
Brian Schnell
Brian Schnell is a corporate partner and Chair of the Franchise Practice at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath in Minneapolis, a nationally recognized franchise lawyer with 30+ years of experience.
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Sep 17, 2026
Brian Schnell - Partner and Head of Franchise Practice at Faegre Drinker
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Ricky KalmonHOST
And we don't have to name names, but where have you seen that viewpoint that makes the unique difference? Because you could have the greatest product, you can have the greatest technology, but it's driven by people and your head's got to be right.

Brian SchnellGUEST
I speak to a lot of emerging franchisors, whether it's one-on-one or in bigger groups where I'll be at a conference and it'll be emerging franchisors.

Brian SchnellGUEST
And I make this observation, Ricky, and it just piggybacks on what you just said, A lot of brands have good products, great products, products that are embraced by customers.

Brian SchnellGUEST
And so the reason why most emerging franchisors don't get beyond emerging isn't because of the product or the service.

Brian SchnellGUEST
It's can they understand, embrace, and flourish within this franchising, which is, again, all about relationships.
5 MINS LATER

Ricky KalmonHOST
How much in your job do you find yourself helping people with that pause and resetting and redirecting when it comes to helping them make better decisions?