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Franchise Everything

Let"s talk about everything and anything in franchising!Inspiring with experiences and information from the coal face of the people behind the day-to-day of franchises in action. We unpack personal journeys in founding and leading franchises, but just as important, are the journeys of people who own and run one or multiple franchise locations.From fitness, to coffee, to lawns and everything in between, franchising is a buffet of business niches.And with that comes an even wider range of people and

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Ep89 The Burgertory Franchise Business Model, with...

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2025/03/01

Burgertory is a fast growing fast casual burger business currently with 18 locations in Victoria and a location about to open in Sydney, as well as Master Licenses sold internationally. In this broad discussion around the brand and business model, Hash Tayeh, CEO, and Tarun Sachdeva, Global Strategy Partner, explain key aspects of the brand in detail. Hash didn’t actually believe in the franchising business model for some time, until he had proven the concept himself with his own corporate stars

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36:55

Ep88 Brad Sugars, Founder ActionCOACH. Franchise...

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2025/02/28

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Brad Sugars, a globally recognised business coach and entrepreneur. From winning a Rotary Youth Leadership Award at 16 to founding ActionCOACH, a business coaching franchise spanning 83 countries, Brad's journey is a testament to his entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to helping businesses thrive. He's also an author, with 18 books on business, investing, and wealth creation, including four international bestsellers. In this discussion, Brad

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Ep87 Nic Brill, Poolwerx, CEO. Franchise Business Leader

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2025/02/19

Nic Brill, Poolwerx, CEO shares his remarkable journey from leading junior swimmer in South Africa, to the top of a leading franchise business. Hear how his various background, from competitive swimming to FMCG, influences his leadership at Poolwerx. Discover the company's vision for international expansion, its commitment to franchisee success, and its unique approach to the pool and spa service market. Before leading Poolwerx, Nic honed his skills in FMCG, working for industry giants like Nestlé

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21:47

Ep86 The HIIT Pilates franchise business model, with...

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2025/02/06

After 7 years as an instructor, Carla Sconce decided it was time to create the studio and exercise regimen and environment she’d always wanted, and knew clients did as well. 4 studios later, a nationally recognised training program (soon to be globally recognised), and about to open the first franchise, Carla and HIIT Pilates unique approach is well underway! In our chat, Carla describes in detail, the unique environment and approach to reformer pilates she has created. A high energy,

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Ep85 Managing the impact of cannibalisation in a...

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2025/01/31

Every franchise brand is looking to grow, however, how do you manage growth and adding locations when it can impact on existing franchise owners? Vanessa Wilmot, MD of geotech, is an expert in managing this exact dilemma! If not managed well the potential for negative impact can be significant across a franchise brand. In this discussion the key aspects to cannibalistion covered are; What cannibalisation is How brands essentially walk a 'tight rope' of wanting to open new locations to grow

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Ep84 5 Key things that have made Rubber Stone...

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2025/01/12

A family-owned, global franchise business originating in Canada, Blair Emde, CEO, outlines the 5 key things that have taken the Rubber Stone business from a small farm to international expansion. Rubber Stone is a business that provides services in surface covering and restoration using rubber granules with adhesives manufactured to the highest standards. It’s R & D focus has seen it’s adhesive use grow from a single product when the business began, to now 15 distinct types in order to adapt

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Ep83 Dan Hotchkis, Stepz Fitness, Dapto - Master &...

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2025/01/11

At one stage, Dan Hotchkis was running his transport business, his two gyms, and a charity at the same time. Something had to give after also getting the opportunity to be the Stepz Fitness Master Franchise Owner for the ACT. Selling his transport business after 26 years, as well one of his gyms, so he can focus all his efforts on growing his region, Dan’s story is one of hard work and pure commitment. Pretty much straight from school, Dan got involved in the transport industry, and built his

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Ep82 The 5 Key things that have made The Squires Loft...

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2025/01/10

The 5 Key things that have made the Squires Loft franchise business what it is today. Franchisors Jeff Leipnik and Katie Bruce talk in particular, on the importance of the flavour profile and its consistency as keys to success. Having previously never really marketed or advertised widely for franchise partners, growth has been very organic with existing customers being the key purchasers of locations. A decision now to carefully open up the franchise sales wider has been taken. In Episode#82 -

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Ep81 How to work out profitability of an existing...

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2025/01/09

You can buy a franchise in two ways, a brand new ‘Greenfield’ location, or an existing business as a ‘re-sale’. The way you value these for a purchase price is very different and must be understood as it is at the heart of risk v return. Peter Knight is widely regarded as one of the top franchise accountants in the country, and one who plays a key role in understanding value for incoming buyers of franchises. In the ‘franchise pre-purchase review’ process offered to the market, Peter has

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Ep80 Finding gaps in the fitness industry in the...

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2025/01/08

Are there too many options already in order to invest in the Australian fitness industry? Sam Waller started as a personal trainer turned franchisee, then became the franchisor of Stepz Fitness, growing the network carefully to 25 locations at the time of filming. He has some strong opinions on where the gaps in the market are. If you are not in fitness in franchising, you probably have an instinctive feeling that there are simply too many concepts out there competing against each other for

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Ep79 Harry Parker-Arday, Lounge Repair Guys, North...

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2024/12/24

While working in retail, out of the blue, Harry got asked if he’d like to trial a job repairing lounges on the road. He loved it and after 2+years as an employee, he got the opportunity to buy the business he worked in. The Lounge Repair Guys get the opportunity to work miracles and some much-loved items in your home that many thought they’d have to throw out! Sometimes with up to 10 or so jobs in a day, with the pre-requisite basically being that you just need to be good with your hands, Harry

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Ep78 Failed franchise location strategies and what...

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2024/12/18

How do even the big brands get location strategy wrong at times when placing franchises into the market? We unpack what went wrong in three very different real-life scenarios to gain insight into how it can happen and why. As a leading authority on location data and its impact on consumption behaviours, Vanessa Wilmot, MD of geotech talks us through some specific situations she has been directly involved in understanding the why, then going about fixing the problem for franchise brand. We dig

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Ep77 The Squires Loft Franchise Business Model with...

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2024/12/16

With 15 locations built over 30 years, Squires Loft could well be considered a bit of a ‘hidden gem’ with it’s unmatched attention to detail in flavour and grilling steaks, ribs, chicken and more across its one of a kind locations. We spoke with Alec Palexas, General Manager & Operations Manager, and Jeff Leipnik, Franchisor on the brand and franchise business model. Squires Loft has its own dedicated manufacturing facility to provide a controlled, high level of quality product for all locations,

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Ep76 The Lounge Repair Guys Franchise Business Model,...

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2024/10/28

Mark Crapper, owner and franchisor of the Lounge Repair Guys team outlines key aspects of their franchise business model, emphasising its accessibility and unique setup as a mobile upholstery and furniture repair service. Franchisees are provided with extensive training, so prior experience in upholstery repair is not necessary. The business offers a low-cost entry into the market with flexible work schedules, allowing franchisees to run their business autonomously but with strong ongoing

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Ep75 Diya Javiya, Bedshed Jindalee - franchise owner...

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2024/10/27

Diya Javiya was after more flexibility and family time, so she shifted career from an accountant in the UK, to her own Bedshed franchise in Brisbane. With her husband already owning another type of franchise, she knew a franchise model gave here the stability and support she wanted. Diya shares that she chose to join Bedshed for its strong brand reputation and the support offered to franchisees. She explains how the franchisor provides extensive training, marketing resources, and operational

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Ep74 Science of the doughnut, with Jim and Rose...

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2024/10/24

We delve into the intricate process of crafting the perfect doughnut with Jim & Rose Stoupas, founders of Walker's Doughnuts. As a food technologist, Jim provides expert insights into the technical and creative aspects of doughnut making, sharing in detail, what sets their doughnuts apart. We covered the importance of taste, shape, and texture, emphasising the role of the ‘plimsoll ring’ in proofing and frying. Jim also discusses the challenges of maintaining a doughnut’s visual appeal, from

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Ep73 Kathy Xu, HouseProud Cleaning, Chatswood -...

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2024/10/24

Migrating from China to Australia as an Accountant, and finding the language barrier significantly harder than expected, so a change in course had to happen. Struggling in a food business to eventually finding Houseproud Cleaning - and now Kathy is a 17 year veteran! Kathy Xu, a 17-year veteran franchise owner of HouseProud Cleaning in Chatswood, we focus on her entrepreneurial journey. Kathy originally migrated from China with an accounting background, but due to language barriers and the

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Ep72 Clean Up with Franchising, with Damien Boehm,...

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2024/10/18

Commercial cleaning has certain key features that make it significantly more scalable than residential cleaning according to Damien Boehm, founder of commercial cleaning franchise, Urban Clean. Damien’s book, Clean Up With Franchising, focuses on his experiences in the industry and the steps to building your own highly profitable commercial cleaning business. The key areas discussed in this podcast around commercial cleaning are; The Urban Clean model: A commercial cleaning business serving offices,

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Ep71 Scale up your franchise with offshore talent,...

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2024/10/14

The prospect of reduced costs through engaging offshore talent can be highly enticing for many. However, the execution becomes the critical factor in success, so what is the best way to scale a franchise or any business for that matter, using offshore talent? Tiffany English is the CEO of Access Offshoring, connecting Australian businesses with offshore talent from the Philippines with highly skilled, Philippines-based workers for roles ranging from back-office support to senior management

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Ep70 Built to LAST - The Family Franchise with...

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2024/09/27

In “Built to Last - The Family Franchise" we feature Matthew Penfold and Annalise Andrews, key figures in the leadership of Kwik Kopy, a family-owned printing franchise with a significant history in franchising not only in Australia, but globally. We focus on their personal journeys within the family business and their reflections on Kwik Kopy's evolution. Matthew and Annalise share their experiences growing up in the business, which was founded in Australia by their father, Steven Penfold, in the

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