I have an opportunity, in my line of work, to talk to a lot of franchisees and a lot of franchisors. It's always enlightening, but it's very rare to be able to talk to someone who has been a franchisee of multiple brands and continues to give back even now with consulting. So join me in this episode of FranchiseU! when I talk with Ron Taylor. Ron has been a very successful franchisee of Edible Brands, and now is a franchisee of Nothing Bundt Cakes and SweatHouz and has his own consulting business. He has some wonderful insights to share with us.
Taylor is the founder of Franchise Authentic, a brand rooted in real-world franchise experience and proven results. With a background as a top-performing franchisee and operator, he helps align aspiring entrepreneurs with the right franchise brand.
Topics discussed include:
- Introduction and Guest Overview
- Ron Taylor's Franchise Journey Begins
- Scaling Edible Arrangements
- The SweatHouz Experience
- Insights on Franchising
- Evaluating Franchisors
- Advice for Multi-Brand and Multi-Unit Owners
- Misconceptions About Franchising
- The Importance of Creativity and Following Rules
- Advice for Aspiring Franchisees
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This episode proudly brought to you by the Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence at the University of Louisville College of Business.
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