Time To Franchise? Convo w/ Jason Sobocinski & Etkin Tekin, co-founders of Haven Hot Chicken

What has to be true inside a restaurant brand before franchising even becomes an option?Jason Sobocinski and Etkin Tekin, co-founders of Haven Hot Chicken, sit down with James Tice to explain why values, management quality, and operational discipline must come before growth tactics. They share how founder involvement shapes culture at scale, why consistency is built through people rather than playbooks alone, and how aligning operators around shared standards becomes the foundation for successful franchising.What You’ll Learn: • Why culture and values come before franchise strategy • How management quality determines unit-level success • What founders must protect as the brand begins to scale • Why consistency requires both systems and accountability • How disciplined growth creates long-term financial stabilityVisit Tab Commerce to learn how extended terms, higher limits, and smarter spend controls help restaurant operators fund growth while keeping cash flow predictable.Jason Sobocinski: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-sobocinski-75016730/ Etkin Tekin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/etkintekin/Haven Hot Chicken: https://www.havenhotchicken.com/