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EPISODE · Sep 4, 2025 · 33 MIN

From Dorm Room to National Brand: Michael Sutton on Building Grill Hero

from How I Franchised This · host Franzy

What began as a summer project cleaning grills in Toronto has become a fast-growing franchise. Michael Sutton walks through the scrappy early days, the boost from Dragon’s Den, and the decision to scale through franchising. He talks about the shift from managing techs to leading franchisees, bringing on a COO, and the importance of picking the right operators. Plus, his advice for entrepreneurs considering their first franchise investment.   Check out Grill Hero on Franzy: https://franzy.com/franchises/grill-hero

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