Franchise Empires

Scott Marr is behind Koala Insulation, a franchise brand on the rise. But it’s not his first business success story. Discover how Scott built his highly successful empire.Mobile businesses are Scott’s area of expertise. Before founding Koala Insulation, he created First Clean USA, acquired by a private equity firm in 2018.The Wolf and Scott discuss the process of selling 350+ Koala territories, and what it takes to convert a small business into a successful franchise.If you’ve enjoyed listening to Franchise Empires, I’d be so grateful if you could drop me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast. Thank you so much!Follow Scott:Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/scmarrCheck out The Wolf’s newsletterStay up-to-date on all things Franchise Empires by following The Wolf on Twitter: https://twitter.com/franchisewolf

How do you grow your franchise business profitably? In this Twitter Spaces, 3 multi-unit franchise owners share the secrets to their success.The Wolf is joined by Zac Pennington, owner of 8 Anytime Fitness locations, Brian Beers, owner of 30 Midas units, and Lucas Mitchell, owner of 13 Five Guys locations. All offering different services or products, but all following the same growth strategies.You’ll hear insider tips on choosing the right territories, building versus buying a store, and how to scale quickly.The panel then gets into questions thrown to them from listeners, including the one thing they wish they’d known before getting into franchising.If you’ve enjoyed listening to Franchise Empires, I’d be so grateful if you could drop me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast. Thank you so much!Follow Zac:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/zacari-penningtonTwitter: https://twitter.com/zacpenningtonFollow Brian:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brian-t-beersTwitter: https://twitter.com/brianbeersFollow Lucas:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lmitchellhqCheck out The Wolf’s newsletterStay up-to-date on all things Franchise Empires by following The Wolf on Twitter: https://twitter.com/franchisewolfThe Wolf is a friend of Workweek, working together to produce amazing podcasts. Find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

The inventor of the chicken sandwich has humble beginnings. Discover how Chick-Fil-A became a nation’s favorite, despite never opening on Sundays.In this 10-minute run through, The Wolf breaks down the restaurant’s humble beginnings, how a chance opportunity to buy up cheap chicken turned into a money spinning idea, and how founder S. Truett Cathy developed the 2-part franchise strategy that dominated the company’s growth for decades.No one knows franchising like The Wolf and his unique takes and thoughtful analysis make this a not-to-be-missed episode.If you’ve enjoyed listening to Franchise Empires, I’d be so grateful if you could drop me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast. Thank you so much!Check out The Wolf’s newsletterStay up-to-date on all things Franchise Empires by following The Wolf on Twitter: https://twitter.com/franchisewolfThe Wolf is a friend of Workweek, working together to produce amazing podcasts. Find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

From a commodities trader to licensee of 14 Zaxby’s units. How did Ben Little do it? He just said ‘yes’. From helping to run 8 units with his father and his business partner, Ben has grown their empire to 14 units, including the no. 1 and no. 3 best performing stores in the country. But he had to start at the bottom.The Wolf and Ben get straight into it, discussing how Ben had to learn the brand by working on the shop floor, how a long-term mindset helps grow business, and the best real estate strategy to employ.You’ll also hear Ben’s thoughtful takes on incentivizing employees and his plans for the future.And If you work in franchises, your most precious resource is time. BELAY exists to help you regain control of your time and your focus. They will match you with highly-qualified US-based virtual assistant, accounting, social media, and website contractors. In fact, only about 3% of those who apply to support roles with BELAY are actually accepted. Text WOLF to 55123 to get started.If you’ve enjoyed listening to Franchise Empires, I’d be so grateful if you could drop me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast. Thank you so much!Follow Ben:Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/ben-little-46204923Twitter: twitter.com/TRUmavCheck out The Wolf’s newsletterStay up-to-date on all things Franchise Empires by following The Wolf on Twitter: https://twitter.com/franchisewolfThe Wolf is a friend of Workweek, working together to produce amazing podcasts. Find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Stephen and Henry have been in business together for more than 15 years. Now the owners of 7 franchise units, they’re solving the problem of finding qualified employees. Find out how.From backgrounds in corporate America these entrepreneurs now have 5 Massage Envy units and 2 Amazing Lash units in their portfolio.The Wolf gets into the weeds of financing franchises, getting out of sales, and how Henry and Stephen are solving the recruitment problem by opening their own massage therapist school.You’ll also hear how their partnership works so well and why they believe everything in life is networks and relationships.And If you work in franchises, your most precious resource is time. BELAY exists to help you regain control of your time and your focus. They will match you with highly-qualified US-based virtual assistant, accounting, social media, and website contractors. In fact, only about 3% of those who apply to support roles with BELAY are actually accepted. Click here to get started!If you’ve enjoyed listening to Franchise Empires, I’d be so grateful if you could drop me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast. Thank you so much!Follow Stephen:Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/stephen-vereb-1758bbFollow Henry:Instagram: @henry_h_kim01Check out The Wolf’s newsletterStay up-to-date on all things Franchise Empires by following The Wolf on Twitter: https://twitter.com/franchisewolfThe Wolf is a friend of Workweek, working together to produce amazing podcasts. Find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Dr Grace Huxtable-Mount is a force. She’s also the owner of 5 The Learning Experience franchises, and looking to expand. Tune in for Grace’s extraordinary franchise journey.The Wolf and Grace get straight into Grace’s story, from the Bahamas, via Japan, to US citizenship in 2001. Since then she’s opened up 5 The Learning Experience units, a childcare and early education franchise.You’ll hear Grace’s takes on why education franchises have such high profit margins, how being a franchise owner offers more freedom than you might think, and why you shouldn’t be afraid to ask your landlord to buy their real estate.You’ll also hear why Grace received The Learning Experience Chairman’s Award For Excellence, and how she plans to continue scaling her empire throughout Florida.And If you work in franchises, your most precious resource is time. BELAY exists to help you regain control of your time and your focus. They will match you with highly-qualified US-based virtual assistant, accounting, social media, and website contractors. In fact, only about 3% of those who apply to support roles with BELAY are actually accepted. Click here to get started!If you’ve enjoyed listening to Franchise Empires, I’d be so grateful if you could drop me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast. Thank you so much!Follow Grace:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/grace-huxtable-mount-phd-71581813Instagram: instagram.com/drhuxtable_mount/Check out The Wolf’s newsletterStay up-to-date on all things Franchise Empires by following The Wolf on Twitter: https://twitter.com/franchisewolfThe Wolf is a friend of Workweek, working together to produce amazing podcasts. Find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Jared Taylor owns 6 Amazing Athletes franchises. Find out how this former collegiate baseball player found his way into franchise ownership via Real Estate.The Wolf and Jared get into why the recession forced Jared to make a decision about his future, why making a positive impact on kids was a real draw to the Amazing Athletes franchise, and why following your passion is always a good thing.You’ll also hear why Jared believes there’s a correlation between owners who think in the long-term and owners who prioritize their employees’ well-being, and why optimizing for community impact over profits can still lead to a ton of financial success.And If you work in franchises, your most precious resource is time. BELAY exists to help you regain control of your time and your focus. They will match you with highly-qualified US-based virtual assistant, accounting, social media, and website contractors. In fact, only about 3% of those who apply to support roles with BELAY are actually accepted. Click here to get started!If you’ve enjoyed listening to Franchise Empires, I’d be so grateful if you could drop me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast. Thank you so much! Check out The Wolf’s newsletterStay up-to-date on all things Franchise Empires by following The Wolf on Twitter: https://twitter.com/franchisewolfThe Wolf is a friend of Workweek, working together to produce amazing podcasts. Find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

When McDonald’s CEO Ray Kroc arrived in Tokyo three days before the grand opening of their first international franchise in Japan, he was shocked to see that construction had not yet begun on the restaurant. Enter Japanese businessman Den Fujita. After buying the rights to bring McDonald’s to the Land of the Rising Sun, and with no existing blueprint for international success with McDonald’s, Den had to invent the playbook for Japan. Join The Wolf for the incredible story of how Den was able to construct and open the first international McDonald’s within 36 hours, then go on to become the third largest international stage for the McDonald’s franchise. And If you work in franchises, your most precious resource is time. BELAY exists to help you regain control of your time and your focus. They will match you with highly-qualified US-based virtual assistant, accounting, social media, and website contractors. In fact, only about 3% of those who apply to support roles with BELAY are actually accepted. Click here to get started!And if you’ve enjoyed listening to Franchise Empires, I’d be so grateful if you could drop me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast. Thank you so much!Check out The Wolf’s newsletterStay up-to-date on all things Franchise Empires by following The Wolf on Twitter: https://twitter.com/franchisewolfThe Wolf is a friend of Workweek, working together to produce amazing podcasts. Find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

How does a fintech professional end up owning multiple pizza units? Having a soft spot for the brand definitely helps.Meet Shwetabh Gautam, the NYC-based pro who took a risk on franchise ownership with four friends he grew up with, and who now own 6 Donatos Pizza units in Cleveland.The Wolf and Shwetabh get into why loving the brand played a big part in jumping on board, how they were offered five more locations even as they built their initial three, and why Donatos sits at the intersection of family pizzeria and massive franchise.You’ll also hear how to effectively manage your local teams remotely and why incentivizing success is a key management tool.And if you’ve enjoyed listening to Franchise Empires, I’d be so grateful if you could drop me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast. Thank you so much!Follow Shwetabh:Twitter: @therealshwetabh Check out The Wolf’s newsletterStay up-to-date on all things Franchise Empires by following The Wolf on Twitter: https://twitter.com/franchisewolfThe Wolf is a friend of Workweek, working together to produce amazing podcasts. Find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Mike’s franchise journey is a fascinating one. Find out why he left his corporate 9-5 to open multiple Sylvan Learning Center locations, via Chick-a-Fil and senior care.When corporate life is sucking your soul away, it’s time for a change. Now a franchise owner of 10 Sylvan Learning units, Mike shares his story.The Wolf and Mike dive right into how he left his job to work in the family jewelry business, why he turned down a Chick-a-Fil franchise, and how he ran two brands before optimizing for Sylvan Learning.You’ll also hear why being a franchise owner plays into Mike’s ambitions of working less, earning more, and why he values a hierarchical structure.And if you’ve enjoyed listening to Franchise Empires, I’d be so grateful if you could drop me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast. Thank you so much!Follow Mike:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mike-kelley-b84a55132Check out The Wolf’s newsletterStay up-to-date on all things Franchise Empires by following The Wolf on Twitter: https://twitter.com/franchisewolfThe Wolf is a friend of Workweek, working together to produce amazing podcasts. Find out more, visit: www.workweek.com