The Controversial Chapter | What Really Happened in 2013? | The Real Franchise – Ep 58

Starting a business is often talked about as a brave leap forward. But in this episode of The Real Franchise, we tackle a far less comfortable, and far more important question: When is it actually not the right time to start a business?
When Not to Start a Business | The Real Franchise – Ep56

Starting a business is often talked about as a brave leap forward. But in this episode of The Real Franchise, we tackle a far less comfortable, and far more important question: When is it actually not the right time to start a business?
From Long Hours to Family Time | Apisai’s Real Franchise Story – Ep 54

In this episode of The Real Franchise, we sit down with Apisai, who shares his honest journey from a demanding warehousing role to building a business that finally allowed him to be present for what mattered most, his family.
Low Cost to Start Is One Thing. What About the Ongoing Costs? | The Real Franchise – Ep 53

In this episode of The Real Franchise, Rhiannon, CEO of James Home Services Australia, sits down with Justin, Head of New Businesses, to unpack the underlying motivation behind our business model — and to challenge one of the biggest assumptions in franchising: independence.
True Independence or the Illusion of It? | The Real Franchise – Ep 52

In this episode of The Real Franchise, Rhiannon, CEO of James Home Services Australia, sits down with Justin, Head of New Businesses, to unpack the underlying motivation behind our business model — and to challenge one of the biggest assumptions in franchising: independence.
Income Guarantees Explained | What They Really Mean in Franchising | The Real Franchise – Ep 51

In this episode of The Real Franchise, we dive deep into a topic that gets talked about a lot in franchising, but is rarely unpacked properly, income guarantees.
From Cyclone to Confidence | The Real Franchise – Ep 50

In this episode of The Real Franchise, we sit down with Ross and Karen, two incredibly honest and inspiring business owners who share what it really looks like to start a new chapter when life doesn’t go to plan.
How we’re actually different to the rest

If You’re Comparing Franchise Opportunities, Read This First
If you’re about to invest in starting a business, you should compare.
You should look closely. Ask uncomfortable questions. Dig deeper than the polished sales pitch and glossy income claims.
Meet the Team: Bella Monty | The Real Franchise Episode 49

Bella works alongside Justin as a New Business Consultant, helping manage the growing number of enquiries and ensuring every potential business owner gets clear, supportive guidance from the very first conversation.
The Receipts Are In: Let’s Talk Real Results I The Real Franchise Episode 48

(Part 2 of our transparency chat from last episode)
In our last episode, we explored a big question: What happens when the path you’re on disappears?
Today, we’re following it up with something even more powerful… the receipts — the real-world numbers that show exactly how our newest business owners are performing.