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Franchise Empires

De: The Wolf A Workweek Friend
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  • Most startups are doomed to fail. But there’s an alternative route to financial freedom for hungry entrepreneurs. One that involves far less risk, far more work-life balance, and just as much profit. Franchises. Franchise Empires 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. We’ll break down the steps you need to take open your first franchise, your second location and beyond, along with the many pitfalls to avoid. Wolf answers all your questions about owning and running your franchise, and interviews guests with first hand experience like Greg Flynn, the multi-billion dollar restaurant franchisee, Jamie Weeks, the largest OrangeTheory franchisee in the world who’s launching his own fitness franchise SweatHouz, and Jason McGowan, Co-founder and CEO of Crumbl cookies. Want to get started on your franchise owning journey? Tune in every Tuesday for a new episode. Make sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Interested in participating as a guest at Franchise Empires? Submit your request here!
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Episodios
  • S9 E10: How Slick City Became an Adventure Park on Steroids
    Jun 25 2024
    Join The Wolf as he sits down with Bron Launsby, the mastermind behind Slick City, a thriving franchise in the recreation center space. Learn the secrets behind their success, from innovative performance slides to exceptional customer experiences. Bron shares ambitious expansion plans, aiming to open up to 40 new locations by 2025, with a vision of reaching 500 across the U.S. Find out how Slick City’s unique business model emphasizes attractions that encourage parent participation—appealing to everyone from toddlers to grandparents. In a business where children are the target audience, how did Slick City manage to make 20% of their patrons adults, significantly higher than any other family entertainment center? Bron explains how his focus on inclusive, family-oriented fun helps keep everyone (even people usually glued to their phones) engaged and active. Tune in to explore the growth opportunities within the franchise, including investments in slide manufacturing and various concept expansions. Don’t miss this in-depth discussion on building a successful franchise empire with Slick City. Join the fastest-growing VR franchise in the world and be among the first to bring premium immersive VR experiences to your community. Invest in the future of entertainment by visiting franchise.sandboxvr.com. 00:00:28 - Transitioning into Franchise Recreation Centers 00:01:15 - The Transition from Corporate Retail to Trampoline Parks 00:05:37 - A Big Part of Success Being a Trampoline Park Operator 00:09:01 - The Science Behind Testing Slides 00:13:36 - What Was The Thought Process Behind Investing in a Slide Manufacturer? 00:18:23 - Slick City’s Revenue Breakdown Revealed 00:23:37 - The Biggest Chunks of Revenue 00:28:27 - Who is the Ideal Franchisee for Slick City? 00:31:48 - Building a Franchise With Previous Experience 00:36:26 - Bron’s Ambitious Expansion Plan for Slick City Follow Bron Launsby: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bron-launsby-7637b6250/ Learn more about Slick City: https://slickcityfranchise.com/ Follow The Wolf: Newsletter: https://workweek.com/brand/the-wolf-of-franchises/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewolfoffranchises Twitter: https://twitter.com/franchisewolf Website: https://www.krokit.com And for exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube channel. Are you a future franchise entrepreneur? Find all of the tools you need to launch, operate, and expand your franchise empire with the platform created by The Wolf himself, Krokit.com. And if you’ve enjoyed listening to Franchise Empires, I’d be so grateful if you could drop me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast. Thank you so much!
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    36 m
  • S9 E9: 130 Units in 60 Months: Inside Soccer Stars’ Booming Franchise Model
    Jun 18 2024
    Who can forget being shuffled around to soccer games in the back seat of mom’s minivan, eagerly waiting to find out what post-game snacks awaited you at the end of your little league matchup? What if there was a franchise that could capture that same magic? The Wolf talks to Adam Geisler and John Erlandson, the co-founders of Youth Athletes United, which represents brands like Soccer Stars and Amazing Athletes, about the plan behind their youth sports immersion platform. With over 130 locations and 76 owners, they share their unique insights on scaling the business and the potential of selling more franchises. The Wolf also chats with Kevin and Chelsea Meyer, two owners of the Soccer Stars franchise, about the challenges they faced in converting businesses into successful franchises. What was the importance of hiring a GM? And how has the growth of soccer in the US contributed to the astounding success of Soccer Stars? Tune in to find out John, Adam, Kevin, and Chelsea’s insights into what just might be the most fun franchise in America to own! Soccer Stars is one of the nation's leading youth educational soccer programs in the country. We are a mobile-based franchise focused on teaching the fundamentals of soccer while having fun. Our programs are class and game-based activities focusing on kids starting at 1 and up to 14+ years of age. You can learn more about us at soccerstarsfranchise.com. 00:00:50 - Youth Sports Platform Expands Franchise 00:06:26 - Discovering Soccer Stars Brand Journey 00:10:35 - Balancing Full-Time Jobs with Franchise 00:16:16 - The Power of People in Business 00:18:26 - Hiring a GM for Scaling Success 00:22:32 - Adapting to Franchisee Growth Challenges 00:29:14 - Developing Long-Term Goals for Soccer 00:30:54 - Lionel Messi Joins MLS, World Cup 2026 in America 00:36:10 - Connecting with MLS Franchise Opportunities 00:38:46 - Challenges of Starting a Franchise 00:40:57 - Franchise Challenges: Staffing and Retention Follow Adam: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-geisler-1442697/ Follow John: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-erlandson-62409b4/ Follow Kevin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-meyer-4168632a4/ Follow The Wolf: Newsletter: https://workweek.com/brand/the-wolf-of-franchises/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewolfoffranchises Twitter: https://twitter.com/franchisewolf Website: https://www.krokit.com And for exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube channel. Are you a future franchise entrepreneur? Find all of the tools you need to launch, operate, and expand your franchise empire with the platform created by The Wolf himself, Krokit.com. And if you’ve enjoyed listening to Franchise Empires, I’d be so grateful if you could drop me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast. Thank you so much!
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    44 m
  • S9 E8: Unpacking beem Light Sauna’s Formula to Success
    Jun 11 2024
    How does the co-founder of beem Light Sauna think about scaling a thriving health and wellness franchise? The Wolf talks with Cynthia May, CEO and Co-Founder of beem Light Sauna, to discover her secret to scaling from 0 to 65 locations in a little over four years. Cynthia reveals her biggest challenges and successes in scaling a franchise brand, unraveling how she and her team developed systems that allowed their franchisees to truly thrive. How did culture and values fundamentally shape the nature of her franchise? Cynthia also shares her insights into the unique benefits of light therapy— from mental health to weight loss and detoxification, she explains why customers are drawn to their private individual suites and rooms and how their membership-based business model sets the stage for success. Plus, what’s in store for beem Light Sauna? And how has partnering with prelaunch partners and vendors upped their marketing game? Tune in now to find out! Join the fastest-growing VR franchise in the world and be among the first to bring premium immersive VR experiences to your community. Invest in the future of entertainment by visiting franchise.sandboxvr.com. 00:01:30 - Scaling a Franchise Brand Successfully 00:05:43 - Finding the Right Location for Brands 00:08:46 - Partnering for Membership Sales Success 00:15:16 - Customizable Infrared and Red Light Therapy 00:21:25 - Top 3 Reasons for Wellness Retreats 00:25:29 - Transitioning from Founder to CEO 00:34:18 - Establishing Culture and Values for Business Success 00:40:50 - Goals for beem Light Sauna Beyond Units Learn More About beem Light Sauna: Website: https://franchise.beemlightsauna.com/ Follow Cynthia: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiamay/ Follow The Wolf: Newsletter: https://workweek.com/brand/the-wolf-of-franchises/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewolfoffranchises Twitter: https://twitter.com/franchisewolf Website: https://www.krokit.com And for exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube channel. Are you a future franchise entrepreneur? Find all of the tools you need to launch, operate, and expand your franchise empire with the platform created by The Wolf himself, Krokit.com. And if you’ve enjoyed listening to Franchise Empires, I’d be so grateful if you could drop me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast. Thank you so much!
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    43 m

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