The Cassandra Britton Show
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The Cassandra Britton Show
108. Building a Coffee Shop Franchise using Seller Financing with Ellie Hugdahl
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☕ What does it take to turn a single coffee shop into a thriving franchise without massive upfront capital? In this episode, Cassandra sits down with Ellie Hugdahl, founder and CEO of Unity Coffee to uncover how she built her successful drive-thru coffee business and expanded through seller financing.
Ellie shares her inspiring journey from buying her first shop to growing a profitable franchise model, all while using creative financing strategies to make it happen. You’ll learn:
- How Ellie bought her first coffee shop using seller financing
- The key steps to scaling from one location to a franchise
- The mindset and leadership skills required to grow a brick-and-mortar business
- How to build strong local brand loyalty and operational systems that last
- Lessons learned from over 10 years of entrepreneurship in the coffee industry
Whether you’re dreaming of starting your own coffee shop, looking to expand your business, or curious about alternative financing strategies, this episode is packed with real talk, practical tips, and entrepreneurial inspiration.
👉 Tune in to hear how Ellie turned bold vision into a thriving coffee franchise empire
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