Franchise Focus Podcast
Franchise Focus Podcast
Podcast Description
Franchise Focus is your go-to podcast for real insights into the world of franchising! Hosted by Laura Blackmore, a franchise consultant with over a decade of experience, this show dives deep into what it truly takes to succeed in franchise ownership.
Each episode features expert interviews with franchisors, franchisees, and industry leaders, pulling back the curtain on the opportunities, challenges, and strategies that drive success. Whether you're exploring your first franchise or looking to expand your portfolio, Franchise Focus helps you make informed, confident decisions.
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The podcast covers key topics related to franchising, including franchise development, marketing strategies, and owner experiences, with specific episodes discussing unique service offerings from franchises like Garage Force and Joshua Tree Experts, as well as insights into franchisee support systems and challenges in the home services sector.
Franchise Focus is your go-to podcast for real insights into the world of franchising! Hosted by Laura Blackmore, a franchise consultant with over a decade of experience, this show dives deep into what it truly takes to succeed in franchise ownership.
Each episode features expert interviews with franchisors, franchisees, and industry leaders, pulling back the curtain on the opportunities, challenges, and strategies that drive success. Whether you’re exploring your first franchise or looking to expand your portfolio, Franchise Focus helps you make informed, confident decisions.
Tony shares how his personal fitness journey led him to the brand and why Anytime Fitness has grown to 5,600+ locations across 43 countries. We dig into what makes this franchise stand out, from 24-hour access and flat royalties to multiple revenue streams like training, nutrition, and even red light therapy.
Highlights include:
• What franchise owners really do day to day
• How semi-absentee ownership works
• Why corporate gyms average 27% EBITDA
• How presales, AI tools, and Apple Fitness Plus drive retention
• Why there’s still white space in the U.S. and abroad
If you’re exploring franchise ownership, this episode gives you an inside look at the support, culture, and economics behind the world’s largest fitness franchise.
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