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!
Ep123 James Lethborg’s Hog’s Breath Franchise Owner Journey | Launceston
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22 minutes
1 month ago
Ep123 James Lethborg’s Hog’s Breath Franchise Owner Journey | Launceston
James Lethborg is the franchise owner of Hog’s Breath Café Launceston.With a lifelong passion for food, shaped by his family’s farming and cooking traditions in Tasmania, James built his career as a chef across hospitals, hotels, and restaurants before stepping into the Hog’s Breath brand.
Starting in 2013 as head chef for the Launceston restaurant, he played a key role in its early success. Five years later, through a rare succession plan, James transitioned into franchise ownership.
The move from kitchen to ownership brought new challenges in finance, people management, and leadership, but also the chance to shape a culture built on what Hog’s Breath calls “HogsPitality.”
James now balances operations between the kitchen and front of house, while mentoring his team and ensuring customers feel the brand’s trademark energy. With nearly a decade as a franchise owner, he’s now setting his sights on multi-location growth, driven by systems, trust, and a commitment to hospitality at the core.
0:00 Introduction
0:43 Where James’ business journey began
3:33 The hardest part of being a chef
5:32 How Hogs Breath first came on the horizon
7:53 Knowing the opportunity to become a franchise owner at Hogs Breath
9:09 The transition from head chef to franchise owner with full support
11:38 Challenges in stepping up from chef to franchise owner
12:58 Finding balance between kitchen and operations
14:05 What a typical day looks like as a franchise owner
17:13 The critical success factors in running a Hogs Breath franchise
19:07 Finding the right personality during staff interviews
19:49 Future plans for Hogs Breath Launceston
22:31 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!
