The Side Hustle Show 718: Does it Make Sense to Buy a Franchise as a Side Hustle?
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Jan 15, 2026 Greg Mohr, a franchise consultant and founder of FranchiseMaven.com, shares insights on using franchises as semi-passive side hustles. He discusses how franchises generally have a lower failure rate and can replace a part-time income within 2 to 3 years. Mohr highlights lucrative industries like HVAC and plumbing, the benefits of established franchise groups, and the importance of careful research. He also covers financing options like SBA loans and the value of hiring the right managers for success in franchising.
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Doctor Scaled Supercuts With Regional Managers
- Greg recounted a doctor who bought 20 Supercuts salons, hired regional managers, and scaled to 100 locations while remaining a practicing physician.
- He layered management every seven salons to achieve delegation and growth.
Work On The Business, Hire Operators
- Plan to work on the business, not in it; hire staff and managers to operate daily tasks.
- Franchisors train owners on operations but expect you to run and grow the business rather than perform frontline work.
Franchising Scales With Local Owners
- Franchising scales a proven model by letting local owners use their capital and market knowledge to expand the brand.
- Franchisors gain royalties while franchisees provide local presence and execution.
