Franchise Interviews
543 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsWelcome 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 850 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 the category of interest on our website at https://www.franchiseinterview.com
We have met with some exciting new franchise concepts as well as some of the biggest names in franchising. As a visitor to our website, all you have to do is click and listen. So grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and enjoy. Live shows can be heard on Blog Talk Radio every Thursday at 10AM EST, 7AM PST. It's no problem if you can't listen to the live show. Each show is recorded and immediately placed in our library of audio archives.
To date, we have had over a quarter of a million listeners! Franchise Interviews is hosted by Dr. Martin J. McDermott.
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Franchise Interview with Lil Lovell of the Coyote Ugly Saloon Franchise
November 05, 2015 15:00 - 42 minutes - 37.7 MBWe are meeting with Lil Lovell of Coyote Ugly Saloon franchise. The most famous bar on the planet is now the hottest franchise concept on the planet! With over 20 years of experience, Coyote Ugly is seeking International Franchise Partners to become a part of one of the most recognized trademarks in the world. The Coyote Ugly legend began with a girl, a dream, and a little bit of Wild Turkey. In 1992, Liliana “Lil” Lovell, a 24-year-old Wall Street apprentice-turned-bartender was living a go...
Franchise Interviews with Sweet Lorraine's Fabulous Mac n' Cheeze
October 29, 2015 14:00 - 48 minutes - 43.6 MBYou might get a bit hungry after this show. We are meeting with Lorraine Platman, Founder and Head Chef of Sweet Lorraine’s Fabulous Mac n’ Cheez! Founded in 2010 and franchising since 2013, the Detroit-based restaurant chain offers vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free soups, salads, sandwich wraps, grilled cheese, and over a dozen kinds of meat-topped and vegetarian macaroni and cheese, all made fresh to order.
Franchise Interviews Meets with SpeedPro Imaging Franchise
October 22, 2015 14:00 - 48 minutes - 43.3 MBWe are meeting with Boris Katsnelson, CEO of SpeedPro Imaging. With several decades of experience, SpeedPro Imaging is the nation's leader in large format imagery. We specialize in a variety of high quality product including wall murals, event graphics, tradeshow displays, vehicle wraps, and window graphics. Through extreme resolution levels and unparalleled color matching technology, SpeedPro Imaging takes visual communication to the next level. SpeedPro Imaging focuses on the most lucrati...
Franchise Interview - Sean Collins, CEO of the Costa Vida Franchise
October 08, 2015 14:00 - 36 minutes - 32.5 MBToday's show begins with an interview we did on CBS Radio with Business Coach Lynn Johnoson. In Part II, we are meeting with Sean Collins, the CEO of the Costa Vida franchise opportunity. Costa Vida is inspired by the beautiful Baja Peninsula Coast and the lifestyle that pushes you to catch the wave—rather than stand on the sideline to let life pass you by. This costal lifestyle is a vision about the satisfaction of things done the right way. Cost Vida believes that food created with passion...
Franchise Interview With Mark Anderson, CEO of Brewsters Chicken
October 01, 2015 14:00 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MBBrewster’s Chicken has all the following under the same roof: Buckets of chicken, Brewster’s Chicken, Chicken sandwiches, and side items. Brewster’s uses the Brewster’s chicken process which provides a tender, juicy, and flavorful product with a fraction of the carbs, and fewer calories and less fat in most instances, than the leading national brand. Brewster’s allows their menu to expand or contract; Brewster’s offers beer as an option and believe in our 3 “Q”s” ~ Quality, Quantity, with Qu...
Franchise Interviews Meets with Stacey Kimmins, the President of Fun Bus
September 24, 2015 14:00 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBWe had an opportunity to meet with Fun Bus at the International Franchise Expo in NYC. It’s more than a bus…. It’s an experience! FUN BUS Fitness FUN on Wheels® is THE Children’s “FUN Fitness Program”, with a low-cost, multiple revenue streams, and profitable operating system offering a FUN time, FUN talk and a FUN experience for everyone. The Company’s foundation is solid and based on our experienced and dedicated people. We are the first to make this type of business affordable, the ONLY f...
Snip-Its Franchise Opportunity on Franchise Interviews
September 17, 2015 14:00 - 42 minutes - 37.6 MBBack in 1993, Joanna Meiseles sought a hair salon that catered to her young children. But instead of a salon, she discovered a business opportunity. That’s because at each hair salon she visited, she either found (1) stylists not wanting to deal with wiggling, squirming kids (2) suboptimal cleanliness standards, or (3) little or no originality in the design. Joanna knew there had to be a better way to crop kid’s hair while keeping them entertained, so that kids would be captivated rather than...
Franchise Interviews Meets with the Central Bark Doggy Day Care Franchise
September 10, 2015 14:00 - 36 minutes - 32.9 MBWe are meeting with Jackie Jordan and Chris Gaba of the Central Bark Doggy Day Care franchise. Since 1997 and with over a million total dog visits to their system, Central Bark Doggy Day Care have learned more about dogs, dog socialization and dog behavior than any other company in the industry. It is that experience and expertise that sets Central Bark Doggy Day Care apart as the leader of the pack and the first and largest UnKennel franchise concept.. In part 2, we hear a clip of our inter...
Zaniac Franchise Opportunity Meets with Franchise Interviews
September 03, 2015 14:00 - 39 minutes - 34.8 MBWe are meeting with Sidharth Oberoi, President and Chief Academic Officer, Zaniac. Zaniac is a fun, colorful campus where kids are doing stuff like Robotics with Legos, 3D Printing, learning about physics by playing Minecraft on the iPad, building, designing and selling their own Apps in the Google Play store, Coding for Girls and more. Some of the topics we will discuss on the show are the history of the organization, a typical day as a franchisee, and the training provided to franchisees. ...
Franchise Interview with Franchise Expert and Consultant Dante Vespignani
August 27, 2015 14:00 - 45 minutes - 40.7 MBWe are meeting with Dante Vespignani of Turma Inc. dba, The Entrepreneuers Source. Dante Vespignani has spent his entire career in the food and restaurant industry. Prior to starting Turma, Inc., he entered the business in 1973 with an Arby’s franchisee, growing the franchise to 21 restaurants with two full service concepts Tequila Junction and the Samari Steakhouse, Switching from franchise to company operations Vespignani held various senior management positions before leaving in 1993 as D...
Franchise Interviews Meets with the KLA Schools Franchise Concept
August 20, 2015 14:00 - 41 minutes - 36.9 MBKLA Schools is an upscale preschool catering to children three months of age up to age six. KLA schools offers innovative early child care facilities along with a unique approach to early childhood education. The KLA Schools concept is inspired by cutting-edge educational philosophies including the Reggio Emilia Approach. KLA is building a world-class franchise organization that sets new standards for excellence within the children's educational services industry. Heavy reliance upon the Re...
Franchise Interview with The Pie Hole Franchise
August 13, 2015 14:00 - 44 minutes - 40.1 MBThe Pie Hole, the celebrated Los Angeles based pie and coffee concept, recently announced the launch of its worldwide franchise program. Named to Conde Nast Traveler’s Best Pies in America list, The Pie Hole features sweet and savory, made-from-scratch pies and locally roasted premium coffee in a fast casual, local gathering space format. We are meeting with Sean Brennan Founder/CEO The Pie Hole. We asked Sean what he looks for in his franchisees. He suggested if you have a passion to be...
Franchise Interviews with Dickey's Barbecue Pit
July 30, 2015 14:00 - 31 minutes - 28.2 MBWe are meeting with Trinity Hall, Senior Vice President of Development for Dickey's Barbecue Pit. Every Dickeys Barbecue Pit location smokes all of their meats on-site at the restaurant the same way it was done in 1941. Over the years Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has been recognized by journals and business magazines. Some include the following: “Top 100 List: Private Companies” Dallas Business Journal “Top Fastest Growing Companies” by Inc. Magazine Dickey's serves up beef brisket, pulled po...
Franchise Interview with Two Maids and A Mop Franchise
July 23, 2015 14:00 - 42 minutes - 38.1 MBIn today's podcast, we are meeting with Ron Holt, the CEO and President of Two Maids and a Mop. Over the years, the Two Maids and Mop received some great accolades. Some include the following. Inc. Magazine’s 2013 Fastest Growing Cleaning Company in AmericaCleaning for a Reason’s 2012 National Maid Service of the Year2013 Hire Power Award for Best Job Creator in Home Cleaning Industry TWO MAIDS & A MOP™ offers a unique selling proposition that has long been admired within the residential cl...
Finding Your Way Through The Real Estate Maze In the Quest to Buy A Franchise
July 16, 2015 15:30 - 45 minutes - 40.6 MBFrom what we have witnessed, the real estate market has changed dramatically over the last couple of years. Franchisees face a more difficult task of finding their way through that real estate maze and finding the best location for their particular franchise. We are glad to have Mark Block on the show. Mark is very knowledgeable on the topic of Real Estate with a unique ability of help franchisees get though this maze and find great locations. Mark is a licensed Real Estate Sales Person wor...
Franchise Podcast with Nick Molina of the VaporFi Franchise Opportunity
July 09, 2015 14:00 - 32 minutes - 28.9 MBWe are meeting with Nick Molina, CEO of VaporFi. VaporFi is a leader in the E-Cigarette and Vapor industry is on a mission to change the way you smoke. VaporFi retail Stores cater to a wide range of vape enthusiasts, from those curious about ditching tobacco to those advanced techy vapers who are the true hobbyists. VaporFi’s exclusive, proprietary and branded product line has taken the world by storm. Their E-Cig products provide all the pleasures of traditional smoking without the bad brea...
Scott Barnett, author of Gumption: Taking Bubba Gump from Movie to Restaurant
July 02, 2015 14:00 - 37 minutes - 33.6 MBOne of Marty McDermott’s favorite movies is Forrest Gump. So when we heard Scott Barnett, author of Gumption: Taking Bubba Gump from Movie to Restaurant completed his book; we knew we had to have him on the show. Scott Barnett’s restaurant knowledge began when he was a teenager parking attendant in a popular steakhouse in Palm Desert, California. Taking the hard road, he performed every job there was to do in the business as he cooked, served, and bartended his way through college and crashe...
Slapfish Meets with Franchise Interviews
June 25, 2015 14:00 - 35 minutes - 31.8 MBWe are meeting with Andrew Gruel, CEO/Founder, Slapfish Restaurant Group, LLC. Slapfish has made healthy, chef-driven seafood approachable & affordable for the masses, with signature items that include the 'lobsticle', baja mahi sandwich and house-made, original dipping sauces. Slapfish is a chef-driven and sustainable American seafood concept, served up in a fresh fast casual atmosphere. Slapfish was recently named on FastCasual's list of the industry's Top 100 Movers & Shakers.
Franchise Interviews Meets Maureen Recalde the Winner of The Voice of McDonald's
June 18, 2015 14:00 - 35 minutes - 31.4 MBWe are meeting with Maureen Recalde, winner of the Voice of McDonald's. Voice of McDonald's is the largest global singing competition of its kind, open to the 1.8 million McDonald's restaurant employees around the world. More than 2,500 employees entered the inaugural competition, which kicked off in 2005. In 2007, more than 3,600 singers entered Voice of McDonald's II; in 2009, more than 10,000 employees entered Voice of McDonald's III; and in 2011 more than 20,000 employees entered Voice o...
Let's Talk Franchising with Hossein Kasmai, CEO of Franchise Creator
June 11, 2015 14:00 - 37 minutes - 33.7 MBThis morning we are going to be discussing franchising with Hossein Kasmai, Chief Executive Officer and founder of Franchise Creator. Mr. Kasmai founded many franchise concepts of his own including Guard-A-Kid. Guard-A-Kid founded in 2005, quickly became the industry leader and a very successful franchise in the field of Children and family safety. Mr. Kasmai gives his advice to prospective franchisors and franchisees. Franchise Creator provides a one stop approach to franchise development...
Pizza In A Cone. Franchise Interviews Meets with The Original Kono Pizza
June 04, 2015 14:00 - 35 minutes - 31.7 MBWe are meeting with Matt Bailey, vice president of operations for "The Original" Kono Pizza. The "Original" Kono rocked the country when it introduced pizza cones in the United States, solving the problem of eating a slice without a gooey, drippy mess. The cones, with their cutting-edge 3D crust, feature the first and only seamless bread product that can be held and eaten in one hand without spilling or dripping any of the grease or sauce. The cones are customized with whatever ingredients y...
Franchise Interview with the Schooley Mitchell Franchise
May 21, 2015 14:00 - 41 minutes - 37 MBWe are meeting with Dennis Schooley of the Schooley Mitchel franchise opportunity. Schooley Mitchell has been featured by Entrepreneur and Inc. magazines, and has been honored with a Canadian Franchise Association Gold Frankie Award for their innovative marketing campaigns. Schooley Mitchell was also named to Inc.com's list of the 5000 fastest-growing companies in America for 2014. Schooley Mitchell is franchised telecom and merchant services consulting firm with offices across North Ameri...
Dr. John P. Hayes and 12 Amazing Franchise Opportunities for 2015
May 14, 2015 14:00 - 1 hour - 81.9 MBDr. John P. Hayes and 12 Amazing Franchise Opportunities for 2015 This year, Dr. John P. Hayes came out with a new e-book “12 Amazing Franchise Opportunities for 2015” We are going to play our interview with Dr. John P. Hayes and you will hear some clips of some franchises that made the list. You can purchase the book directly through Amazon http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OHO8K16/?tag=hotobuafr-20 Don’t miss this special two hour edition show!
Franchise Interview with Chris Goethe of the Primrose School franchise.
May 07, 2015 14:00 - 33 minutes - 29.3 MBWe are meeting with the VP of Primrose School franchise, Chris Goethe. Primrose Schools is an accredited private preschool that provides a premier educational child care experience. As the Leader in Educational Child Care®, we partner with parents to help children build the right foundation for future learning and life. Our goal is to help children have fun while building Active Minds, Healthy Bodies and Happy Hearts®.
Franchising the Waxing Industry
April 23, 2015 14:00 - 31 minutes - 27.8 MBWe have a great show today. We are meeting with Summer Vasilas and Alex Arlotta the founders of Waxing the City. As the upkeep of individual body parts such as eyelash extensions, facials, body waxing and pedicures spurs growth of offshoot single-service salon concepts, fitness industry giants are starting to dip into the lucrative niche beauty business. One example is 3,000-unit international co-ed fitness chain Anytime Fitness, the world’s largest and fastest growing co-ed fitness franchis...
The Solution to Marketing Gone Bad
April 16, 2015 14:00 - 42 minutes - 38.4 MBToday's show is all about marketing. A woman tests out a local fitness franchise, has a horrible experience, and never returns. About three months later, she receives a marketing piece thanking her for being a loyal member. Meanwhile, another customer receives an email stating, "We've missed you! Recommit to your fitness plan and we'll give you a 10 percent discount on personal training." The problem is the customer is an active member who's been to the franchise three times a week for the l...
Franchise Interview with Darren Guccione of Keeper Security, Inc.
April 09, 2015 14:00 - 34 minutes - 30.4 MBDid you know over 1,000 companies were hacked in 2014 alone, and that doesn’t even touch the number of individuals that had their personal information compromised? Between May 2013 and May 2014 the Ponemon Institute estimated that over 432 million people were hacked, which roughly translates to about 47% of adults in the US. We are meeting with Darren Guccione, CEO and co-founder of Keeper Security, Inc. Keeper Security, Inc. is the creator of Keeper, the world’s most downloaded password ma...
Franchise Interview with the BrightStar Care Franchise Opportunity
April 02, 2015 14:00 - 37 minutes - 33.2 MBIf you are a fan of Undercover Boss, you will enjoy today’s show. We are meeting with Executive Vice President, International for BrightStar Care Anthony Padulo. BrightStar Care is the home care/senior care franchise opportunity that is transforming the lives of our franchise owners, clients and their loved ones. Brief bio: Anthony Padulo has successfully expanded brands such as Dunkin’ Brands, BP Oil and Aamco into global markets. As Executive Vice President, International for BrightSta...
Franchise Interview with Gigi Schweikert of Lightbridge Academy
March 26, 2015 14:00 - 43 minutes - 39.1 MBWe are meeting with Gigi Schweikert, the Chief Operating Officer for Lightbridge Academy. Lightbridge Academy was recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as one of the Leading Edge Franchisors that are innovating in Big Ways; Lightbridge Academy provides early education and childcare to children from six weeks of age through Kindergarten.
Meet Crushed Red and Chris Larocca of the Crushed Red Franchise Opportunity
March 12, 2015 14:00 - 39 minutes - 35 MBWe have a great show today. We are meeting with Chris Larocca, the founder of Crushed Red. Based in St. Louis, Crushed Red is carving out a distinct niche in the fast-casual restaurant segment dubbed "Artisan Fast." Founded in 2012 by award-winning restauranteur Chris LaRocca, Crushed Red began franchising in 2014 and serves up chopped-to-order salads, artisan-crafted whole-grain pizzas, all-natural soups and savory appetizers in an elevated fast-casual atmospher. Find out more by listenin...
One of 27 Ice Cream Shops To Visit Before You Die
March 05, 2015 15:00 - 43 minutes - 38.5 MBWe are meeting with and Jim Ryan, COO of CREAM. Headquartered in Millbrae, California and recently named one of "27 Ice Cream Shops You Need To Visit Before You Die," CREAM is a rapidly growing fast casual restaurant business that specializes in high quality ice cream sandwiches and other confections. Founded in 2010 and franchising since 2012, CREAM currently has eight locations open and operating throughout California's Bay Area and plans to expand its national footprint over the next sev...
Franchise Interview with Native Grill and Wings
February 27, 2015 15:00 - 35 minutes - 31.8 MBWe are meeting with Dan Chaon, CEO of Native Grill & Wings.. The mission of Native Grill and Wings is to provide their guests with excellent service, exceptional food, and a memorable experience, while continuing to be the "Coolest Place for the Hottest Wings.
Franchise Interview with Profile by Sanford
February 19, 2015 15:00 - 31 minutes - 28.3 MBWe are meeting with Nate Malloy, COO of Profile by Sanford. Profile® by Sanford® is a comprehensive weight management program designed by Sanford Health physicians and scientists, as a Simple, Effective & Sustainable solution. The program makes use of a Profile coach and offers integrated complementary technology to directly connect the coach and the member through their journey. Clinical & Scientific protocols have been designed to assist the coach to implement an individualized plan fo...
Franchise Interviews Meets with My Elder Advocate
February 05, 2015 15:00 - 39 minutes - 35 MBFrom preventing nursing home evictions to providing ongoing health monitoring, My Elder Advocate offers families peace of mind knowing a plan is in place to ensure the best possible care for their aging relatives. The company's business model guarantees that the elder individual's best interest is in mind because it receives 100 percent of its compensation directly from clients. We are meeting with My Elder Advocate CEO Jack Halpern and My Elder Advocate COO Claudine Halpern
Franchise Interview with Star of Undercover Boss and President of Tilted Kilt
January 29, 2015 15:00 - 45 minutes - 40.9 MBWe start off today's show with our most recent interview on WVOX with the Marketing Dr. John Tantillo. Next we are meeting with the President of the Tilted Kilt and star of Undercover Boss Ron Lynch. The Tilted Kilt is a Scottish and English themed sports pub that provides traditional American cuisine. With LED flat screen televisions and attractive women as servers, customers are greeted with a fun and free atmosphere often associated with the traditional American sports bar.
Franchise Interview with RainTree
January 22, 2015 16:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBWe have a great show today - We are meeting with Michael Haith, Chairman of the Board for Raintree. RainTree is a team of outsourced franchise sales professionals to help emerging, mid-size and mature brands increase unit count with a comprehensive set of services. The Denver-based company provides the industry’s most experienced franchise development staff that generates the quality lead flow that previously only more mature franchisors could afford. The proven systems and processes ensure ...
Franchise Interviews Meets with the Batteries Plus Bulbs Franchise Opportunity
January 15, 2015 15:00 - 38 minutes - 33.9 MBWe have a great show today - We are meeting with John Twist, VP of Franchise & Business Development at Batteries Plus Bulbs. In business since 1988, Batteries Plus Bulbs have evolved with the expanding electronics and light bulb industries to become the nation’s largest and fastest-growing franchise in this specialized market. Entrepreneur magazine has ranked Batteries Plus Bulbs as one of the top 500 franchises in America for the past 20 consecutive years and #1 in the battery category. T...
Living The American Dream Through Franchising
January 08, 2015 15:00 - 38 minutes - 34.4 MBWe have a great show today. We are meeting with Tony Lutfi, CEO of the Marlu Investment Group. The Marlu Investment Group are franchise owners to systems like Arby’s, Church’s Chicken, Jack in the Box, Sears Appliance & Hardware Stores, Sears Home Appliance Showrooms, Sears Outlet Stores, Little Caesars, Sizzler and more. In segment 2, we play a clip from our interview with the Franchise King Joel Libava from our Great Quotes in Franchising Podcast.
The Magic of Choosing Uncertainty with Franchise Author and Expert Tom Scarda
December 31, 2014 02:00 - 58 minutes - 52.5 MBSpecial Prime Time Episode We have a great show today. We are meeting with franchise expert, franchise author and consultant Tom Scarda and Tom is going to talk about his recent book, The Magic of Choosing Uncertainty. Tom will answer the following: Why did you write the book “The Magic of Choosing Uncertainty”? From your experience, what types of characteristics make successful franchisees? What do you like about franchising? What advice would you give to aspiring entrepreneurs lookin...
Franchise Interviews Meets with the Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores Franchise
December 18, 2014 15:00 - 37 minutes - 33.3 MBWe are meeting with Scott Nichols, Director of Franchise Business Development for Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores. The Outlet stores (Sears Outlet) are designed to provide customers with in-store and online access to purchase new, one-of-a-kind, out-of-carton, discontinued, obsolete, used, reconditioned, overstocked and scratched and dented products across a broad assortment of merchandise categories, including home appliances, apparel, mattresses, sporting goods, tools and lawn and garden ...
Franchise Interviews Meets with the Big Frog Franchise Opportunity
December 11, 2014 15:00 - 53 minutes - 48.4 MBWe have a great show today. We are meeting with Leeward J. Bean, President and CEO of Big Frog, Ronald E. DeFrece, Vice President and COO of Big Frog, and Dr. Christina (Tina) Bacon-DeFrece, Ph.D., Executive Vice President of Big Frog. Big Frog's digital print on apparel capabilities make them a unique franchise opportunity - find out why by listening to the show. In part 2, we hear a clip from our Great Clip in Franchising Podcast and learn why you have to almost work harder to fail tha...
Franchise Interviews Meets with Hireology
December 04, 2014 15:00 - 46 minutes - 41.5 MBWe have a great show today. We are meeting with Adam Robinson, Chief Hireologist at Hireology. The Hireology selection management platform simplifies the hiring process for franchisees. The company’s award-winning Selection Manager™ includes everything an operator needs to manage their hiring process, including a fully-hosted career site, integrated job postings, compensation analysis, pre-hire assessments, interview guides, background checks, skills verification and more. Franchise syst...
iDropped Franchise Meets with Franchise Interviews Weekly Radio Show
November 20, 2014 15:00 - 34 minutes - 31 MBWe are meeting with Charles Hibble, CEO of the idropped franchise opportunity. iDropped provides fast, on-site mobile device repair for the most popular brands of mobile devices with a specialization in Apple and the Samsung Galaxy series. The main reason that iDropped has been so successful is that consumers don't want to be without a cell phone for long, so they'll gladly drop it off for an hour to get fixed while running other errands.
Schwietert’s Cone and Candy Franchise Opportunity Meets Franchise Interviews
November 13, 2014 15:00 - 36 minutes - 32.6 MBWe are meeting with Jeff Schwietert of the Schwietert’s Cone and Candy franchise opportunity. Schwietert’s is a family run, candy and ice cream franchise. With three locations along the Oregon coast they are eager to begin branching out. Jeff Schwietert, son of the founders took it upon himself to drop out of college in order to grow the family business and bring the delectable treats of Schwieter’s cones and candies to the Portland area.
Great Women Leaders in Franchising Meets with Susan Black-Beth and Ann Connor
October 30, 2014 14:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBThis October, Franchise Interviews is featuring “Great Women Leaders in Franchising” month. We are first meeting with Susan Black-Beth. Susan is the Chief Operating Officer of Super Wash, Inc., the nation’s largest self-serve car wash franchisor, which was founded by my parents. Prior to assuming the role of COO, Susan served as Senior Vice President and Director of Franchising from the inception of the Super Wash franchise program in November, 2000. When Susan was 19 years old she bought...
Great Women Leaders in Franchising with Melanie Bergeron
October 23, 2014 14:00 - 50 minutes - 45.3 MBThis month Franchise Interviews is celebrating Great Women Leaders in franchising. Today's interview is with Melanie Bergeron. Melanie officially joined the family business in 1989 when she was awarded the first TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® franchise in Atlanta, Ga. Bergeron also maintained a career in pharmaceutical sales while operating the franchise because all profits from the franchise were being reinvested into the family business. At the request of her mother, Founder Mary Ellen Sheets, Berg...
Great Women Leaders in Franchising Interview with Jo Kirchner Primrose Schools
October 17, 2014 13:00 - 32 minutes - 28.4 MBThis October, Franchise Interviews is featuring "Great Women Leaders in Franchising" month. Today you are going to hear our interview with Jo Kirchner, president and chief executive officer of Primrose Schools, leads more than two hundred fifty schools nationwide. Her lifelong mission is to deliver a nurturing environment and a high-quality early learning foundation to help children become confident adults who love who they are and what they do. Jo joined Primrose in 1990 as vice president of...
Franchise Interviews Discusses Great Women Leaders in Franchising-Hala Moddelmog
October 09, 2014 14:00 - 33 minutes - 30 MBOver the last eight years, Franchise Interviews weekly radio show has interviewed some amazing leaders in the world of franchising. This October, Franchise Interviews is featuring “Great Women Leaders in Franchising” month. Today’s Great Women Leaders in Franchising is with Hala Moddelmog. Hala Moddelmog served as president of the Arby’s franchise system. Arby’s has approximately 3,500 units and annual system-wide sales of approximately $3 billion. Under Hala’s leadership, Arby's had 12 re...
Franchise Interviews Great Women Leaders in Franchising Catherine Monson
October 02, 2014 14:00 - 31 minutes - 27.6 MBOver the last eight years, Franchise Interviews weekly radio show has interviewed some amazing leaders in the world of franchising. This October, Franchise Interviews is featuring "Great Women Leaders in Franchising" month. Each week, interviews will be featured with Catherine Monson (CEO of FastSigns), Hala Moddelmog (President of Metro Atlanta Chamber, served as President of Arby's, and Susan G. Komen for the Cure), Melanie Bergeron (Chair of Two Men and A Truck), Jo Kirchner, President ...
Franchise Interviews meets with the bluefrog Plumbing and Drain franchise
September 25, 2014 14:00 - 34 minutes - 30.2 MBWe have a great show today - We are meeting with Mark Dawson, CEO and President of bluefrog Plumbing + Drain. Bluefrog Plumbing + Drain™ was launched in 2014 by a team with decades of plumbing franchise industry experience. It is a proud member of Home Brands Group™, which manages popular franchise companies that date back to 1979, including the Re-Bath® full bathroom remodeling brand. While bluefrog Plumbing + Drain™ is the newest national plumbing company, we've already made a splash, mi...