In this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks with Greg Flynn, founder and CEO of Flynn Group, which is the largest franchise operator in the world with eight brands in its portfolio doing about $5 billion in annual sales. Flynn Group has spent the past 25 years partnering with some of the biggest chains in the world, including Applebee’s, Wendy’s, Panera Bread, Arby’s, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut, but last month it announced that it had entered into a franchise agreement with 7 Brew, marking the first time the organization has partnered with an emerging chain. Greg joined the podcast to discuss why 7 Brew is a good fit for the Flynn Group portfolio and where the volatile marketplace could go from here.    

In this conversation, you’ll find out why:

• The most impactful determinant of success is day-to-day operations
• To be a premier franchise operator, you must be people-first
• American brands in international markets are like startups with less risk 
• The right promotion at the right time can change an entire brand’s trajectory
• The value offered by full-service brands is resonating with consumers 

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