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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 Connect with Erik Van Horn: 🌐 Website - https://franchisesecrets.com/ 📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikvanhorn/ 👍 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erik.v.horn/ 💼 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanhorn/ Best Franchise Starter Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEEithd54kMlgRgsBAo4LWNCMSOthnK0r&si=TD1z25-ie2d23rGm https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEEithd54kMle5_OUXiuLbc_UPBtz1vTE&si=uCOgDya1VnnCarDf https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEEithd54kMk2Kw07KwZGWgF8UTx9N5_T&si=ZldjBOqFanGE-JUL #Franchising #Leadership #Operations