In what city and country was Akira Okura the President of Aguila LLC before joining Beard Papas?
Beard_Papas Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Akira Okura is our Chief Operating Officer and he has served in this role since January 2023. From August 2021 to March 2023, Mr. Okura was the President of Aguila LLC in Kobe, Japan. From October 2019 to March 2023, Mr. Okura was the Japan Country Manager at Franchise World Link in Madrid, Spain.
Source: Item 2 — BUSINESS EXPERIENCE (FDD page 10)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beard Papas's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Akira Okura, the current Chief Operating Officer, was the President of Aguila LLC in Kobe, Japan, from August 2021 to March 2023. Before becoming COO of Beard Papas in January 2023, Mr. Okura held this position in Kobe.
Prior to his role at Aguila LLC, from October 2019 to March 2023, Akira Okura served as the Japan Country Manager at Franchise World Link, which was based in Madrid, Spain. This indicates that Mr. Okura has a diverse background in both domestic and international business management and franchise operations.
Prospective franchisees may find Mr. Okura's prior experience valuable, as it demonstrates a history of leadership roles within both franchise and international business contexts. This experience could be beneficial to the strategic direction and operational support provided by Beard Papas to its franchisees.