Episode 7: Anthony Spagnola, Director of Franchise Development at Stand Strong Fencing

In this episode of the Franchise QB Podcast, host Mike Halpern interviews Anthony Spagnola, Director of Franchise Development with Stand Strong Fencing and HorsePower Brands. They discuss Anthony's journey into franchising and his role at HorsePower Brands. They also explore the shared services model of Horsepower Brands and the advantages it offers to franchisees. The conversation covers the growth and territories of Stand Strong Fencing, the product lines they offer, and the competition in the fencing category. They also discuss the financial performance of Stand Strong Fencing, the startup costs and investment required, and the sliding scale royalty structure. The conversation touches on the distribution market vs non-distribution market, the staffing requirements for the semi-involved model, and the subcontractors and installation process. They also highlight the software platform used by Stand Strong Fencing and the timeline for opening a territory. The episode concludes with a discussion on referral partners and the introduction of the Howly app.TakeawaysHorsePower Brands offers a shared services model, providing franchisees with in-house support in areas such as recruiting, call center, bookkeeping, and marketing.Stand Strong Fencing is a franchise brand under HorsePower Brands, offering a range of fencing products for both residential and commercial applications.The fencing category is relatively fragmented, with few national franchise brands, providing an opportunity for Stand Strong Fencing to establish a strong presence.Stand Strong Fencing has a simple business model with low overhead, making it an attractive option for both owner-operators and semi-absentee owners.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Franchise QB Podcast00:56 Anthony's Journey into Franchising02:09 Introduction to HorsePower Brands03:27 Horsepower's Shared Services Model04:23 Franchise Growth and Territories05:20 Product Lines in Stand Strong Fencing06:42 Competition in the Fencing Category07:54 Financial Performance of Stand Strong Fencing09:15 Startup Costs and Investment11:58 Territory Size and Fees13:04 Sliding Scale Royalty14:56 Distribution Market vs Non-Distribution Market17:29 Semi-Involved Model and Staffing18:28 Subcontractors and Installation21:41 Stand Strong Fencing's Software Platform23:43 Timeline for Opening a Territory24:21 Referral Partners for Stand Strong Fencing26:29 Introduction to Howly App28:20 Advantages of Joining Stand Strong Fencing29:47 Conclusion and Contact InformationFree 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]