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Any franchisees here? Know any?
Posted on 1/9/25 at 3:32 pm
Posted on 1/9/25 at 3:32 pm
It seems like you only hear about franchises when they don't work out too well. Anyone ever open a Subway and 15 years later they are like "that was the best decision I ever made". 
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Posted on 1/9/25 at 3:33 pm to Kingpenm3
Scooter’s Coffee
Posted on 1/9/25 at 3:37 pm to Kingpenm3
I know plenty. My partner's dad was a Domino's franchisee for years. I've known other who jumped into a few that did not work.....for example, the word fired Pizza thing is easily replicated and hard to grab hold. In the BR market LIT Pizza seemed to survived by attrition.
I have a friend that had the opportunity to get into Jersey's Mikes. They were exploring the BR market all the way down the I-12 Corridor to Slidell. He got a bit impatient and left the deal. I think that was a mistake.
As far as Subway, if you plan is to open one you are essentially buying yourself a job and Subway will not protect you territory. The only way to make any money with Subway is to get yourself up to around 4 or more stores.
I have a friend that had the opportunity to get into Jersey's Mikes. They were exploring the BR market all the way down the I-12 Corridor to Slidell. He got a bit impatient and left the deal. I think that was a mistake.
As far as Subway, if you plan is to open one you are essentially buying yourself a job and Subway will not protect you territory. The only way to make any money with Subway is to get yourself up to around 4 or more stores.
Posted on 1/9/25 at 3:37 pm to Kingpenm3
I’ve always thought a Del Taco would do well in BR. Taco Bell just sucks so badly
Posted on 1/9/25 at 3:40 pm to Kingpenm3
Southern Classic would crush in Bogalusa.
Posted on 1/9/25 at 3:40 pm to Barrister
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My partner's dad was a Domino's franchisee for years.
I never knew you were gay. It actually clears a few things up. Hope all is well.
Posted on 1/9/25 at 3:50 pm to rickyb223
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I’ve always thought a Del Taco would do well in BR
Taco Casa please.
Posted on 1/9/25 at 3:57 pm to Kingpenm3
I am one.
Bought a design/cabinet/remodel franchise in two locations (SE AL and W FL).
It’s new, so there are several bumps in the road, and corporate is head strong, but I believe the business model works.
I’ve invested twice as much money as anticipated, though. Showroom almost complete.
And, I’m beginning a franchise of Cajun/New Orleans style restaurants in the UK, beginning March 2025. Starting in Liverpool.
SuSu’s New Orleans Kitchen
Planning on posting updates on TD as we begin our adventure.
Bought a design/cabinet/remodel franchise in two locations (SE AL and W FL).
It’s new, so there are several bumps in the road, and corporate is head strong, but I believe the business model works.
I’ve invested twice as much money as anticipated, though. Showroom almost complete.
And, I’m beginning a franchise of Cajun/New Orleans style restaurants in the UK, beginning March 2025. Starting in Liverpool.
SuSu’s New Orleans Kitchen
Planning on posting updates on TD as we begin our adventure.
Posted on 1/9/25 at 4:00 pm to Kingpenm3
I am a partner in a medical/technical staffing franchise. It's a great route to go if you do your research. It required a small investment but it's more than paid for itself. I can support my family on what I make staffing travel nurses, rad techs, and respiratory therapist alone. Considering I was a teacher making less than $50k a year before, it was best career choice I ever made
Subway is the worst.
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Anyone ever open a Subway and 15 years later they are like "that was the best decision I ever made".
Subway is the worst.
This post was edited on 1/9/25 at 4:08 pm
Posted on 1/9/25 at 4:02 pm to Kingpenm3
MIL's friend is a franchise owner of 3 Del Tacos. I don't know how much he makes, but he owns a home that is easily over $1mil.
Posted on 1/9/25 at 4:08 pm to Limitlesstigers
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Subway is the worst.
Absolutely This! And Jersey Mikes the best sub chain by far. Firehouse is good too, then Schlotzky, JJ’s.
Posted on 1/9/25 at 4:18 pm to Kingpenm3
One of my best friends was president of a company that operated, at their height over 300 Taco Bells in the Northwest, Ohio and the South. They bought the Sean Touhy Taco Bell's a couple years ago. They have since sold those 300 to private equity, He is now a partner with the same group opening 7Brew drive thru coffee stands in Ohio and Georgia. They have opened 15 this year will open 50 more in those 2 states over the next 2 years.
Scale means everything in franchising. and of course the right concept. 7B is killing it in every market they enter. Those 50 7B's will also be sold in year 5 to 8 years.
Scale means everything in franchising. and of course the right concept. 7B is killing it in every market they enter. Those 50 7B's will also be sold in year 5 to 8 years.
This post was edited on 1/9/25 at 4:34 pm
Posted on 1/9/25 at 4:28 pm to Kingpenm3
I'm a partner in three Culver's franchises (the first three in Arizona). Former neighbor owns/owned 14 Burger King franchises and the one who strongly encouraged me to get involved with Culver's. One of my best friends own five UPS stores, he previously owned 7-11's in Phoenix. Another friend started a local franchise called "Samurai Sam's" (Japanese fast food) and sold out to a local corporation. He parlayed that into owning all of the Tilted Kilt locations in the metro Phoenix area. Those are long gone and now he owns a chain of laser spa locations in Scottsdale/Phoenix.
Another friend started a popular local chain of Italian restaurants called "Oregano's" with about a dozen locations in AZ and one in CO. He sold the chain years ago to a corporation and did very well when he sold. He's back involved with the group in some capacity. Another friend was in the group that started Mastro's and a couple of theme restaurants. They sold to Landry's years ago and he made millions. He and his group now operate high-end steakhouses in Scottsdale and Phoenix (Dominick's, Steak 44, Ocean 44 and Steak 48).
Another friend started a popular local chain of Italian restaurants called "Oregano's" with about a dozen locations in AZ and one in CO. He sold the chain years ago to a corporation and did very well when he sold. He's back involved with the group in some capacity. Another friend was in the group that started Mastro's and a couple of theme restaurants. They sold to Landry's years ago and he made millions. He and his group now operate high-end steakhouses in Scottsdale and Phoenix (Dominick's, Steak 44, Ocean 44 and Steak 48).
This post was edited on 1/10/25 at 7:20 am
Posted on 1/9/25 at 4:32 pm to rickyb223
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BR. Taco Bell just sucks so badly
Did you know, most of the gulf coast Taco Bell franchises between Mobile and Houston are owned by a couple from Morgan City, Louisiana? They have over 190 franchises. It is called B&G Foods Enterprises. Their offices are still in Morgan City, LA.
Posted on 1/9/25 at 4:39 pm to NoBoDawg
My brother inlaw opened a firehouse un a high traffic location and it didn't really make him anything other than a full time job. Love the subs but the franchise makes the owner dozens of dollars.
Posted on 1/9/25 at 4:41 pm to Tarps99
Jealous that some boomer in the 70s probably got all those Taco Bells for like 300 bucks but now it probably costs 5 million to buy a taco bell
I probably would’ve gotten baja blast poisoning
I probably would’ve gotten baja blast poisoning
Posted on 1/9/25 at 4:42 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
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Scooter’s Coffee
One of these just popped up nearby me in Grayson GA. It's a block from a Starbucks and a McDonalds. Seems an odd hill to die on. Lots of traffic on the main road there though. As a coffee shop franchisee I wouldn't want to set up shop across the street from that level of existing competition. I wish them well, but seems foolish.
Posted on 1/9/25 at 4:44 pm to Kingpenm3
I know a guy who has several KFCs in Georgia and is doing well.
Posted on 1/9/25 at 4:45 pm to Kingpenm3
A friend of mine from college manages 4-5 sports clips type of hair cut locations. His dad is the owner and has owned them for years. No idea how well they’re doing exactly but both dad/mom and son live in fairly large houses out by the Met in Hoover.
This post was edited on 1/9/25 at 8:34 pm
Posted on 1/9/25 at 4:45 pm to Kingpenm3
Just sod 2 franchises. Bought into a different franchise with the proceeds. Wanted something different.
Franchises, provided you pick a good one, can be a great way to get expertise and support if you’re not already very familiar with that particular business
Neither are in the food industry. That’s a tough racket with low margins.
Franchises, provided you pick a good one, can be a great way to get expertise and support if you’re not already very familiar with that particular business
Neither are in the food industry. That’s a tough racket with low margins.
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