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S2/Ep 64 - Kendall Ware | Embrace Turnover by Investing in People


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In this episode, we talk with KENDALL WARE, who is a Certified  Franchise Executive and President & CEO of Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt.

THOUGHT #1

Embrace Turnover by Investing in People

THOUGHT #2

Losing a Game is Heartbreaking; Losing Your Sense of Excellence or Worth is a Tragedy - Joe Paterno

CONNECT:

  • Website: OrangeLeafYogurt.com
  • Facebook: Kendall.Ware.94
  • Instagram: @KendallWare87
  • Linkedin: Kendall Ware
  • Twitter: @KWareOriginal
  • BRAND & RESOURCE MENTIONS:

    • "Good as Hell" (Lizzo) - YouTube
    • CiCi's Pizza - CiCis.com
    • Ghengis Grill - GhengisGrill.com
    • IFA (International Franchise Association) - Franchise.org
    • Humble Donut Co - HumbleDonuts.com
    • Old School Bagel - OldSchoolBagel.com
    • Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers (CHART) - Chart.org
    • Oklahoma's 30 Under 30 - NextGenUnder30
    • P&L - Investopedia.com
    • Franchisee - Investopedia.com
    • ACT - ACT.org
    • SAT - Wikipedia
    • Global Student Leadership Day - GlobalStudentLeadershipDay.com
    • Stu Saunders - YLCC.com
    • Penn State - PSU.edu
    • Joe Paterno - Wikipedia
    • Steve Routhier - Linkedin
    • Kingdom Vision - MultiplyVineyard.com
    • Tithe - Wikipedia
    • Randy Ross - DrRandyRoss.com
    • Hard Rock International – HardRock.com
    • Thoughts That Rock – ThoughtsThatRock.com
    • Certified Rock Star - CertifiedRockStar.com
    • Culture That Rocks: How to Revolutionize Your Company’s Culture (Jim Knight) – CultureThatRocks.com
    • Black Sheep: Unleash the Extraordinary, Awe-Inspiring, Undiscovered You (Brant Menswar) - FindYourBlackSheep.com
    • Rock ‘n Roll With It: Overcoming the Challenge of Change (Brant Menswar) – RocknRollWithIt.com
    • Cannonball Kids’ cancer – CannonballKidscancer.org
    • Keppler Speakers - KepplerSpeakers.com
    • Big Kettle Drum - BigKettleDrum.com
    • Spectacle Photography (Show/Website Photos) – SpectaclePhoto.com
    • Jeffrey Todd “JT” Keel (Show Music) - JT Keel
    • KENDALL WARE'S BIO:

      Kendall Ware was previously the VP of Operations & Training for the Orange Leaf brand and in 2017 he was promoted to President & COO, at age 30. 

      Kendall strives to Make Life Sweeter by enhancing franchisee satisfaction, improving unit level economics and leading strategic initiatives that keep guests returning more often. In an effort to expand growth opportunities and optimize support services, 

      Kendall led the strategy to create a new brand called Humble Donut Co. and acquire an existing brand called Old School Bagel. As of today, they collectively serve over 150 locations operating in 25 states and Mexico. 

      Kendall has 15 years of franchise business and leadership experience which he has developed at other brands such as CiCi’s Pizza and Genghis Grill.

       Kendall stays active in supporting the International Franchise Association (IFA), National Restaurant Association (NRA) and the Council of Restaurant & Hotel Trainers (CHART). A passionate and engaging speaker, he frequently speaks to industry professionals and shares lessons learned from his journey as a young leader. He is a Certified Franchise Executive through the IFA and a recipient of Oklahoma’s 30 under 30 award.

       Kendall resides in Dallas, TX with his beautiful wife Arielle and their 9 month old daughter Lively, with a bouncing baby boy on the way! When he’s not spending time with his family, he loves spending time outdoors rollerblading, which he previously did professionally growing up!

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