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The $100M Franchise Disaster: 3 Shocking Mistakes That Are Killing Growth in 2025!

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Did You Hear About This Franchise Meltdown?  A version of this article was originally published on AlignFranchising.com Imagine a once-thriving franchise empire collapsing overnight. Locations close, franchisees panic, and customers vanish. What happened? Three massive, avoidable mistakes destroyed everything. The scariest part? These same mistakes could be happening in YOUR franchise right now. Whether you're a franchisor trying to scale or a franchisee aiming for success, these are the hidden killers nobody is talking about—but that you NEED to avoid. Let's break them down. Mistake #1: Ignoring the Franchisee Mental Health Crisis In 2024, burnout among franchisees hit an all-time high, with: 67% reporting severe stress 1 in 4 considering exiting the business altogether What's Happening: Franchisees are overworked, under-supported, and feeling abandoned by corporate. Poor mental health leads to bad business decisions, poor customer service, and higher turnover. Some big...