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Buying a $200m Franchisor (Not Units, the Whole System)

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Tyler & Zach Gordon's search for an overlooked industry with good prospects led to a franchise system of thrift stores.

Topics in Tyler & Zach’s interview:

Zach and Tyler’s backgrounds in franchising

Looking for career fulfillment

Formulating a search strategy

Focusing on overlooked industries

Discovering thrift store franchising

Evaluating franchise opportunities

Transitioning from franchisee to franchisor

Structuring the…

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