Franchise Interviews

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 for Retailers Summer Edition.  Go to https://www.lightspeedhq.com/speaker-series/ for more information.

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 for providing total customer satisfaction based on those Core Beliefs and Values.  Speaking of Beliefs and Values, would a franchise opportunity built and run on Biblical principles interest you? Office Pride is a faith-based franchise system. Our franchise owners don’t have to separate their faith from their professional lives, because Office Pride encourages you to live your faith thru your business. In part 2, we discuss what every entrepreneur needs to know before buying a franchise.  We will play a clip from our popular "Great Quotes in Franchising" podcast.  Today’s Show is being sponsored by the lightspeed Speaker Series 1 for Retailers Summer Edition.  Go to https://www.lightspeedhq.com/speaker-series/ for more information.

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.

We have a great show today.  We are meeting with Randy Wright, President at Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care franchise. Being your own boss at Cottman, means you don’t have to go it alone. From the moment you become a business owner at Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care, you’re part of our family. We will hand you a well-oiled business model – with the support of a nationwide team, an established system for success, and peers who are just as committed to your success as you are. There has never been a better time to roll into the Cottman family and benefit from decades of experience and a trusted reputation for quality auto care. Millions of car owners think of Cottman as “my mechanic.” It’s the national brand that provides local service, offering one-stop service for total car care. After 50 years, we’ve become an automotive aftermarket industry leader with nearly 70 locations nationwide.

We have a great show today.  We are meeting Nick Friedman, the founder of College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving franchise opportunity.  College Hunks Hauling Junk is the fastest-growing junk hauling and moving franchise in America. College Hunks Hauling Junk has been named one the fastest growing companies in America by “Inc.” and has made “Entrepreneur” magazine’s list of top franchise opportunities for five years in a row and counting.  The growth is driven by a smart business model that allows College Hunks owners to act as executives in their businesses. In part 2, we discuss what every frantrepreneur needs to know before buying a franchise.  We will play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.

We are meeting Rick Del Sontro, CEO of Zippy Shell, a moving and storage franchise that is disrupting both industries.  Zippy Shell is the fastest growing provider of secure, convenient, and affordable mobile self-storage and moving solutions that are delivered right to your door. A unique business opportunity for the 21st Century. Zippy Shell combines both a patent pending technology and operating system, with a cost-efficient model designed to serve the Mobile Self Storage market. Zippy Shell offers a low investment and competitive entry into the market! In part two, we discuss what every frantrepreneur needs to know before buying a franchise.  We play a clip from our interview with the great Michael Gerber on our popular "Great Quotes in Franchising" podcast.  Michael turned 81 years young this week.  Happy birthday Michael!

This week (June 15 to June 17) Franchise Interviews will be visiting the International Franchise Expo in New York at the legendary Javits Center. Many refer to this show as the Super Bowl of franchising. Today you will hear numerous interviews on how to prepare for a franchise show.  First you will hear our conversation with Tom Portesy, the President of Mart Franchise Ventures Expositions.  Mr. Portesy will discuss what aspiring frantrepreneurs can expect from a franchise show.    Next you will hear our interview with the franchise expert Terry Corkery who gives his advice to aspiring entrepreneurs looking to buy a franchise as well as some fantastic tips on attending franchise shows.   The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, or Javits Center is a large convention center located on Eleventh Avenue, between 34th and 40th streets, on the West side of Manhattan in New York. http://www.ifeinfo.com/

We have a great show today.  We are meeting Dave Claflin, founder of Fastest Labs.  the nation's leading drug testing franchise. Fastest Labs currently has 20+ locations in eight states with sights set on becoming the largest drug testing franchise in America. Led by founder and entrepreneur Dave Claflin, Fastest Labs is able to create a niche in this ultra-competitive market by seeing clients within five minutes of arrival, not requiring appointments, and delivering immediate test results - something the competition isn't able to do. Did you know? A recent study from Quest Diagnostics revealed that drug use in the American workforce, fueled by illicit drugs, reached the highest positivity rate in 12 years - up 5% from this time last year. The analysis suggests that employers committed to creating a safe, drug-free work environment have an uphill battle against the on-going threat to workplace safety posed by substance abuse. In Part 2, find out what every entrepreneur should know before buying a franchise.  We will play a clip from our popular "Great Quotes in Franchising" podcast.

We have a great show today.  We are meeting with Kate Doyle, the Franchise Development Marketing Manager at Club Pilates. Founded in 2007, Club Pilates is a boutique fitness studio that specializes in strength-training classes for anyone, at any age or fitness level. Based in Costa Mesa, CA, the company is experiencing rapid growth and expects to have 350 locations open by the end of the year. With more than 500 instructors teaching over seven million workouts each year, Club Pilates is the first studio to create a 500-hour Teacher Training Program designed to thoroughly and safely teach group Pilates apparatus classes along with TRX, Triggerpoint, and Barre. In 2017, Club Pilates was named to Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500 ranking, and ranked No. 17 on the magazine's 2017 Top New Franchise list. In Part 2, find out what every entrepreneur needs to know before buying a franchise.  We will play a clip from our popular "Great Quotes in Franchising" podcast.

We are meeting with Patrice Rice and Brian Miller from Patrice & Associates. Founded in 1989 in the basement of Patrice’s home, Patrice & Associates Hospitality Recruiting has grown to become one of the largest restaurant recruiting and hospitality recruiting firms in the country. Their franchisees and recruiters are of the highest caliber. Their team has strong in experience and includes backgrounds such as Vice Presidents, District Managers, Managing Partners, Chefs and General Managers from restaurant and hotel concepts such as The Cheesecake Factory, PF Changs, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, Marriott Corporation, Red Robin, TGI Fridays, Arbys, Buffets, Applebees, Friendly’s and YUM Brands. They have helped thousands of hospitality candidates find new job opportunities. Many companies have made over 1,000 hires from Patrice and Associates.  Early in her career, Patrice wrote a book on “How to Interview” and taught classes on successful interview techniques. They represent all major restaurant corporate chains – $4M casual dining restaurant companies, $6M – $10M theme casual dining clubs, $4M family style restaurants, companies opening 40 new locations a year, fine dining, fast food, airports, malls and travel plazas nationwide. We are meeting with Patrice Rice and Brian Miller from Patrice & Associates. In Part 2, we discuss tip on buying a franchise.  We will play a clip from our Popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.