Episode 77: From Franchisee to Founder– How to systematize and scale your idea profitably

Zach Miller, JoeFroyo founder and president, will tell us about his journey from franchise owner to business founder. After owning and operating more than 30 retail locations from 5 national brands, Zach took his entrepreneurial skills to the next level developing 3 of his own companies, including dairy innovation brand, JoeFroyo. He’ll share helpful lessons and advice from both sides of the operation. You won’t want to miss this!

Bio:
As a Franchisee, Zach Miller has been a Multi-Unit owner/operator of more than 34 locations with 5 national brands, including Little Caesars, Sonic Burger, Cinnabon Bakery, Carvel Ice Cream, and Verizon Wireless. One of Zach’s franchise ownership groups grew from 0 employees to 400, scaling it from one location to 19 in three states – generating over $20 million in annual sales.

As a Founder, Zach has developed and launched 3 of his own branded companies. In 2014 Zach launched his current venture as Founder of JoeFroyo, a Dairy Innovation company focusing on value added products. As Founder, President, and Chief Innovator of JoeFroyo, his company’s products can be found in retail all around the world.