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Attorney Gary Remer on Turning a Business into a Franchise
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- Jun 14, 2026
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Summary
Could your business be a franchise — and you don't even know it yet? I sat down with Attorney Gary Remer, who leads the Franchise Group at Maddin Hauser, and we broke down what it takes to turn a business into a scalable franchise model. 👀 Most entrepreneurs are so busy working IN the business they never stop to ask: • Is my model teachable? • Can it scale without me? • Could this become a franchise system? My Takeaways from Gary: ✅ Strong businesses are built on systems — clarity makes scale possible ✅ Replicability matters — if it can't be taught in 10–14 days, it's not ready ✅ Protect your brand early with trademarks ✅ Pick up the phone — conversations are better than emails ✅ Invest in advisors who speed up growth and reduce risk Gary Remer's Franchise Videos: Evolution of Franchise: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrUYLEyD2WCfuGDa4Xv_JqgR4dmk1tvf_ Franchise Bites: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrUYLEyD2WCcdboN1pCErhub46M4CoB9Z -- A consummate business lawyer whose counsel includes invaluable insights on M&A, franchising, tax, and employee benefits matters, Gary Remer has been a trusted advisor and ally to businesses across a broad spectrum of industries for almost 30 years. Gary's representation is granular and big-picture in equal measure. He has the vision to see down the road to help his clients minimize risk and seize strategic opportunities while also immersing himself in the minutiae and nuances of the laws, regulations, and contractual terms that can profoundly impact their bottom lines. His straightforward style, personable nature, and tailored approach not only form the foundation of enduring client relationships but also facilitate the smooth consummation of deals or the efficient resolution of disputes. Clients turn to Gary when cons…