DESCRIPTION:
Anthony Bambino, the founder and CEO of 3Natives, shares his journey from a
traveling salesman to the owner of a successful acai cafe franchise in Florida on the
Franchise Hot Seat. He discusses the transformation of 3Natives from a single juice
bar to a rapidly expanding franchise with 48 stores and more under development.
Bambino talks about his experiences with franchising, the initial struggles, the
significance of company culture, and the importance of finding the right franchisee
fit. He also emphasizes the value of mentorship and collaboration with institutions
like the Titus Center for Franchising to promote growth and success. Bambino
underscores the importance of adaptability, passion, and strong leadership in
building a successful franchise business.
- With Anthony Bambino
TIMESTAMPS:
00:23 How a salesman became an entrepreneur?
02:02 What inspired Three Natives?
04:18 Biggest early business lessons?
07:11 First franchising challenges faced?
11:43 Building franchise culture how?
23:41 Reinventing franchise inspections why?
25:57 Hardest part of franchising?
29:40 Expanding beyond Florida when?
40:47 Why does the Titus Center matter?
LINKS:
WEBSITE: http://franchisehotseats.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjohnhayes/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/drjohnhayes
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Howtobuyafranchise
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johnphayesfranchise
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/DrJohnHayes/
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