Bloomberg Businessweek (North America)
Shannon “The Cannon” Hudson
Co-founder and CEO, 9Round kickboxing gyms
“When I created 9Round, I found myself blinded by dollar signs and signed agreements with anyone. Many franchisees didn’t fit our brand. They lacked the energy to inspire customers; their subpar attitudes drained the franchise. Now I choose charismatic partners who think about the brand long-term.”