The Hard Truth About Buying a Food Franchise in 2025

Karriem is a franchisee for Little Caesars and a coach here at Franchise Empire.

After working together for a long time, we finally had the chance to meet in person and sit down to do a podcast.

We talked about what it's like owning a Little Caesars, and why Kareem probably wouldn't buy a food franchise if he could do it all again.

If you're looking to buy a franchise in 2025, I really recommend you watch this before choosing your franchise.

Sit back, take some notes, and enjoy the show.

00:00 - Introduction & Lessons from Buying a Franchise  
01:20 - The Reality of Owning a Food Franchise  
03:14 - Why Franchise Success Requires Multiple Locations  
07:00 - Matching the Right Franchise to Your Personality  
10:32 - How Kareem Became a Little Caesars Franchisee  
15:26 - Buying a Franchise During the Pandemic  
20:25 - The Hard Truth About Food Franchise Profit Margins  
26:57 - Business Grants: A Game Changer for Owners  
32:50 - How to Get Grants for Hiring Employees  
41:21 - Key Takeaways & Final Advice  


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