The Liquid Lunch Project The Porta-Potty Panic That Launched a Franchise
What do Shakespeare in the Park, a toddler in potty training, and a luxury trailer have in common? One of the weirdest (and most genius) origin stories in business.
In this episode of The Liquid Lunch Project, Matt and Luigi sit down with David Sauers, the founder and CEO of Royal Restrooms, a business that turned porta-potty nightmares into a multimillion-dollar, franchise-worthy empire. From a wild incident involving a very bad public restroom to building one of the most recognizable brands in the events industry, David shares how he created a product people didn’t even know they desperately needed. It’s not just about toilets; it’s about vision, grit, franchising lessons, and… a 10-foot HD party screen?
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
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The porta-potty horror story that sparked a business idea
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Building a better bathroom… and then building a franchise
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The legal gut punch from Maryland’s AG (and how it shaped their business)
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What NOT to do when franchising
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How wedding planners became their #1 lead source
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The blinged-out “Vintage Restroom Trailer” that goes for $4,500/day
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Side hustles that feed the main brand: bars, screens, campers, and more
Favorite Quote:
“People laughed at us. Said we were crazy going into the porta-potty business. But every time someone sat down, they didn’t want to go back.”
Who is David?
David Sauers is the founder and CEO of Royal Restrooms. Based out of Savannah, Georgia, David launched the company after a terrible porta-potty experience with his kids. He’s since expanded it into a national franchise, and now leads multiple ventures including KrugerBush Campers, Savannah Bar Carts, and more—all aimed at elevating the event experience.
This episode is for you if:
You think your business idea is too “weird” to work? This episode proves otherwise. Tune in for a wild ride through unconventional entrepreneurship…and learn why the most successful businesses solve sh*tty problems.
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