In this episode of The Franchise Millionaire™ Show, Andrea Bailey Brown shares her key takeaways from the International Franchise Conference in Florida. Andrea dives into why "unsexy" businesses—like mold remediation, lawn care, and roofing—are booming, with lower startup costs and reliable returns. She also discusses the growing interest from private equity in franchise models, thanks to their scalability and stability. From the essentials of networking in person to the benefits of keeping a pen-and-notebook approach, Andrea shares strategies for getting the most out of professional conferences and connecting with industry leaders.

Explore how these franchise insights could work for your business goals—tune in and start planning your path to growth today!

Highlights

• How “unsexy” franchises deliver consistent profitability with manageable startup costs
• What’s attracting private equity to franchise investments
• Best practices for meaningful networking at industry conferences
• Why staying organized with a classic notebook can help track key connections and ideas
• The value of keeping an open mind and a flexible approach to seating and interactions

Connect with Andrea:

Website: https://bbfranchiseagency.com/

Instagram: @baileybrownconsulting