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“If you want to get into a particular business or industry, date it first” Says Trent Floyd

February 20, 2023 • Larvetta Loftin • Season 4 • Episode 45

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Episode # 45

Guest Name: Trent Floyd

Guest Business: J.R. Crickets - South Cobb

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EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I speak with Trent Floyd, who serves as the Owner/Operator of J.R. Crickets - South Cobb a 16-year-old full-service restaurant. Trent got his start as an accountant and after 15 years of being in the corporate world, he used franchising as a stepping stone into the restaurant business. Trent details his journey of learning about franchising before entering the restaurant world. He explains that although he is not a restaurateur, he found love in it through his passion for hosting parties. Trent emphasizes the importance of patience before you scale up your business

Trent highlights the opening of a second location fully owned and operated by him.

If you want to learn more about franchising or enter a new industry, this is the episode for you.

If you are in Atlanta, make sure you visit one of his J.R Cricket locations

IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT…

What franchising is
What are the benefits of franchising
What led Trent to open and purchase a second location
Why do black businesses matter?
What brings Trent joy?

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Larvetta L. Loftin

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