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!
JP Afflick, owner of Hog’s Breath Airlie Beach, shares his 25-year journey with the iconic Australian restaurant brand.
Starting out at Hog’s Breath Darwin in 1995, JP reflects on the early days of the brand’s culture, energy, and sense of family that shaped his passion for hospitality. After co-owning the Byron Bay Hog’s Breath and spending years building ventures across tech, software, and even world record motorcycle racing, JP’s story comes full circle as he returns to the Hog’s Breath family as an owner once again.
In this episode, JP discusses the importance of systems, service, and culture in running a successful restaurant, his hands-on approach to leadership, and the teamwork behind operating the “OG” Airlie Beach store. He also shares his vision for the future, focused on legacy, loyalty, and keeping the Hog’s Breath experience alive for years to come.
0:00 Introduction
0:31 Where it all began — JP’s first steps into the Hog’s Breath famil
1:53 JP’s early days working at Hog’s Breath in Darwin
2:54 JP’s first experience as a Hog’s Breath business owner in Byron Bay
4:50 JP’s career beyond Hog’s Breath and the ventures he built along the way
5:53 How JP shifted from running restaurants to starting a software business
8:44 What land speed racing taught JP about business and leadership
9:27 How JP returned to the Hog’s Breath family and became owner of Airlie Beach
11:53 JP’s hands-on approach to running the Hog’s Breath Airlie Beach store
12:36 JP’s thoughts on starting a business partnership and taking a leap of faith
13:11 The crucial role of service and hospitality in every Hog’s Breath restaurant
14:12 JP’s long-term vision for Hog’s Breath Airlie Beach and what’s next
15:33 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!
