Artificial intelligence makes opening a franchise look like better job security than you’d think
Artificial intelligence makes opening a franchise look like better job security than you’d think
Publish Date: 2026-05-24 22:00:00
Source Domain: www.afr.com
- Greg Flynn, who started with a small business during the dotcom boom, has become a successful franchisee.
- Flynn initially joined the restaurant business by helping a friend open a restaurant and later invested in Applebee’s franchises.
- His innovative approach to franchising led to the operation of over 3,000 franchise outlets in seven brands across three countries.
- Flynn’s remarkable success in franchising has reportedly made him worth more than $1 billion.
- On February 22, Flynn was inducted into the International Franchise Association Hall of Fame, making him one of the first franchisees to receive such an honor, traditionally given to franchisors.