Why ESOPs Deserve a Serious Look from Franchise and Business Owners – Insights from Matt Middendorp on The Franchise Woman Podcast
When business owners think about exiting their company, the conversation often centers around private equity, strategic buyers, or family succession. Yet for many founders—especially in franchising—those paths come with tradeoffs: loss of control, cultural disruption, pressure-filled earnouts, or a complete shift in the company’s identity. In a recent episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where[…]