Mr. Jerry Wilkerson, founder of Franchise Recruiters Ltd. ®, an international management search corporation, President and Management Strategist, shares his far-reaching business expertise for more than thirty years nationally and internationally. (Thirty-two years in the business of international and national franchising.) Serving in executive positions, Mr. Wilkerson has successfully applied his comprehensive management background in a broad array of environments. As a respected businessman, Mr. Wilkerson is distinguished for his astute commerce insight helping to grow prominent franchise management teams including McDonald’s, Hilton, and Coca-Cola.
Wilkerson is recognized for his ability to contribute critical planning and guidance within the global franchise arena. Wilkerson is the founder of Franchise Recruiters Ltd. ® with offices in the United States and Canada. He honed his communication skills through government and public relations organizations, broadcast news reporting, and tactical political and business analysis on Capitol Hill.
Developing strategic initiatives focused on improving profitability has earned him a reputation as a resourceful entrepreneur. Mr. Wilkerson applied his cumulative experience in helping various enterprises and companies improve upon their business methodologies. Additionally, he has extensive experience within the political and government arena as a U.S. Congressional Press Secretary for two members of Congress. His Capitol Hill experience includes occupation as a registered foreign agent and lobbyist. He has held elected and appointed governmental offices including Police Commissioner.
As Vice President for internationally acclaimed Daniel J. Edelman public relations firm, he was responsible for foreign as well as domestic clients. His far-reaching business contributions earned him an appointment as Chief Lobbyist, Director of Public Affairs for the International Franchise Association in Washington, D.C., where he also later served as acting President. As editor and publisher of an international 16,000-member circulation newsletter, he is frequently quoted in the WallStreet Journal, Entrepreneur, Money magazine, and many other industry specific publications. Mr. Wilkerson created and produced the exclusive Annual Franchise Business Development Survey and Trends Report for industry and media distribution. Wilkerson, known for his empowering speaking skill, is featured at national conventions and business forums.
He produced and hosted a daily radio talk show, interviewing governors, senators, congressional representatives, authors, and recognized business leaders. Additionally, he was a reporter for All-News Radio, WBBM CBS Chicago. Mr. Wilkerson offers exceptional insight that has proven to strengthen and illuminate professional, governmental, political, public, and international business environment.
A proactive manager with strong analytical and research capabilities, Mr. Wilkerson maintains a reputation for having prudence and skill to successfully guide start-up as well as established companies through their various development stages. Using a wealth of advanced methods, he has been recognized as an exceptionally knowledgeable business professional who can transform any problem related situation into a high performing, productive atmosphere. A graduate of Columbia College and Indiana University, he holds a BA degree with Honors in Journalism and Broadcasting. He is a U.S. Navy veteran.
