Act Big, Start Early: Why Franchisors Should Build Like They’ve Already Scaled

14/10/2025 15 min Temporada 3 Episodio 5
Act Big, Start Early: Why Franchisors Should Build Like They’ve Already Scaled

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Episode Synopsis

Most founders wait until they’re “big enough” to create systems, host conferences, or formalize franchise agreements—but that’s the wrong move. In this solo episode, I share how acting big early helps you simplify operations, strengthen culture, and increase long-term brand value.I’ll walk through the real lessons I learned while building Frenchies, from hosting a three-unit franchise conference to creating standardized franchise agreements and saying no to misaligned franchisees.What You’ll Learn:Why structure early creates freedom laterHow to start your franchise conference and council from day oneThe hidden value of having no exceptions in your agreementsWhy saying no to bad fits speeds up your long-term successHow “acting big” can make your brand more valuable at exitTime Stamps:00:00 Introduction to the Franchise Scaleup Show00:29 The Importance of Acting Big01:02 Starting Small and Learning from Experience03:56 Consistency in Agreements05:14 Choosing the Right Franchisees08:18 Benefits of Starting Early13:35 Final Thoughts and Recommendations14:22 Conclusion and Call to ActionIf you’re growing your franchise, stop waiting for permission to act big. Start now. Build systems like a mature brand and watch your operations simplify.Book your free franchise growth strategy call at guycoffey.com.Connect with Guy Coffey:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/guycoffeyWebsite: www.guycoffey.comInstagram: @guycoffeyYouTube: @guycoffey

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