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Tim Michaels - Franchise Consultant

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Tim Michaels - Franchise Consultant

@kickstartmyfran

2x Franchisee l Franchise Consultant Saving You $ | Ex-PE Strategist | 3x Business Owner | U of Mich MBA '15 Let's Connect: bit.ly/3RiAFRL

Joined August 2023

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Tim Michaels - Franchise Consultant
@kickstartmyfran
May 11
If Dave's Hot Chicken and Swig had a baby it'd look something like Minnie Bird. Minnie Bird is an upstart franchise co-founded by Sean Thomas, the grandson of Wendy’s founder Dave Thomas, that has 3 locations in the Chicagoland area and is known for several things: - Fried
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Tim Michaels - Franchise Consultant
@kickstartmyfran
Dec 9, 2024
Replying to @sweatystartup
Show is hilarious. Idk what everyone is hating on it for
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Tim Michaels - Franchise Consultant
@kickstartmyfran
Dec 4, 2024
Replying to @sweatystartup
I'm a man. I don't use moisturizer lol
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Tim Michaels - Franchise Consultant
@kickstartmyfran
Jun 14, 2024
🔥Insane Franchise FDD Earnings Claim Alert🔥 -Avg. Revenue: $8.2m -Avg. Net Profit: $2.0m -Can be run semi-absentee -63 outlets open -Prime territories still available Total Investment: $117k - $202k We can save you up to $10k off this brand. Bookmark this post and comment
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Tim Michaels - Franchise Consultant
@kickstartmyfran
Apr 17, 2024
🔥 Emerging Franchise of the Year Candidate🔥 This is a brand new franchise (which just signed its first franchisee), but I expect it to have explosive growth this year and wanted to bring it to you guys/gals before the good territories are gone. -B2B service (no hassle of
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Tim Michaels - Franchise Consultant
@kickstartmyfran
May 28, 2024
Replying to @lawyer4SMBs
I’m generally on your side of this issue, but I have a hard time creating a counter argument for why people in Scandinavian countries where tax rates are very high tend to be much happier than in the US
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Tim Michaels - Franchise Consultant
@kickstartmyfran
Jun 3, 2024
I often get asked "What do I have to do to be one of the most successful franchisees in a system?", so I put together a list of the top actions you can take to achieve success as a franchisee. Comment "info" below and I'll send you a copy. #franchisesuccess #franchiseconsultant
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Tim Michaels - Franchise Consultant
@kickstartmyfran
Feb 12, 2024
🚨 Wish you knew about emerging franchise brands before all the good territories were gone? We're telling you now, this brand might just be the next big thing in franchising!🚨 -Low initial investment (~$113k-$185k) -Home-based -Minimal Staff -Banking hours (8am-5pm Mon-Fri)
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Tim Michaels - Franchise Consultant
@kickstartmyfran
Aug 16, 2025
Replying to @gvh41
There has to be a point at which you lose business because you’re too annoying
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Tim Michaels - Franchise Consultant
@kickstartmyfran
Oct 25, 2023
Replying to @JaviLuMo
Comes easier to some people than others but always tough!
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Tim Michaels - Franchise Consultant
@kickstartmyfran
Mar 2, 2024
Day 1 of the franchise expo in DC! Wish us luck!
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Tim Michaels - Franchise Consultant
@kickstartmyfran
Nov 20, 2024
🔥Low-Cost Franchise of the Year Candidate 🔥 · Avg timeframe to breakeven: 3 months · Avg 1st year profit (after royalties): $214k · Low investment: $82k - $127k all-in · Net Profit Margin (after royalties): 22% · Room to Scale: can reserve rights to additional territories
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Tim Michaels - Franchise Consultant
@kickstartmyfran
Aug 4, 2025
“Dad, you won’t need a saw to cut wood anymore” - My 8-year old trying to convince me to sign him up for karate
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Tim Michaels - Franchise Consultant
@kickstartmyfran
Dec 27, 2023
Replying to @SMB_Attorney
I feel you. This happens to me all the time. Just isn't the same when you can't put it on the corporate card anymore and have to use your personal credit card!
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