In this episode of Franchise Unfiltered, Wes sits down with Tim Dougherty, the founder and CEO of Project Lean Nation, for one of the most jaw-dropping comeback stories in franchising.
In 2006, the FBI walked into Tim’s office and charged him with conspiracy to commit securities fraud. He served time in federal prison—and came out with nothing. But out of that brokenness, Tim rebuilt his life by serving others, starting with a few homemade meals and a dream to change lives through health and nutrition.
Today, Project Lean Nation is a fast-growing franchise built on purpose, accountability, and powerful transformation.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, aspiring franchisee, or someone looking for hope—you need to hear this story.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:48 The FBI shows up
2:11 What is Project Lean Nation?
15:22 From prison to purpose
21:00 The first 1,000 meals
23:21 Redemption through service
34:04 How franchising came into play
55:04 Tech, scalability, and support
59:56 What makes a great franchisee?
1:08:54 Revenue potential and membership model
1:13:00 Final thoughts and contact info
Resources & Links:
Website: https://www.projectleannation.com
Franchise Info: https://www.projectleannation.com/franchise
Email Tim: tim@projectleannation.com
Follow Tim on Instagram: https://instagram.com/plntim
7 Steps to Owning a Franchise:
https://path2frdm-1.hubspotpagebuilder.com/path-to-freedom-about-franchising
If you would like to learn more about this particular franchise opportunity or discuss franchise ownership in general - feel free to use the link to my calendar below to schedule a free, no-obligation introductory meeting.
https://calendly.com/wes-barefoot/introcallwithwes
Connect with Wes:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/path2frdm/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/path2frdm
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesleybarefoot/
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