120. Understanding Commercial Leases with Taj Adhav, Founder of Leasecake
Managing leases goes far beyond paperwork—it’s about protecting your profits and your best-performing stores. In this interview, Aicha Bascaro talks with Taj Adhav, founder of Leasecake, about the key elements every franchisee should understand in their lease agreements, what terms can and should be negotiated, and the hidden details that could cost you big if overlooked.
www.americanfranchiseacademy.com
www.leasecake.com
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119. The Journey of a 275 Papa John's Franchisee - Nadeem Bajwa
With nearly 300 Papa Johns restaurants across 12 states, Nadeem Bajwa has become one of the most recognized multi-unit franchisees in the U.S. In this interview, he opens up about his growth journey, the challenges of scaling, and what it takes to lead at such a massive level.
www.americanfranchiseacademy.com
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118. 14 Anytime Fitness Units in 10 Years: An Interview with Amanda Rainsberger
Meet Amanda Rainsberger, an inspiring Anytime Fitness franchisee who grew her business to 14 units (with 8 more on the way)! In this interview with our CEO, Aicha Bascaro, Amanda shares her journey, the challenges of scaling, and how the training programs at the American Franchise Academy helped her strengthen her leadership and accelerate growth. www.americanfranchiseacademy.com
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117. When Should You Hire a District Manager? 3 things to consider
Hiring a District Manager too early—or too late—can cost franchisees time, money, and growth opportunities. But how do you know when the moment is right? In this episode, we reveal the real signs that it’s time to bring in a District Manager, the risks of rushing the decision, and how the right timing can transform your multi-unit operations.
www.leadafa.com
www.districtmanagertraining.com
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116. The Chick-fil-A Secret Every Franchise Owner Should Know
Franchise owners are always looking for the “secret sauce” that keeps customers coming back for more. 🍔✨ In this episode, I share a surprising insight I learned from Chick-fil-A—something so simple yet so powerful that it can set your franchise apart from the rest.
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✅www.leadafa.com
✅www.americanfranchiseacademy.com
Franchising is a great way to become an entrepreneur, but investing in a franchise doesn't guarantee success. You need the right knowledge, tools, and resources. This podcast covers all aspects of franchising and the success formulas for Franchisees and Franchisors. It helps franchise leaders make better decisions and offers franchisors insight into the Franchisee experience and tips to become the franchisor of choice.
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Aicha is the Founder & CEO of the American Franchise Academy (AFA), coach, speaker, and best-selling Author of "The Franchise Fix" and "Multi-Unit Franchise Mastery". You can purchase her books at the AFA store.
The AFA is the elite education source in the franchise industry. If you are looking for more information on how to become a Successful Franchisee or Franchisor, visit us at www.AmericanFranchiseAcademy.com