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119. The Journey of a 275 Papa John's Franchisee - Nadeem Bajwa
With nearly 300 Papa Johns restaurants across 12 states, Nadeem Bajwa has become one of the most recognized multi-unit franchisees in the U.S. In this interview, he opens up about his growth journey, the challenges of...
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118. 14 Anytime Fitness Units in 10 Years: An Interview with Amanda Rainsberger
Meet Amanda Rainsberger, an inspiring Anytime Fitness franchisee who grew her business to 14 units (with 8 more on the way)! In this interview with our CEO, Aicha Bascaro, Amanda shares her journey, the challenges of...
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117. When Should You Hire a District Manager? 3 things to consider
Hiring a District Manager too early—or too late—can cost franchisees time, money, and growth opportunities. But how do you know when the moment is right? In this episode, we reveal the real signs that it’s time to...
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116. The Chick-fil-A Secret Every Franchise Owner Should Know
Franchise owners are always looking for the “secret sauce” that keeps customers coming back for more. 🍔✨ In this episode, I share a surprising insight I learned from Chick-fil-A—something so simple yet so powerful...
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115. Why Your District Managers Fail?
Why do some District Managers struggle to succeed—even with great teams and strong brands behind them? In this episode, we uncover 6 key reasons why District Managers fail and how these challenges can quietly...
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114. How To Train Effective District Managers
In this episode, we break down the essential steps to build strong, effective District Managers who drive results, support their teams, and help your franchise grow sustainably.
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113. Hiring for Franchise Success
Hiring the right Unit Manager can make or break your franchise unit’s success. But how do you know if someone truly has what it takes to lead? In this episode, we break down 5 essential questions every franchise owner...
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112. 7 Steps to Develop Rockstar Franchise Unit Managers
Your franchise success depends on strong unit managers who own their role and drive results. In this episode, we break down the 7 key steps to develop Rockstar franchise unit managers who can lead with confidence,...
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111. Top 5 Reasons Why Unit Managers Quit
High turnover in your franchise units? You’re not alone. In this episode, we break down the Top 5 Reasons Why Franchise Unit Managers Quit — and what you can do to stop the revolving door. If you're a franchise owner...
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110. Top 10 Franchisee Challenges
Being a franchisee isn’t as easy as it looks from the outside. Many go in thinking the brand will do all the heavy lifting—only to be blindsided by the real challenges that come with...
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109. Choosing The Right Franchise Location
Finding the right spot is more than just about having space—it’s about ensuring your location aligns with your target market, offers easy access, and provides the right environment to thrive. In this episode, we dive...
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108. Top 5 Reasons Why Franchise Owners Fail
Many franchisees start with ambition and potential—but still end up failing. Why? In this episode, we uncover the 5 most common reasons franchise owners fall short of success, and what you can do to avoid these costly...
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