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Can a working professional build a profitable franchise as a side-hustle? If you are between the ages of 30 and 45, working a full-time job, and thinking about launching a franchise for additional income or personal passion, this episode gives you a realistic roadmap.

In this episode of Insider Opinion, we sit down with Dr. Chackochen Mathai — India’s leading franchise turnaround specialist with 35+ years of experience, 6 master’s degrees, a PhD in Franchise Management, and the mentor behind more than 1,700 franchisees and 1,000 entrepreneurs.

What this episode covers:
Is franchising actually possible as a side-hustle?
Why many working professionals lose money when they invest in franchises.
How to select a franchise that fits your lifestyle, passion, and time availability.
The mindset shift required to run a business while maintaining a job.
The three red flags before you sign any franchise agreement.
Which industries and business models work best for side-hustle franchises.
How much time and involvement you realistically need.
The difference between ethical franchising and franchise-fee-driven scams.
Why treating the franchisee as the brand’s first customer is critical for success.

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Key insights and stories:
The real reasons IT professionals often struggle with franchise businesses.
The story of how helping a friend choose a salon franchise led Dr. Mathai to build 300 stores in under 3 years.
How he has built long-term franchise relationships and helped entrepreneurs succeed.

His personal journey from failing 12th grade math to becoming one of India’s most respected franchising experts. How midlife reinvention and mentorship shaped his career and purpose.

00:00 – Side Hustles vs Full-Time Business Reality
01:14 – Why So Many People Dream of Owning a Store
02:55 – How to Choose a Franchise as a Side-Hustle
04:17 – Passion, Purpose and the IKIGAI Factor
06:21 – Franchise Basics: What Entrepreneurs Must Know
09:14 – Legacy Franchise Brand Success
11:14 – Dr. Mathai's 35 Years in Franchising
13:37 – How Dr. Mathai Started in Franchising
16:56 – Why He Stayed in This Industry for 35 Years
18:07 – 3 Major Red Flags in a Franchise
21:21 – Positioning: Mass, Premium or Elite?
22:04 – Owner Matters More Than the Brand
24:59 – The Green Trends Case Study
29:56 – Why Many IT Professionals Fail in Franchising
31:22 – Critical Rule: First 10 Stores Are Everything
33:38 – Running Stores Remotely: What Works?
34:11 – Food Businesses Demand Total Involvement
36:01 – New Franchises: Gyms, Wellness, Play Areas
37:12 – Dr. Mathai’s Background & Identity
37:48 – Failure, Depression, and Reinventing Himself
40:02 – Midlife Crisis: How Purpose Became a Guide
41:03 – Helping People: The Core of His Career
42:24 – Final Thoughts and How to Contact Dr. Mathai

Who should watch this episode:
Working professionals aged 30–45
First-time franchise investors
Side-hustle seekers
Corporate employees looking for additional income
Anyone curious about owning a franchise without quitting their job

About Dr. Chackochen Mathai:
Dr. Mathai has over 35 years of experience in franchising across IT, education, salons, retail, and wellness. He has mentored over 1,700 franchisees, created 1,000 entrepreneurs, built 300 stores for Green Trends, and helped scale Naturals Salon internationally across 6 countries. He is the founder of Franchising Rightway and is a strong advocate for ethical franchising in India.

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