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Season 9 Episode 4 | Thai-ing the Knot: Sabai Thai Spa with Nuttha Goutier and Stella Hoang

On this week’s episode of Franchise Canada Chats, Renée is joined by Sabai Thai Spa’s founder and CEO Nuttha Goutier and the brand’s new franchisee, Stella Hoang.

In 2005, Nuttha Goutier and her husband Jacques, a trained registered massage therapist, opened the first Sabai Thai Spa in British Colombia with goal of introducing North America to the culture of Thai self-care. With its immersive, serene atmosphere and recreation of Thai ambiance, Sabai Thai prides itself on transporting its clients to Thailand without the need to purchase a travel ticket. After meeting Sabai Thai at a CFA tradeshow, Stella Hoang joined them as a new franchisee. She is currently working towards opening her own location and is excited to share her journey with us today, alongside Nuttha.

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On this episode we’ll discuss:

  • Franchise tradeshows
  • Franchisee/franchisor alignment
  • Choosing the right franchise system
  • Onboarding and training processes
  • And so much more!
Headshot photos of Nuttha Goutier (left) and Stella Hoang (right) from Sabai Thai Spa
Sabai Thai Spa founder and CEO Nuttha Goutier (left) and franchisee Stella Hoang (right)
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