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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Brooks Speirs, Vice President of Franchise Sales of Bojangles discusses how to attract promising prospects
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Carolyne Canady, Chief Development Officer of Dave's Hot Chicken discusses how to attract promising prospects
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Pillar to Post CEO knows the challenges franchisees face
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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
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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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