A Franchise Leader on the Benefits and Challenges of Multi-Unit Ownership
04/06/2014
Aziz Hashim opened his first franchise, a KFC, in 1996. He followed that with a Subway next door, and within three years he’d grown his empire to 10 units. Today, as president and CEO of NRD Holdings, Hashim owns 35 franchises in Georgia, California and Toronto and employs about 700 people. In keeping with his original vision, most of his units are restaurants – Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Rally’s and Subway – but he has also expanded into pet stores with Canadian brand Pet Valu.
Hashim is highly involved in the franchise community, serving as chairman of the 2014 Multi-Unit Franchising Conference and as treasurer for the International Franchise Association (IFA). In 2016, he’ll be the fourth franchisee to become IFA chairman in the organization’s 50-year history.
Entrepreneur recently asked Hashim to share some insights on multi-unit franchising and advice for single-unit owners who might want to follow in his footsteps.
Fonte: restaurantnews.com