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!
Ep121 Felipe Gama, Sushi Sushi, Dunsborough, WA - Franchise Owner Journey
Franchise Everything
23 minutes
2 months ago
Ep121 Felipe Gama, Sushi Sushi, Dunsborough, WA - Franchise Owner Journey
Felipe Gama is the franchise owner of Sushi Sushi in Dunsborough, Western Australia, with a second store soon to open in Margaret River. Originally from Brazil, Felipe moved to Australia in 2018 to study cookery and built his career working in kitchens across Melbourne and regional WA.
With years of experience as a chef, he developed a passion for fresh, high-quality food but also recognised the challenges of long hours and demanding shifts. When planning for a family, Felipe sought a business opportunity that aligned with his skills while allowing more balance and lifestyle flexibility.
Discovering Sushi Sushi provided the perfect fit. The franchise model offered structure, training, and support while giving him the chance to run his own business in a growing regional community. From overcoming early challenges with team building to engaging with locals through sponsorships and community ties, Felipe has embraced the role of business owner with enthusiasm.
Now preparing to expand into multi-store ownership, Felipe continues to combine his passion for food with the drive to build sustainable businesses rooted in both family and community.
0:00 Introduction
0:45 Felipe's franchise journey beginnings — from Brazil to Australia
2:12 Studying cookery in Australia and gaining qualifications
3:56 Facing and overcoming early language barriers
4:34 Favorite cuisine to cook and personal passion for Italian food
5:46 Career progression after qualification and early experiences in Australian kitchens
6:48 The transition from Victoria to Western Australia
8:51 Working as a chef after relocating and running a kitchen for over two years
9:18 Shifting from chef life to business ownership to align with family goals
11:03 Discovering a gap in the market and finding the right franchise opportunity with sushi sushi
13:49 Addressing stereotypes in sushi franchising and why passion matters more than background
15:27 Overcoming the biggest challenges of starting a franchise business
16:36 Deciding to expand with a second store
18:04 Building management teams to balance growth and lifestyle
19:37 Opportunities and challenges in regional markets
20:56 Keys to local success with Sushi Sushi
22:33 Wrap up
Podcast Produced by: www.franchisebusinesshub.com.au
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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!
