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June 16, 2025 45 mins
In this exclusive episode of The Franchise Business Radio Show, we sit down with Doug Smith, Vice President of Franchise Development at Belfor Franchise Group—the powerhouse behind 14+ service-based franchise brands, including 1-800 Water Damage, Cool Bins, Chem-Dry, and more

Doug shares how Belfor has grown from just 3 brands to an empire of 14 (and counting) by focusing on synergy-driven growth and emergency-based services—a strategy that helped franchisees scale rapidly, even during economic downturns.

Whether you're looking to build an empire or step into a high-demand local service brand, this episode is packed with actionable insights, financial benchmarks, and franchise growth strategies straight from one of the industry’s most connected leaders.
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