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What does it actually take to build one of the fastest growing cabinet and countertop franchise brands in the country from scratch? In this episode of the Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast, host Marc Magerman sits down with Michael Hartel, founder and CEO of Cabinet IQ, for a conversation that covers everything a serious franchise buyer needs to know about this brand. Michael breaks down how Cabinet IQ is disrupting a fragmented and outdated industry with a six star customer experience, why franchisees can start generating revenue before their showroom even opens, what the numbers actually look like in their most recent FDD including two franchisees who did over $1.1 million in their first full year, how the subcontractor model gives owners more flexibility and better alignment than traditional employees, and what five core values Michael looks for in every single candidate before awarding a territory. If you are seriously evaluating franchise opportunities in the home services space and want to hear directly from a founder who is genuinely invested in the success of every person who joins the system, this episode is worth your time.

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