Lance Graulich uncovers what drives real success in franchising. From helping scale Wingstop in its early days to matching today’s entrepreneurs with the right brands, Lance shares how leadership and collaboration outweigh flashy numbers. They dive into the power of franchise advisory councils, spotting red flags in the FDD, and why franchising is the ultimate path to freedom and generational wealth when done right.
Lance Graulich is the President and CEO of Eye On Franchising, a FranServe affiliate, and a top expert in restaurant franchising and brand development. With a track record as a multi-unit franchisee of Wingstop and Krispy Kreme, Lance has also held key roles with Even Stevens Sandwiches (COO), Snowdays (Chief Development Officer), Wicked Donuts, and Mr. Brews Taphouse (Chief Strategist).
He brings deep expertise in operations, site selection, training, marketing, and new store launches. Lance is also the host of the Eye On Franchising podcast, where he shares insider knowledge and interviews industry leaders to help aspiring entrepreneurs navigate the franchise world.
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Website: https://lancegraulich.com/
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Co-Author of USA Today Bestseller: Luminary Leadership: How Top Entrepreneurs Lead in Business and in Life