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Thinking out loud

Notes on AI leadership, franchise scale, and building businesses that last.

Franchise Studio
Jul 08 2026 · 3 min read

How to Read a Franchise Agreement Before You Sign

A franchise agreement is a license, not a trap. Here's what actually matters before you sign.

Franchise Studio
Jul 08 2026 · 3 min read

What Krispy Kreme and Dunkin' Got Right About Scaling

Neither won on the donut. They won on the model, and the partner who scaled it.

AI Advisory
Jun 02 2026 · 2 min read

What a Fractional AI Exec Does in Month One

The first 30 days set the trajectory. Here’s the exact playbook we run.

Franchise Studio
May 21 2026 · 1 min read

Unit Economics Before You Franchise Anything

If the model isn't repeatable, franchising only multiplies the cracks.