S6 E9: Building a Dessert Empire - Meet Dan Reese of Milkshake Factory

Discover the sweet success story of the Milkshake Factory, a beloved Pittsburgh-based franchise that has captured the hearts (and taste buds) of locals and celebrities alike. Join The Wolf as he chats with Dan Reese, the business mastermind behind the franchise, as they discuss the key ingredients to their success, their unique partnership with Costco, and the challenges and rewards of growing a franchise. From their homemade vanilla base to their commitment to quality and operational efficiency, The Milkshake Factory has become a community favorite for chocolate lovers. Learn how their family legacy and dedication to excellence have propelled them to franchise success. But it's not just about milkshakes. Discover how The Milkshake Factory expanded their offerings to include pet treats, partnering with Costco to reach a wider audience. Find out why their collaboration with the retail giant was a game-changer for their business. If you're considering franchising or growing your own business, Dan shares valuable insights on the process, including the importance of being well-capitalized and finding the right partners. Hear about their unique approach to franchise development and how they've navigated the challenges along the way. Join The Wolf and Dan Reese as they take you behind the scenes of The Milkshake Factory, and share the stories that have made this franchise a true success. 00:00:00 - Milkshake Factory: Fourth Generation Chocolatier's Story 00:06:45 - Co-Created: The Milkshake Factory at Costco 00:11:12 - Costco's Pet Treats 00:15:09 - Costco's approach to CPG 00:17:00 - Adam Levine on The Milkshake Factory 00:23:18 - McDonald's on Warren Buffett and Kraft Heinz 00:24:22 - The Milkshake Factory: Why They're So Successful 00:28:32 - Tom Hanks Meets The Milkshake Factory 00:35:23 - Penguins Ice Cream Shop: The Secret to Success 00:38:28 - Grow Your Franchise: The Process, Do's and Don't 00:39:35 - Philip Franworth on Partnering With Repham 00:46:24 - Milkshake Factory Franchise Discovery Day Follow Milkshake Factory:  Website: https://www.milkshakefactory.com Follow Dan:  Twitter: @danreese21 Follow The Wolf on Twitter: @thewolfoffranchises   Are you a future franchise entrepreneur? Find all of the tools you need to launch, operate, and expand your franchise empire with the platform created by The Wolf himself, Krokit.com.   And if you’ve enjoyed listening to Franchise Empires, I’d be so grateful if you could drop me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast.    Thank you so much!   Check out The Wolf’s newsletter and YouTube channel.   Stay up-to-date on all things Franchise Empires by following The Wolf on Twitter: https://twitter.com/franchisewolf   Buzz Franchise Brands is a multi-brand franchising company currently operating four service brands: Pool Scouts pool cleaning franchise, Home Clean Heroes residential cleaning franchise, British Swim School swim instruction franchise, and Grand Illuminations outdoor lighting franchise.    Our mission is to enable people to realize their dreams; we encourage you to learn more about us and our brands at BuzzFranchiseBrands.com.