Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine Issue I, 2016 | Page 14

Making
the Jump
into Family
Entertainment
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s a former multi-unit franchisee of McDonald’s, Ted Lezotte is making the jump from the
restaurant world to a completely different type of concept that is continuing to make a huge
impact around the globe: Sky Zone Trampoline Park. Opening his first location in Plantation,
FL, Lezotte’s deep-rooted history in the franchising business has set him up for success with hopes to
bring additional Sky Zone parks to new areas in the future.

AN EARLY START

Ted Lezotte

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At the age of 14, Lezotte was introduced to the
franchising world when his mother opened four
McDonald’s restaurants throughout Michigan.
“Running more than one restaurant can be a
challenge, but it was extremely rewarding for
my mother, and I wanted to do everything I
could to help,” said Lezotte. “I worked every
position in the front and back of the house—
flipping burgers, working the counter. I did
it all.” With his determined attitude, Lezotte
went on to open two McDonald’s of his own in
addition to purchasing his mother’s locations,
and became McDonalds’ Public Relations
Chair, Advertising Chair and Marketing Chair
for the state of Michigan.

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