Franchise Interviews

Great Quotes in Franchising Podcast - Are you willing to do it their way? - Today's Great Quote in Franchising comes from franchise expert and king Joel Libava. Joel talks about the importance of peeling the onion.

We are meeting with the CEO of Main Squeeze Juice Co., Thomas Nieto. Main Squeeze Juice Company, based out of New Orleans, LA, has been franchising its fast-casual juice and smoothie bar concept since 2017. Main Squeeze’s mission is to make healthy easier, and the company’s nutritionist-designed, the superfood-centric menu does exactly that by offering a daily source of plant-based nutrition packed with natural and quick energy.  We will discuss how Main Squeeze Juice Co. has been paired with Pro Bowl Punter Thomas Morstead since 2019, making the brand a pioneer for franchises partnering with professional athletes. Thomas Morstead decided to become a partner of the New Orleans-based juice and smoothie bar because nutrition is one of his top priorities, and he wanted to share the importance of a healthy diet with his fans. CEO Thomas Nieto believes partnering with Morstead has contributed to Main Squeeze Juice Co.'s brand growth and credibility. Morstead has helped the brand continue to take over the health and wellness world, introducing the concept to new communities and helping those looking for a healthier and more convenient way of fulfilling their nutritional goals. In part two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.

We have a great show.  We are meeting with Kelly Roddy, CEO of WOWorks.  WOWorks was formed in 2020 with a mission to help guests pursue their passions and live their best lives by serving healthy, nutritious and flavorful meals along with first-rate hospitality. Fully owned by Centre Lane Partners, LLC, WOWorks' portfolio consists of Saladworks, the nation's leading fast-casual salad brand; Frutta Bowls, a unique restaurant franchise serving a variety of superfood bowls, fresh fruit smoothies, protein bites and more; Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, a popular Mediterranean restaurant concept; and most recently, The Simple Greek, which offers a fresh and healthy take on traditional Greek recipes in a fast-casual setting. WOWorks seeks to drive explosive growth across all of its brands through a variety of channels, both traditional and non-traditional, including ghost kitchens, food trucks, grocery retail and more. In part two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.

Discover A Low Investment Opportunity from Miami Rice Pudding Franchisor Ken McEvoy, founder & CEO of Miami Rice Pudding, tells you about this low investment opportunity offering both fixed location and mobile units.   Learn about the Miami Rice franchise system and an opportunity that may be what you're looking for.   Marty McDermott, the host of Franchise Interviews tried their rice pudding and said it was the best he ever had!

We are meeting with James Williams, CEO of Mayweather Boxing and Fitness.  Founded in 2018 by Floyd Mayweather after his retirement from his undefeated boxing career of 21 years, Mayweather Boxing + Fitness was created to help the Mayweather family spirit and legacy live on to inspire people worldwide. Having previously kept his training methods a secret from the world, Floyd now looks to share his champion mentality and unique workout techniques through his brand. Floyd had created quite the legacy for himself and is now ready to have others do the same by owning and operating their own Mayweather Boxing + Fitness. Today, the brand has 26 locations open across the United States, Canada, and Russia, along with plans to have 50 locations opened by end of this year.  In part two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.

We have a great show.  We are meeting with Bill McPherson, Franchise Executive of PostNet. What started as a simple packing and shipping business in 1993 has proudly grown into a printing and shipping solutions franchise, providing strong, local partnerships to private consumers and small businesses for over 25 years. In 2017, PostNet joined the global family of MBE Worldwide, which includes independently owned PostNet, AlphaGraphics, and MBE-branded centers, spanning 2,800+ locations in 53 countries.  In Part Two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.

Juice Stop Franchise Opportunity Meets with Franchise Interviews- JUICE STOP stores attract a broad variety of consumers, ranging from executives to laborers to students - all seeking a quick, nutritious, tasty meal. Therefore, the JUICE STOP products and environments have been specifically designed to appeal to this broad spectrum of consumers.

We are meeting with Bryce Henson the CEO of Fit Body Boot Camp, the world’s fastest-growing fitness boot camp franchise. Having over 10+ years of experience in the fitness industry and owning 2 Fit Body Boot Camp locations, Bryce’s passion is spreading fitness to the world.  He is mentoring fitness professionals on how to grow their businesses and change more lives in their local communities. Bryce also co-leads FBBC Mastermind Group, an exclusive coaching group for high-performing fitness professionals. Fit Body Boot Camp is  the popular, international personal training center franchise. We specialize in 30-minute weight loss boot camps that challenge the body and deliver results in a positive, supportive atmosphere.  In part two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.

We are meeting 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. Since its founding in 2004, Massage Heights has grown from a single Retreat in San Antonio, Texas, to over 120 Retreat locations across the U.S. and Canada. In Part Two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.

We couldn't think of anyone better to spend our first year anniversary show than with franchise legend and guru George Naddaff. Find our why he is considered the guru of franchising.  George's latest franchise venture is knowFat!/Ufood Grill. UFood Grill is leading the rapidly growing fast casual segment of franchising. With a sleek, inviting design and setting that serves fresh and delicious food fast, UFood Grill is meeting the current and increasing demand from its customers. UFood Grill's menu consists of dishes that are fresh, ALWAYS baked, NEVER fried, as well as under 700 calories, and 950mg of sodium. UFood Grill also offers a customizable menu with Better-For-U food that can meet all dietary needs and restrictions. "Made with fresh ingredients that taste great, we truly are where delicious meets nutritious." One of the fastest growing segments in franchising are fast casual restaurants. The fast casual segment is showing a projected double digit market growth. Forbes has reported the potential of fast casual restaurants by citing the techonomic 2014 top 500 chain restaurant report. While QSR's only grew 2% in 2013, the fast casual restaurant chains grew a whopping 11% while store count grew by 8%. The overall industry has grown 1.3% in the last 12 months while fast casual has grown 2.6%. Fast casual restaurants have been the consistent winner in the market share battle being waged in the chain restaurant industry since the recession. At the forefront of the rapid expanding industry is UFood Grill.