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2021 Franchising Outlook: A Conversation with Franchisors

Franchisee Profiles February 18, 2022 1 min to read

Although many businesses struggled through the pandemic in 2020, interest in business ownership and self-employment is at an all-time high. Franchise Business Review’s CEO, Eric Stites, spoke with award-winning franchisors Christina Chambers from InXpress, Paul Pickett of Wild Birds Unlimited, and Tony Lamb from Kona Ice to get their take on what 2021 will look like for existing and new franchise owners.

Watch now to find out how these franchisors responded to the pandemic to not only survive, but also succeed in 2020, how they intend to continue to support their franchisees in 2021, and what opportunities they envision in the future.

Webinar Panelists:

Christina Chambers – InXpress

Paul Pickett – Wild Bird Unlimited

Tony Lamb – Kona Ice

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