About ifsSolutions ...

 

Peter J. Kowal  
 

Mr. Kowal earned his Bachelor’s degree from St. Thomas University, in Miami, FL. Upon graduation in 1987, he began his career in a sales and marketing capacity for Carnival Cruise Lines, in Canada.   

In 1991, he inaugurated his career in franchising by accepting the role of Vice President and General Manager for Cruise Holidays International, a 209-unit franchise system headquartered in San Diego, CA. Mr. Kowal eventually assumed the role of President, focusing his strategic thinking talents on all aspects of the franchise business. 

 

In 1999, he accepted the position of President for a start-up; .COM, technology based, franchise system (ByeByeNOW.com) consisting of 266-franchised locations (through acquisition).   Upon the sale of the franchise system to one of our nation’s largest franchisers (Carlson Companies), Mr. Kowal agreed to launch a new division within a $4.4 billion annual gross sales company (World Travel Partners), as Senior Vice President and General Manager.

 

In 2004, Mr. Kowal launched his own company, ifsSolutions.   The company’s primary focal point is on assisting start up, and/or emerging franchise companies in developing every aspect of their franchise system, with a keen focus on franchise development. Since inception, Mr. Kowal has had the privilege of working directly with over 25-franchise companies ranging in size from start-ups to 500+ units, and in industries as diverse as; food, fitness, technology, expense reduction, service, and fashion retail.