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5 Keys in Selecting Your Next Franchise with Terry Blachek

February 26, 2026
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Terry Blachek is Managing Director at Franvest Capital Partners and a veteran fitness and franchise executive with more than 35 years of experience scaling businesses. An original partner of Orangetheory Fitness corporate, he helped shape the brand's signature pre-sale model and built Austin Fitness Group into one of the largest franchise groups in the system. Today, he shares his insights as a keynote speaker, industry presenter, and host of the popular Tuesday with Terry podcast.

Top 3 Value Bombs

1. A great franchise solves a real, urgent problem; not just a "nice to have."

2. Strong unit economics mean clear ROI, predictable margins, and investment payback in three to four years.

3. Proof of concept requires repeatable success across multiple geographic markets, not a single standout location.

Check out Terry's podcast and learn how to navigate business peaks and valleys with experience - Tuesday with Terry

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