the edge Corporate Strategies new recruit

Consultancy ‘the edge Corporate Strategies ’ has announced the appointment of Paul Bardwell, one of Australia’s most respected franchising experts with 23 years experience.

Bardwell spent eight years as a McDonald’s franchisee and more than 15 as a franchisor with Lenard’s. He joined Lenard’s in 1989 when the system had some six stores, and has seen it grow to 190 stores across mainland Australia. Bardwell has consulted over 55 franchise systems and is an accredited franchise mediator.

In addition to Bardwell’s appointment, the edge managing director, Troy Hazard, has been voted global president elect of the World Entrepreneurs Organisation. WEO has an international network in more than 40 countries around the world and over 5500 members.

Meanwhile, joining the edge team in Melbourne is Kent Davis, who progressed through Retail Brand Group’s parent company Wendy’s to become national operations manager. From there he advanced to chief operating officer for a start-up venture called Quiznos Subs , also part of RBG. Davis has also been general manager Jesters Jaffle Pies .

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