What We Can Learn From a Franchise Model: Dennis McKinley, founder of The Original Hot Dog Company

Show Notes

Imagine, if when you started your entrepreneurial journey, you were provided with a plan for guaranteed success. Dennis McKinley did and he shares that plan with us today.

Dennis became a franchisee in his early 20's. He took that playbook, improved upon it and today sits as the franchisor of one of the fastest growing restaurant chains in the country. In today's conversation we take a peek inside that playbook for strategies we can implement in our own businesses.

For more on Dennis' concepts visit https://www.emergingfoodfranchises.com

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