
Changing the Face of Franchising in the UK with Walfinch

The Growth and Scaling Podcast with Todd Westra
June 25, 2026
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About this episode
Most entrepreneurs and franchise owners overlook a crucial success factor: building systems that scale and understanding when to bring in fractional help. Amrit Dhaliwal, a franchise veteran and CEO of Walfinch , reveals how he transformed a slow-start home care business into a multi-location success by honing in on what other companies often miss — customized systems, honest onboarding, and strategic resource management.
In this episode, you’ll discover why traditional franchising in sectors like home care has stayed stuck in the past and how Amrit pivoted to create a game-changing approach. He shares his insider strategy of reverse benchmarking — identifying what big players do poorly and turning that into a competitive advantage. Amrit emphasizes the importance of resource allocation and systemization, helping franchisees not just grow but thrive with disciplined scorecards, talent coaching, and smarter resource investments.
You'll learn practical tactics for overcoming scale roadblocks like resource gaps, the power of incremental 1% improvements, and how to cultivate a growth mindset. If you’re stuck in a mindset of winging it or hesitant to bring in coaches and fractional experts, this episode is your wake-up call. Amrit explains how engaging experienced fractional professionals early can prevent costly mistakes and accelerate your path to exit, turning your business into a valuable asset.
This conversation is perfect for aspiring franchise entrepreneurs, established owners looking to scale efficiently, or anyone curious about the future of modern franchising. With his transparent, honest approach and a proven playbook, Amrit shows how to build a resilient business that’s not only profitable but primed for successful exit.
Amrit Dhaliwal is the CEO and founder of Walfinch , transforming home care in the UK by championing an active, thriving lifestyle for seniors. Known for systemizing growth in a traditionally archaic industry, he’s passionate about helping others succeed and exit on their own terms.
If you're ready to shift from surviving to thriving — leveraging systems, talent, and strategic growth — this episode is your essential guide to franchising mastery and business scaling. Don't miss out on the insights that could redefine your success story.
Ways to connect with Amrit Dhaliwal:
🔗 Website: https://walfinch.com/
🔗Company LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/walfinch
🔗 Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amrit-dhaliwal-a436445b/
Video Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:17 Amrit’s background
03:07 Why home care
04:52 Building the business
06:28 Reverse benchmarking
09:52 Franchise honesty
12:30 Systems and resources
17:04 Fit and leadership
22:50 Coaches and fractional help
27:45 Links and wrap-up
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