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In this powerful episode of The Marvin Francois Show, we sit down with Kika Wise, Darren Hawthorne, and Jay Sims—the dynamic minds behind Blackbox Franchising. Together, they share their journeys from building wellness, food, and fitness brands to creating a movement that’s democratizing access to franchising. From breaking down what it really means to be a franchisor vs. franchisee, to highlighting why so few minorities are represented in the space, they reveal the tools and strategies to turn small businesses into national franchise brands. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or an established business owner, this conversation is packed with insights on building generational wealth and creating lasting impact.
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In this powerful episode of The Marvin Francois Show, we sit down with Kika Wise, Darren Hawthorne, and Jay Sims—the dynamic minds behind Blackbox Franchising. Together, they share their journeys from building wellness, food, and fitness brands to creating a movement that’s democratizing access to franchising. From breaking down what it really means to be a franchisor vs. franchisee, to highlighting why so few minorities are represented in the space, they reveal the tools and strategies to turn small businesses into national franchise brands. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or an established business owner, this conversation is packed with insights on building generational wealth and creating lasting impact.

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