Why Good People Build Great Franchise Brands
From Dynamic Disruption by Eulerity
March 25, 2026 · 28 min · Season 3 · Episode 2
About this episode
Emily Hazard discusses how Fortidia builds successful franchise brands while maintaining strong community ties.
In this episode, we sit down with Emily Hazard, Retail Network Development Marketing Director at Fortidia, the company behind global franchise brands including AlphaGraphics, PostNet, and World Options. With more than 3,200 locations worldwide, Emily shares how Fortidia grows franchise networks while maintaining a strong culture and local community connection. We discuss the importance of selecting the right franchise owners, how AI and technology are shaping marketing and operations, the role of sustainability in modern business, and the key metrics that drive success across a global franchise system.
People in this episode
Guest: Emily Hazard
Topics covered
- franchise development
- marketing technology
- sustainability
- business culture
- franchise success metrics
Keywords
- franchise brands
- marketing
- AI
- sustainability
- business operations
- franchise owners
- global network
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Fortidia, AlphaGraphics, PostNet, World Options
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