Robert A. Needham

About Robert A. Needham

Known as a franchise industry expert, I have over 35 years of experience helping small businesses scale regionally & nationally through franchising.A published author with numerous books and papers on economic trends, business stategy, and advanced markets.I founded SPECTRUM Advanced Markets, Inc. to guide businesses through the franchising process, enabling them to create wealth through proprietary metrics & strategies.Our unique approach to franchising focuses on service-based, mobile & home-based franchises. We have participated in:√ Over 300 franchise developments & launches.√ Selling acting as a Brand Manager resulting in several thousand units. √ Our latest success story, Cortz.com, has sold over 20 units in the first 14 months.Our proprietary system, FranTools helps franchisors and franchisees manage and growth their businesses.Whether you\'re launching a new franchise, relaunching an existing one, or managing franchise sales, we offer a full suite of services to help your business grow through our collaboration of experts. Key Achievements Include √ Developed franchises for professional services. Including mobile & home-based businesses.√ Helped businesses achieve national recognition. A number of our franchises rank in the Top 500 or higher of Franchises in America.√ Wealth creation specialists. We can show you how to use franchising to build lasting wealth for you & your legacy.√ Franchise development projects range from 12 or more per year & we offer it at a fixed and affordable price as compared to the industry. NEXT STEP Let’s explore how franchising can take your business to the next level. Email to d••••••••@gmail.com.Schedule a discovery call at https://calendly.com/drneedham/discoverycall.Get Dr. Needham’s Book on Franchising: Solving the Puzzle of Owning a Franchise for FREE by requesting a Discovery Call https://calendly.com/drneedham/discoverycall What Makes Us Different Experience & a collaborative approach. We offer end-to-end franchise development & support services, from initial concept development to national rollout. More than advisors, we\'re partners in your success. Our collaboration has subject matter experts in all areas of franchise & business development. Specialties Include Franchise Development, Sales & Management, Brand Management for Home-based & Mobile Business Franchises, Professional Service Franchises.We can help you Grow My Business, Relaunch My Franchise & Create Wealth Through Franchising

Experience

1. Chief Executive Officer

   Collaborative Franchise Systems, Llc

   Apr 2022 — Present

   Collaborative Franchise Systems, LLC is the new brand for business and franchise advisory from Dr. Robert A. Needham. Dr. Needham has over 35 years as a business and franchise advisor, Franchisor, Franchisee, and Franchise Sales.We focus on three areas:1. Franchisor Development. We are qualified to help take a business concept to a fully compliant franchise concept.2, Franchise Refresh. We help existing franchisors, typically those who are not achieving their sales targets, refresh their offer so that it will be more attractive to prospective franchisees and franchise sales teams.3, Franchise Advisory Services. We offer many services to help franchisors and franchisees to grow their business. See our website at https://collaborativefranchisesystems.com

Education

• J. M. Tate Senior High School

  HS, High School

  1968 — 1973

• Birmingham School of Law

  JD, Law

  1993 — 1996

• University of West Florida

  MS, Systems Science

  1980 — 1981

• Christian University of Southern Indiana

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Business Administration

  2015 — 2015

• Troy University

  BS, Mathematics and Computer Science

  1973 — 1978

Skills

• Strategic Partnerships
• B2b
• Small Business
• Strategy
• E-Commerce
• Crm
• Expert Witness
• Executive Management
• Business Planning
• Business Development
• Lead Generation
• Technical Analysis
• Consulting
• Joint Ventures
• Leadership
• Training
• New Business Development
• Sales Management
• Mergers
• Competitive Analysis
• Contract Negotiation
• Selling
• Start-Ups
• Marketing Strategy
• Marketing
• Finance
• Real Estate
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Entrepreneurship
• Market Research
• Franchising
• Start-Up Consulting
• Business
• Sales
• Business Coaching
• Strategic Planning
• Management
• Team Building
• International Business
• Online Marketing