Franchise Interviews

Great Quotes In Franchising Podcast: You can't paint the golden arches green, so follow the system. - Karol Mercuio is referencing the great Michael Gerber. Karol has been in the franchise industry for over 30 years and has owned and operated her business for the past 19 years, advising and coaching people in franchising. An IFPG Member since 2012, Karol has placed countless people in their companies and enhanced their quality of life. Karol started her career in the franchise industry working for Nutri/System, a billion-dollar international franchised weight loss company with more than 1,500 companies and franchised units nationwide.

Did you miss our podcast “Mental Health Awareness Month and Massage Therapy Franchises?” May is mental health awareness month. According to the American Massage Therapy Association, almost 50% of adults in the United States will experience a mental health challenge during their lifetime. Moreover, a growing body of research supports the positive impact of massage therapy on relieving stress, anxiety, and depression. Many studies indicate it can provide benefits similar to psychotherapy for specific conditions.   Today we are going to play clips from three massage therapy franchises: We play our interview with Scott Schubiger, Chief Development Officer of the Massage Heights franchise opportunity. Massage Heights is a family-owned massage and wellness franchise dedicated to elevating the lives of others by providing Members and Guests with professional, affordable, and resort-quality massage, skincare, and wellness services. You will hear our interview with the President of the Hand & Stone franchise opportunity, Todd Leff. Todd discusses the Hand and Stone franchise opportunity. Hand and Stone provide quality, therapeutic customer-centered massage for your wellness. We play a clip of our interview with The Woodhouse Day Spa, an upscale chain of day spas offering more than 40 different treatments that encompass skin and body care, hand and foot care, massage therapy, specialty treatments, and more.

Today’s Great Quote in franchising comes from Alex Wilkes of Pearle Vision. Alex discusses why being proud of the brand name is so important when choosing a franchise opportunity.

We have a great show. We are meeting with Ed Quinlan, President of Chem-Dry - the world's leading carpet and upholstery cleaning service. Since its launch in 1977, Chem-Dry has become the recognized market leader by building a robust network of 1,800 franchises across the country. The brand was recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500(r), the world's first, best, and most comprehensive franchise ranking. Chem-Dry ranked on this prestigious list for its outstanding performance in unit growth, financial strength and stability, and overall brand power. Ed discusses the following: 1. Where are you calling from today? 2. Can you describe the history of Chem-Dry? What are some key milestones in the brand's history? 3. How do you describe the franchise to a prospective franchisee? 4. How has technology played a role in your business? 5. How big is your industry? How does Chem-Dry stand out? 6. What has been the most interesting thing that has happened to you since joining the Chem-Dry team in 2006 to now in your President role? 7. What strategies have led to Chem-Dry's sustained 45-year history? 8. Any recent performance marks you'd like to share? 9. What advice would you give to aspiring entrepreneurs looking to buy a franchise? 10. What are Chem-Dry's plans for the future? In part two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.

If you go to our “About Us” page, you will notice the first paragraph discusses why we started Franchise Interviews. It states the following: Every business has a story. That is one of the reasons we created Franchise Interviews. It is amazing and inspiring how ordinary people achieved extraordinary success through franchising. Today’s guest and franchisee is a classic example of someone achieving the American dream through franchising. Today’s Great Quote in Franchising comes from Tony Lutfi. Tony Lutfi,is the Chief Executive Officer of the Marlu Investment Group. The Marlu Investment Group are franchise owners to systems like Little Caesars, Sizzler, Jack in the Box, Arby’s, Church’s Chicken, Sears Appliance & Hardware Stores, Sears Home Appliance Showrooms, Sears Outlet Stores, and more. Runtime: 06:08 | Views: 76890 | Aug 7, 2022

We have a great show. We are meeting with Jesse Coslov- Founder/CEO of The Dog Stop. The Dog Stop® provides premium services and retail experience for dogs and their owners. Their one-stop-shop focus allows pets to enjoy boarding, dog daycare, grooming, and training within one facility's confines. Their concept alleviates the stress of traveling to multiple locations and dealing with strangers daily. The Dog Stop® model allows our highly trained staff to build relationships with their clients, four-legged and two. In addition, our carefully selected retail offering has a health and wellness focus, from foods to treats and holistic treatments. In part two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.

We have a great show. We meet with Peter Stern, Managing Director, USA of Mr Jeff. Mr Jeff is a laundry service infused with cutting-edge AI technology that has globally modernized the tedious task of laundry in more than 30 countries and is proud to announce its contribution to the conservation of water and energy through its laundry services. Using laundry services saves 12,373,102 gallons of water and 593.273 kilowatts of energy a year compared to doing laundry at home.  Mr Jeff, a tech-based home-delivery laundry service, is part of Jeff, a wellness services platform founded in Valencia, Spain, in 2015 by three young entrepreneurs. With Mr Jeff hubs in over 30 countries, the goal is to provide The Good Good Life to its users and business owners. In part two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.

We are meeting with the President and CEO of the Desert Moon franchise opportunity, Gary Occhiogrosso. Dessert Moon is the East Coast's original Fresh Mexican Grille franchise. Desert Moon has been "The Fresh, Healthful Alternative to Fast Food" since 1992. It's all about the food!!! Fresh ingredients, big flavor, made-to-order, zero trans fat, high fiber, low fat with gluten-free and essential Organic items. Our modified table service is set in a fun, fast-casual environment.

"Embrace the Journey Together in Franchising - Join the Flow and Paddle Along; Avoid Going Against the Current. This insightful quote is from David Ritterling, representing Visiting Angels, featured in the Great Quotes in Franchising Podcast. Wise counsel from David!"

Today, Franchise Interviews celebrates National Pretzel Day.  If you love a Pretzel, then National Pretzel Day on April 26 is the day for you. According to National Today, Pretzels, somewhat surprisingly, got their start in the Catholic Church. Sometime around the 7th Century A.D., monks presented their students with treats of baked dough twisted in the shape of crossed arms. At the time, crossing one’s arms was the traditional posture for prayer. Not only that, but pretzels, made from water, flour and salt, were also the perfect food for Lent — when meat, dairy and eggs were prohibited. So, there you have some National Pretzel Day history — with a twist! Today we will play a clip of an interview we did with Bill Dunn. Auntie Anne's is award-winning franchise system that is consistently ranked number one in the category of hand-rolled soft pretzels by Entrepreneur's Franchise 500, has received the World-Class Franchise. Bill offers advice on how to select a charitable partner that makes sense for your brand's identity. He will also discuss how to get employees emotionally invested in a common cause and how to get your charitable mission in front of customers. Auntie Anne's got its start in 1988 when Anne Beiler bought a stand in a Pennsylvania farmer's market. After some experimentation, "Auntie" Anne created a masterpiece — the same freshly baked goodness you know and love today. Since September 2011, Auntie Anne’s® has partnered with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) to raise money and awareness of childhood cancer causes and cures. To date, Auntie Anne’s have raised more than $3.7 million for the foundation.