This podcast episode features an informative conversation with David Sauers, one of the founders of Royal Restrooms. In 2004, David and his partner identified a gap in the marketplace for executive-style mobile restrooms suitable for all kinds of venues and turned their vision into a thriving business.

In this episode, we talk about David's unexpected journey into the world of franchising. Believe it or not, becoming a franchisor wasn't an aspiration.

We also unpack:

🔹 The essential characteristics and skills needed for franchisee success

🔹 The organizational structure that keeps Royal Restrooms running smoothly

🔹 Their biggest achievements and the challenges they've overcome along the way

David is the co-founder of Royal Restrooms Nationwide and Director of Nationwide Franchise Sales. Always drawing in a little black notebook, he was constantly trying to come up with his next great idea before his entrepreneurial spirit led him to co-found Royal Restrooms in 2004. David also is proud to put his extensive knowledge of restroom design and function into ensuring Royal Restrooms continues to be innovative for its guests and customers.

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In this episode, I'm exploring an aspect of franchise ownership that sometimes gets overlooked: the franchisor's internal organizational structure. Huge thanks to my recent podcast guest, Aaron Cash, for inspiring this topic.

When I was exploring the world of franchise concepts, understanding the ins and outs of the franchisor's organizational structure wasn't on my radar. But looking back, I realize it should have been right up there on my list of priorities.

Why? Because the franchisor's internal structure has a massive impact on how they serve and support their franchisees. It's not just about the product or service; it's about the backbone of the entire franchise system.

So, if you're considering franchise ownership (or already in the game), this episode is a must-listen. Tune into this episode which also includes a new clip from my interview with Aaron Cash.

➡️ Listen to this episode: https://www.kristinegivens.com/podcast/45

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Exciting news! Another episode of Demystifying Franchise Ownership is available today. In our conversation, Aaron Cash, the President of Garage Living Systems, talks about the characteristics of some of his most successful franchise partners. You may be surprised to find out that Aaron doesn’t necessarily use revenues as a measure of success. Aaron outlines the importance of self-awareness, humility, and the willingness to ask for guidance in addition to several other characteristics.

We also explore the utilization of experienced consultants during their transition into franchising, strategic planning with their franchisees, and Aaron's perspective on the feasibility of a passive or semi-absentee model. This episode is a must-listen for anyone involved in franchising, whether you're already a franchisee, considering becoming one, or operating as a franchisor. There's valuable insight for everyone!

Aaron Cash is a founder and President of Garage Living Systems. While working toward an undergraduate business degree, Cash interned in the marketing departments of multiple Fortune 500 companies. However, rather than working for a large corporation after graduation, he used what he learned to forge his own path. He wanted to take the entrepreneurial route.

Aaron partnered with a couple of classmates, one of whom had an uncle with a sizable metal fabrication business in Chicago. They launched their company as a direct-to-consumer distributor of custom cabinetry designed for garages.

They operated as an independent business for 10 years and started franchising in 2015, originally as a one-man show with a single franchise in the U.S. and another in Canada. Today, they have a head office staff of 30, and just passed the 50-franchise mark. Go to https://garageliving-franchises.com/ to get more information about the company.

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• https://kristinegivens.com