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S8 E5: Listener Mailbag: Your Hottest Franchising Questions Answered

S8 E5: Listener Mailbag: Your Hottest Franchising Questions Answered

FromFranchise Empires


S8 E5: Listener Mailbag: Your Hottest Franchising Questions Answered

FromFranchise Empires

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Length:
33 minutes
Released:
Feb 20, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The Wolf is breaking it down solo for this special Q&A session, where he’s answering your most burning questions about the world of franchising. 
What are the different strategies and considerations involved in owning one to two locations versus four to five locations? Are home services and non-brick-and-mortar franchises the place to hedge your franchising bets? 
From the costs of hiring a fast food general manager to the best value propositions for aspiring entrepreneurs, The Wolf provides his most valuable insights and advice from his years of experience.
The Wolf also addresses the excitement around pet-related franchises in 2024 and the importance of speaking to franchisees to get an accurate picture of the business. Plus, find out his best thoughts about industry red flags and how to avoid “snake oil” franchises.

00:00:00 - Investing in Profitable Franchises for Returns
00:01:48 – The Hype Around Home Service Brands
00:05:18 - Top Franchise Choices for Investment
00:06:37 - Overhead Comparison for Owning Multiple Locations
00:07:57 - Outsourcing and Hiring for Growth
00:11:36 - American Fast Food Franchise Saturation Concerns
00:18:33 - Exciting Pet Franchises in 2024
00:23:51 - Key Attributes for Successful Franchise
00:25:10 - Franchising Red Flags

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Released:
Feb 20, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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There’s more than one way to find financial freedom. Most startups are doomed to fail, but there’s an alternative route for hungry entrepreneurs. One that involves far less risk, far more work-life balance and just as much profit. Franchises. This is the podcast that gives aspiring franchise owners the playbook to build a multi-unit franchise empire of their own. Every episode we hear from guests who are building their franchise empire: Franchisees who started with one unit and aren’t stopping until they get to dozens, hundreds, or even thousands more locations. Hosted by The Wolf, you’ll hear exactly how to turn your ambition into tangible actions and take your first steps up the franchise ladder. You’ll get a breakdown on the steps you need to take open your first franchise, your second location, and beyond, along with the pitfalls to avoid. We answer all your questions about owning and running your franchise with relatable guests, sharing their first hand experience. To get started on your franchise owning journey, tune in on March 3rd for our season premiere, with new episodes every Tuesday. Make sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.