Franchising, Influencers and VR Adventures | Franchise Sidekick

Here’s what we tackled:

• Big acquisitions in franchising: Is selling to private equity good for franchisees? We explore the implications of Brothers That Just Do Gutters’ reported $61 million sale and what it means for the future of franchising.
• Influencers in franchising: Celebrities and business influencers are jumping into the franchise world. From Shaq to Codie Sanchez, we debate whether their involvement helps or hurts brands and franchisees.
• McDonald's goes vegan: Will the new vegan franchise concept, "Mr. Charlie's," be a hit or a miss? We break down the branding, market potential and challenges of McDonald's latest venture.
• Virtual Reality Franchises: With concepts like Sandbox VR boasting huge profits, is VR the future of franchising or just a passing trend? We share our takes on this cutting-edge business model.

Join us for spirited debates, bold opinions and a dash of humor as we tackle the big questions shaping the franchise industry.

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