A lot of people see franchising as something that is out of reach or something to avoid.

But, it's just another type of business model that can be applied to any type of company. We explore this in detail with franchising expert Andrew Walters, Founder of Kindling Franchise Consultants, who for over 15 years has been working for large international brands within their franchising teams.

We also talk about:

- What it's like to be working alongside entrepreneurs

- Why franchising might not be right for everyone

- The biggest challenge for franchisees

- Following the model

- How to prepare to be a franchisee

- What to look for in a good brand

- A shocking encounter with some AK-47's

- and much, much more!

You can find Andrew on LinkedIn here and Kindling Franchise Consultants here.

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