Michael Martinez
Chief Operating Officer (Interim) @Zpizza
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Operating Officer (Interim) @Zpizza
Los Angeles, CA, US
Leading operational and financial strategy for a multi-unit pizza franchise brand in SoCal- Optimizing core systems and P&L performance (corporate), increased bottomline margin by 40%- Spearheading “back to basics” initiatives to drive store-level topline growth and profitability- Partnering cross-functionally to elevate guest experience and operational excellence
EDUCATION
USC Marshall School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA
De La Salle University
BS Applied Economics & BS Business Management
University of Southern California
Master of Business Administration, MBA
PAREF Southridge School
Elementary & Highschool
SKILLS
ABOUT MICHAEL MARTINEZ
I thrive as a \'1 to 4\' builder — scaling brands, markets, partners, and projects. Delivered 100+ projects and grew a portfolio from 20 to 150+ stores (incl. Wendy\'s QSR), turning vision into proven success. Key skills include- Multi-unit Operations & Growth- P&L Ownership & ROI Success- Store Development (full-cycle)- Partnerships & Franchising- Project management- Model innovations - Value engineering- Adaptability- StrategyCurrently COO at Z Pizza, delivered a 40% improvement in bottom-line margin. I’m obsessed with P&L optimization and culture building, providing 360-degree operational leadership.My 11-year career is defined by navigating fast-growth, ambiguous settings—from handling real estate and construction to franchise operations and marketing. I’ve built/optimized portfolios by 600%(20 to 150+ units) and was twice-awarded the Wendy’s Golden Shovel for development excellence. Career Highlights: • Ops Transformation - leading the Z Pizza turnaround, through restructuring systems, team workflows, and fixing inventory/labor variances. Baking in progress. •Innovation & ROIC - spearheaded Wendy’s first-ever \"Drive-Thru-Only\" concept globally, achieving a 1.5-year ROIC across four new store formats. • Full-Lifecycle Oversight - directed 100+ store launches, handling three departments (Real Estate, Design, Construction) plus the Franchise business unit, implementing KPI governance and business reviews. • Strategic Partnerships - built 15+ high-impact alliances with joint venture partners, sub-franchisees, and developers between 2021-23, to drive aggressive market growth. • Leadership & Learning - youngest leader on the Executive Management Committee; USC Marshall MBA; Global perspective (47 countries, 45 US states). Fueled by passion for results, growth mindset, and people.Open to opportunities in Multi-Unit Operations, Development, & Program Leadership, in growing companies in California or Washington.
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