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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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Edited by Anton Rohozov
Produced by Pam Cameron