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Partners, Not Pace: How Vicious Biscuit Scales Without Selling Its Soul

·1 hr 21 min·5 clips
George explains why Vicious Biscuit chooses partners over franchisees to build a legacy brand, not just chase quick growth.
Host Will interviews George and Amanda, co-founders of Vicious Biscuit, about scaling their biscuit brand through franchising. They discuss their philosophy of prioritizing franchisee success over rapid growth, innovative tech and loyalty strategies, balancing hospitality with efficiency, and the challenges of real estate and team scaling. The episode highlights their collaborative approach and lessons from expanding into diverse markets.

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A grounded look at Vicious Biscuit’s careful growth and the challenge of scaling without losing its local feel.

The episode follows Vicious Biscuit as George and Amanda talk through growth, franchise testing, and the small lessons that come with each new location. Much of the focus lands on kitchen design, value engineering, and the mistakes they want franchisees to avoid.

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You want a clear-eyed look at restaurant growth once a local favorite starts traveling.

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