Franchise Interviews
FranchiseInterviews
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 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.
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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Mar 8, 2012 • 2h 14min
Tax Franchise Symposium on Franchise Interviews
Every March, we get more email inquiries and requests for interviews with tax franchises. With April 15 right around the corner, Franchise Interviews is having our first tax symposium. You will hear interviews with tax franchises like Roni Deutch, Liberty Tax, Instant tax, and the Fiesta Tax franchise opportunities.
Mar 1, 2012 • 33min
Hand and Stone Meets with Franchise Interviews
We have a great show today...we are meeting with Todd Leff, the CEO and President of the Hand & Stone franchise opportunity. Hand and Stone provides quality, therapeutic client focused massage for your wellness. Their licensed massage therapists will personalize a massage session that is just right for you. Some of the topics Todd discusses are the industries they serve as well as the history of the organization.
We will also hear our own Don Johnson on a recent CBS radio interview. Dianmond Don discusses his favorite topic...franchise financing.
Feb 23, 2012 • 36min
HomeStory Franchise Opportunity Meets Franchise Interviews
We have a great show today. … we are meeting with with David Winter, President of HomeStory and Luke Helm, Vice President, Business Development of HomeStory.
Sacramento-based HomeStory was founded in 2007 as the revolutionizing solution to traditional timely and costly door replacement methods that require skilled labor. Its innovative technology is designed to benefit both homeowners and franchisees as it allows doors to be installed in record time without mess or hassle. HomeStory is dedicated to helping homeowners tell the story of their homes by transforming their living spaces in the fastest, easiest and most affordable way possible –through door replacement.
We will also reveal the Franchise Secret from our Great Quotes in franchising segment.
Feb 16, 2012 • 32min
Milios Franchise Meets with Franchise Interviews
We are meeting with --"Big Mike" Liautaud, founder and president of Milio's Sandwiches…. Success in the sandwich business runs deep in the Liautaud family tree.
There are more than 40 Milio’s Sandwiches locations and the company expects to have an additional six stores either open or in development by the end of 2012.
We also speak to a legend in franchising John Hewitt from the Liberty Tax franchise opportunity in our Great Quotes in Franchising Podcast.
Feb 8, 2012 • 38min
Submarina franchise meets with Franchise Interviews
You might get hungry after our interview with Submarina. This is the first time we are meeting with Submarina. We are meeting with Bruce Rosenthal, President of Submarina. Submarina currently has 50 locations and they expect to open six to eight stores in the first quarter of 2012, with more than 20 openings projected by the end of 2012. Bruce discusses the Submarina franchise opportunity. We also meet with Gary Ochiogrosso. Gary discusses the three legged stool of franchising.
Feb 2, 2012 • 35min
Dogtopia franchise opportunity on Franchise Interviews
We are excited to meet with Mike Schlegel, VP of Development with Dogtopia. Dogtopia is the premiere provider of dog daycare and boarding and is now opening franchises all over the US! Customers can drop their dog off at Dogtopia® and let him spend the day socializing with other dogs, running around and burning off plenty of pent-up energy. In part 2 we are meeting with franchise expert and author Dr. Robert Needham.
Jan 26, 2012 • 36min
5 and Diner Meets with Franchise Interviews
We are meeting with Bob Watson, CEO of 5 & Diner
5 & Diner is an honest-to-goodness ‘50s-style family dining restaurant concept with an aggressive franchise growth plan to bring back the roadside diner experience across the United States.
Created in 1989, 5 & Diner has blossomed from a single location in Phoenix, Arizona to 12 locations in five states. The company is looking to attract new franchisees throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions with a brand new prototype, updated menu and new leadership5 & Diner is an honest-to-goodness ‘50s-style family dining restaurant concept with an aggressive franchise growth plan to bring back the roadside diner experience across the United States.
We will also hear Don Johnson's interview on CBS radio with Coach Lynn Johnson.
Jan 24, 2012 • 34min
Legends in Franchising -Doc Cohen on Franchise Interviews
We are meeting with Lawrence “Doc” Cohen, a veteran of the franchise industry who first franchised Great American Cookies 33 years ago, became the first-ever franchisee inducted into the International Franchise Association’s (IFA) Hall of Fame.
Mr. Cohen’s Houston-based Cookie Associates, also owns TCBY, Coffee Beanery, and Pretzelmaker.
The award, which was presented to Cohen at the IFA’s annual convention last year in Las Vegas, recognizes individuals who have contributed to the advancement of the IFA and the franchising community. The Hall of Fame includes quick-serve greats such as Dave Thomas, Ray Kroc, Fred DeLuca, and Col. Harland Sanders.
In part 2, we hear from another legend in franchising George Naddaff, and George is considered by many to be the Guru of Franchising in America, specializes in the development and marketing of franchise concepts. As a man frequently featured in leading business publications like Forbes, Inc., Success, Entrepreneur, The Wall Street Journal, and in numerous trade publications, he is a recognized visionary.
Jan 21, 2012 • 47min
The United Franchise Group on Franchise Interviews
We have a great show today. … we are meeting with the CEO of the United Franchise Group Ray Titus and the director of international development for the United Franchise Group Tony Foley.
THE UNITED FRANCHISE GROUP: Over 1400 FRANCHISE LOCATIONS IN 52 COUNTRIES and has been franchising over 25 years. The company includes franchise industry giants SIGNARAMA, the world’s largest sign franchise; EmbroidMe, the world’s largest embroidery franchise; Billboard Connection, an incredibly successful out-of-home advertising franchise; Transworld Business Advisors, for people to research business opportunities before investing; and Plan Ahead Events, a home-based corporate event planning franchise. Finally, we have SuperGreen Solutions, a energy efficient / green product and services business soon to enter the franchising system. In part 2, you will hear our interview on CBS radio with Coach Lynn Johnson
Jan 19, 2012 • 57min
VR Business Brokers Meets with Franchise Interviews
In 1979, VR Business Brokers set out to revolutionize the way businesses change hands and aid in the standardization of the fragmented business broker industry. Today, they are the innovative leader in the sale of privately held companies. With diligence and expertise, a commitment to internal education and unsurpassed professionalism, VR is driven to exceed the expectations created from a glorious history.
When you become a VR Intermediary you will be trained to provide every client with the same level of service and professional resources that a large institutional client receives from the finest investment bank. VR is committed to work diligently with every franchisee as advocates and mentors, providing each with the proper tools and training needed to successfully compete within the industry while providing a comprehensive team consultancy approach to each and every business transaction combined with continual on-going support.
