About
Alan Youda serves as Owner and Managing Broker at VR Business Brokers Des Moines, IA. His background spans small business operations, franchising, sales, marketing, and brand management. He managed Federal Express operations in the Des Moines/Ames Iowa area beginning in 1989. He joined Battery Warehouse in 1993, helping expand the business to four stores in two states. He helped develop its Battery Patrol franchise operation, which reached nine stores in seven states. After Interstate Batteries purchased the company in 2001, he directed store conversions to Interstate All Battery Centers. He also helped buy back franchises and resell them.
Who is a good fit for Alan Youda
- Battery retail business owners seeking a broker with direct experience managing operations in their industry.
- Franchise owners considering a sale who value experience with franchise buybacks and resales.
- Owners of businesses with multiple stores seeking a broker with experience expanding a retail organization.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Alan Youda helped buy back and resell franchises after Interstate Batteries purchased Battery Warehouse in 2001. He also directed the conversion of store locations to Interstate All Battery Centers.
Alan Youda advanced from courier to Operations Manager at Federal Express in Utica, NY. He accepted an operations management position in the Des Moines/Ames Iowa area in 1989. He later joined Battery Warehouse, helping grow its store network and franchise operation.
Alan Youda served in the New York Army National Guard Military Police for ten years. He later held sales, marketing, product, and brand management positions at other organizations.