Acquiring Minds

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 acquisition and partnership
  • Focusing their marketing on vendors
  • Prioritizing franchisee success and future growth

References and how to contact Tyler & Zach:

  • Tyler’s LinkedIn
  • Zach’s LinkedIn
  • Horizon Point Capital
  • [email protected]
  • [email protected] 
  • Uptown Cheapskate Franchise
  • Kid to Kid Franchise
  • Buy a Franchise Portfolio: How to Choose a Brand

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  • Connect with host Will Smith on LinkedIn
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Edited by Anton Rohozov
Produced by Pam Cameron

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