Latest / Franchise Conversations with Fexingo: Buying, Running, and Scaling Franchise Businesses
How Franchisees Use Shared Labor Pools to Cut Costs
In episode 76 of Franchise Conversations with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore a growing trend among multi-unit franchisees: shared labor pools. Rather than each location staffing independently, franchisees are pooling part-time employees across nearby units, using scheduling software to deploy workers where demand is highest. The hosts break down how a 10-unit Subway franchisee in Phoenix saved 12% on labor costs in Q1 2026 by implementing a shared pool, and discuss the operational challenges — from training consistency to state wage laws. They also touch on the role of platforms like 7shifts…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.