S10 E6: From 0 to 350: The Rapid, Explosive Growth of Koala Insulation

Franchise Empires

Ever wonder how a franchise can keep growing without a ceiling in sight?

Cory Lyons, the CEO of Koala Insulation and a 20-year veteran in the franchise world, will give us his insights.

In this episode, Cory reveals what drew him to Koala Insulation, how they’ve managed explosive growth since franchising in 2020, and why they’re only scratching the surface of their potential.

We dive into the key systems that impressed him, how he balances franchisee and franchisor support, and the KPIs driving Koala's success.

Plus, Cory shares why the unknown future of the brand keeps him excited every day.

00:01:41 - The Journey to Becoming the CEO of Koala Insulation

00:04:30 - What Systems Did Koala Insulation Have that Impressed Cory?

00:07:30 - The Trajectory of Koala Insulation Since Cory Joined

00:12:39 - Balancing Support Between Franchisees and Franchisors

00:17:05 - What Services do Koala Insulation Actually Provide?

00:24:17 - An Insight Into Koala Insulation’s 4 Big KPIs

00:26:57 - The Future and Potential of Koala Insulation’s Growth Trajectory

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