In this episode, I sit down with Ryan Feghali, also known on X as the famous QSRguy, a powerhouse multi-unit franchisee who: Owns 33 Little Caesars across California, Oregon, and Arizona Operates a Jersey Mike’s Founded his own viral cookie-and-coffee concept, Coco Playa, which did $1.3M+ in its first year We cover:🍕 Ryan’s roots folding boxes in his dad’s Little Caesars and why he initially swore off franchising🚀 How he went from buying two underperforming stores to scaling a 33-unit pizza empire📈 The systems, tech, and hospitality strategy that help his stores outperform the average AUV💰 What he looks for in acquisition deals—and why he’d rather overpay for a great location🥤 How his new concept Coco Playa exploded with Gen Z fans and dirty soda diehards🤝 Why franchising too early is a trap—and what he’s doing differently as a founder📚 Plus, a teaser on the book he’s working on If you're into QSRs, franchising, or just love a good operator story, this one’s packed. Links:  Buy or sell your franchise: https://www.frandawgs.com/  Ryan on X: https://x.com/QSRguy Ryan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rfeghali/  Check out Ryan’s coffee/cookie brand, Coco Playa: https://trycocoplaya.com/ https://www.instagram.com/trycocoplaya