Thomas R. Brule ...has extensive experience in all facets of franchising. Thomas Brule was the former U.S. franchise and litigation counsel and Senior Executive for Kentucky Fried Chicken - a division of PepsiCo, which is a Fortune 25 company. Thomas Brule was also responsible for handling all U.S. franchise sales, development and contract administration, as well a variety of other cutting edge areas. He has also served as the Chair of the Franchise Practice Group at two prominent Cleveland, Ohio law firms and was the Senior Vice President and General Counsel of two international retail companies. In addition, Mr. Thomas Brule is on the National Commercial Arbitration Panel for the American Arbitration Association.