Podcast: The Single Shop Model vs. The Franchise Model

Jan. 29, 2025
We analyze the differences between the franchise model and single store ownership.

In this episode we chat with Dutch Silverstein, a 26-year veteran of the auto repair industry. Dutch shares with us his thoughts about running a successful shop, why the franchise business model can decrease quality, and his formula to succeed in the auto repair business. 

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