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Back to EpisodesIndustry Spotlight: Mobile Food Franchisees
Description
Host: Michelle Rowan, President & COO of Franchise Business Review
Guests: Russ O'Rear, Franchisee of Travelin' Tom's Truck and Kona Ice since 2019, Tim Valiant, Franchisee of Travelin' Tom's and Kona Ice since 2012
Episode Summary of Industry Spotlight: Mobile Food Franchisees
This podcast episode from "A to Franchisee" delves into the world of mobile food franchising, featuring insights from Kona Ice franchisees Russ O'Rear and Tim Valiant. They discuss transitioning from traditional careers to mobile food businesses, emphasizing the flexibility and lower costs associated with mobile franchises. The episode covers strategies for scaling operations, building community relationships, and managing seasonal staffing challenges. It also highlights the importance of passion and community involvement in achieving success as a mobile food franchisee.
**This episode features franchisees from Kona Ice and Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck. This is not sponsored content, but we can tell you that they survey their franchisees regularly and make the report available for download.
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