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New Client Alert 🚨
Thrift @ The Warehouse isn’t just a store it’s a movement. With curated Y2K and vintage gems on one side and a buy-sell-trade powerhouse on the other, this San Antonio original is giving closets a second chance and customers real value. It’s fashion-forward, community-rooted, and now… ready to scale. Black Box Franchising is proud to welcome this bold concept into the family. Together, we’re building something big — where style meets sustainability and resale turns into residual. Welcome to the next wave of retail legacy.
New Client Alert 🚨
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Big announcement!
Kika Wise, CEO of Black Box Franchising, will be speaking at the International Franchise Expo this Thursday, May 29th in NYC. She’s joining a dynamic panel with the African American Franchise Association to share real strategies around ownership, scale, and diversity in franchising. This moment is about more than business—it’s about changing the face of leadership and opening doors that stay open. Be in the room.👉 Register here: https://www.africanamericanfranchise.org/aafa-launch
Big announcement!
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Please also tell us when the Way Up interview comes out.
Question for the team
Hey Black Box team, I have a scenario I’d love your insights on. I was reaching out to a local print shop (Minuteman Press) about sponsoring a project I’m working on, and as I went to submit the form, I noticed their dropdown options included: - General Inquiry - Employment Opportunities - Franchise Sales That immediately got me thinking: What’s the right way to approach a business like this—where they’re already in the franchise space—without stepping on toes or coming off as shady? Like, let’s say I know someone in franchising, or I see an opportunity where we could potentially help them restructure, find better deals, or expand their reach—but I don’t know for sure if they already have a franchise consultant they’re working with. How would you recommend opening that conversation? - How do I probe without giving the ick, and still position Black Box as a valuable resource—even if they have someone in their corner already? - How do I bridge that gap and close the sale? Would love any language or best practices you all use when navigating these situations. Appreciate y’all! -DaniMarie
Question for the team
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@Daren Hawthorne Noted. Thanks for the response. A common thread I’ve seen in conversations is that Black Box seems open to speaking with almost anyone—never filtering out the possibilities.
Franchise DMs & Posts: Made These for Myself, Sharing Here
I asked ChatGPT to help me whip up some quick messages I could use today while I’m on the go. These are just ideas for quick DMs or posts to get the convo started about franchising. Hope it helps someone else out too! 1️⃣ Ever feel like your business is a hamster wheel? You’re stuck doing it all. Franchising lets you grow without doing everything yourself. Know someone ready to scale? Send them my way! 2️⃣ What’s your plan to open multiple locations? Without a system, it’s chaos. Franchising is the blueprint—let’s talk. 3️⃣ Tired of trading time for money? Franchising is how your brand works even when you don’t. DM me or tag someone who needs to hear this! 4️⃣ Imagine 10 locations, 10 streams of income, 10x your brand. It’s not just a dream—it’s franchising. Let’s chat if you’re ready to grow. 5️⃣ Your business shouldn’t only work when you do. Franchising is the secret weapon for entrepreneurs who want freedom. Tag a founder who needs to learn this! 6️⃣ Scaling without systems? That’s a recipe for burnout. Franchising gives you a proven path to expand. Know someone who needs a plan? Send them my way. 7️⃣ Your brand is bigger than one location. Franchising turns your concept into a movement. DM me if you’re curious. 8️⃣ Want to grow without giving up control? Franchising lets you expand while staying the boss. Share this with a business owner you admire! 9️⃣ Your competitors are franchising. Are you? Don’t miss the moment. Let’s talk about how franchising can work for you. 🔟 Every day you wait, someone else is franchising their idea. Let’s build your empire. DM me or refer a friend who’s ready.
 Franchise DMs & Posts: Made These for Myself, Sharing Here
Happy Birthday to our incredible founder, Kika Wise! 🎉🎂
Today we celebrate the woman behind Black Box Franchising. Your leadership, brilliance, and resilience continue to light the way for so many entrepreneurs on their journey to build smarter, scale bigger, and lead with purpose. Your impact goes far beyond business. You’ve created opportunities, opened doors, and inspired a generation to believe in legacy over hustle. We’re honored to walk this path with you. Wishing you joy, health, and continued success in this next chapter.
Happy Birthday to our incredible founder, Kika Wise! 🎉🎂
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Podcaster & community builder learning in real time. No program here—just supporting others, creating content & staying aligned. Open to collabs!

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