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How Top Franchisees Use Private Label Products to Boost Margins
Lucas and Luna explore how multi-unit franchisees are launching their own private label products to capture higher margins and build brand equity independent of the franchisor. The episode focuses on a concrete case: a 12-unit Smoothie King operator in Florida who introduced a branded line of protein powders and supplements in 2025, generating an additional $180,000 in annual net profit per location. Lucas breaks down the economics—40% gross margins versus the typical 25% on national brands—and the legal hurdles, including franchise agreement non-compete clauses and supplier approval…
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