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S1Ep298 Why Franchise Success Starts with Relationships with Brad Fishman

Sep 24, 2026 · 35m

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Franchise success depends on much more than selling franchises, opening locations, or generating leads. A franchise system can grow quickly on paper while problems develop underneath if franchisees are struggling, communication is weak, or the people involved stop trusting one another. For more than three decades, Brad Fishman, CEO of Fishman PR, has had a front-row seat to the franchise industry. He has worked alongside emerging brands, established franchisors, franchisees, suppliers, and industry leaders, giving him a broad perspective on what separates healthy franchise systems from those that struggle. One principle consistently rises above the others: franchise success is closely tied…