How to Build a Portfolio of 20 Franchise Locations

Acquiring Minds

Michael Horowitz was looking to buy an independent business when a different path opened up. Today he owns 20 Wingstops. 

Topics in Michael’s interview:

  • Pros and cons of searching within franchises
  • Why Michael was attracted to QSR’s (quick service restaurants)
  • Buying 7 Wingstop locations in Ohio
  • Writing an operating agreement for 3 co-owners
  • Development agreements with franchises
  • Operating QSR’s during Covid
  • Opening and closing a ghost kitchen
  • Daily operations of owning 20 Wingstop locations
  • Motivating hourly restaurant employees 
  • Michael’s advice for searchers considering QSR’s

Links and how to contact Michael:

  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • Michael Horowitz on Franchise Empires

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Get a complementary pre-acquisition HR & PEO review for your target business:

  • Contact mark@aspenhr.com or visit Aspen HR

Connect with Acquiring Minds:

  • See past + future interviews on the YouTube channel
  • Connect with host Will Smith on LinkedIn
  • Follow Will on Twitter

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