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Expert Profile: Michael Pollock

Expertise: I can answer questions on franchising for those exploring the purchase of a franchise. Selecting the right franchise business specifically for YOU is critical, and contrary to popular belief, franchising is not all burgers, shakes, and fries... food concepts represent only 19% of the number of franchises out there. There are concepts in just about every industry vertical from homeland security concepts to industrial concepts and consulting concepts to name a few. Helping navigate thru the over 4000 franchises at no cost is the value I bring. I help make sure that the business matches ones ideal business model, financial model, employee model, sales model, management model, and most importantly your exit strategy. I can assist anyone considering self-employment, even those not considering a franchise.

Experience in the area
I have over 10 years in consulting entrepreneurs. I have also been on the side of the buyer as I have been a franchisee and am very familiar with the frustration of evaluating 4000 franchises. The past 5 years I have been working with franchisors large and small as an executive recruiter to help them find the talent in the market space that fits the franchises "blue print" of who their most successful owners look like. I am also a frequent speaker at seminars and conferences on franchising, entrepreneurship, and small business ownership.

Organizations
- International Franchise Association - American Association of Franchisees and Dealers - Association of Career Professionals - Member of the Dallas Social Venture Partners

Education/Credentials
I am a Licensed Franchise Advisor certified by the Franchise Center of Excellence in Dallas as well as the Franchise Center Certificate Program in El Paso. I am also on the Speakers and Experts Bureau with the American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) and am a candidate for the prestigious Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) designation with the IFA.

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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 310
Knowledge	9.80 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.80 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.50 Best of the best
Politeness	9.80 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		1
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		85

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	10/28/08
10	10	10	10	09/22/08
10	10	8	10	04/26/08
10	10	10	10	03/24/08
8	8	7	8	02/07/08

User Comments

Nice, clear answer! Thank you so much!
(Necati Ozgun on 10/28/08)

Very knowledgable and fast response. Couldent have got a better input than this!
(Navi on 09/22/08)

Very good!
(Claude on 03/24/08)

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Recent Answers from Michael Pollock

2008-10-22 Setting up a franchise business: Hi Necati, My suggestion to anyone who wants to franchise a business is prove the model out first before spending money on franchising. I think you are going down the right path, opening a location...

2008-10-12 Franchising: Hi Navi, Lots of variables should be considered when looking for a business that fits. Yes, financially the business needs to be within your means. I don't know that many lenders in today's environment...

2008-10-11 Franchisee rights: Greetings Karen, That is unfortunate for them that they didn't hand you a disclosure document. With most franchises, when a transfer takes place, the new franchisee signs the then current franchise...

2008-09-22 franchising: Hi Navi, Thanks for the details. I can see your are enthusiastic about the possibility of doing this internationally, and I sure don't want to alter your enthusiasm, but you should prepare yourself...

2008-09-22 franchising: Hi Navi, I have a few questions. My first question is are you looking for a brick and mortar business (one that has a physical location)? Do you want to live in India? Most franchises are looking...