Welcome to "The Advisory Board Podcast with Dave Hansen: Season 3"! In this episode, we have an exciting guest host, Lowry Akers, Founder/CEO of Briidge Syndicates, who brings his expertise in franchising and alternative funding strategies. Whether you're an aspiring franchisee or a franchisor looking for new insights, this podcast is packed with valuable information. So sit back, relax, and join us on this enlightening journey into the franchising landscape!

• Discover alternative funding strategies in franchising, including syndication and Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs).
  
  
• Learn the key factors for success in franchising: knowledge and experience, hard work, and adequate capital.
  
  
• Explore investor structure and returns in franchising, with potential ongoing ownership, cash flow, and quicker returns compared to real estate investments.

Lowry lives in Utah with his wife, 3 children, and their dog. He has been in the franchise industry since 2016. Lowry spent 3 years with a multi-unit franchisee of Jimmy John's before joining the nation’s fastest-growing franchisor (Crumbl Cookies) where he spent 2 years managing new franchise onboarding, buildout & construction, and franchise development. Prior to franchising, Lowry spent 4 years in tech sales (both B2B and B2C). He reviews and has organized multiple franchise-focused and tech-focused private equity deals (raised over $2M).