2024 Reflections and 2025 Trends in Franchising

In this episode, Ryan Hicks and Zack Fishman bring on guests Jamie Adams, (Chief Revenue Officer of Scorpion) and Ryan Combe (Managing Partner of Cornerstone Franchise Partners) to reflect on key winners and trends in the franchise landscape in 2024, and make predictions for 2025. We also explore significant leadership changes, lessons learned in 2024, and contrarian beliefs for the future of franchising, emphasizing the importance of franchisee profitability and the potential for franchising to grow as a percentage of GDP. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 03:12 - Reflections on 2024: Winners and Trends 05:58 - The Role of Institutional Investors in Franchising 08:53 - The Rise of Franchise Sales Organizations 12:06 - Predictions for 2025: Key Players and Trends 14:57 - Breakout Brands of 2024 and 2025 18:11 - Bold Moves and Disruptors in Franchising 21:06 - The Future of Health and Wellness Franchises 45:03 - Chick-fil-A's Bold Business Moves 51:10 - The Rise of Limited Service Restaurants (LSR) 57:54 - Innovations Shaping the Future of Food Service 01:09:32 - Leadership Changes and Their Impact 01:12:46 - Lessons Learned in 2024 01:17:00 - Contrarian Beliefs for 2025