Every week, we see headlines: “fastest-growing,” “record openings,” “new platform launch.”

But hype ≠ cash flow.

In this article, we break down how to pressure-test headlines using our Guiding Lights framework. Example: Wayback Franchising’s new “Hubspoke Brands” platform sounds impressive — but what do the operator metrics say?

Get started today by applying these same pressure-test questions to any brand you’re evaluating. And if you haven’t yet, feel free to grab our Free Playbook — it’s built for precisely this.

Best,
Justin

📋 21 Must-Ask Questions.pdf

📋 21 Must-Ask Questions.pdf

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