What if your grand opening sprint is the very thing burning out your team and killing your momentum? Aaron Hovivian shares the proven strategy his team uses to launch drive-thru coffee shops, run high-impact sprints, and avoid chaos. Whether you're a franchisee or founder, this episode breaks down the full blueprint—from planning to execution—with real stories and hard-won lessons.

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 – Why sprints can burn out your team

01:40 – What Aaron's fractional COO team actually does

03:48 – How short-term contracts empower clients

05:17 – From vision to grand opening: how to break it down

07:02 – The difference between annual plans and sprints

08:52 – Grand opening vs. sprint: where things get real

10:25 – Marketing sprints and digital product launches

12:57 – Common launch week mistakes

16:30 – The dark side of "always sprinting"

28:34 – Why building a strong third tier is key

40:38 – The biggest mistake founders make during sprints

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