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How Franchisees Are Using Cooperative Buying Groups
Episode 61 of Franchise Conversations with Fexingo dives into cooperative buying groups — a strategy where franchisees pool purchasing power to negotiate better prices on supplies, equipment, and services. Lucas and Luna explore the mechanics, benefits, and risks of this approach, using a real-world case: the Independent Franchisee Cooperative (IFC), a group of 22 Subway franchisees in the Midwest that formed a buying group in 2024 and saved an average of 8% on food costs in their first year. The hosts discuss how co-ops work, the legal considerations under antitrust law, and why some…
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