In this episode of The FranChat Podcast, Tim, Natalia, and Kevin dive into the gritty realities of scaling a franchise — and how to do it without losing your mind, your team, or your brand.

From the early days of piloting your model to managing a growing network of franchisees, the team explore the common breaking points franchisors face as they grow — and how to navigate them. They cover topics like:

• The hidden costs of under-preparing
  

• Why franchising is not just an extension of your existing business
  

• The danger of skipping the “difficult conversations”
  

• Legal blind spots that can derail scale
  

• And how leadership style must evolve as your network grows
  

They also share real stories, clever analogies (including marriage prep!), and practical insights about what it really takes to scale with strength — not stress.

Whether you're on your first franchisee or your fiftieth, this one is packed with tips to help you scale sustainably.