In this episode of the Franchising Uncovered Podcast, host Dugan Aylen is joined by Lisa Stead, COO of Trafalgar Education, to discuss her journey in franchising and her insights on supporting franchise networks at all stages. Trafalgar Education oversees two thriving performing arts brands: Stagecoach Performing Arts and Drama Kids, boasting over 450 franchises globally.

Lisa shares her unique franchising journey, starting as an independent theatre owner and evolving into a franchising expert, including her success scaling multiple franchise brands. She dives deep into franchisee support strategies, communication for large networks, and exciting initiatives to keep long-term franchisees engaged through programs like "Act 2" and alumni concepts.

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In this podcast interview, Kate Bell, founder of Mini First Aid and Dragons' Den winner, shares her inspiring entrepreneurial journey. After a personal tragedy, Kate became passionate about teaching life-saving first aid in an engaging way. She started local classes but franchised the business to maintain brand consistency as it grew. Appearing on Dragons' Den gave the company invaluable exposure, leading to an investment from Sara Davies, who has supported franchisee growth and change management. Kate discusses the challenges of evolving her franchisees from lifestyle businesses to larger operations, while staying true to their passion for making a life-saving impact.

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In this podcast interview, Tom Dowd, CEO of F45 Training, discusses his journey in franchising and F45's business model. F45, known for its high-intensity interval training, has nearly 2,000 studios globally and recently expanded to include Pilates, high-energy Vora workouts, and recovery services. With over 30 years of experience, including at GNC, Tom focuses on supporting franchisees and enhancing the member experience. He emphasises being hands-on in franchising, working closely with franchisees, and taking feedback from the field. Tom also discusses F45's partnership with Mark Wahlberg, blending fitness and operations expertise for growth.

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