Franchise Today

30/05/2024

This week on Franchise Today, Keith Gerson takes center stage. From teenage Hippie Rocker, to Franchise Rock Star, this industry icon is filled with fascinating stories and he shares them all, this week on Franchise Today.Available for immediate download at www.franchisetodaypodcast.com or wherever podcasts are found.

Welcome to Franchise Today as it celebrates its 14th year in 2023 Join host Stan Friedman, President of FRM Solutions every Wednesday at 12 PM ET / 1...

05/02/2024

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It's not too late: Register for the IFA Convention Feb.17-20 in Phoenix. Use Promo Code "TODAY" and save $100This week on Franchise Today, Matt Haller, President and CEO of the International Franchis...

25/01/2024

Come pay a visit to Franchise Today's new website: https://franchisetodaypodcast.com Check out the library of hundreds of interviews, make guest recommendations, download my blog and of course, PLEASE leave a review of this week's interview or of the podcast overall. In any event, thanks for stopping by.

Welcome to Franchise Today as it celebrates its 14th year in 2023 Join host Stan Friedman, President of FRM Solutions every Wednesday at 12 PM ET / 1...

03/09/2023

Best of all. Is doing all this on the 50 Yard Line of the Buffalo Bill's, Highmark Stadium.

02/09/2023

FINALLY got to collect my Hall of Flame Award last nght at 2023 National Buffalo Wing Festival. What could be better than that? Judging the Amateur Wing Creative Recipe Competition this afternoon, with Scott Lowery, Founder of Buffalo Wild Wings.

09/05/2023

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The Franchise Brokers Assn. website says, "The right opportunity changes lives. We're committed to empowering people through honest franchise guidance so they can positively impact their communities through a business they love. We're an elite group of franchise brokers committed to upholding the hi...

11/10/2022

This week on Franchise Today. Subscribe now and never miss an episode. Or, new interviews are available for download, every Wed. @ noon ET.

This week, I'll be talking with John Ramsay, Vice President of Franchising for the iconic Noodles and Company. John's background spans over 28 years of experience in restaurant franchise development, with such icons as TGI Friday, Jack in the Box, Marco's Pizza and Bruxie International. John joined....

10/10/2022

Thinking of starting a business but can’t stomach the “startup” phase? Join BE NYC for Franchising for an Inclusive Future on Tuesday, October 11th from 12 –1 PM to learn about opportunities created for Black business ownership and entrepreneurship via franchising.

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Panelists from the franchising industry will introduce the opportunity for entrepreneurial growth and small business ownership.

14/09/2022

This week on Franchise Today, another great C-Suite Story. Jennifer Schuler, CEO at Wetzel's Pretzels. Subscribe today and never miss an episode. Or, new interviews available for download, every Wed. @ noon ET.

03/03/2022

Franchise Today take a break this week to attend the IFA Convention. We return next week though, with an IFA 2022 Convention Episode Special. Looking forward to presenting it, @ noon ET, Wed. March 9, 2022, only on Franchise Today!

09/02/2022

This week on Franchise Today, I present another episode of, "The Rising Stars of Franchising." Subscribe today and never miss an episode, or new interviews are available each week @ noon ET.

https://www.blogtalkradio.com/franchisetoday/2022/02/09/cliff-kennedy-another-rising-star-in-franchising

Cliff Kennedy bought a frios gourmet pops franchise in 2018, and not even a year later, purchased the ENTIRE company. Why? Because Cliff believes in magic. You see,one fateful afternoon, Cliff was stuck in traffic as he was every afternoon in Mobile, AL, when he spotted a crowd of happy faces at a F...

25/12/2021

I wasn't planning on posting again this year, but I wasn't planning on Christmas with Covid either. Here's a little ditty.....
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I wasn't plannig to post again until January, but here's a little ditty to celebrate Santa's dark side. Kidding aside, please stay safe, travel easy and avoid the plight of Corona Virus during the year end holidays! See you in 22. Merry Christmas! Stan

22/12/2021

Happy Holidays Franchise Fam!

06/12/2021

This week on Franchise Today. Available for download Wed. @ noon EST, wherever podcasts are found.

06/12/2021

This week on Franchise Today, the iconic Michael E. Ge**er joins me to discusses the 35 year history of the E-Myth. Next week he returns for a discussion of the Future of the E-Myth and the direct impact it can have on your future as well.

Available wherever podcasts are found, Wed. @ noon EST.

28/10/2021

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If you'd like to participate in the Franchise Today Tribute to Jerry Darnell, please call 404.692.0410. When prompted, announce yourself and leave your quip, story, memory or anything appropriate, you'd like to share with the audience. Please try keeping it short, no more than a minute or so. I will do my best to share as many of these as possible. Thanks for sharing your memories!

27/10/2021

Hey Franchise Fam, if you'd like to participate in the Franchise Today Tribute to Jerry Darnell, please call 404.692.0410. At the tone, announce yourself and leave your quip, story, memory or anything appropriate, you'd like to share with the audience. Keep it short, no more than a minute or so, will be most likely to make it to the air. Remember, announce yourself first and then keep it as short as possible. I will do my best to share as many of these as possible. Thanks!

13/10/2021

This week I had planned some time off and had scheduled the ENCORE of Gina RIvera. Now too, mourn the loss of my very best friend, Jerry Darnell. Back next week with Joe Sieve and with an update, on an upcoming tribute to Jerry.

This week Gina Rivera, President and Founder of Phenix Salon Suites, delivers an encore performance. I'm back live next week, with Inspire Brands VP of Franchise Development, Joe Sieve. Also next week, more information on my upcoming tribute to the late, great, Jerry Darnell.

27/09/2021

This week on Franchise Today. Subscribe now and never miss an episode. Or, new episodes available for download, each Wed. @ noon ET.
https://www.blogtalkradio.com/franchisetoday/2021/09/29/david-bloom-capitalizes-on-the-economies-of-scale-at-capriottis-and-wing-zone

David Bloom, Capriotti's and Wing Zone's Chief Operations and Development Officer Two great brands, each primed for accelerated growth, with a Chief Development/Operations Officer that knows how to get it done. David Bloom delivers, for both brands and their prospective and existing franchisees. Dav...

24/08/2021

Available for download Wed. @ noon ET. https://www.blogtalkradio.com/franchisetoday/2021/08/25/gerry-henley-scale-to-get-better-before-you-scale-to-get-bigger-1

Gerry Henley is well respected and loved by all who know him. His motto is, scale to get BETTER, before you scale to get BIGGER! Gerry's mantra is that Franchisor success is not only about systems – but that it is also about the soul of the people involved and he deploys the only proven franch...

24/08/2021

Gerry Henley is well respected and loved by all who know him. His motto is, scale to get BETTER, before you scale to get BIGGER! Gerry's mantra is that Franchisor success is not only about systems – but that it is also about the soul of the people involved and he deploys the only proven franch...

20/07/2021

Brian Miller talks about recruiting restaurant managers as well as franchisees, this week on Franchise Today. Subscribe today and never miss an episode. Or, available for download Wed. at noon EDT.

Brian Miller supports and enhances Patrice & Associates' ongoing mission to connect the country's most respected brands with the industry's top culinary and managerial talent. His leadership sets the direction for their aggressive global growth. Brian joined Patrice & Associates in May 2014 as an eq...

14/07/2021

Available now for download! https://www.blogtalkradio.com/franchisetoday/2021/07/14/franchise-updates-gary-gardner-one-half-of-an-iconic-franchise-couple

While it's been one hell of a year and a half for everyone, I can think of no one, that has had to face down, endure and push through more in both their personal and professional lives, than Gary Gardner and Therese Thilgen. Gary and Therese are the co-founders of the Franchise Update Media Group, p...

13/07/2021

This week on Franchise Today, Gary Gardner, Franchise Update Media Group's Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board. Subscribe now and never miss an episode. Or, available for download, Wed. @ noon EDT.

While it's been one hell of a year and a half for everyone, I can think of no one, that has had to face down, endure and push through more in both their personal and professional lives, than Gary Gardner and Therese Thilgen. Gary and Therese are the co-founders of the Franchise Update Media Group, p...

26/05/2021

30 minutes of listening, chock full of take home value. That's what you'll find here. Subscribe now and never miss an episode, or available for download Wed. at noon EDT.
https://www.blogtalkradio.com/franchisetoday/2021/05/26/10-point-capitals-tom-wells-private-equity-and-franchising-post-covid

Tom Wells has only been in the franchise/private equity space for about eight or nine years, but a finer collection of mentors, guides and partners would have been difficult for him to assemble. I'm talking the likes of: Mike Rotundo, Scott Pressly and Charles Watson, as his mentors. The guidance pr...

12/05/2021

A fun and informative interview with Leo Resig, CEO of Atmosphere TV, and what they can do for franchisees and franchisors... ABSOLUTELY FREE! Available now, for download.

https://www.blogtalkradio.com/franchisetoday/2021/05/12/a-blinding-flash-of-the-obvious-for-business-tv-better-still-its-free

Leo Resig is the CO-Founder and CEO of Atmosphere TV, the world's largest provider of audio-optional, streaming TV services for businesses. With more than 50 channels to choose from, there is a channel for every business and mood imaginable. Atmosphere's TV fills the void for businesses in a world d...

05/05/2021

No matter your personal POV, best practices for dealing with today's political issues are discussed objectively, during today's interview. Bruce Mehlman helps make sense of it all. Now available for download.
https://www.blogtalkradio.com/franchisetoday/2021/05/05/bruce-mehlman-a-likeable-washington-insider-with-valuable-insights-for-all

This week we are rejoined by one of my favorite Washington insiders, Bruce Mehlman. Bruce heads Mehlman, Castignetti, Rosen and Thomas, a premier inside the Beltway lobbying firm, that helps Fortune 500 companies and innovative startups understand, anticipate and navigate ever-evolving policy, envir...

27/04/2021

This week on Franchise Today. Another interview filled with take home value. Subscribe now and never miss an episode. Or, available for download, Wednesday @ noon EDT.

Clarissa Windham Bradstock had a wealth of prior experience prior to joining Any Lab Test Now. But, it was also her very first job in franchising. Now, she's the CEO, has reimagined the brand significantly, greatly enhanced unit level economics as well as support, for their nearly 200 franchised loc...

21/04/2021

A magical brand, with a great story. Available for download, today at noon EDT.

Today we are going to hear the story of a magical brand that began franchising the ?first time? in 2009, with lots of sizzle and appeal. But along with all that, came mis-queued marketing messages and less than stellar unit level economics. Stories like that usually don't end well. NOT SO, with ZOOM...

14/04/2021

Available NOW, for download. LOTS of takehome value. Don't miss it!

My guest today is Steve Jackson, President and CEO of Hungry Howie's. Steve, as some of you may remember, was my very first guest interview, following the COVID lock downs last spring. We were actually just entering week 3 when he joined us to talk about the radical changes that were under way then,...