Bob Silzle has over 30 years of experience with McDonald’s Corporation as an operations executive who started from the ground up, and as a multi-unit owner/operator.
He brought 29 locations of Five Guys Burgers and Fries to the Philadelphia/tri-state market as Chief Operating Officer of the franchise company. There, Bob was responsible for real estate, architecture, engineering, construction, equipment purchasing, vendor sourcing, profitability, HR, operations, marketing, organizational design and development.
With a background like this – working both sides of the franchisor/franchisee relationship – Bob looks to help SMB clients grow their business with strategic coaching and consulting, while being a hands-on out-sourced COO. Having worked with McDonald’s – the biggest – and at the beginning with Five Guys – one of the smallest franchising companies – he has learned and experienced a lot in the franchise industry, and brings with him his experience to share with clients.
Bob holds a Bachelor’s degree from Temple University, and while his background content is food, he provides an effective management process to any brick & mortar restaurant or retail operation.