Karen Rands - Compassionate Capitalist

You've been sold a lie about franchising.Everyone thinks it's the safe bet, proven system, established brand, guaranteed success. Just sign and watch the money roll in, right?Wrong.In this episode, Dan Collins and I tear apart the glossy brochures: franchising reduces risk, but doesn't eliminate it. If you don't know the difference, you're about to make an expensive mistake.We dig into what separates thriving franchises from those that quietly bleed franchisees dry: unit economics that actually work, proof of concept beyond one lucky location, and real profitability—not marketing hype.Most people think they're buying freedom. They're actually buying a system that demands relentless discipline and strict adherence to the playbook.We also address anyone considering franchising their own business, what worked once with you running it doesn't mean it's replicable.The real question isn't whether franchising is safer. It's whether you're willing to do what it takes to