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Cabinet IQ founder and CEO Michael Hartel breaks down what it actually takes to own one of the fastest-growing kitchen cabinet and countertop franchises in the country. He walks through the real numbers — the investment range, first-year revenue, and how new owners with no industry experience are opening strong by simply running the playbook. Michael explains why the showroom costs less to build than people fear, how franchisees beat shops that have been open 40 years, and the five core values he looks for in every candidate. If you're weighing which franchise to buy, this is a candid, numbers-first look at the model, the support, and the kind of person who thrives in it.

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00:00 - Franchise Performance, FDD, and Investment Breakdown
05:51 - Customer Experience, Net Promoter Score, and Rapid Growth
07:53 - Ideal Candidate Profile, Business Model, and Networking
12:32 - Overcoming the Fear of Having No Industry Experience
13:51 - The Discovery Process for Prospective Franchisees
17:53 - Core Values and Culture of the Brand

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