In this episode, Dan Rowechats with Neel Bhargava, co-founder of NB Group, who’s reshaping the world of franchise investment with his unique multi-unit, multi-brand approach. Neel’s journey took him from the world of consulting and private equity to becoming a powerhouse entrepreneur, scaling some of the most successful brands in the franchise space including Crunch Fitness and European Wax Center.

In this episode of Smart Franchising Podcast, Neel reveals:

-How he invested in Crunch Fitness group that scaled from just 10 locations to over 65
-The European Wax Center’s strategic growth and how it sparked huge expansion
-Franchise investment: the pros and cons from a private equity perspective
-Managing the complexities of team building, financial infrastructure, and making the right investments