Licensing often looks easier than franchising — less regulation, lower cost, faster upfront cash. But easier doesn’t always mean safer. In this solo episode, I break down the real differences between licensing and franchising, why those differences matter, and how choosing the wrong model can quietly cost you control, brand consistency, and long-term value. I explain the three critical factors every founder must evaluate — control, compliance, and cash — and when each model actually makes sen...
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Licensing often looks easier than franchising — less regulation, lower cost, faster upfront cash. But easier doesn’t always mean safer. In this solo episode, I break down the real differences between licensing and franchising, why those differences matter, and how choosing the wrong model can quietly cost you control, brand consistency, and long-term value. I explain the three critical factors every founder must evaluate — control, compliance, and cash — and when each model actually makes sen...
Five Lessons from the Emerging Brand Founders Mastermind
The Franchise Scale Up Show with Guy Coffey
14 minutes
1 month ago
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...
The Franchise Scale Up Show with Guy Coffey
Licensing often looks easier than franchising — less regulation, lower cost, faster upfront cash. But easier doesn’t always mean safer. In this solo episode, I break down the real differences between licensing and franchising, why those differences matter, and how choosing the wrong model can quietly cost you control, brand consistency, and long-term value. I explain the three critical factors every founder must evaluate — control, compliance, and cash — and when each model actually makes sen...
