There is a variety of mosquito and Pest Control franchises available. In today’s podcast, we will compare those franchises by different metrics like payback period, number of stores, etc. This podcast was based on an exclusive Vetted Biz analysis, click here for the full report: https://www.vettedbiz.com/pest-control-franchises/ Need help finding the right franchise? Click here: https://www.vettedbiz.com/franchise-search/ Belay Solutions: https://resources.belaysolutions.com/franchise or you can...
Aug 24, 2022•6 min•Season 4Ep. 45
In this analysis, we are going to take an in-depth look at Franchise Direct. Is it the best tool when it comes to starting a franchise/business search or selling one? Find out in this podcast! This podcast was based on an exclusive Vetted Biz analysis, click here for the full report: https://www.vettedbiz.com/franchise-direct/ Need help finding the right franchise? Click here: https://www.vettedbiz.com/franchise-search/ 00:00 Introduction 00:30 About Franchise Direct 00:54 Franchise Direct Websi...
Aug 23, 2022•9 min•Season 4Ep. 44
Applebee’s is an American Restaurant chain that focuses on casual dining offering salads, chicken, pasta, burgers, and “riblets.” Applebee’s is one of the world’s largest casual dining brands with $3.1B in sales and 12.2% of the Casual Dining market share. This podcast was based on an exclusive Vetted Biz analysis, click here for the full report: https://www.vettedbiz.com/applebees-franchise/ Need help finding the right franchise? Click here: https://www.vettedbiz.com/franchise-search/ 00:00 Int...
Aug 22, 2022•9 min•Season 4Ep. 43
Ding Tea is a tea drink franchise founded in 2007 in Taiwan. Since then, the owner aimed to promote the brand and Taiwanese tea culture to the world, creating a new mainstream of exclusive drinks made from various kinds of teas. No matter black tea or milk tea, Ding Tea is striving to launch new products periodically. For example, in addition to the popular tea option in the market, Ding Tea Franchise offers unique items like Cactus green tea, Hokkaido milk tea, and French ice tea. What sets Din...
Aug 19, 2022•5 min•Season 4Ep. 42
Shaquille O’Neal better known as Shaq is worth $400 million and growing. Shaq is one of the greatest NBA players of all time. He was selected first in the 1992 NBA draft by the Orlando Magic. And he was a center and played until 2011. During his tenured career Shaq won 4 NBA titles, 3 NBA finals MVP awards, and was the NBA most valuable player in 2000. In his NBA career Shaq accumulated $292 million in salary. Shaq is among the highest paid players ever in the NBA. So where does the other $100+ ...
Aug 18, 2022•6 min•Season 4Ep. 41
The Franchise 500 list is an annual publication released by Entrepreneur magazine that ranks the top 500 franchises in the United States. This list is often considered to be the authoritative source when it comes to ranking franchises. However, a recent study has shown that this may not actually be the case. In today's podcast, we will take a closer look at this list and see if it is really accurate. Stay tuned! This podcast was based on an exclusive Vetted Biz analysis, click here for the full ...
Aug 17, 2022•11 min•Season 4Ep. 40
Jani-King International, Inc. is an American chain of cleaning service franchises. The company provides cleaning for public spaces such as offices, retail spaces, hotels, and stadiums. The Jani King Franchise claims to be “the world’s largest commercial cleaning franchise company with more than 120 support offices in 10 countries.” This podcast was based on an exclusive Vetted Biz analysis, click here for the full report: https://www.vettedbiz.com/jani-king-franchise/ Jani-King Franchise Lawsuit...
Aug 16, 2022•9 min•Season 4Ep. 39
If you're interested in getting into the juice industry, you'll want to listen this podcast. In it, we talk about the juice franchise industry and what you can expect if you decide to become a part of it. So if you're thinking about starting your own juice business, be sure to listen this podcast! You can find more information here: https://www.vettedbiz.com/juice-franchises/ Need help finding the right franchise? Click here: https://www.vettedbiz.com/franchise-search/ 00:00 Introduction 00:16 F...
Aug 15, 2022•8 min•Season 4Ep. 38
Mellow Mushroom is an American pizza restaurant chain that was first established in Atlanta, GA in 1974. It was established by two college students from Georgia Tech who were then joined by another student from UGA. Its franchises operate under the corporate name of Home Grown Industries Inc. with 173 locations in the country in 2021. It is currently led by Richard Brasch who is the owner and CEO of Home Grown Industries. Their selling point to prospective franchisees is that they allow creative...
Aug 12, 2022•6 min•Season 4Ep. 37
In today's podcast, we are going to talk about the importance of net unit growth for franchises. In order for a franchise to be successful, it is essential to grow the number of units that are open and operating. This can be done in a number of ways, but it is crucial to maintain a steady flow of net unit growth if you want your business to thrive. We will discuss this topic in more detail in today's podcast. Tired of your job? Thinking of starting or buying a business? Take our Biz Quiz to filt...
Aug 11, 2022•5 min•Season 4Ep. 36
As a business owner, it's important to be aware of key dates in your industry. Today, we're going to talk about two key dates for franchise brands. Every franchise brand has a founding year and a year they started franchising. Let's take a closer look at what these dates mean for your business. Tired of your job? Thinking of starting or buying a business? Take our Biz Quiz to filter through over 10,000 business opportunities today! https://www.vettedbiz.com/quiz-test/ Need help finding the right...
Aug 10, 2022•6 min•Season 4Ep. 35
In today's podcast, we're going to talk about what SBA approved or eligible means. The Small Business Administration (SBA) offers a variety of loan programs for small businesses. One of the things that SBA does is approve or certify businesses as being eligible for their loans. We will discuss what it means to be SBA approved or certified, and how it can benefit your business. Stay tuned! SBA Search Page: https://www.vettedbiz.com/sba-search-page/ Tired of your job? Thinking of starting or buyin...
Aug 08, 2022•6 min•Season 4Ep. 34
Mathnasium is a franchised Math Learning Center that children visit at least twice a week. Children typically spend about 60 minutes completing math assignments through the Mathnasium system of learning. Mathnasium Learning Centers are open 5 days per week for 4 hours after school. The Mathnasium learning system pinpoints the greatest learning needs for each student, and makes a custom curriculum for each child. This podcast was based on an exclusive Vetted Biz analysis, click here for the full ...
Aug 05, 2022•5 min•Season 4Ep. 33
The Goddard School is a franchised preschool learning center. Services are offered for children between 6 weeks and 10 years old. The Goddard School has existed for over 30 years. Goddard aims to provide a positive and inclusive learning environment as some of the most valuable lessons can be in everyday moments. This podcast was based on an exclusive Vetted Biz analysis, click here for the full report: https://www.vettedbiz.com/goddard-school-franchise/ Need help finding the right franchise? Cl...
Aug 03, 2022•6 min•Season 4Ep. 32
FedEx was founded in Little Rock, Arkansas by Frederick Smith in 1971, focusing on express delivery. Smith ran the company till 2022 with Raj Subramaniam stepping in as CEO. As of 2021, FedEx was bringing in $83 billion in revenue, up 21% from 2020’s $69 billion. FedEx operates in 220 countries offering services in the shipping industry, moving anything from sensitive documents on the same day to dangerous materials around the world. This podcast was based on an exclusive Vetted Biz analysis, cl...
Aug 02, 2022•6 min•Season 4Ep. 31
Ubreakifix is an electronics repair shop, offering repairing services for a wide range of products from mobile phones to gaming consoles. Founded in 2009 in Florida by Justin Wetherill after he broke his brand new iPhone 3G, Ubreakifix has over 600 stores as of 2021. In September of 2021, Ubreakifix stopped offering franchises under that name and new franchises are offered under the name Asurion. This podcast was based on an exclusive Vetted Biz analysis, click here for the full report: https://...
Aug 01, 2022•4 min•Season 4Ep. 30
Rusty Taco is an America-based chain of restaurants that serves Tacos, burritos, nachos, and desserts. The menu has been crafted to suit the taste buds of different customers like kids and regulars. The fast-food chain founded by Rusty Fenton and his wife, Denise, started in Atlanta, GA in 1962. Rusty Taco is a subsidiary of Inspire Brands. There are 37 restaurants in 2022 dotting 9 states of the USA. This podcast was based on an exclusive Vetted Biz analysis, click here for the full report: htt...
Jul 29, 2022•6 min•Season 4Ep. 29
Auntie Anne’s is a soft pretzel, lemonade and beverage chain. They also offer Pretzels & More Homemade Baking Mix. It was founded in 1988 by husband-and-wife Anne and Jonas Beiler. As of 2022, they have 1126 franchised and 12 company-owned locations. Owned by the same parent company as Cinnabon , Auntie Anne’s competes in the Food and Beverage Industry . This podcast was based on an exclusive Vetted Biz analysis, click here for the full report: https://www.vettedbiz.com/auntie-annes-franchis...
Jul 28, 2022•5 min•Season 4Ep. 28
Cinnabon is an American baked goods chain with both stores and kiosks. As of December 2017, they had more than 1,200 stores operating in 48 countries – 939 of those are in America with only one company-owned outlet. It is owned by the same parent company as Auntie Anne’s . Their signature offering is their cinnamon rolls. This podcast was based on an exclusive Vetted Biz analysis, click here for the full report: https://www.vettedbiz.com/cinnabon-franchise/ Need help finding the right franchise?...
Jul 27, 2022•5 min•Season 4Ep. 27
Amazon is a name that everyone is familiar with in 2022. Everyone has or knows of someone who has used Amazon to have packages delivered to their doorstep. One might assume that all of those parcels are transported via the usual suspects like FedEx, UPS, etc. However, Amazon is creating its network for last-mile delivery: from the warehouse to your location. This podcast was based on an exclusive Vetted Biz analysis, click here for the full report: https://www.vettedbiz.com/amazon/ Need help fin...
Jul 26, 2022•6 min•Season 4Ep. 26
In this interview, Rebecca Monet talks about her company Zorakle Profiles and how it helps match top-performing franchises with potential franchisee candidates. She also talks about her experience in the industry and how she started Zorakle. This is a great interview for anyone interested in franchising or learning more about how Zorakle works. Visit Zorakle Profiles Website: https://www.zorakleprofiles.com/ Tired of your job? Thinking of starting or buying a business? Take our Biz Quiz to filte...
Jul 25, 2022•35 min•Season 4Ep. 25
UPS and FedEx dominate the US logistics industry — in particular, last-mile delivery, where a courier brings a customer their order. FedEx estimates that more than 95% of all e-commerce orders in the US are delivered by itself, UPS, or the US Postal Service (USPS). They operate one of the largest airlines and one of the largest fleets of alternative fuel vehicles under a global UPS brand, delivering packages each business day for approximately 1.7 million shipping customers to 11.8 million deliv...
Jul 22, 2022•7 min•Season 4Ep. 24
Arby’s is headquartered in Sandy Springs, Georgia, and operates restaurants that cater to customers with sandwiches and desserts along with side items. A chain with more than 3300 restaurants, and considered one of the longest chains in the sandwich pie with the third position in terms of revenue. This podcast was based on an exclusive Vetted Biz analysis, click here for the full report: https://www.vettedbiz.com/buying-an-arbys-franchise/ Need help finding the right franchise? Click here: https...
Jul 21, 2022•6 min•Season 4Ep. 23
Bojangles is a regional fast-food chain that specializes in cajun fried chicken and operates in the American Southwest. It was founded by Jack Fulk in the 1970s and is now led by Jose Armario. They currently have 391 franchised and 263 company-owned locations. This podcast was based on an exclusive Vetted Biz analysis, click here for the full report: https://www.vettedbiz.com/bojangles-franchise/ Need help finding the right franchise? Click here: https://www.vettedbiz.com/franchise-search/ 00:00...
Jul 20, 2022•4 min•Season 4Ep. 22
Jersey Mike’s Franchise Restaurant offers a wide assortment of made-to-order submarine-type sandwiches, other hot sandwiches, and related food products and beverages for on- premises and off-premises consumption. Jersey Mike’s operated under the name “Mike’s Submarines” from 1956 to 2002 and then changed its name to Jersey Mike’s. This podcast was based on an exclusive Vetted Biz analysis, click here for the full report: https://www.vettedbiz.com/jerseys-mikes-franchise/ Need help finding the ri...
Jul 19, 2022•8 min•Season 4Ep. 21
With AJ Titus, the President of Signarama, we are going to talk about AJ's background in franchising, why he decided to stay in franchising, the Signarama franchise, a little bit about the printing and signage industry, as well as just the franchising industry as a whole. Visit Signarama´s Website: https://signarama.com/ United Franchise Group Website: https://unitedfranchisegroup.com/ Tired of your job? Thinking of starting or buying a business? Take our Biz Quiz to filter through over 10,000 b...
Jul 18, 2022•35 min•Season 4Ep. 20
Caribou Coffee Company is an American coffee company and coffeehouse chain. It was founded in Edina, Minnesota, in 1992 and started franchising last year, now you can open your Caribou Coffee franchise! This podcast was based on an exclusive Vetted Biz analysis, click here for the full report: https://www.vettedbiz.com/caribou-coffee-franchise/ Want to have a franchise specialist support you day-to-day in your franchise search/ analysis? Click here for more information: https://www.vettedbiz.com...
Jul 15, 2022•7 min•Season 4Ep. 19
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. popularly known as Chipotle, is an American chain of fast-casual restaurants in the US, UK, Canada, Germany, and France. They specialize in bowls, tacos, and Mission burritos that are made to order in front of the customer. The name derives from chipotle, the Nahuatl name for a smoked and dried jalapeño chili pepper. This podcast was based on an exclusive Vetted Biz analysis, click here for the full report: https://www.vettedbiz.com/chipotle-franchise-cost-and-profit...
Jul 14, 2022•9 min•Season 4Ep. 18
In 1965, a college freshman named Fred Deluca received an initial investment of $1,000 from Dr. Peter Buck, a nuclear physicist, to open a submarine sandwich shop to help pay his tuition. And what started as a small sandwich restaurant called Pete’s Subway in Bridgeport, Connecticut is currently the world’s largest submarine sandwich chain. Today, there are approximately 37,000 locations of the Subway Franchise around the world serving fresh, affordable, made-to-order sandwiches. In this podcast...
Jul 13, 2022•9 min•Season 4Ep. 17
Car wash franchises are an excellent way to get into the automotive industry without a lot of experience or capital. Franchises in this sector typically have low start-up costs and offer comprehensive training and support to franchisees. Are you interested in owning your own business and have a passion for cars? A car wash franchise could be the perfect opportunity for you. Grease Monkey Franchise: https://www.vettedbiz.com/listing/grease-monkey/ Tommy's Express Car Wash Franchise: https://www.v...
Jul 12, 2022•8 min•Season 4Ep. 16
