Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast

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β€’ Tariq Johnson & Franchise Empire β€’ Season 1 β€’ Episode 75

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In this episode of The Franchise Empire Show, I sit down with Mark, a former Five Guys franchise owner who built and sold 13 locations before exiting for life-changing money. We break down exactly how he and his partners reverse-engineered their success, from starting with the end in mind to crafting a clear exit strategy before they even opened their first store.

We also dive into the hidden side of franchise resales: why top brands like Five Guys almost never hit the open market, how existing franchisees scoop up neighboring locations, and what that means for you if you’re thinking about buying or selling a franchise. Mark shares the biggest lessons learned from his multi-unit journey, what to watch for in partnerships, and how to decide whether franchising is really for you.

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Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
00:55 – The History of Snap-On Tools
02:45 – How the Mobile Tool Store Model Works
04:10 – Franchise Startup Costs & Financing Options
06:30 – How Snap-On Franchisees Make Money
08:20 – Real Sales Data & Profit Margins
10:15 – Is Snap-On Tools a Good Investment?

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