Franchise Leadership
More business books are written about leadership than perhaps any other business topic. The leader of a franchise business or a franchise system sets the tone, culture, and values of the organization. Clear, consistent leadership is behind all successful franchise organizations. From personal and professional development to developing future leaders, learn what today’s business leaders have to say about leadership and how it can help your organization succeed and grow.
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Jeff Sturgis, Chief Development Officer of Another Broken Egg Cafe, discusses how to attract promising prospects
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Providing proper training and listening to feedback leads to greater franchisee engagement and satisfaction
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Sam Ballas ensures the right culture is embedded at East Coast Wings + Grill
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Jessica Vogel, co-founder of Scenthound, blends creative vision with strategy to revolutionize dog wellness through preventive care and a strong brand presence.
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Multi-unit franchisees must distinguish between execution and influence to grow sustainably
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Emerging restaurant brand incorporates AI into franchise development, operations, and customer experience
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By picking the right partner, franchises can raise awareness, stand out from competitors, and increase sales
- Brad Hiller
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Denise Tran, ex-attorney & CEO of Bun Mee, turned her love for Vietnamese cuisine into a fast-casual hit, now franchising nationwide!
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Nicole Tanner, founder of Swig, turned her love for Diet Coke into a thriving drive-thru business focused on connection, great service, and premium drinks.
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Denise co-founded Dill Dinkers to make indoor pickleball accessible, leveraging 20+ years in sales & management to grow a thriving franchise.
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Amy Neary revolutionized IV therapy with Prime IV, growing it to 155+ locations since 2017--empowering wellness, entrepreneurs, and innovation nationwide.
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Kamille McCollum, president & CBO of Bodybar Pilates, drives brand growth, empowers franchisees, and leads with passion for fitness and business success.
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