase your Bevinco Franchise?
I fully believe in the system and I wanted to take control of my future by working for myself.
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 Mark Neu
Bevinco Name: Bevinco of Denver South
Franchise Location: Indianapolis, IN South Side
Description of Yourself:
I was born a raised in Indianapolis. I attended college at Missouri Western where I met my wife of 30 years. We have three great kids, two of whom are married. I enjoy golfing, fishing, boating and long weekends with the family at the lake.
Why did you purchase your Bevinco Franchise?
I purchased my franchise to give me the opportunity to be independent and get away from the corporate world. I wanted something I could work hard at and reap the benefits myself and not have to rely on others to generate leads to generate business. I like the Bevinco system because it is something that I see can be extremely helpful and make a difference in an owners business. Bevinco offered a proven system with existing franchisees interested in you becoming successful.
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 Richard Saltzman
Bevinco Name: Bevinco of Montgomery County
Franchise Location: Potomac, Maryland
Description of Yourself:
I have been happily married to my wife for over 20 years. Together we have two incredible sons. We enjoy spending time together as a family in the Washington DC area. In my spare time, I enjoy and play on a couple sports teams.
Why did you purchase your Bevinco Franchise?
I have been in the food business for the past 15 years and wanted to stay in the business while owning my own business. I became interested in Bevinco while working for Sysco because of the partnership they have with them. I also was looking for a business that I could have control over and owning a Bevinco franchise gives me an opportunity that is exciting with the unlimited opportunities for expansion and growth. I was intrigued by the efficiency and accuracy of Bevinco. Owning this franchise will give me the opportunity to use all my skills and experience I have learned in the past years working in the food industry.
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 Mike Anderson
Bevinco Name: Bevinco of South Indy
Franchise Location: Fort Smith, AR
Description of Yourself:
I attend the University of Arkansas with a business focus. I am making this transition from being a lumber salesman at a small sawmill.
I am married with 2 children. My wife is very excited for us to take on this adventure and is behind me 100%. Without her, I would not have had
the opportunity to live out my dream of owning my own business. I am extremely excited to go into business for myself and share it with my family.
Why did you purchase your Bevinco Franchise?
I read about the opportunity in a business magazine.
I immediately became excited about the opportunity of owning my own business.
The whole idea just made sense to me. After searching for quite some time for something to do on my own,
I knew this was the opportunity for me. The software is incredible. There is so much information we can provide a bar owner,
it just makes financial sense for them to try our service. Ultimately, the reason I purchased this franchise is to have more time with my
family, more freedom, and more rewards for my efforts. |
 Brooks Howard
Bevinco Name: Bevinco of Arkansas
Franchise Location: Arkansas
Description of Yourself:
I am 27 years old. My gorgeous wife (Corkie) and I have 2 beautiful kids. Our son Kayden is 5 and our daughter Frasier is 8 months.
I have worked in finance for about 6 years. I love to bow hunt, preferably whitetail deer.
My wife Corkie and I are addicted to reality TV, our favourite is Big Brother.
Why did you purchase your Bevinco Franchise?
I love the entertainment/hospitality industry! I believe in the products/services that we offer.
I love the freedom and opportunity that Bevinco will offer to spend more quality time with my family.
I'm just not wired to work for someone else, I love being my own boss. The capabilities for success are endless with Bevinco! |
 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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 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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 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
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. |
 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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 Glen Le Blanc
Bevinco Name: NOLA
Franchise Location: Harvey, Louisiana
Description of Yourself:
With over 24 years of restaurant/bar manager, he started working for Bevinco of Louisiana in January of 2005. After Hurricane Katrina, in August of 2005, Glen helped John Carter with resurrecting Bevinco of Louisiana from zero remaining client accounts to a top ten Bevinco franchise in just 3 years.
Why did you purchase your Bevinco Franchise?
Why did you purchase your Bevintel franchise? I wanted to expand the BevIntel service to an area of Greater New Orleans that could really benefit from our services.
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 C.T. "Chip" Guseman
Bevinco Name: Bevinco of North Phoenix
Franchise Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Description of Yourself:
My wife Cathy and I moved to Arizona from Texas, on a part-time basis, four years ago and recently made it a
permanent relocation. We owned and operated a successful agriculturally based business for 26 years and have a
broad range of business experience. I enjoy golf in my free time and Cathy likes to travel. We have two grown sons.
Why did you purchase your Bevinco Franchise?
Our choice of Bevinco over the many businesses we have considered starting in the last three years, is based on
the proven concept and product Bevinco offers to its clients. This program is such an excellent tool for bar owners
to increase their profitability that we can recommend, sell and provide this service with the highest confidence.
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 Danny P. Breda
Bevinco Name: Bevinco of Denver South
Franchise Location: Denver, Colorado
Description of Yourself:
I am married and have 2 daughters both 7 and 13. I enjoy skiing and being with friends and family. As a hobby,
I am hired quire frequently as a bagpiper for wedding and funerals and also play in 2 bands. Saturday mornings when not playing a
gig, I can be found on the couch watching 1 of 2 of my favourite sports - college football or hockey.
Why did you purchase your Bevinco Franchise?
I purchased this franchise as a new beginning. Coming from a Technology corporation, I wanted a change that
would allow me to control my own destiny. I believe in this product and service very much and I expect myself to have an immediate impact.
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 John Corcoran
Bevinco Name: Bevinco of Plymouth County
Franchise Location: Massachusetts
Description of Yourself:
I grew up in Foxboro, MA and graduated from UMass-Dartmouth. I live in Millis, MA with my wife Leah and my 4 year old son named Declan. We are expecting a baby girl in early April 2011 and are very excited! In my free time (which is rare,) I enjoy restoring antique Toyota Land Cruisers, running and playing baseball with my son.
Why did you purchase your Bevinco Franchise?
After 12 years of selling and importing wine, I decided it was time for a new challenge. I wanted to use my liquor industry experience as the foundation for my new venture. Bevinco fit perfectly but I was still hesitant. Then I thought of all the free drinks I’d received in those 12 years, all the horror stories from restaurant owners about losing money plus all the great restaurants I’ve seen that went out of business. I knew it was a greatly needed service and I could truly envision my success.
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 Patrick Cottrell
Bevinco Name: Bevinco of Orlando
Franchise Location: Orlando, Florida
Description of Yourself:
Outgoing, easy to communicate with, always positive, and professional. I can work well under pressure, outgoing when speaking with others.
Why did you purchase your Bevinco Franchise?
Always looking for ways to secure my future for my children and family, I saw Bevinco as a solution not only to my financial goals but to helping business owners in theirs. In today’s economy the need for Bevinco is very apparent to the growth of the industry and business owners. I feel this so strongly that I foresaw myself being part of the solution in helping business owners achieve their financial goals in the industry. I also use Bevinco at my current business and have seen great results.
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 Doan Alvarez
Bevinco Name: Bevinco of Central Mexico
Franchise Location: Central Mexico
Description of Yourself:
I have an entrepreneur side, friendly and organized. I like sports and music.
Why did you purchase your Bevinco Franchise?
I want to run my own business and be independent. I think it is a very good service to offer.
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 David Laikin
Bevinco Name: Bevinco of Orlando
Franchise Location: Orlando, Florida
Description of Yourself:
I lived in Florida all of my life and have been in the Hospitality Business for 20 years. I am married and have 2 beautiful children ages 5 and 19 months. My wife and I have been married for 10 years and met in the restaurant business. My hobbies are my Family (of course), rebuilding old cars, Soccer, books, and collecting movies.
Why did you purchase your Bevinco Franchise?
I was a GM in my last position and was working the kind of hours that GM’s normally work, we were using Bevinco and I was friends with the Franchise owner. We had a talk one day and he told me I should look in to a Franchise for myself. The idea of owning your own business and doing something that I have done my whole life just seemed to fit. The added bonus of not having to work the 70 hour work weeks and not having all the headaches of the unit was such a stress relief I jumped in with both feet.
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 Kathryn Buckley
Bevinco Name: Bevinco of Central Westchester
Franchise Location: New York State
Description of Yourself:
I live with my husband and 2 children in Yonkers, New York, just north of NYC. Passions include: ballroom dancing, gardening, tennis, one-design sailboat racing.
Why did you purchase your Bevinco Franchise?
I have worked in fine wine sales as an independent contractor for 8 years and found the entrepreneurial spirit very appealing. Bevinco is an excellent service that offers tremendous value to a dynamic industry. Since my husband has just retired, this is a business that we can grow together while preparing for upcoming college tuition bills!
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 John G. Clary
Bevinco Name: Bevinco of SW Florida
Franchise Location: Fort Myers/Naples, FL
Description of Yourself:
Graduate of Athens State University in Business Administration, Athens, AL. Spent 17 years in the mortgage banking Business. My career began as a retail loan officer for a small brokerage, then a large bank, before opening my own online mortgage company. After growing that business into a seven figure annual revenue producing company I moved into the wholesale side and became an Account Executive with the world’s largest bank, CitiBank. After only a couple of years with Citi, my position was eliminated due to economical crisis. I still live in Florida with my two grown daughters and newly minted Fiancé and her two young boys.
Why did you purchase your Bevinco Franchise?
I purchased a Bevinco franchise after looking for quite some time at a number of opportunities. Initially it peeked my interest because I felt it was well suited to my background and economically viable, both from an upfront cost standpoint and potential revenue producing stand point. Of course the other reason I was interested in a Bevinco franchise is that regardless of market climate, it is economically viable, people will drink in good times and bad, bar owners will need to protect their profit in both high times and lag.
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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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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 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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 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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