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Franchise Interviews

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Welcome to Franchise Interviews weekly podcast and radio show. If you ever dreamed of one day owning your own business, then you have come to the right place. Listen to detailed interviews/podcasts with some of the most informative sources on the topics of franchising and entrepreneurship.

People are hungry for good vital content (Keyes, 2009). To date, we have recorded over 552 interviews on our weekly franchise radio show with some of the top franchisors, franchise experts, franchise attorneys, franchisees, and franchise authors. You can even listen to our shows based on category of i
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Franchise Interviews Meets with the Totally Nutz Franchise Opportunity

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Franchise Interviews Meets with the Angry Crab Franchise

Franchise Interviews Meets with the Angry Crab Franchise

In 2013, Angry Crab Shack launched in Mesa, AZ. This concept has a vibrant, memorable dining environment and offers high-quality seafood at a more affordable price. Angry Crab Shack combines Cajun- and Asian-inspired seafood, affordable prices and strategic real estate practices into the winning franchise combination the brand operates today. We are meeting with Andy Diamond, the President of Angry Crab Shack. In part two, we will play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.
Jun 30, 201823:04
Franchise Interviews Meets with Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse Franchise

Franchise Interviews Meets with Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse Franchise

We are meeting with Ajay Singh, Vice President of Brand Development for Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse. Johnny's Italian Steakhouse is a leading dining destination offering an everyday indulgence that provides a high-end experience without the high-end price. Johnny's creatively blends sophistication of the past with a modern edge. As a distinctly upscale dining experience with reasonable prices, Johnny's features a traditional speakeasy ambiance that is brought to life by timeless steak and Italian dishes, entertaining service and its trademarked Blue Bar where hand-crafted cocktails are skillfully prepared.
Jun 28, 201835:00
Franchise Interviews Meets with the Building Kidz Worldwide Franchise Opportunity

Franchise Interviews Meets with the Building Kidz Worldwide Franchise Opportunity

We are meeting with Sanjay Ravi Gehani, Partner and Chief Marketing Officer for Building Kidz Worldwide, LLC- Building Kidz is unique in that their unparalleled proprietary curriculums, references, and highly qualified faculty combine a world class academic setting with a specialization in Performing Arts. Their creative philosophy is stitched throughout our curriculum which we customize to meet the specific needs of every child by delicately balancing our time between structured elements and play. They offer weekly lessons in music, dance, and theater embedded in our daily routine. Their children, from the age of 3, perform one recital and one Broadway style production annually such as: The Wizard of Oz, Annie, Rio, and Where the Wild Things Are. In Part Two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.
Jun 21, 201840:00
Franchise Interviews Meets with the SpeedPro Imaging Franchise Opportunity

Franchise Interviews Meets with the SpeedPro Imaging Franchise Opportunity

We are meeting with Larry Oberly, CEO for SpeedPro Imaging…SpeedPro Imaging is the nation’s leading wide-format printing and graphics franchise. Through extreme resolution levels and unparalleled color matching technology, SpeedPro studios provide innovative marketing solutions to elevate businesses nationwide. SpeedPro’s unique business model offers franchisees the ability to control their working hours and have the flexibility to live their life how they want to, while also giving them the tools they need to succeed. With proprietary technology, thorough training, and ongoing support, SpeedPro owners are set up to hit the ground running, grow, and thrive. In Part Two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.
Jun 14, 201837:00
Franchise Interviews Meets with the Angry Crab Shack Franchise

Franchise Interviews Meets with the Angry Crab Shack Franchise

In 2013, Angry Crab Shack launched in Mesa, AZ. This concept has a vibrant, memorable dining environment and offers high-quality seafood at a more affordable price. Angry Crab Shack combines Cajun- and Asian-inspired seafood, affordable prices and strategic real estate practices into the winning franchise combination the brand operates today. We are meeting with Andy Diamond, the President of Angry Crab Shack. In part two, we will play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.
Jun 07, 201836:00
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May 31, 201848:00
Co-Branding - Franchise Interviews Meets with Dippin' Dots & Doc Popcorn

Co-Branding - Franchise Interviews Meets with Dippin' Dots & Doc Popcorn

We are meeting with Steve Rothenstein, Senior Director of Franchising at Dippin' Dots & Doc Popcorn. When Dippin’ Dots’ CEO Scott Fisher acquired Doc Popcorn in 2014, he needed to empower a leader to combine the two franchise models and expand the perfectly balanced snack co-brand. He leaned on the 25-year franchise-industry veteran, Steve Rothenstein, who’d previously held leadership positions with Yum Brands, Cold Stone Creamery, Tasti D-Lite and Planet Smoothie.  He’s led the franchises’ double-digit growth each of the last four years, since the acquisition. Dippin' Dots Franchising, LLC. Where do Dippin' Dots fans go for all their favorite flavors of Dippin' Dots? They go everywhere! Dippin' Dots Franchisees sell the fun, ice cold dots at fairs, festivals, shopping centers and in existing businesses. Market research shows Dippin' Dots outperformed some of the top franchised ice cream brands 2:1 among kids and almost 2:1 among young adults. And one fact was very cl
May 24, 201844:00
Franchise Interviews Meet with the Hammer and Nails Grooming Shop for Guys

Franchise Interviews Meet with the Hammer and Nails Grooming Shop for Guys

We are meeting with Aaron Meyers, Chief Operating Officer of Hammer and Nails Grooming Shop for Guys.  Hammer & Nails Grooming Shop for Guys, a first-of-its-kind men’s grooming shop that provides hand and foot care, haircuts and shaves in a man cave nirvana. The male grooming industry has become mainstream, with barbering services proving to be the fastest growing sector. As the surge continues, Hammer & Nails has appointed a leadership team to elevate the brand to new heights as it continues to expand its nationwide footprint. As a trailblazer in the space, the brand is perfecting its membership-based model to give men the ultimate man cave nirvana experience while upping their grooming regime.  In Part Two, we will play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.
May 17, 201839:00
Franchise Interviews Meets with Michael Peterson of Franchise Beacon

Franchise Interviews Meets with Michael Peterson of Franchise Beacon

We are meeting with franchise author, franchise expert and the President of Franchise Beacon, Michael Peterson Whether you're looking to start a franchise or grow an existing franchise, Franchise Beacon offers the expertise and services that can help guide your franchise business to success. Michael is the author of "How and Why to Franchise Your Business." This book was written to be the book on franchising, the go-to for a new or would-be franchisor. It was written with someone from ourside our industry in mind. It delves deeply into such topics as preparing to become a franchisor, the legal repercussions of franchising, how to recruit the right candidates, and how to manage a franchise system. This book will guide you in building a successful team of experts to help you create the stellar franchise brand that you dream of! If you are looking for the book on franchising, you have found it! In Part Two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.
May 10, 201842:00
Franchise Interviews Meets with Brian Moak  of  HEART Certified Auto Care

Franchise Interviews Meets with Brian Moak of HEART Certified Auto Care

We are meeting with Brian Moak, the CEO and Founder of HEART Certified Auto Care. With over 90 years of auto repair experience, Heart combines old fashion service with expert mechanical repair to ensure that each and every customer has a premium level experience. Previously operating as Duxler Complete Auto Care since 1924, Brian Moak saw an opportunity to fill a growing gap in the car repair service industry. He decided to take his vision nationwide in 2017, launching the franchise of HEART Certified Auto Care. In part two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising Podcast.
May 03, 201834:00
Franchise Interviews Meets with Kevin Hsu, Co-founder and CMO of Pokéworks

Franchise Interviews Meets with Kevin Hsu, Co-founder and CMO of Pokéworks

POKÉWORKS POKE FRANCHISE STORY


Pokéworks is a ground-breaking, healthy fast-casual restaurant concept that began on a rainy day in December of 2015 in a tiny location in Midtown Manhattan. Today, it has grown into one of the largest and fastest growing poke brands in the nation and one we can proudly say is anchored almost entirely with multi-unit institutional franchisees.


Pokéworks was born on that quiet Winter day with a trickle of curious New Yorkers that wondered in to experience poke for the first time. Weeks later, hundreds stood in line outside our tiny restaurant willing to wait 45 minutes or more to build their own poke burrito or bowl. While more than 700 New Yorkers were enjoying our poke per day, our ground breaking “The ‘Sushi Burrito’ has hit NYC and its amazing” video went viral and received more than 42 million views.


Media consensus is that Pokéworks’ extraordinary consumer appeal is fueled by the exceptional efficiency, quality and affordabilit
Apr 26, 201853:00
Asking The Right Questions:Franchise Interviews Meets Meg Schmitz of FranChoice

Asking The Right Questions:Franchise Interviews Meets Meg Schmitz of FranChoice

We are meeting with Meg Schmitz. Meg is a franchising consultant through FranChoice — her deep knowledge of franchising started in the 1990s, when she opened the first of five Great Clips salons in the Chicago area. As the president of the Chicago area owners’ co-op and liaison to corporate executive staff, Meg saw how others struggled because they bought a franchise that wasn’t the best fit. Now, after 10 years as a franchise consultant, Meg has helped hundreds determine whether business ownership, especially franchising, is the right vehicle for their personal and financial success.



Meg’s unique perspective in the industry comes from not only her own experience as a franchisee, but also because her degree in Counseling Psychology and work as a certified Mediator and hospice volunteer. Meg is attuned to the importance of asking the right questions and listening, which allows her candidates to hone their questions/concerns about business ownership into a refined investigati
Apr 19, 201854:00
LinkedIn for Entrepreneurs – Franchise Interviews Meets with Nancy Friedman

LinkedIn for Entrepreneurs – Franchise Interviews Meets with Nancy Friedman

LinkedIn for Entrepreneurs – Franchise Interviews Meets with Nancy Friedman LinkedIn is one of the most powerful networking business tools for professionals and entrepreneurs.  Not long ago, Nancy Friedman was interviewed in a magazine article by Forbes.  The article was called 10 New LinkedIn Tips to Propel Your PR.  In this interview, Nancy and I discuss tips learned over the years on how to effectively use this social media tool.  Nancy is president & founder of Telephone Doctor Customer Service Training. When Oprah, The Today Show, CBS This Morning, Good Morning America, Good Morning Canada and Great Britain, CNN, Fox News, Wall Street Journal, USA Today and other well-respected radio, TV and publications need a customer service expert, they call on Nancy Friedman. You should, too!  In Part Two, Marty plays the role of one of his favorite interviewers James Lipton and asks Nancy, a former actress the famous ten questions created by Bernard Pivot.  http://www.nancyfriedm
Apr 12, 201801:10:00
The 2018 Tax Franchise Symposium on Franchise Interviews

The 2018 Tax Franchise Symposium on Franchise Interviews

There are only a couple of weeks left before filing your taxes. This time of year, we get many questions on franchises that provide tax services. We are going to play clips from two very interesting franchises in the tax industry. First, we play a clip from our interview with Dom Cirello of the BookKeeping Express franchise opportunity. Dom is a franchisee to BookKeeping Express. BookKeeping Express, a national organization and franchise that provides businesses with professional bookkeeping services. Bookkeeping Express was founded in 1984 in California. Next we meet with Nick Rizzi of the Smart Tax franchise opportunity. Smart Tax allows its franchisees to own a tax preparation business without requiring a background in finance, accounting, or tax law - it's a business that is easy to start up and operate, just by following the established and comprehensive Smart Tax franchise system.
Apr 05, 201843:00
Franchise Interviews Meets with the MVS Pet Care Franchise Opportunity

Franchise Interviews Meets with the MVS Pet Care Franchise Opportunity

We are meeting with Todd Giatrelis the CEO of MVS Pet Care. The service, which brings general wellness care, vaccinations, illness and injury care right to the customers’ doorstep, comes as a welcome relief to the 68 percent of U.S. families that own a pet who routinely experience the anxiety of transporting their cat or dog to the vet’s office and back.


In addition to serving a need for pet parents, the service also provides much-needed business ownership opportunities to veterinarians who, for the longest time, could only work in already established vet offices while paying down student loan debt.


The mobile pet care franchise was the brainchild of a veteran team of franchise industry experts, including Todd Giatrelis (CEO), Sarah Towne (President), and Ashley Shimabukuro (COO) who came to the realization that families and veterinarians could benefit from offering consumers convenience with added personal touches.





In Part Two of today's podcast, we play a c
Mar 29, 201839:00
Franchise Interviews Meets with Christian Brothers Automotive Franchise

Franchise Interviews Meets with Christian Brothers Automotive Franchise

We have a great show today. We are meeting with Mark Carr, the founder of Christian Brothers Automotive Corporation. Dedicated to its brand mission “To glorify God, by loving your neighbor as yourself” Christian Brothers Automotive has firmly planted its roots in faith, honesty and trust, which have proven to be clear differentiators in the competitive auto services and repair industry, a $380 billion sector in the U.S. economy. With its guiding principles instilled from the very first location, which opened in 1982, Christian Brothers Automotive has successfully expanded to more than 170 locations in 25 states. The Houston-based company delivers a variety of professional auto-care services including upkeep, maintenance, and repair.
Mar 22, 201856:00
Franchise Interviews Meets with the Vitality Bowls Franchise Opportunity

Franchise Interviews Meets with the Vitality Bowls Franchise Opportunity

We have a great show today. We are meeting with Tara Gilad of the Vitality Bowls franchise.

About Vitality Bowls

Roy and Tara Gilad, a pair of successful business owners, founded Vitality Bowls in 2011 in San Ramon, California. The duo started the superfood café concept together as a result of discovering their daughter’s severe food allergies and wanting to find safe, healthy food alternatives. Since franchising began in 2014, the brand has seen significant growth with more than 70 cafes open and in development.

Named one of the Top 100 new franchises in 2017 by Entrepreneur and ranked among the 2017 Fast Casual Top 100, Vitality Bowls is redefining the fast-casual healthy food restaurant sector every day at each of its locations across the country.
Mar 15, 201841:00
Franchise Interviews Meets with  Bette Fetter, the Founder of Young Rembrandts

Franchise Interviews Meets with Bette Fetter, the Founder of Young Rembrandts

We have a great show today. We are meeting with Bette Fetter, the Founder and CEO of Young Rembrandts and Author of Being Visual. About Young Rembrandts- Young Rembrandts is a recognized leader in art education, offering a curriculum focused on teaching children to draw, using demonstration and a structured step-by-step process. Through the process of weekly instruction students are exposed to a wide variety of subject matter, artistic concepts, art history and mastery of their materials. Classes are taught to children ages 3 ½ to 12 years old. Young Rembrandts teaches more than 10,000 students each week in 31 states and four provinces. Through franchising, Young Rembrandts offers individuals the chance to grow their own business while creating a positive impact within the community.
Mar 01, 201847:00
Franchise Interviews Meets with The Joint Chiropractic Franchise

Franchise Interviews Meets with The Joint Chiropractic Franchise

We have a great show today. We are meeting with Peter Holt of The Joint Chiropractic franchise. Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, The Joint is an emerging growth company that is reinventing chiropractic care by making quality care convenient and affordable for patients seeking pain relief and ongoing wellness. Its no-appointment policy and convenient hours and locations make care more accessible, and affordable membership plans and packages eliminate the need for insurance. With nearly 400 clinics nationwide and more than four million patient visits annually, The Joint is a leader in the chiropractic profession.

In Part Two, we play a clip form our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.
Feb 22, 201842:00
Franchise Interviews Meets with the  America’s Dog & Burger Franchise

Franchise Interviews Meets with the America’s Dog & Burger Franchise

We are meeting Manolis Alpogianis of the  America’s Dog & Burger franchise.  Entrepreneurial brothers Manolis and George Alpogianis co-founded AMERICA’S DOG AND BURGER after a cross-country road trip through the United States. This now famous journey inspired the two to open a restaurant that offered the most compelling hot dog and burger tastes of the nation in one dynamic environment. The brand uniquely positions itself in the dog and burger scene by offering guests a variety of fresh, gourmet burgers, city-themed hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, Italian beef, salads and more. After more than 20 years of proven success, the family-run business is in strategic growth mode, awarding franchise opportunities to passionate individuals and teams attracted to the brand’s distinguishable niche. In Part Two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.
Feb 15, 201840:00
Franchise Interviews Meets with the CITYROW Franchise Opportunity

Franchise Interviews Meets with the CITYROW Franchise Opportunity

Founded in 2014 by Helaine Knapp, CITYROW is a boutique fitness studio established in New York City that specializes in a total body, high-intensity, low-impact workout using a water-based rowing machine and strength-training exercises. Each stroke on the row machine utilizes 84 percent of the body's muscles - legs, core and arms. The 50-minute workouts increase aerobic capacity and efficiency and burn calories while exerting less pressure on the body's joints than traditional cardio exercises. By combining rowing with body sculpting exercises, CITYROW members see body transformation quickly. In Part Two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.
Feb 08, 201850:00
Franchise Interviews Meets the KIDS FIRST Swim Schools Franchise Opportunity

Franchise Interviews Meets the KIDS FIRST Swim Schools Franchise Opportunity

We are meeting Gary Roth, the founder of KIDS FIRST Swim School franchise. KIDS FIRST Swim Schools is based on the belief that all children should know how to swim, and they have made it their mission to spread this notion nationally through franchising.


After slaving away in the corporate world, Roth wanted the next chapter of his life to focus on an activity that he relished in the past, while providing a recreational and educational outlet for future generations. That passion was swimming. From being a star competitor in high school and undergrad, to volunteering his time as a swim coach after work, Roth took it upon himself to make every child as excited about swimming as he was.


Company Facts:


· Kids First Swim School currently has 29 corporate locations, four franchise locations, and teaches over 150,000 students annually.


· Last year, Kid’s First Swim School made 15.5 million in annual sales.


· Roth also owns his own construction company speci
Feb 01, 201855:00
Franchise Interviews Welcomes Back Mark Van Wye of the Zoom Room Franchise

Franchise Interviews Welcomes Back Mark Van Wye of the Zoom Room Franchise

We are meeting Mark Van Wye, CEO of Zoom Room. Zoom Room is an indoor dog gym and training facility where owners and their dogs come to play, train and socialize with their dogs in a climate-controlled environment. In contrast to other training facilities where the dog is trained by the store, Zoom Room's dogs are trained by their owner, creating a one-of-a kind relationship.


After a recent significant investment in the brand, Zoom Room has re-launched its franchise opportunity and looks to bring its training centers to pet-lovers across America. Mark Van Wye, CEO of Zoom Room will discuss the growing bonding trend the pet industry and how Zoom Room is filling the demand. He will also discuss:

The current need for dog training and socialization and how this helps pet owners fully understand their dog's behavior.
The unique approach Zoom Room takes to pet training by offering a place where the owner trains alongside their dogs using only positive reinforcement, and the
Jan 25, 201834:00
Franchise Interviews Meets with the California Tortilla Franchise Opportunity

Franchise Interviews Meets with the California Tortilla Franchise Opportunity

We are meeting Bob Phillips and Keith Goldman of California Tortilla, a fast-casual Mexican-inspired restaurant.


Falling in love with the brand's bold flavors and fun, laid-back attitude, the duo felt the concept would be perfect for a world they were familiar with - franchising. Together, they have built more than 50 restaurants in eight states over the past fifteen years and hope to introduce restaurants outside of the mid-Atlantic for the first time.


Taking Goldman's 40 years of restaurant experience and Phillip's previous experience of owning dozens of franchises, the pair works like a well-oiled machine. Phillip's expertise in financial business models and bookkeeping as well as Goldman's operations proficiency are complements to one another.


In 2002, experienced restauranteurs Bob Phillips and Keith Goldman opened their first California Tortilla


Taking Goldman's 40 years of restaurant experience and Phillip's previous experience of owning dozens of franch
Jan 18, 201847:00
Franchise Interviews Meets with the Code Ninjas Franchise Opportunity

Franchise Interviews Meets with the Code Ninjas Franchise Opportunity

We are meeting with Marty Flanagan from Code Ninjas. Code Ninjas, founded in 2016, is the fastest growing kids coding franchise in the United States. With its flagship location currently open in Pearland, Texas, the company has more than 70 locations currently in development, including 34 franchisees across 15 states. Code Ninjas teaches kids ages 7-14 how to code in a fun, welcoming, and non-intimidating atmosphere using a game-based curriculum. In part two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.
Jan 11, 201836:00
Franchise Interviews Meets with the Camp Transformation Center Franchise

Franchise Interviews Meets with the Camp Transformation Center Franchise

We are meeting Alejandra Font of the Camp Transformation Center. The Camp Transformation Center is dedicated to helping clients reach their weight loss goals by offering comprehensive programs, a fun, friendly, welcoming and motivating environment. The Camp Transformation Center not only helps clients with their workout routines and form, but they also provide insight on nutrition. Transformation Center has seen vigorous growth. So far in 2017, 39 gyms have been opened and 36 in 2016. The Camp has another 22 Camps under development for 2018.


In part 2, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising Podcast.
Jan 04, 201834:00
Franchise Interviews Meets with the CMIT Solutions Franchise Opportunity

Franchise Interviews Meets with the CMIT Solutions Franchise Opportunity

We are meeting with Jeff Connally, the President and CEO of CMIT Solutions. CMIT Solutions (CMIT) is a leading provider of information technology (IT) professional services and products to small and medium-sized businesses, and is uniquely capable of supporting small businesses anywhere, coast to coast in the United States and Canada. By focusing on developing and maintaining local, trust-based relationships with its customers, CMIT is able to meet all of their IT needs. CMIT, which has 170 plus locations, offers a wide variety of services and products, including enterprise-class solutions, at prices small businesses can afford.





CMIT Solutions has been ranked number one in its category in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500® list for six consecutive years. Because of its growing geographic presence and partner programs, CMIT is a very attractive sales and/or support channel for larger firms desiring to reach the millions of small and medium-sized businesses in the Unit
Dec 28, 201744:00
Franchise Interviews Meets  Jeff Oddo, CEO of City Wide Maintenance Franchise

Franchise Interviews Meets Jeff Oddo, CEO of City Wide Maintenance Franchise

We have a great show today. We are meeting Jeff Oddo, the CEO of City Wide Maintenance, a building maintenance franchise which was started by his father. Jeff is credited with turning the business into a franchise. He is very passionate about expanding the brand and making an impact on the communities they serve. Jeff will talk about what he calls the “Ripple effect”


Founded in 1961, City Wide has become synonymous with building maintenance in its home Kansas City market and the 50-plus U.S. regions where it has grown through franchising since 2001. A single-source solution for all building maintenance services, City Wide contracts with independent contractors to give clients access to dozens of interior and exterior services. City Wide simplifies the maintenance matters that mean most to building owners, operators, and management companies, easing the time, stress, and resources typically required to oversee an entire facility. In part 2, we play a clip from our popular Great
Dec 21, 201746:00
Franchise Interviews Meets with Ken McAllister, the President of MY SALON Suite

Franchise Interviews Meets with Ken McAllister, the President of MY SALON Suite

We have a great show. We are meeting with Ken McAllister, the President of MY SALON Suite. Founded in 2010, MY SALON Suite is raising the bar in luxury for salon entrepreneurs and consumers across North America. MY SALON Suite attracts and inspires experienced professionals from all facets of the health and beauty industry to individually own and operate their own businesses in one of several private suites, each fully equipped with a styling center, state-of-the-art security system and other eco-salon suite amenities.

The resources offered by MY SALON Suite empower salon members to achieve business ownership and present them the opportunity to earn a six-figure income. The brand’s success in recent years has been momentous, and a strategic alliance partnership with Ratner Companies, the nation’s largest family-owned collection of salons, has further propelled the brand’s success and rapid expansion. With more than 45 locations in 16 states across the United States and Canada, the
Dec 14, 201739:00
Franchise Interviews Meets  Mary Jane Riva, CEO of the Pizza Factory Franchise

Franchise Interviews Meets Mary Jane Riva, CEO of the Pizza Factory Franchise

In today's podcast, we are meeting with Mary Jane Riva, CEO of Pizza Factory. Founded 30 years ago, Pizza Factory has become well known for serving fresh, high-quality pizza, sandwiches, salads and more. The brand is also widely recognized for its close community connection, which includes its iconic “No Bully Zone” program and impactful fundraising partnerships. Currently, there are more than 100 locations based in five states throughout the West Coast. Pizza Factory looks to add additional franchise locations in key markets throughout the country, with a special focus on Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming and Montana. In Part Two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.


Today’s show is being sponsored to you by Neopost and the IS-280. The IS-280 weighs and then automatically tells me what postage amount my mail or package needs. Not only will you pay 6% less to send First-Class mail but time is also saved by not having to run to the post office
Dec 07, 201743:00
Franchise Interviews Celebrates 550 Shows and 11 Years of Podcasting!

Franchise Interviews Celebrates 550 Shows and 11 Years of Podcasting!

It is hard to imagine it was 11 years ago we launched our first podcast. Today, Franchise Interviews is celebrating our 11th year anniversary and 550th show. This show will feature Marty McDermott, the founder of Franchise Interviews, LLC as the interviewee discussing the history of the show. Interviews on this show will be conducted by the amazing Jaime Jay, the popular host of Stop Riding the Pine, the great Elizie Flenard, host of the popular show Enterprise Now, the popular John Tantillo, AKA the Marketing Doctor and we even play a clip from our very first show with PB Loco. Today's show is being brought to you by Ceterus. Ceterus specializes in franchise accounting and takes care of all of that work for you, while giving you full access to your financial data and benchmarked reporting through their platform. If you sign up through this podcast, you will get 50% off your first two months! To learn more about Ceterus' franchise accounting and benchmarked reporting solution, ple
Nov 30, 201701:37:00
Franchise Interviews Meets with the Totally Nutz Franchise Opportunity

Franchise Interviews Meets with the Totally Nutz Franchise Opportunity

This week we are meeting with the Totally Nutz franchise opportunity - Matt Barker and his wife Yvette were successful marketing executives who became worn-out of the rat race and began looking for their "next big thing." That light bulb moment came as they recalled all the conferences they used to be present at and the thousands of people walking around each show with some kind of handout.



Under the name Barker's Olde Fashioned Almonds, Matt and Yvette started roasting Cinnamon Glazed Almonds in 1990 and began selling their product at different fairs and festivals. Over the years, their customers would inform how much they enjoyed the product and wished more variety would be offered. Matt and Yvette started experimenting and came up with several delectable flavors and varieties. They changed the name to Totally Nutz in 1992 and launched their franchise opportunity in May 2014.

In Part Two, we play a clip from our Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.

Today's show is being
Nov 16, 201744:00
Special Edition - Franchise Interviews Honors Our Military Veterans Show

Special Edition - Franchise Interviews Honors Our Military Veterans Show

First, we are meeting with Kevin Wilkerson. Kevin and Laurel Wilkerson own a Marco's Pizza franchise in Broken Arrow, OK. Kevin spent 24 years as an Army Infantry Officer and retired in 2005 as a full Colonel. Laurel served on active duty with the Army as an attorney for over 20 years, retiring in 2008. He later learned of Marco's and decided to get involved in entrepreneurship. Next we meet with Sean Falk – A former US Marine infantry officer who served more than 8 years in active duty and reserves, including tours during Operation Desert Storm and in Bosnia.
Nov 10, 201733:00
Franchise Interviews Meets with the Whizzyride Franchise Opportunity

Franchise Interviews Meets with the Whizzyride Franchise Opportunity

Electric Scooters, Electric Bikes, Electric Skateboards and more! We have a great show today. We are meeting Jerry Szylwanski of the Whizzyride franchise opportunity. Whizzyride is a Miami based intelligent technologies company- specialized in small electric vehicles. Whizzyride is an exclusive importer of the newest market inventions such as electric scooters and electric bikes. Whizzyride provides guaranty and post-guaranty service and the satisfaction of their clients in the most important thing for their franchise!

In Part Two, we play a clip from our Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.

Today's show is being brought to you by Ceterus. Ceterus specializes in franchise accounting and takes care of all of that work for you, while giving you full access to your financial data and benchmarked reporting through their platform. If you sign up through this podcast, you will get 50% off your first two months! To learn more about Ceterus' franchise accounting and benchmarked rep
Nov 09, 201732:00
Franchise Interviews Celebrates National Sandwich Day

Franchise Interviews Celebrates National Sandwich Day

Today Franchise Interviews is celebrating National Sandwich day with three fantastic sub franchise opportunities. They include Erbert and Gerbert’s Subs, Milios Subs, and Penn Station East Coast Subs.


National Sandwich Day is observed annually on November 3. The sandwich is believed to be the namesake of John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, following the claim that he was the inventor of the sandwich. This day honors one of America’s most popular lunch items.

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In part four, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.


Today's Franchise Interviews shout out goes to Ceterus.


As a franchise entrepreneur, dealing with your finances, accounting, and tax preparation can be a headache. Ceterus specializes in franchise accounting and takes care of all of that work for you, while giving you full access to your financial data and benchmarked reporting through their platform.
Nov 02, 201701:02:00
Franchise Interviews Meets with George Vodin of the Fancy Art, NFP Franchise

Franchise Interviews Meets with George Vodin of the Fancy Art, NFP Franchise

We have a great show today. We are meeting George Vodin of Fancy Art, NFP. Fancy Art, NFP is Your One Stop Shop For All of Your Wall Décor Needs. Imagine owning a business that is not only profitable, but where it is fun to go to work every day. At Fancy Art, NFP®, you will be surrounded by beautiful artworks and soft music, dealing with a cultured clientele, who appreciate the finer things of life and have the discretionary income to afford them. Each job is different so it will never be monotonous or mundane and once your work is finished, it will reside prominently in a home or business, where it will not only bring joy and brighten the living environment, but also become a focal point of conversation whenever there is company, which is why, word of mouth will always be your best publicity. Oh! And did we mention that it is a big ticket item with high profit margins.
Oct 26, 201744:00
Brix Holdings - Red Mango, Smoothie Factory, RedBrick Pizza & Souper Salad

Brix Holdings - Red Mango, Smoothie Factory, RedBrick Pizza & Souper Salad

We are meeting Craig Erlich, President of BRIX Holdings, the parent company for Red Mango, Smoothie Factory, RedBrick Pizza and Souper Salad. We are going to speak with Craig can about BRIX’s position in the healthy food market and the healthy portfolio of brands they have built. We also discuss the following topics:
Red Mango recently celebrated its 10th anniversary when other brands have long since come and gone in this spaceAs consumers demand healthier options, BRIX is seeing a growing popularity of non-traditional locations for the brands (inside gyms, casinos, college food courts)RedBrick Pizza will be debuting a new prototype by end of the year (opening in NJ)
Oct 19, 201744:00
Franchise Interviews Meets with Michael Poates, President of Gatti’s Pizza

Franchise Interviews Meets with Michael Poates, President of Gatti’s Pizza

We have a great show today. We are meeting Michael Poates, President of Gatti’s Pizza. For nearly half a century, Gatti’s has been satisfying cravings.The Gatti’s Pizza brand is in the midst of a huge growth period as they introduce new prototypes at a record number of new locations, an updated brand, and new products. Some of the topics we discuss include the following:

What Is Gatti’s?

The Gatti’s Story

How Is Gatti’s Different?

Available and Growth Markets

Gatti’s Franchise Models

What’s Special About Their Menu?

What Technology Powers Gatti’s?

Startup Costs and Fees for a Mr. Gatti’s Pizza or Gatti’s Pizza Franchise

Who Makes an Ideal Gatti’s Franchise Owner?

Gatti’s Franchise Reviews
Oct 12, 201753:00
Franchise Interviews Meets with Gigi Butler of Gigi's Cupcakes

Franchise Interviews Meets with Gigi Butler of Gigi's Cupcakes

We have a great show today. We are meeting with Gigi Butler, the founder of Gigi’s Cupcakes. People across the country know Gigi from her appearance on “Undercover Boss” on CBS, and her journey is the American Dream come true.

Soon after opening, Gigi’s Cupcakes became a Nashville delicacy dessert of choice and now, nine years later, it has expanded to more than 100 locations across 24 states…making Gigi’s the largest cupcake franchise in the country!

Moving to Nashville in 1994 from California to pursue a career in music at 15-years old, Gigi supported her dream by cleaning houses during the day and singing in honky tonks at night. While she loved music, she also had a passion for baking. As the years went by, she decided to take a chance on her cooking talents instead of her voice. She took a huge risk and opened a cupcake boutique in a high rent area just off Music Row in Nashville in Feb of 2008- not far from the bars where she sang. Soon after opening, Gigi’s Cupcakes beca
Oct 05, 201746:00
Franchise Interviews Meets with the PJ's Coffee Franchise Opportunity

Franchise Interviews Meets with the PJ's Coffee Franchise Opportunity

We have a great show today. We are meeting Peter Boylan, to talk about the PJ’s Coffee franchise opportunity. We will talk about the background of the PJ’s brand, the success PJ’s have seen so far, how they are rebranding, franchisee growth opportunities and more.

BACKGROUND: PJ's Coffee of New Orleans was founded in 1978 by Phyllis Jordan, a pioneer in the coffee industry that demonstrated that better beans, superior roasting techniques, and pure passion for the art of coffee-making mattered. PJ's Coffee serves a wide variety of hot, iced and frozen coffee beverages using only the top 1% of Arabica beans. Founder Phyllis Jordan pioneered the cold-drip process that protects the flavor and strength of the beans, while producing a coffee that is 2/3 less acidic.

FARM TO CUP: PJ's Coffee partners with farms across the world to provide their customers the finest free trade coffee. By partnering with farms like El Terrerito in Honduras, PJ's Coffee has developed programs to ensure t
Sep 28, 201742:00
Franchise Interviews Meets Mike Bidwell, the President and CEO of Dwyer Group

Franchise Interviews Meets Mike Bidwell, the President and CEO of Dwyer Group

We are meeting Mike Bidwell, the President and CEO of Dwyer Group.  Mike Bidwell has been a visionary in the franchise industry for over three decades, beginning in 1984 when he opened up his own Rainbow International® Carpet Cleaning & Restoration franchise and later adding a Mr. Rooter® Plumbing franchise in 1992. Fast forward to January of 2014, where Mike has not only been president for seven years, he is now CEO of Dwyer Group, the holding company for 17 franchise brands with more than 2,800 franchises in nine different countries. In part two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.
Sep 21, 201746:00
Franchise Interviews Welcomes Back the Marco's Pizza Franchise Opportunity

Franchise Interviews Welcomes Back the Marco's Pizza Franchise Opportunity

We have a great show today. It was almost a decade ago we interviewed Marco’s Pizza. We invited John Ramsay, the Vice President of Franchise Development Services to come back and give us an update. Since 2008, Marco’s Pizza has continued to open an average 2-3 new locations every week, exploding from 200 to over 800 locations in just six years. At Marco’s, they pride themselves on ah-uthentic Italian artisan pizza, made with fresh, real ingredients and dough made in the store daily. At a time when 91% of Americans eat pizza at least once a month, more people are choosing the quality pizza we’ve built our brand on.





In part 2, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.
Sep 14, 201750:00
Franchise Interviews Meets with Gary Findley, CEO of Restoration 1

Franchise Interviews Meets with Gary Findley, CEO of Restoration 1

We have a great show today. We are meeting Gary Findley, a veteran of the franchising industry. Gary Findley has over 25 years of experience in helping entrepreneurs build over 9,500 franchise locations worldwide with only 2 brands. He now oversees one of the fastest-growing restoration franchises in the country as CEO of Restoration 1, a franchise brand with more than 120 locations open and in development.

Along with offering fire, water, and mold damage restoration services, the team at Restoration 1 also provides emergency services, storm damage services, sewage system cleanup and more! Their IICRC and IAQA licensed restoration professionals can address your problems in no time. For over a decade, we have been in the business of restoring damaged residential and commercial properties to their former glory.

Restoration 1 Values

At Restoration 1, they understand that the people they work with are going through a stressful and emotionally difficult time. Because of this, the
Sep 07, 201740:00
Franchise Interviews Meets with the Spaulding Decon Franchise Opportunity

Franchise Interviews Meets with the Spaulding Decon Franchise Opportunity

We have a great show today. We are meeting Laura Spaulding-Koppel, founder of Spaulding Decon. For over a decade, Spaulding Decon has provided services for residential, commercial, government, and industrial properties to return them to clean, healthy, and safe properties for the occupants. From crime scene cleanup to hoarding, drug lab cleanup, mold remediation, and decontamination, Spaulding Decon has the professional expertise and specialized certifications to get the job done properly the first time.

Every Entrepreneur Has A Story

Laura was a woman in blue with the Kansas City, MO Police Department when she was called to the scene of a double homicide in a family’s home. Naturally, the homeowners thought law enforcement would clean up the mess. Shocked and disappointed to learn it was their responsibility as the property owner, Spaulding, an action-oriented Army veteran, personally worked with the family to finish the cleanup. The experience led her to found Spaulding Decon
Aug 31, 201734:00
Franchise Interviews Meets with the Fleet Clean USA Franchise

Franchise Interviews Meets with the Fleet Clean USA Franchise

Every Business Has A Story

We are meeting with Scott Marr, CEO of Fleet Clean USA. At the age of 20, Scott was pursuing truck washing as a side gig - while working full-time in the lucrative banking industry. He started out earning around 45,000 (after taxes) per-year and that income quickly rose. Shortly thereafter, Scott made the decision to quit his job in banking, and launch Fleet Clean.

Tapping into a niche service in a recession-proof industry, Fleet Clean has grown at more than a 40 percent annual rate since its inception in 2009. The $12 million company recently announced franchise expansion plans throughout the Sun Belt states and into the northern regions of the United States for the anticipated harsh winter. The booming franchise wouldn't be where it is without Scott, who saw so much potential in the truck washing business that he gave up a promising career in banking at age 20 to establish Fleet Clean.

In Part Two, we play a clip for our popular Great Quotes in
Aug 24, 201749:00
Franchise Interviews Meets with Christin Myers of the OpenWorks Franchise

Franchise Interviews Meets with Christin Myers of the OpenWorks Franchise

We are meeting with Christin Myers - Regional Director of the OpenWorks franchise opportunity. OpenWorks is guided by a simple philosophy: A cleaner, safer and healthier environment means a more productive work place. This is our goal at OpenWorks – to offer more than maintenance by working with you to improve your work environment. This is what motivates and challenges OpenWorks to go the extra mile. OpenWorks was founded in 1983 by their current CEO, Eric Roudi. Roudi, a career entrepreneur, realized commercial cleaning was a massive and underserved $100 +billion industry. There were very few professional commercial cleaning companies at this time. Already intrigued by the idea of franchising, Roudi saw a great business opportunity by putting franchising and commercial cleaning together to create the unique concept we know today.

After diligent research and planning, Eric Roudi introduced OpenWorks Facility Services, a company that is committed to improving facilities by maintai
Aug 10, 201737:00
Franchise Interviews Meets with The Burgerim Franchise Opportunity

Franchise Interviews Meets with The Burgerim Franchise Opportunity

We have a great show today. We are meeting Carlos Calderon of the Burgerim franchise opportunity. Burgerim (pronounced Burgereem) began franchising its successful restaurant concept in 2011. Due to its overwhelming popularity, there are now over 160 branches, with stores operating and soon to be opened in the United States, United Kingdom*, Spain*, Germany*, Israel, Romania, and Russia. What makes the Burgerim chain of franchised restaurants so famous is the variety of available flavors you get with each meal. Every pack of 2, 3, or 16 mini burgers offers the customer a choice from 11 burger flavors, as well as a large selection of add-ons, which equals thousands of personalized burger combinations to choose from.
Aug 03, 201749:00
Franchise Interviews Meets with Sunny Days In-Home Care Franchise

Franchise Interviews Meets with Sunny Days In-Home Care Franchise

We have a great show today. We are meeting with John Bennett, Director of Franchising for Sunny Days In-Home Care, LLC . Sunny Days In-Home Care grew out of the compassion and values of husband and wife team David and Evelyn Ellenwood who saw a need for better in-home care in their hometown of Pittsburgh. The two entrepreneurs committed themselves to developing a system of high-quality, affordable home care services that would allow people to lead dignified and independent lives in the comfort and safety of their own homes.


Now, with a solid, experienced development team that has nurtured and grown multiple locations over the years, they are committed to providing services to even more seniors and others in need – along with the help of motivated owner-operators who are looking to do good in their local areas.


In part 2, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.





Today’s Show is being sponsored by the lightspeed Speaker Series 1 fo
Jul 27, 201738:00
Franchise Interviews Meets The Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services

Franchise Interviews Meets The Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services

We have a great show today. We are meeting with Todd Hopkins, Founder/CEO/President of The Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services franchise. Office Pride is a fast-growing franchise in the $78 billion commercial cleaning industry. Their franchisees provide top-quality janitorial services and total floor care delivered in a professional and consistent way, through a commitment to honesty and integrity. As an Office Pride franchisee, you can enjoy all of the benefits of owning and growing your own business, plus the added benefits that comes with being part of a 25 year old franchise with a carefully-designed and proven business success model and support structure. As a part of our network, you will immediately have impeccable references, world class training and support plus financial and operational tools.

The culture at Office Pride is our true distinguishing quality – our Core Beliefs and Values set the tone for every business interaction we have and we’re known nationwide fo
Jul 20, 201737:00
Franchise Interviews Meets with Global Franchise Opportunities

Franchise Interviews Meets with Global Franchise Opportunities

Welcome to a very special edition of Franchise Interviews,where for over 10 years we have been asking the frantrepreneur who owns one. I am your host Marty McDermott and I am the President of Franchise Interviews.We have a great show today. We are meeting with Bill Redfern, founder of Global Franchise Opportunities, which includes internationally recognized brands (A Buyers Choice Home Inspection, iHandyman and iCare- Intelligent Home Care Solutions). In part 2, we discuss what every frantrepreneur needs to know before buying a franchise.
Jul 13, 201741:00