Fayaz Karim
BSc., MBA, CA, Franchise Specialist.

SUMMARY

Chartered Acountant. Has past professional accounting experience with two of the "Big 8" Accounting firms, as well as Managerial expertise and International Franchising exposure. Well versed in valuation methodology, business searches and business transfers. Ambitious, hard working, cautious, decision-maker. Team player with good Communication and Analytical Skills, able to take on any business challenge

PERSONAL

U.S. citizen, two children; born in East Africa, lived in England and Canada.

Past Experience

2002-Present Business consultant, assisting clients with Business searches, valuation, due diligence, and financing. Also he is active agent with a business brokerage firm, leaders in business and franchise resales.

2005-2008 Area Developer for Extreme Pita Franchise.

2000-2006 Absentee owner of a full service Salon with 26 independent operators, CA

2001-2005 Franchise re-sale agent with National Franchise Sales for Extreme Pita, Arby's, Quizno's, Subway, Denny's, Sizzler, IHOP, Burger King, Popeye's, Wienersnitzel.

1996-2000 International Development Agent, Subway Sandwiches, South Africa

1986-2000 Multi-unit owner, 7 Subway Sandwich restaurants

General Manager for CA and South Africa operations

1984-1990 Owner of various small businesses, CA 1978-1984 General Manager, Picnic Foods, Orange County, California. Responsible for Marketing, Inventory control, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. Increased Sales from $1 million(1978) to $3.5 million (1984). Customers included Vending Companies, Catering Houses, Military Bases, Schools

1976-1978 Auditor, Consultant, Touche Ross & Co., Canada

Bankruptcy Trustee and Receiver, business interruption insurance adjuster, forensic accounting and special investigator, Coopers and Lybrand, Canada

EDUCATION

1965-1970 The King's School, Canterbury, Kent, England

1970-1973 B.Sc. (Hons.) Management Sciences, Manchester University, England

1973-1975 M.B.A. (Accounting and Finance), Queen’s University, Ontario, Canada

1975-1976 Chartered Accountant, McGill University, Montreal, Canada

32 year member in good standing, Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia

2002-present Professional Designations: CBBA (Certified Business Buyer Advocate), and licensed Real Estate agent.