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Flynn Group acquired an entirely franchised business in 2023, with a commitment to building equity units in both Pizza Hut and Wendy’s over the next several years.
Flynn Group entered the international market with the purchase of Pizza Hut Australia in 2023, becoming the Master Franchisee of >260 restaurants. Later that year, Flynn expanded to include Master Franchisee rights to Wendy’s Australia, with a commitment to build 200 units over the next 10 years.
Flynn Group acquired an entirely franchised business in 2023, with a commitment to building equity units in both Pizza Hut and Wendy’s over the next several years.
Australia is currently the international focus for Flynn Group, representing a critical milestone in Flynn’s growth journey. Our local approach enables us to thrive, even with teams half-way across the globe.
Our team members are driven to succeed, passionate about owning their results, and committed to striving for excellence.
We strive to hire only the best, starting with our leadership. Our leaders within Flynn International have over XX+ years of experience in the restaurant industry. Our excellence in leadership is showcased by 50 straight periods of comp store sales growth and doubling of annual unit volumes.
Beyond operations, Ron also dedicates significant time to Flynn\u2019s overall growth strategy helping to chart the path forward for the organization which has grown at 30% annually for the last two decades. In this capacity he has successfully onboarded Flynn\u2019s Arby\u2019s, Pizza Hut, Wendy\u2019s, and Australian businesses.<\/p>\n
Prior to joining Flynn, Ron was a Principle for Teachers\u0027 Private Capital where he helped establish Teachers\u0027 approach to value creation planning and portfolio management. In this role he worked across Teachers\u0027 $20 Billion portfolio of private equity investments in North America and Europe.<\/p>\n
Ron has also spent more than a decade in management consulting most recently as a partner in Oliver Wyman\u0027s Health and Life Science Practice and worked for Microsoft in their corporate strategy and business development groups.<\/p>\n
Ron graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration and a BA in Applied Mathematics and Ancient Literature from the University of Michigan.<\/p>\n","linkedin":"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ronald-bellamy-b795a88","twitter":"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RonBellamy2"})' href="#">
Beyond operations, Ron also dedicates significant time to Flynn\u2019s overall growth strategy helping to chart the path forward for the organization which has grown at 30% annually for the last two decades. In this capacity he has successfully onboarded Flynn\u2019s Arby\u2019s, Pizza Hut, Wendy\u2019s, and Australian businesses.<\/p>\n
Prior to joining Flynn, Ron was a Principle for Teachers\u0027 Private Capital where he helped establish Teachers\u0027 approach to value creation planning and portfolio management. In this role he worked across Teachers\u0027 $20 Billion portfolio of private equity investments in North America and Europe.<\/p>\n
Ron has also spent more than a decade in management consulting most recently as a partner in Oliver Wyman\u0027s Health and Life Science Practice and worked for Microsoft in their corporate strategy and business development groups.<\/p>\n
Ron graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration and a BA in Applied Mathematics and Ancient Literature from the University of Michigan.<\/p>\n","linkedin":"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ronald-bellamy-b795a88","twitter":"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RonBellamy2"})' href="#">Ron Bellamy
Having begun his career in Shopping Centre leasing, Iain cut his teeth in remixing World Square Shopping Centre and understands the drivers of both tenants and landlords to achieve sustainable lease agreements, built on long term partnerships. In 2011, Iain joined global fitness chain Anytime Fitness in their leasing team before rising through the ranks to National Club Development Manager, managing a team of 11 to deliver over 300 new clubs and 400 sold franchises over a 4-year period. Remaining with the Brand, Iain then moved to Sweden as Chief Operating Officer, focused on establishing Anytime Fitness in Northern Europe and managing the business from market analysis to network and product development.<\/p>\n
Returning to Australia in 2019, Iain was appointed Head of Distribution and Real Estate ANZ for Swarovski, responsible for the management of their network of 72 stores and over 150 multi-brand partnerships. Focused on optimizing the portfolio, Iain developed and implemented a Distribution Master Plan and delivered $1.1m in hard rent savings, reducing occupancy costs by over 5 percentage points. With the onset of COVID, Iain led the business\u2019 response, partnering with landlords to deliver a further $2.5m in rental savings in FY21. Iain acted as Project Lead during Swarovski\u2019s 2020 transformational brand elevation, orchestrating the ANZ market business plan, and presenting to the Global Management Board. <\/p>\n
Iain was appointed General Manager, Development for Mad Mex in 2021, a local Mexican restaurant chain of 70 locations operating across various formats. Responsible for Franchising, Real Estate, Design, Construction and Legal Compliance, Iain opened 17 new locations in 18 months and optimized the portfolio, negotiating the closure of 10 loss making restaurants. <\/p>\n
In January 2023, Iain was appointed Chief Development Officer of Pizza Hut Australia, attracted by the white space opportunity and nostalgia of the brand. The role is a \u201cfull circle\u201d moment, as Iain\u2019s first job as a 15-year-old was at Pizza Hut\u2019s Castle Hill restaurant; a location which is still owned by the same franchisee today.<\/p>\n","linkedin":"","twitter":""})' href="#">
Having begun his career in Shopping Centre leasing, Iain cut his teeth in remixing World Square Shopping Centre and understands the drivers of both tenants and landlords to achieve sustainable lease agreements, built on long term partnerships. In 2011, Iain joined global fitness chain Anytime Fitness in their leasing team before rising through the ranks to National Club Development Manager, managing a team of 11 to deliver over 300 new clubs and 400 sold franchises over a 4-year period. Remaining with the Brand, Iain then moved to Sweden as Chief Operating Officer, focused on establishing Anytime Fitness in Northern Europe and managing the business from market analysis to network and product development.<\/p>\n
Returning to Australia in 2019, Iain was appointed Head of Distribution and Real Estate ANZ for Swarovski, responsible for the management of their network of 72 stores and over 150 multi-brand partnerships. Focused on optimizing the portfolio, Iain developed and implemented a Distribution Master Plan and delivered $1.1m in hard rent savings, reducing occupancy costs by over 5 percentage points. With the onset of COVID, Iain led the business\u2019 response, partnering with landlords to deliver a further $2.5m in rental savings in FY21. Iain acted as Project Lead during Swarovski\u2019s 2020 transformational brand elevation, orchestrating the ANZ market business plan, and presenting to the Global Management Board. <\/p>\n
Iain was appointed General Manager, Development for Mad Mex in 2021, a local Mexican restaurant chain of 70 locations operating across various formats. Responsible for Franchising, Real Estate, Design, Construction and Legal Compliance, Iain opened 17 new locations in 18 months and optimized the portfolio, negotiating the closure of 10 loss making restaurants. <\/p>\n
In January 2023, Iain was appointed Chief Development Officer of Pizza Hut Australia, attracted by the white space opportunity and nostalgia of the brand. The role is a \u201cfull circle\u201d moment, as Iain\u2019s first job as a 15-year-old was at Pizza Hut\u2019s Castle Hill restaurant; a location which is still owned by the same franchisee today.<\/p>\n","linkedin":"","twitter":""})' href="#">Iain Bylsma
Abhishek\u0027s career began at McDonald\u0027s India, where he rose through the ranks from a Crew Training Squad member to an Operations Consultant. While there, he successfully brought objectives such as the Made for You (MFY) platform to life. Abhishek then joined KFC India in 2011, where he managed the operations of KFC outlets and contributed to the company\u0027s turnaround from loss-making to profitable. He also helped launch vegetarian initiatives, making KFC popular amongst India\u0027s vast vegetarian population.<\/p>\n
In 2014, Abhishek became the General Manager of Burger King Indonesia, where he contributed significantly to the company\u0027s success, turning around negative EBIDTA to positive EBIDTA and growing from 40 to 127 restaurants. He was instrumental in launching Fried Chicken and Rice in BK Indonesia, which later dominated the product mix and gross margins. In 2015, Burger King Indonesia won an excellence award for \"Most Improved Operator.\"<\/p>\n
In 2018, Abhishek joined Pizza Hut Australia as a Regional Operations Manager, quickly making his mark by ensuring compliance with brand standards and contributing to the brand\u0027s growth and expansion. Today, Abhishek serves as the Chief Operating Officer, overseeing the operations team nationally.<\/p>\n
With his extensive experience and passion for the QSR industry, Abhishek is a valuable asset to any organization in the industry.<\/p>\n","linkedin":"","twitter":""})' href="#">
Abhishek\u0027s career began at McDonald\u0027s India, where he rose through the ranks from a Crew Training Squad member to an Operations Consultant. While there, he successfully brought objectives such as the Made for You (MFY) platform to life. Abhishek then joined KFC India in 2011, where he managed the operations of KFC outlets and contributed to the company\u0027s turnaround from loss-making to profitable. He also helped launch vegetarian initiatives, making KFC popular amongst India\u0027s vast vegetarian population.<\/p>\n
In 2014, Abhishek became the General Manager of Burger King Indonesia, where he contributed significantly to the company\u0027s success, turning around negative EBIDTA to positive EBIDTA and growing from 40 to 127 restaurants. He was instrumental in launching Fried Chicken and Rice in BK Indonesia, which later dominated the product mix and gross margins. In 2015, Burger King Indonesia won an excellence award for \"Most Improved Operator.\"<\/p>\n
In 2018, Abhishek joined Pizza Hut Australia as a Regional Operations Manager, quickly making his mark by ensuring compliance with brand standards and contributing to the brand\u0027s growth and expansion. Today, Abhishek serves as the Chief Operating Officer, overseeing the operations team nationally.<\/p>\n
With his extensive experience and passion for the QSR industry, Abhishek is a valuable asset to any organization in the industry.<\/p>\n","linkedin":"","twitter":""})' href="#">Abhishek Jain
Throughout his career, Michael has been recognized for his ability to deliver positive commercial outcomes. He was a driving force behind the implementation of a sustainable supply chain income strategy for Pizza Hut Australia, which resulted in a growth in income from zero to $10 million. Michael also led the team that created the aggregators sales channel, which saw significant growth from $4 million to $45 million.<\/p>\n
As the CFO of Pizza Hut Australia, Michael oversees multiple functions, including finance, commercial strategy, business intelligence, aggregators, supply chain, quality assurance, and new product development. He is an accomplished leader with a passion for delivering results and driving growth. Michael\u0027s leadership skills and commitment to excellence have been instrumental in driving Pizza Hut Australia\u0027s growth and success.<\/p>\n
Michael has received multiple awards and recognition from Yum Brands for his impressive track record of success. Michael is an expert in building and leading high-performing teams and is committed to delivering exceptional results. His leadership skills and commitment to excellence make him an invaluable asset to Pizza Hut Australia.<\/p>\n","linkedin":"","twitter":""})' href="#">
Throughout his career, Michael has been recognized for his ability to deliver positive commercial outcomes. He was a driving force behind the implementation of a sustainable supply chain income strategy for Pizza Hut Australia, which resulted in a growth in income from zero to $10 million. Michael also led the team that created the aggregators sales channel, which saw significant growth from $4 million to $45 million.<\/p>\n
As the CFO of Pizza Hut Australia, Michael oversees multiple functions, including finance, commercial strategy, business intelligence, aggregators, supply chain, quality assurance, and new product development. He is an accomplished leader with a passion for delivering results and driving growth. Michael\u0027s leadership skills and commitment to excellence have been instrumental in driving Pizza Hut Australia\u0027s growth and success.<\/p>\n
Michael has received multiple awards and recognition from Yum Brands for his impressive track record of success. Michael is an expert in building and leading high-performing teams and is committed to delivering exceptional results. His leadership skills and commitment to excellence make him an invaluable asset to Pizza Hut Australia.<\/p>\n","linkedin":"","twitter":""})' href="#">Michael Lofhjelm
Throughout her career, Zoe has demonstrated her passion for people and her ability to work with management to help employees achieve their goals. Her leadership style is characterized by authenticity, integrity, credibility, and presence. Zoe has the ability to balance between achieving commercial objectives and prioritizing people\u0027s needs. Her passion for QSR began in her early working life, spending three years in a KFC, which she describes as the most pivotal and enjoyable industry with the potential to create a significant impact.<\/p>\n
Zoe joined Pizza Hut Australia in 2018 as Chief People and Capability Officer, where she supports the Restaurant Support Centre, franchise partners, and 5000 employees nationwide. Her leadership focuses on driving organizational transformation and strategy, creating an engaged culture, and implementing the people strategy. Zoe provides both strategic and operational expertise on all people-related matters, collaborating with the leadership team to achieve business objectives.<\/p>\n","linkedin":"","twitter":""})' href="#">
Throughout her career, Zoe has demonstrated her passion for people and her ability to work with management to help employees achieve their goals. Her leadership style is characterized by authenticity, integrity, credibility, and presence. Zoe has the ability to balance between achieving commercial objectives and prioritizing people\u0027s needs. Her passion for QSR began in her early working life, spending three years in a KFC, which she describes as the most pivotal and enjoyable industry with the potential to create a significant impact.<\/p>\n
Zoe joined Pizza Hut Australia in 2018 as Chief People and Capability Officer, where she supports the Restaurant Support Centre, franchise partners, and 5000 employees nationwide. Her leadership focuses on driving organizational transformation and strategy, creating an engaged culture, and implementing the people strategy. Zoe provides both strategic and operational expertise on all people-related matters, collaborating with the leadership team to achieve business objectives.<\/p>\n","linkedin":"","twitter":""})' href="#">Zoe Coglitore
We’re always looking for people who strive for excellence, have an “own it” mentality, and are driven to succeed.