Walter Jones

Current

Realtor at RE/MAX

Past

Franchisee at Back Yard Burgers
Multi-Unit Area Manager at Papa Johns

Education

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
Louisiana State University
Hinds Community College

Hinds Junior College
Cathedral School

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Industry

Real Estate

Walter Jones’s Experience

Realtor

RE/MAX

(Privately Held; Real Estate industry)

December 2007 — Present (2 years )

Licensed Realtor in the State of Alabama.
Franchisee

Back Yard Burgers

(Public Company; Food & Beverages industry)

December 2004 — March 2008 (3 years 4 months)

Area franchise owner/operator of the local Back Yard Burgers franchise. Opened two restaurants in an 18 month period. Original plans were to open 7 units in Madison, Morgan, and Limestone Counties.

Occupancy costs and limited funding forced closure of Athens restaurant in September 2007, and Huntsville restaurant in March 2008.
Multi-Unit Area Manager

Papa Johns

(Public Company; PZZA; Restaurants industry)

February 1997 — November 2004 (7 years 10 months)

Area manager, Papa John’s Pizza. Responsible for the operations of 5 restaurants in North Alabama. Developed and implemented marketing plans and budgets, management training and staffing. Managed new store openings, grand openings, and unit relocation. Worked closely with Papa John’s International to maintain standards and operating procedures. Assisted operating partner with management of 500,000 average annual advertising budget. Participated in community events and fundraisers. Managed and implemented outdoor catering events, concerts, and other non-traditional revenue opportunities. Average weekly unit sales increased over an eight year by over 35%.

During my time with Papa John's, the North Alabama franchise was nominated as Papa John's International Franchisee of the Year three times.