Jerry Wilkerson, founder of Franchise Recruiters Ltd., announces his 32 years in the business of franchising as he celebrates his executive recruitmant firm's 25th anniversayr. "I am simply a reflector, a mirror of the community. The people in franchising are the true light," Wilkerson said, adding, "We owe our success to each and every franchisor met along the way."
Wilkerson started his career in franchising in 1977, at the International Franchise Association (IFA) in Washington, D.C., serving as Chief Lobbyist, and Director of Public Affairs. Subsequently, the IFA Board of Directors appointed him acting President of the global business association. In 1984 Wilkerson left the IFA and founded Franchise Recruiters Ltd.
Franchise Recruiters is a principal source in the field of franchise talent acquisition and executive development. "Over the decades," Wilkerson stated, "hundreds of franchisors staked the future of their brand growth on Franchise Recruiters' ability to produce veteran industry professionals for their system management team expansion."
With offices in the U.S. and Canada the firm places senior franchise management with franchisors in North American and around the world. According to Wilkerson, the stability and depth of management knowledge is what keeps a franchise successful, progressive, and emerging in unit development.
Wilkerson says he has been fortunate to work with scores of franchise founders, many of which dominate segments nationally and internationally. "These franchise leaders became Franchise Recruiters' best sales tool over the decades, and their rich memories along with grand stories are mine for life," Wilkerson noted. "They continue to grant a remarkable 'on the job' education that money cannot buy." Wilkerson experienced a priceless opportunity speaking on their behalf on Capitol Hill, at The White House, before federal and state agencies, and in personal management with the IFA Board of Directors.
Franchise Recruiters Ltd. presents a balance of franchise research and deep-rooted franchise business expertise, with an entrepreneurial spirit, that is free of corporate hierarchies. By using an exclusive inside the franchise executive community network, the process produces outstanding results across all franchise business cultures, geographic locations, and industries.
"Our goal is our clients' objectives," Wilkerson declared. "We build strategic partnerships with franchise brands by delivering the best solution to management hiring needs on time and at budget."
Franchise Recruiters benefits from a respected operational relationship with hundreds of franchisors and their executive management teams. Wilkerson says he is grateful for their loyalty. "These are our friends and partners. We are ever thankful for this strong alliance of professional franchising resources."
"Franchising is a legacy that inspires others to dream, to learn, and to be more," Wilkerson said. "High achievements are never solo events. We reach our best mark in life with the help of others and their belief in us."
