Let's talk about everything and anything in franchising!
Inspiring with experiences and information from the coal face of the people behind the day-to-day of franchises in action.
We unpack personal journeys in founding and leading franchises, but just as important, are the journeys of people who own and run one or multiple franchise locations.
From fitness, to coffee, to lawns and everything in between, franchising is a buffet of business niches.
And with that comes an even wider range of people and stories to talk to about what they do, and how they did it.
And from the people who support franchises in every kind of way.
Everyone has a story to tell, and you'll often be amazed when they tell it in this way!
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Let's talk about everything and anything in franchising!
Inspiring with experiences and information from the coal face of the people behind the day-to-day of franchises in action.
We unpack personal journeys in founding and leading franchises, but just as important, are the journeys of people who own and run one or multiple franchise locations.
From fitness, to coffee, to lawns and everything in between, franchising is a buffet of business niches.
And with that comes an even wider range of people and stories to talk to about what they do, and how they did it.
And from the people who support franchises in every kind of way.
Everyone has a story to tell, and you'll often be amazed when they tell it in this way!
Ep117 The Hog’s Breath Franchise Business Model, with Tom Elliott and Alison Ossendryver
Franchise Everything
19 minutes 54 seconds
3 months ago
Ep117 The Hog’s Breath Franchise Business Model, with Tom Elliott and Alison Ossendryver
Tom Elliott, CEO, and Alison Ossendryver, COO, are steering Hogs Breath Café through a period of renewal after challenging years for the industry. With Tom just four months into the role, the brand is seeing green shoots of recovery, including double-digit same-store sales growth, and is focused on capturing market share through strategic planning into FY26. Leveraging a new centralised data dashboard, they’re enabling franchisees to benchmark performance, identify trends, and collaborate on solutions that lift profitability across the network. Alison, with over two decades in the business, highlights the evolution of training programs, operational efficiencies, and technology adoption all while keeping the signature prime rib at the heart of the menu. Hog's Breath offers a flexible ownership model, welcoming both hands-on operators and investors, supported by tailored franchise and manager training programs. Looking ahead, the brand is investing in tech integration, kitchen and roster management tools, and a bar-led revival to boost beverage sales and enhance the customer experience, positioning itself for sustainable growth in a competitive market. 0:00 Introduction 0:27 Hog's Breath challenges in recent years 1:42 Rolling out growth plans with a focus on unit economics and top-line sales performance 3:50 Using system-wide data and rankings to drive collaboration, problem-solving, and improved franchise profitability 6:22 Evolving menu and preparation methods while maintaining prime rib as the brand’s signature offering 8:32 Flexible training programs tailored to prior experience, ensuring franchise partners start strong 10:40 Overview of franchise entry costs and ongoing fee structure 14:35 Free six-week manager training program combining hands-on, online learning, and ongoing support 15:37 Consistent communication approach with both investors and owner-operators, focusing on the people-first principle 17:08 Future vision for Hog’s Breath with tech integration and a bar-led revival to boost beverage sales 19:32 Wrap up Podcast Produced by: www.franchisebusinesshub.com.au Listen or Watch on; Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/cpv6cpzv Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/mu28sxm8 Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/4p835hed YouTube: https://youtu.be/27PkOWiSU8M
Franchise Everything
Let's talk about everything and anything in franchising!
Inspiring with experiences and information from the coal face of the people behind the day-to-day of franchises in action.
We unpack personal journeys in founding and leading franchises, but just as important, are the journeys of people who own and run one or multiple franchise locations.
From fitness, to coffee, to lawns and everything in between, franchising is a buffet of business niches.
And with that comes an even wider range of people and stories to talk to about what they do, and how they did it.
And from the people who support franchises in every kind of way.
Everyone has a story to tell, and you'll often be amazed when they tell it in this way!
