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YOU DIDN’T BUY A FRANCHISE TO WORK 70-HOUR WEEKS

Break Your Growth Ceiling and Build a Business That Runs (and Sells) Without You
Scale to Exit™ is a 6-week course that helps profitable franchise owners escape the plateau, step out of daily firefighting, and build an owner-independent, exit-ready business.

It’s delivered through the HiPer8™ Scaling System, which includes live training, implementation support, and ongoing coaching.
Step out of operations without sacrificing quality or revenue.
Scale revenue to afford support staff and develop employees into leaders who own decisions.
Unlock multi-unit growth and exit readiness so your business funds your lifestyle, not consumes it.
THE PAIN YOU CAN’T IGNORE ANY LONGER
Most franchise owners hit the same wall:
You’re making good money, but every extra dollar costs another late night or weekend.
Every step back from daily ops makes service slip and sales wobble.
You wear all the hats, so expansion or exit feels impossible.
You didn’t buy a franchise to be its most overworked employee.
Without a new way to scale, you’ll stay trapped in firefighting mode - tied to a business that runs you instead of the other way around.
THE PLATEAU BREAKER YOU’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR
Business owner independence is a process problem, not a personality problem.

Introducing Scale to Exit™ - a 6-week online course that gives franchise owners a clear roadmap to build a self-running, exit-ready business.

The course is
powered by the HiPer8™ Principles and delivered through the HiPer8™ Scaling System for real-world implementation.

You will learn how to:
Replace firefighting with owner-level operating rhythms that allow you to scale into more units.
Delegate key responsibilities with confidence by creating the right roles, guardrails, and leadership structure.
Systematize sales and service so quality improves as you add volume.
Optimize unit economics to drive EBITDA and valuation multiples.
Engineer an exit-ready operation that does not depend on you.
This is not theory. It is the franchise-specific playbook built by a top-performing owner.
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IMPLEMENTATION THAT WORKS AROUND YOUR BUSY SCHEDULE
Online program that fits your schedule and drives execution
Weekly Live Training Sessions
Live 1-hour training sessions each week for 6 weeks, focused on implementation and real business results.
Downloadable SOPs, Toolkits & Scorecards
Plug-and-play systems and reference tools to help you build the right structure, roles, and processes as your business grows.
Weekly Live Group Q&A Calls (12 Months Access)
Get real-time coaching and implementation support for a full year after the program starts.
Lifetime Access & Updates
Return anytime for refreshers and receive new tools as the program evolves-your systems keep improving long after the 6 weeks.
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BUILT FOR THE PLATEAU BREAKER WHO WANTS FREEDOM AND SCALE

This program is designed for franchise owners who:
Operate profitable units and want to expand or prepare for exit.
Are stuck working in the business 50–70 hours a week and want owner independence.
Want systems that protect quality while increasing capacity and margins.
Are ready to lead managers instead of managing everyone.

WHO THIS PROGRAM IS NOT FOR

This isn’t for everyone. Scale to Exit™, delivered through the HiPer8™ Scaling System, is designed for already-profitable franchise owners ready to scale. It’s not for:
New or struggling franchisees still figuring out basic operations.
Owners looking for overnight fixes or done-for-you solutions.
Lifestyle operators happy staying hands-on without scaling.
People unwilling to follow proven systems or invest in growth.
If that’s not you - and you’re serious about building an owner-independent, exit-ready business - you’re in the right place.

WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DON’T FIX THIS NOW?

If you keep running your business without the right systems, the costs only grow:
Burnout will creep in until your health, family, and business all suffer.
You’ll lose key employees and managers who are tired of chaos and constant oversight.
Vacations and family milestones will keep slipping away.
Worst of all: you could be forced to sell at the wrong time, for a fraction of what your business is truly worth - because it’s still dependent on you.
You don’t have to wait until exhaustion forces your hand. You can build the freedom and wealth you wanted when you first bought your franchise - starting now.
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STILL SKEPTICAL? READ THIS BEFORE YOU PASS.
"I do not have time for another program."
Sessions run about 1 hour per week for the live cohort. This is not a quick-fix, plug-and-play program — it’s a proven system that creates long-term, positive changes in your business.
"My franchisor already trains us."
Great. This builds on the advanced scaling systems they cannot provide because they must stay generic and brand-wide.
"Coaching is for strugglers."
Top third performers hire leverage. The HiPer8™ Scaling System exists to help serious franchise owners properly implement Scale to Exit™ - not just learn it.
"If I step back, quality will slip."
You will install guardrails, scorecards, and SOPs so quality improves when you step back. That is the point.
"More units mean more problems."
More units without systems means problems. More units with HiPer8™ Scaling System means leverage, leadership, and valuation growth.
YOUR GUIDE TO BUILDING A FRANCHISE THAT RUNS (AND SELLS) WITHOUT YOU
As a franchise owner, I know what it feels like to hit the growth ceiling, carry the weight of your business on your shoulders, and wonder if you’ll ever have the freedom you started out chasing. I built and scaled my own multi-million dollar franchise, grew to 12 territories and $4M+ in annual sales, and eventually sold it for a successful exit.

Now, I help other owners do the same - but with less stress, fewer mistakes, and faster results.
- Alan Regala
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Why Learn From Me?
Built and sold a multi-million dollar franchise business (12 territories, $4M+ annual sales).
Two-time Franchisee of the Year and system-wide top performer.
Stanford M.S. in Mechanical Engineering + former Division 1 athlete (Cal Poly).
Former IDEO consultant, bringing user-centered design into franchise operations.
20+ years of business ownership across multiple industries.
Creator of the HiPer8™ Principles that blend elite athletic performance with scalable business systems.
I’ve walked the exact path you’re on - and I know what it takes to build a franchise that runs without you, creates real wealth, and sets you up for freedom.
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YOUR NEXT STEP
You can keep being the most expensive employee in your business, or you can become the owner your business actually needs.
OPTION 1: Book your free scaling call and get a custom plan to implement Scale to Exit™ using the HiPer8™ Scaling System.
OPTION 2: Do nothing and keep trading evenings, weekends, and valuation for control.
DISCLAIMER
Results may vary | Results are based on individual circumstances

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