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The Franchise Scale Up Show with Guy Coffey
Guy Coffey
57 episodes
15 hours ago
If you’re on the fence about franchising, clarity matters more than speed. If you want an objective opinion from someone who’s been in the trenches — as a franchisee, franchisor, investor, and advisor — book a Filter the Noise Call at guycoffey.com. I’ll help you determine whether you’re ready now or give you a clear roadmap to get there without costly mistakes. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- One of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make as a fou...
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If you’re on the fence about franchising, clarity matters more than speed. If you want an objective opinion from someone who’s been in the trenches — as a franchisee, franchisor, investor, and advisor — book a Filter the Noise Call at guycoffey.com. I’ll help you determine whether you’re ready now or give you a clear roadmap to get there without costly mistakes. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- One of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make as a fou...
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Episodes (20/57)
The Franchise Scale Up Show with Guy Coffey
Should You Franchise Now or Wait? How to Know If Your Brand Is Actually Ready?
If you’re on the fence about franchising, clarity matters more than speed. If you want an objective opinion from someone who’s been in the trenches — as a franchisee, franchisor, investor, and advisor — book a Filter the Noise Call at guycoffey.com. I’ll help you determine whether you’re ready now or give you a clear roadmap to get there without costly mistakes. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- One of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make as a fou...
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17 hours ago
30 minutes

The Franchise Scale Up Show with Guy Coffey
What to Do When a Franchisee Isn’t Performing: A Tactical Playbook
If you’re dealing with underperformance in your system right now, don’t wait and hope it fixes itself. Book your free Franchise Growth Strategy Call at guycoffey.com. We’ll assess what’s really happening, build a support and accountability plan, and decide the smartest next move to protect your brand and your energy. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Every franchisor will face this moment: a franchisee who isn’t performing. Sales stall. ...
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1 week ago
6 minutes

The Franchise Scale Up Show with Guy Coffey
The Franchisor Mindset: 5 Shifts That Help Emerging Brands Scale to 100 Units
Franchising is a completely different business model — and if you don’t make the mental shift, you don’t scale. In this solo episode, I walk through the five mindset changes every emerging franchisor has to go through to stop drowning in day-to-day operations and start leading a franchise system that can grow to 100 units and beyond. The hard truth is this: if you’re still solving customer issues, running payroll, or living in the weeds, you don’t have a franchise system — you’ve just got an ...
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2 weeks ago
10 minutes

The Franchise Scale Up Show with Guy Coffey
The 10-Step Franchise Evaluation Guide Every Emerging Founder Should Use
In this solo episode, I walk you through a 10-point franchise evaluation checklist you can use whether you’re a prospective franchisee deciding what to buy, or an emerging franchisor trying to pressure-test your own system. Most brands don’t stall between 10 and 100 units because the concept is weak. They stall because the founder is drowning in chaos and the systems aren’t built yet. This checklist helps you cut through hype, get clarity fast, and make smarter decisions before time and money...
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3 weeks ago
10 minutes

The Franchise Scale Up Show with Guy Coffey
How Content Builds Franchise Trust Over Time with Joel Kleber of Jim’s Group
In this episode, I sat down with Joel Kleber from Jim’s Group in Australia — the world’s largest lawn and garden care franchise system — and we dug into something every emerging franchisor needs to understand: Content is not a marketing expense. It’s a long-term asset that compounds trust and franchise sales. Joel’s team didn’t grow Jim’s Group by changing the model. They grew it by building a transparent, founder-led content engine — and the numbers speak for themselves. Key Takeaways Conte...
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4 weeks ago
39 minutes

The Franchise Scale Up Show with Guy Coffey
What I Learned Inside a Private Equity Office: Truths About Scale and Standards
I just walked out of my first in-person board meeting inside a private equity office, and I learned three things that completely reshaped how I view PE, reporting, and what “standards” really mean. If you’re an emerging franchise founder heading toward scale — or preparing for private equity someday — these lessons will help you walk into those rooms smarter, clearer, and more confident. Key Takeaways 1. Private equity isn’t ruthless or all-knowing — they’ve been burned before too. The...
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1 month ago
9 minutes

The Franchise Scale Up Show with Guy Coffey
How Anytime Fitness Built a Global Franchise: Leadership Lessons from Dave Mortensen
If you want to scale smarter, avoid expensive mistakes, and build a franchise system you're proud of—book the call now. Spots fill quickly. https://guycoffey.com -------- In this franchise leadership episode of The Franchise Scale Up Show, Guy Coffey interviews Dave Mortensen, Co-Founder of Anytime Fitness, to uncover how he scaled a fitness franchise into one of the most successful global brands. Time Stamps 00:00 – Introduction to Dave Mortensen and Anytime Fitness04:30 – How culture drive...
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1 month ago
43 minutes

The Franchise Scale Up Show with Guy Coffey
Five Lessons from the Emerging Brand Founders Mastermind
Send us a text In this solo episode, I unpack what I learned at the Emerging Brand Founders Mastermind, hosted by REMAX founder Dave Liniger and Adam Contos, former CEO of REMAX. Spending time in that room with nine emerging brand founders reminded me of five essential leadership truths that every entrepreneur—especially those scaling through franchising—needs to remember. From learning how kindness drives culture, to mastering division of labor, to recognizing the power of hiring social, tho...
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1 month ago
14 minutes

The Franchise Scale Up Show with Guy Coffey
The Hiring Playbook That Saves You Time, Money, and Stress with Justin Lund
Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with Justin Lund, a business coach and hiring strategist who’s helped hundreds of companies simplify growth by mastering their hiring systems. We talk about why so many founders struggle to build great teams, how “unicorn hunting” kills momentum, and the proven process that makes hiring faster, smarter, and less emotional. Justin shares his step-by-step framework for building confidence in your hiring decisions, testing candidates effectively, and hi...
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1 month ago
34 minutes

The Franchise Scale Up Show with Guy Coffey
How to Plan Your Next Move in Business and Franchising
Send us a text Every entrepreneur has chapters—moments that define where they are, what they’ve learned, and where they’re going next. In this solo episode, I talk about the importance of recognizing your current chapter in both business and life. Whether you’re launching your first location or preparing for an exit, knowing where you are helps you see what’s possible next. I share personal stories from my own journey and lessons from my mentors, including how reflection, perspective, and tru...
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2 months ago
11 minutes

The Franchise Scale Up Show with Guy Coffey
Franchise Law 101: Legal Requirements Every Emerging Franchisor Must Know with Kevin Hein
Send us a text Before you grow your franchise, make sure your legal foundation is built to last. Because one wrong move in compliance could cost you more than a lawsuit—it could cost you your entire brand. In the first episode of a special franchise law series, host Guy Coffey kicks things off with Kevin Hein, co-chair of the Franchise and Licensing sector team at Akerman Law Firm — one of the top franchise law practices in the country. This conversation marks the start of an ongoing series d...
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2 months ago
14 minutes

The Franchise Scale Up Show with Guy Coffey
Act Big, Start Early: Why Franchisors Should Build Like They’ve Already Scaled
Send us a text 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 franchis...
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2 months ago
15 minutes

The Franchise Scale Up Show with Guy Coffey
Leadership, Leverage, and Legacy: Lessons from a Franchising Visionary with Jeff Dudan
Send us a text What does it take to scale a brand from one location to hundreds without losing control? In this episode, I sit down with Jeff Dudan, founder of AdvantaClean and CEO of Homefront Brands, to talk about focus, leverage, and the mindset behind sustainable growth. Jeff shares how he went from running a small painting business to franchising a national restoration brand — eventually refranchising all company-owned stores to accelerate growth. He breaks down what franchisors should f...
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2 months ago
41 minutes

The Franchise Scale Up Show with Guy Coffey
Scaling Smart: Amrit Dhaliwal on Building Walfinch with Purpose
Send us a text Franchising isn’t about selling units as fast as you can. It’s about choosing the right people, building the right systems, and creating a culture where franchisees thrive. In this episode, I sit down with Amrit Dhaliwal, founder of Walfinch, a home healthcare franchise in the UK that’s grown 50% year-over-year since 2019. Key Takeaways: Why franchisee selection is more important than rapid sales growth How fractional and experienced staff can fast-track your support team Why...
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3 months ago
44 minutes

The Franchise Scale Up Show with Guy Coffey
The Truth About Franchising: Systems, Not Shortcuts
Send us a text Franchising looks glamorous from the outside: collect fees, sell territories, and let others do the work. But if that’s your mindset, you’ll burn cash and burn your brand to the ground. In this episode, I walk you through the five truths of franchising that every founder must understand before they scale. From systems and relationships to leadership and capital, this is the reality check that separates the founders who scale successfully from the ones who implode. Key Takeaways...
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3 months ago
16 minutes

The Franchise Scale Up Show with Guy Coffey
5 Questions to Ask Before You Franchise Your Business
Send us a text Franchising can multiply your brand—but only if you’re truly ready. Move too soon, and you’ll burn equity, fail franchisees, and risk collapse. In this episode, I share the five critical questions every founder must answer before franchising their business. From testing your concept in multiple markets, to ensuring strong unit economics, to preparing yourself for the franchisor role—these questions are the difference between a brand that scales and one that stalls. Key Takeaway...
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3 months ago
8 minutes

The Franchise Scale Up Show with Guy Coffey
Season 3 Trailer: The Franchise Scale Up Podcast with Guy Coffey
Send us a text The toughest leap in franchising isn’t starting—it’s scaling from 10 to 100 units. That’s where most founders stall out, not because their concept is weak, but because chaos takes over. I’m Guy Coffey—franchisor, franchisee, and growth strategist. I know what it takes to scale without selling out, burning out, or losing control. In Season 3 of The Franchise Scale Up Podcast, I’m sharing the playbooks, red flags, and mindset shifts that separate brands that stall from those that...
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3 months ago

The Franchise Scale Up Show with Guy Coffey
Protecting Your Digital Assets: Paige Wiese on Scaling the Right Way
Send us a text Digital marketing isn’t just about pretty websites or SEO campaigns. It’s about protecting the foundation of your business—your domains, logins, hosting, brand files, and the digital assets most entrepreneurs never think about until it’s too late. In this episode, I talk with Paige Wiese of Tree Ring Digital about how to build digital systems that protect your business as you grow, scale, or prepare for exit. She shares stories of what goes wrong when businesses neglect these b...
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3 months ago
24 minutes

The Franchise Scale Up Show with Guy Coffey
No Studio, No Problem: How to Start Creating Videos That Sell with Jimi Gibson
Send us a text If you’re still avoiding video because you think it’s complicated, expensive, or “not for you,” this conversation will change your mind. Jimi Gibson from Thrive Agency has been in marketing for over 20 years, and he’s watched video go from big-budget productions to a daily must-have for every local business owner. We break down why video is no longer optional, what’s changed in consumer behavior, and how you can start creating high-impact content with nothing more than your pho...
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4 months ago
26 minutes

The Franchise Scale Up Show with Guy Coffey
The Franchise Dating App: How Wefranch Is Matching Brands with Buyers with Mariyam Shamshidova
Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with Mariyam Shamshidova from Wefranch to talk about how data, technology, and human connection are reshaping the way people get into franchising. From parsing FDDs to creating curated pitch nights across the country, Wefranch is building a platform that helps franchisors and franchisees find the right fit—because this is a long-term relationship, and getting it wrong is expensive. We dive into how their Nationwide Franchise Tour is helping prospecti...
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4 months ago
25 minutes

The Franchise Scale Up Show with Guy Coffey
If you’re on the fence about franchising, clarity matters more than speed. If you want an objective opinion from someone who’s been in the trenches — as a franchisee, franchisor, investor, and advisor — book a Filter the Noise Call at guycoffey.com. I’ll help you determine whether you’re ready now or give you a clear roadmap to get there without costly mistakes. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- One of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make as a fou...