January 27, 2025 • 91 mins
In this episode, Ryan Hicks and Zack Fishman bring on guests Jamie Adams, (Chief Revenue Officer of Scorpion) and Ryan Combe (Managing Partner of Cornerstone Franchise Partners) to reflect on key winners and trends in the franchise landscape in 2024, and make predictions for 2025.
We also explore significant leadership changes, lessons learned in 2024, and contrarian beliefs for the future of franchising, emphasizing the importance of franchisee profitability and the potential for franchising to grow as a percentage of GDP.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
03:12 - Reflections on 2024: Winners and Trends
05:58 - The Role of Institutional Investors in Franchising
08:53 - The Rise of Franchise Sales Organizations
12:06 - Predictions for 2025: Key Players and Trends
14:57 - Breakout Brands of 2024 and 2025
18:11 - Bold Moves and Disruptors in Franchising
21:06 - The Future of Health and Wellness Franchises
45:03 - Chick-fil-A's Bold Business Moves
51:10 - The Rise of Limited Service Restaurants (LSR)
57:54 - Innovations Shaping the Future of Food Service
01:09:32 - Leadership Changes and Their Impact
01:12:46 - Lessons Learned in 2024
01:17:00 - Contrarian Beliefs for 2025
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