Episode 110: Franchise Growth Secrets | The 4 Pillars of a Franchise | Former RE/MAX CEO Adam Contos

Stop just selling franchises and start building a high-performance brand. In this episode of the Franchise QB Podcast, host Mike Halpern huddles with Adam Contos, the former CEO of RE/MAX and current CEO of Area 15 Ventures. Adam draws on his background as a SWAT leader turned executive to reveal the "magic wand" of franchise scalability.We dive deep into unit-level economics, franchisee profitability, and the critical KPIs every owner must master, specifically prime costs like labor and waste. Adam breaks down his proven playbook for multi-unit growth, explaining the three profit levers: the core item, the upsell, and high-margin commercial/catering revenue.Whether you are an emerging franchisor struggling with "founder ego" or a franchise investor evaluating brands like Port of Subs or Daddy’s Chicken Shack, this conversation provides a masterclass in strategic growth, leadership alignment, and operational discipline. Learn how AI in franchising is creating new efficiencies and why successful brands focus on building franchises over simple unit sales.https://www.area15ventures.com/Free Resource for Franchise QB Listeners:The Franchise QB Playbook will guide you through the process of finding your perfect franchise fit.  Free Franchise Doc:  👉https://www.franchiseqb.com/playbook#franchiseownership  #FranchiseOpportunities #OwnABusiness #FranchiseSuccess #FranchiseQBContact me and my team with any questions along the way.  www.calendly.com/franchiseguyMike Halpern, [email protected]