From $0 to franchise empire at age 32

How do you go from a 23-year-old operator to a multi-unit, multi-brand franchise owner with multiple successful exits?In this episode of The Sidekick Life, Ryan Zink and Tyler Altenhofen sit down with Tanner Holmes, an entrepreneur and franchise operator whose experience spans European Wax Center, Hush Lash Studio, Sola Salons, and Perspire Sauna Studio.Tanner shares how he earned his first ownership stake through sweat equity, helped grow a European Wax Center portfolio from five locations to 12, and eventually participated in major exits, including an 11x return on the studios and a 19x return on the area-development business.But this conversation is about much more than the wins.Tanner opens up about growing up in an entrepreneurial family, navigating the uncertainty of COVID-19, choosing the right franchise opportunities, working with business partners, and learning why focus, patience, and accountability matter more than chasing unit count.Free Training for Future OwnersWatch our quick 20-minute webinar: “10,000 Locations and Counting: The Franchise Buyer’s Blueprint.” Learn how we de-risk buying a business and help you find a brand you’ll love. (It’s 100% free.)https://webinars.franchisesidekick.com/ref/LDRCtfTNBbAhWhR