# Blake Devillier > Fmr. President of Carl’s Jr. Former Brand President of Carl’s Jr. at CKE Restaurants, leading ~1,025 restaurants and $1.5B in U.S. systemwide sales. Previously SVP of Field Operations at Taco Bell, overseeing 7,500+ stores, ~250K employees, and $15B in annual sales across North America. Earlier VP of Stores at Old Navy, managing up to 500 stores, ~$2.4B in revenue, and serving as Interim SVP of Stores during COVID. Most helpful to founders, CEOs, and operators scaling consumer businesses by strengthening unit economics, leadership systems, and execution discipline to drive profitable growth. Things I can advise on: ✔️ How to validate business ideas ✔️ Guidance on scaling operations ✔️ Tips on multi-unit leadership ✔️ Best practices for franchise models ✔️ Advice on P&L ownership ✔️ How to lead transformations ✔️ Guidance on exit readiness I enjoy helping leaders simplify complexity and build durable businesses through disciplined operations and strong teams. **Rating:** 5/5 (1 reviews) ## Offerings - Video call (15 min): $300.00 ## Example Questions - I’m thinking of starting a company. What are the next few things I should focus on? - How do I know if my business idea will work? - How would you approach growth for my business? - What key metrics should I aim for at different stages to be a best in class company? ## Links - [Expert profile](/BlakeDevillier) - [Avatar](https://media.intro.co/avatars/1501213VxOJn8ae.jpg) - [Marketplace](/marketplace)