Behind the Logo: How Franchise Owners Actually Operate Locally

Описание: Are franchise businesses really “local,” or do they belong in the big-box category? In this episode of Chamber Amplified, we take a closer look at how franchise ownership actually works - and why many franchise operators are deeply invested in their local communities.

Doug Jenkins of the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce sits down with Paul Hadde, local franchise owner of Chick-fil-A Findlay, to talk about what it means to operate a franchise at the community level. From local hiring and philanthropy to leadership involvement and long-term investment, the conversation challenges some common assumptions about franchises and local business.

In this episode, we discuss:
-Why franchises often operate much more like local businesses than people realize
-How franchise owners stay engaged in their communities
-The role franchise businesses play in a healthy local economy
-How community involvement works within a national brand structure
-A look ahead at what’s coming next for Chick-fil-A in Findlay

This conversation is especially relevant for business owners, community leaders, and anyone interested in economic development, workforce growth, and the evolving “buy local” conversation.

Chamber Amplified is a weekly podcast focused on the issues that matter most to local businesses and organizations, made possible by the members of the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce.

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