Franchise Interviews
Home Page for Franchise InterviewsAbout Us - The Franchise Interviews StoryMeet and Greet the Show Hosts of Franchise InterviewsPhotos Page of Previous Guests on Franchise InterviewsUpcoming and Recent Shows on Franchise InterviewsFranchise Interviews Listed by Category/IndustryFranchise Interviews Listed Alphabetically and by CategoryFranchise Interviews by Date & Description on BlogTalkRadioFranchise Interviews Great Quotes in Franchising PodcastFranchise Interviews Transcripts - Read InterviewsFranchise Interviews DisclaimerContact Franchise Interviews
Franchise Interview with Franchise Advisor Dante Vespignani

Dante Vespignani
dante2.jpg
Let's talk franchising with franchise consultant Dante Vespignani

We are meeting with Dante Vespignani of Turma Inc. dba, The Entrepreneuers Source. Dante Vespignani has spent his entire career in the food and restaurant industry. Prior to starting Turma, Inc., he entered the business in 1973 with an Arby's franchisee, growing the franchise to 21 restaurants with two full service concepts Tequila Junction and the Samari Steakhouse, Switching from franchise to company operations Vespignani held various senior management positions before leaving in 1993 as Director Operations NE United States, encompassing over 800 restaurants with 227 franchise groups. Prior to starting his own restaurant consulting firm he was the Director of Franchise Operations/Sales for a start up, full serve restaurant chain, growing that concept to over 100 restaurants.

Turma, Inc., DBA The Entrepreneurs Source, evolved as a need based organization, bridging the gap for many franchise operators with different concepts, whose expertise was lacking in the areas of marketing, operations, P&L and cost analysis. Additionally, there was a need for his considerable consulting/coaching skills in mentoring would be business owners, thru the often muddy waters of business ownership.