Real Estate, Risk & Resilience: The Franchise Lessons You Can’t Ignore w/ Chris Olexa

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Closed Monday

Kyle Inserra

248 episodes

20 hours ago

Ever wonder what it really takes to go from one location to ten? Every Monday, top restaurant operators share their actual playbooks for scaling - from site selection and systems to funding and team building. No basics, no fluff – just real conversations about what works (and what doesn't) in multi-unit growth.

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Real Estate, Risk & Resilience: The Franchise Lessons You Can’t Ignore w/ Chris Olexa | CEO, Aspire 2B Hospitality Group

Closed Monday

47 minutes 25 seconds

8 months ago

Real Estate, Risk & Resilience: The Franchise Lessons You Can’t Ignore w/ Chris Olexa | CEO, Aspire 2B Hospitality Group

From a challenging upbringing to becoming the CEO and founder of Aspire 2B Hospitality Group, Chris Olexa shares his entrepreneurial journey. Chris dives deep into his franchising experiences, with Quiznos and Buffalo Wild Wings, offering practical insights and hard-earned lessons. He emphasizes resilience, the significant influence of sports on his business mindset, and strategic methods for evaluating franchise opportunities. Chris candidly discusses balancing ambition with family responsibilities, navigating the complexities of franchise real estate, and maintaining strong leadership and team engagement. Packed with real-world advice, this episode is essential for anyone interested in getting ahead in the franchise space.

💡 Actionable Takeaways:

Conduct comprehensive market analyses before franchise expansion
Embrace resilience to effectively handle business setbacks
Plan carefully to balance aggressive growth with financial stability
Foster a strong team environment for sustained operational success

🎯 Who This Episode Is For:

Aspiring and current restaurant franchise owners
Franchisors dealing with expansion and real estate challenges
Entrepreneurs seeking advice on balancing work-life dynamics
Individuals interested in applying sports psychology to business
Connect with Chris on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-olexa-2580151a6/
Aspire 2B Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspire2b-podcast/id1657424112
Follow Aspire 2B on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/aspire2bhospitality/
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