Story of Jerry DeFeo CFE, a Seasoned Franchise Veteran

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Jerry DeFeo CFE is a seasoned player in the world of Franchising. He has over 20 years of experience in the franchising industry and is currently the Senior Vice President of Franchise Operations at Tide Cleaners. Jerry is a strong player with professional skills like negotiations, operation management, and hospitality. He graduated in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas Tech University. Apart from Tide, he was associated with other big brands like Mr. Gatti’s Pizza, Papa Murphy’s International, Pizza Inn, etc.

Tide Cleaners is a Laundry cleaning services provider. It was founded in 2008 and is operated by its franchisee system, with its headquarters in Cincinnati, OH. Their services also include cloth repairing and shoe restoration. They have their stores located in various states across the USA. They operate and manage with their unique logistical and environment-friendly manner, setting them apart from their competition. They have been featured in many magazines and are also included in the prestigious Franchise 500 club.

Mr. Gatti’s Pizza is one of the oldest and most sought-after pizza franchisees. Founded in 1964 in Stephenville, Texas, they have evolved itself from a small Pizza Palace into over 70 stores across 8 different states in the USA now. Mr. James Eure, the founder of Mr. Gatti’s Pizza, named the store “ Mr. Gatti’s Pizza” as a tribute to his wife’s maiden name. They offer different formats of franchise options to choose them, which makes them versatile, attractive, and suitable for all kinds of franchisee seekers.

Papa Murphy’s International is a Pizza Franchise company with its presence in more than 1250 locations across the USA. They are the largest “Take and Bake” pizza brand with their stores in the USA, Canada, and UAE. They have been featured in various blogs and magazines. They are ranked first by Firstweek for their customer service. They are America’s Favourite restaurant chains as per Firstweek, and Business Review gave them a Bronze award in the Franchising@work category.

Jerry DeFeo earned a certificate in Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) in October 2020 from the Institute of International Franchise Association. He finished graduation with a Bachelor of Science in 1992 from Texas Tech University with a specialization in International Economics. As an empathetic leader known for his positive qualities, his colleagues and associates greatly respect him for his leadership. His professional skills in Franchising, the Restaurant industry, and the Hospitality industry have earned him the attention he deserves as a senior franchise professional!