David Sauers never dreamed of starting a portable restroom company–but sometimes entrepreneurial success comes from unexpected places.

David is the Founder and CEO of Royal Restrooms, a unique franchise specializing in portable restrooms for outdoor and public events. For nearly 20 years, Royal Restrooms has been dedicated to providing a superior service that sets them apart in the luxury mobile restroom and shower industry. Their motto, “A Regal Portable Restroom Experience™,” guarantees excellent customer service, quality products, and a second-to-none experience.

The Journey to Franchising

Royal Restrooms originally grew through word-of-mouth, both locally in Savannah and around the country as clients returned home to spread the word. Four years into running the business, David and his partner started to explore the franchise model.

To this day, Royal Restrooms doesn’t have a dedicated franchise team or in-house sales team. Instead, they aim to find entrepreneurial leaders who truly care about the brand. Franchisees need to put their heart and soul into the business. David has learned that those people make the best leaders because they care about their teams, treat the equipment well, and maintain the brand reputation.

Expanding The Brand

Now with about 32 franchise owners, Royal Restrooms has taken extra care to maintain continuity between different offices and locations. Email newsletters aren’t enough to keep everyone informed, so the company meets at in-person conferences and the offices communicate regularly to find out what’s working best in each area. They’re also starting a podcast to interview owners on hot topics so the franchise community can stay informed on best practices.

To any business owners considering a franchise model, David’s advice is to go slow. Don’t get so excited about rapid expansion that you lose sight of the details that made your first location successful. Growing at a steady rate has allowed David and his partner to maintain flexibility and optimize their existing franchises before adding more.

Enjoy this episode with Founder David Sauers…

Quotes

“We act more like a family-style venue. It’s not so corporately run or structured or mandated, which is a good thing and a bad thing.”

“You always get so excited for expansion that you overlook the small details that got you where you were going.”

“Rapid expansion isn’t always the best thing.”

“Know your business inside and out. Keep your eyes open and don’t get tunnel vision so much that you can’t continue to expand.”

“The more success you get, the less risk-taking you become.”

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Podcast Resources

Royal Restrooms: https://www.royalrestrooms.com/  

Connect with David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidsauers/ 

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