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On this episode of Chamber Amplified, we take a closer look at franchise businesses in the area and why they’re often more local than people realize.

Franchises sometimes get lumped into the “big box vs. buy local” debate, but the reality is more nuanced. Many franchise operators are deeply embedded in their communities, creating jobs, supporting local organizations, and investing time and resources right where they live and work.

Host Doug Jenkins is joined by Paul Hadde, the franchise operator of Chick-fil-A in Findlay, to talk about what it’s really like to operate a franchise at the local level. They discuss how franchisees engage with the community, how local ownership works within a national brand, Paul’s path to Findlay, and what’s ahead for Chick-fil-A in the area - including updates many listeners are curious about.

This conversation is a good reminder that a strong local economy includes a mix of independent businesses, franchises, and larger employers - and that community impact often depends less on the logo and more on the people behind it.

Chamber Amplified is a free podcast made possible by the investment of members of the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, highlighting the issues, ideas, and people shaping our local business community.

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