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REALITY CHECK: Franchise & Business

Business EN ↓ 8 episodes

Reality Check: Franchise & Business is brought to you by the team at FMS Support Services, the experts in franchise and multi-site business operations. Our team has been leading, growing, rescuing and supporting franchise networks and other businesses for over 3 decades. We provide the honest and insightful advice that makes a real difference, without the generic waffle, cliches and bullsh*t. Our series addresses the most common questions, misconceptions and areas of opportunity, with a focus on the topics that few others will dare to cover with our degree of honesty and transparency.

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Ep 8: Q&A from FRANCHISOR RESCUE & TURNAROUND 26.04.2026 1:09:07

Question and answer follow-up to ‘Ep 7: Franchisor Rescue & Turnaround’ explores common viewer and listener questions. To get the most from this presentation, it is recommended to have viewed or listened to ‘Ep 7: Franchisor Rescue & Turnaround’ first, which discussed some important considerations for rescuing and turning around a struggling or failing franchisor and/or franchise network....

Ep 7: FRANCHISOR RESCUE & TURNAROUND 19.03.2026 4:50:45

Franchise industry executive and consultant, Shaun Butcher, explores some considerations for rescuing and turning around a struggling franchisor. A must for any current or aspiring franchisor owner, board member, executive, decision maker or support person involved in rescuing or turning around a struggling or failing franchisor and/or franchise network. TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Start (0:09) Disclaimer...

Ep 6: Q&A from BUSINESS RESCUE & TURNAROUND 28.10.2025 33:13

Question and answer follow-up to ‘Ep 5: Business Rescue & Turnaround’ explores common viewer and listener questions. To get the most from this presentation, it is recommended to have viewed or listened to ‘Ep 5: Business Rescue & Turnaround’ first, which discussed a process of rescuing and turning around a struggling business. TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Start & Disclaimer! (1:06) Intro...

Ep 5: BUSINESS RESCUE & TURNAROUND 13.10.2025 2:17:38

Franchise industry executive and consultant, Shaun Butcher, explores the process of rescuing and turning around a struggling business. A must for any business owner, manager, decision maker or support person who has found themselves needing to rescue or turn around a struggling or failing business. TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Start (0:09) Disclaimer & Introduction (5:55) Common Types Of Rescue & Tu...

Ep 4: Q&A from MAGIC OF CONTRIBUTION MARGIN PRESENTATION 16.07.2025 31:30

Question and answer follow-up to ‘Ep 3: Magic of Contribution Margin’ explores common viewer and listener questions. To get the most from this presentation, it is recommended to have viewed or listened to ‘Ep 3: Magic of Contribution Margin’ first, which discussed how to accurately calculate contribution margin, break-even and profitability, from individual products and promotions to the entire bu...

Ep 3: MAGIC OF CONTRIBUTION MARGIN 22.05.2025 1:07:52

Franchise industry executive and consultant, Shaun Butcher, explores the power and magic of using contribution margin to understand and accurately calculate break-even and profitability, from individual products and promotions to the entire business. A must for any business owner, manager, decision maker or support person who does not already utilise contribution margin calculations. TIMESTAMPS: (...

Ep 2: Q&A from FRANCHISE BUYER BEWARE PRESENTATION 14.04.2025 22:33

Question and answer follow-up to ‘Ep 1: Franchise Buyer Beware’ explores common viewer and listener questions. To get the most from this presentation it is recommended to have viewed or listened to ‘Ep 1: Franchise Buyer Beware’ first, which exposed the tricks, traps and misunderstandings that ruin franchisees and that unscrupulous franchisors exploit. TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Start! (0:12) Disclaimer...

Ep 1: FRANCHISE BUYER BEWARE! 24.03.2025 3:55:16

Franchise industry executive and consultant, Shaun Butcher, exposes the tricks, traps and misunderstandings that ruin franchisees and that unscrupulous franchisors exploit. A must watch video for anybody considering buying a franchise or working in the franchising industry. TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Start! (0:16) Disclaimer & Introduction! (7:37) What Is Franchising? (9:32) Pros & Cons Of Franchi...