Johnny Franchise: The Franchise Expert

Franchising Lessons: How I Took a Location From a Big National Brand

Written by John Francis | Sep 8, 2020 1:00:00 PM

If you’re a franchisor or multi-unit operator, you’ll want to check out the new article I wrote for LeaseCake. It’s a cautionary tale about what can happen when a busy franchise organization doesn’t have the systems and tools in place to manage their locations effectively - and the important details that can slip through the cracks.

It also highlights one of the proudest accomplishments of my 30+ year career: an accomplishment three years in the making that led to me ousting my competitor from a prime piece of real estate - so that I could take over the space for my own multi-unit franchise business.

It’s a real David and Goliath story that inspired a worldwide leader in package delivery to revise their lease review process to ensure that history doesn’t repeat itself.

What was a loss for UPS was a major career win for me. Read more here: https://leasecake.com/how-to-avoid-losing-your-business-location-to-a-competitor/