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Modrn Business

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Co-hosted by the dynamic duo Ryan Hicks & Zack Fishman, Modrn Business is an award-winning, interview-style podcast that spotlights franchising's brightest executives. Follow along each week as we uncover franchising's top technology trends, the hottest franchise industries to invest in, ways to improve your own franchise business and how to potentially become a franchisee.
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Episodes

Supplier Wire 013: Jeff Horst - Rocket Barn

In this episode Jeff Horst from Rocket Barn Marketing breaks down the secret sauce behind how they deliver results for franchisors for both the national and local level. Connect with todays guest: https://franchisesuppliernetwork.com/featured-supplier/rocketbarn/ Register for the Franchise “UnConferences” at www.franchisors.com

May 31, 202339 min

Dana Oliver, Founder & CEO of Adventure Kids Playcare

In this episode, Zack chats with Adventure Kids Playcare Founder & CEO, Dana Oliver. We discuss how the current economic environment helps her niche in childcare, the ideal franchisee profile for her brand, stories behind why some of her franchisees invested and an exciting new model to add an additional revenue stream for her franchisee partners.

May 25, 202327 min

Doug Payne, CEO & Co-Founder of OHM Fitness

In this MB episode, Zack chats with Doug Payne, CEO & Co-Founder of OHM Fitness. We talk through their ideal customer profile, how they differentiate from others in the fitness world, how Doug uses his prior experience to his benefit and the perfect franchisee archetype for them.

May 18, 202329 min

Supplier Wire 012: Dave Hansen with Client Tether

In this Supplier Wire Series episode of Modrn Business Podcast, we sit down with the CEO of Client Tether, a leading CRM solution for franchise home service organizations. In the episode we get into tips for all brands, whether home service or not, and whether using Client Tether or not. Franchisors.com Events: www.franchisors.com Connect With Client Tether: https://franchisesuppliernetwork.com/featured-supplier/clienttether/

May 16, 202344 min

Seth Brink, President of Gyro Shack

Modrn Business takes a journey to Greece with our interview with the President of Gyro Shack, Seth Brink. We discuss how they educate the market around their "elevated QSR" Greek brand, how Seth found the brand originally, how they use technology to gain an edge, their sheep's milk ice cream brand (Negranti Creamery) and their ideal real estate site prospectus for a franchisee.

May 16, 202338 min

Mike Barhydt, CFO of petbar

In this episode, Zack chats with CFO Mike Barhydt of petbar, a boutique pet pampering franchisor taking the pet services industry by storm. We discuss the viability of the pet services industry, where petbar fits in to this emerging industry, why he gravitated to this space within franchising, how they're utilizing technology to gain a foothold and about why he believes the pet services space has some of the best unit-economics in franchising.

May 15, 202330 min

Charles Watson, CEO of Tropical Smoothie Cafe

In this Modrn Business episode, Zack chats with Charles Watson, CEO of Tropical Smoothie Cafe. We cover market headwinds, the change in their real estate prototypes, their ideal candidate profile, how they're helping with turnaround time at their drive-thrus and the story behind TSC.

May 03, 202339 min

Andrew Sternburg, CGO of Gong Cha

In this episode, Zack chats with Gong Cha CGO Andrew Sternburg to talk through the brand's ideal customer profile, their real estate strategy, educating the market on a new category within franchising and their candidate profile for a master franchisee.

May 01, 202341 min

Supplier Spotlight 016: Patrick Findaro, Vetted Biz & Visa Franchise

In this special episode, Zack sits down with Patrick Findaro of Vetted Biz & Visa Franchise to discuss the trends he's seeing in franchising. From resales to real estate, solving the labor crunch to bringing foreign nationals into the US as franchisees; lots to hear in this episode!

Apr 27, 202338 min

Supplier Wire 011: Intent Data Marketing For Franchise Systems

In this episode Mike Bann and Mike Grebin from Bann Business Solutions break down what “intent data” is and how to use it in your franchise marketing stack. Connect with todays guest: https://franchisesuppliernetwork.com/featured-supplier/bann-business-solutions/ Register for the Franchise “UnConferences” at www.franchisors.com

Apr 25, 202346 min

How Scenthound Is Disrupting Dog Wellness with Co-founder & CEO, Tim Vogel

In this episode, Zack welcomes back the Co-Founder & CEO of Scenthound, Tim Vogel. We dive deep on how they're at the forefront of pet wellness through their technology, their approach and their hiring practices. Additionally, we talk about the evolution of the pet space, ideal franchisee targets, their move towards providing products within locations and their march to 100 locations!

Apr 25, 202340 min

Supplier Wire 010: Save $1M+ Per Year By Consolidating Your Operations Tech Stack

In this episode, Woven CEO Matt Goebel discusses his innovative platform that helps franchisees streamline local communications and operations. Matt Goebel is the founder and CEO of Woven, the leading multi-unit business management software. After spending more than a decade consulting in the franchise industry, Matt recognized numerous deficiencies in how technology was meeting the needs of operators. He started Woven in 2017 to address those deficiencies. In addition to Woven, Matt is a multi-...

Apr 20, 202339 min

Co-Founders Michelle & Tom Dacy and Steve Greenbaum of Tootl

In this Modrn Business episode, Zack chats with a new type of franchise brand in the "non-emergency transportation" space, Tootl. We discuss with Co-Founders Michelle & Tom Dacy alongside industry veteran, Steve Greenbaum about the appeal of this new industry within franchising, the types of franchise candidates they'll be looking for, what types of customers they can expect and growth plans for 2023.

Apr 20, 202347 min

Supplier Wire 009: How To Dominate Google Maps, with Shaun Salehyan - CEO of Map Ranks

In this episode we break down a very important topic: Google Maps. We dive deep into a set of best practices as it relates to what you can do to get your business more organic visibility on the worlds number 1 search engine. Register for YoungConference: www.franchiseyoungconference.com Connect with Map Ranks: https://franchisesuppliernetwork.com/featured-supplier/map-ranks/ Cheers,

Apr 19, 202333 min

Supplier Wire 008: How to Optimize & Automate Your Digital Marketing with Eulerity

In this episode of Franchise Supplier Wire, Heather Anderson shares how franchise systems can leverage machine learning and AI to empower and enhance digital marketing campaigns. Eulerity has a technology that specializes in working with in-house marketing teams to help deploy their consumer and FD ads in an effective manner.

Apr 13, 202341 min

Millennial Monthly 030: Brittany Driscoll, Co-Founder of Squeeze Massage

For this Women's History Month episode, we're highlighting a tech-forward massage concept, Squeeze Massage, and one of its co-founders, Brittany Driscoll. We discuss how their proprietary technology helps them gain an edge over more traditional competitors, how they motivate therapists to work for Squeeze, their other differentiators and why now is the right time to invest in the massage space.

Apr 05, 202332 min

Supplier Wire 007: How Franchisors Can Leverage Storytelling, Franchise Filming CEO Trevor Rappleye

In this episode of Franchise Supplier Wire, CEO Trevor Rappaleye breaks down how Franchise Filming helps franchisors tell their story to franchise candidates through video content. Trevor gives tips and advice, and breaks down how their service aligns with franchise organizations. Check out our conferences and events: www.franchisors.com - Springboard: *the event for emerging franchise brands* September 27-29 -UnConference: * An extreme networking event* March 22-24 -YoungConference: *Americas t...

Mar 17, 202326 min

Millennial Monthly 029: Rich Moyer, CEO & Founder of Hoppin' Brands

Zack discusses a new trend in franchising, bar entertainment, with CEO & Founder of Hoppin' Brands, Rich Moyer. We talk through real estate footprints for, the idea of being a "third place", how their technology streamlines their business, their plans for franchising and their typical target demographic.

Mar 16, 202328 min

Millennial Monthly 028: Yianni Kosmides, Co-Founder of Apola Greek Grill

Zack discusses his favorite cuisine, Greek, with the Co-Founder of the hot upstart brand Apola Greek Grill, Yianni Kosmides. We cover how to balance authenticity with efficiency, differentiators from other Greek fast casual brands and their ideal real estate model for multi-unit operators.

Mar 13, 202330 min

MB Special Episode: Drew Brees' Playbook For Franchise Success

At IFA Convention 2023, Super Bowl Champion and multi-brand franchise investor Drew Brees joined Modrn Business Podcast with Stretch Zone CEO Tony Zaccario for an exclusive conversation to lay out a playbook for success in franchising. Modrn Business podcast hosts Ryan Hicks and Zack Fishman have published over 400 episodes featuring stories and learnings from prominent franchise leaders over the past 5 years. Resources mentioned: - www.modrnbusiness.com *get connected with brands* - www.franchi...

Mar 13, 202328 min

Prakash Karamchandani, Co-Founder of Balance Grille

Zack catches up with Prakash Karamchandani, Co-Founder of Balance Grille. We discuss how they are bringing healthy, Pan-Asian cuisine to the fast casual industry (a first), why technology is the bedroom of how they differentiate, why they believe multi-unit investors should invest and how they educate consumers on cuisines that may be foreign to them.

Mar 09, 202326 min

Mark Whittle, President of Amergent Hospitality

Zack sits down with Amergent Hospitality's President, Mark Whittle, to discuss the advantages of being publicly-traded, growth goals for their 4 brands, industries that peak their interest in M&A and how they deal with supply-chain across their brands.

Mar 07, 202332 min

Adam Geisler, CEO of Youth Athletes United

In this episode, Zack speaks with the CEO of children's services platform Youth Athletes United, Adam Geisler. We cover what made them gravitate to children's services, why finance is so interested in the industry, their vision as the "trusted source for youth athletes" and their growth plans for 2023.

Feb 28, 202331 min

Jim Plamondon, Co-President of Roy Rogers

In this episode, Zack chats with Co-President of Roy Rogers, Jim Plamondon about the state of the union in restaurant space. Specifically, we get into technology they use to incentivize employees, why delivering hospitality through drive-thrus is such a large part of their business and the beginnings of this iconic brand.

Feb 21, 202337 min

Stacey Firth, VP of Franchise Development 30 Minute Hit

Zack sits down with VP of Franchise Development for 30 Minute Hit, Stacey Firth, to talk all things boxing! We discuss the founding story, how Stacey got involved with the brand, why they decided to enter the US market, their international growth plans and why the fitness industry is poised for growth during this recession.

Feb 16, 202329 min

Sanj Sanghera, Co-Founder & CEO of Doner Shack

In this special Modrn Business episode, Zack sits down with Co-Founder & CEO Sanj Sanghera of Doner Shack, a Glasgow, Scotland-based German street food franchisor. We chat through Sanj's incredible founding story, how his brand uses robotics to increase AUVs for his franchisees, his inevitable entrance into the US market and Doner Shack's big growth plans for 2023.

Jan 28, 202338 min

Supplier Wire 005: How To Select A Bookkeeping Partner For Your Franchisees

In this episode we hear from BooxKeeping CEO Max Emma to learn about his simplified bookkeeping service for franchisees. BooXkeeping Corporation is a Preferred Bookkeeping Vendor to over 70 franchise systems in the United States. Besides monthly bookkeeping services starting at $119, they offer to all new franchisees QuickBooks Online Price Subscription at 20% discount off the regular Intuit prices (ONGOING DISCOUNT). As Intuit’s Partner, they also offer your Chart of Accounts uploads and Tier 1...

Jan 25, 202328 min

Jason Anderson, CEO of CoWorks

In this new episode of MB, Zack sits down with Jason Anderson, CEO of CoWorks to discuss this new United Franchise Group-backed portfolio company. Jason talks the acquisition of Office Evolution, why the co-working space is so attractive, the typical franchisee for both Venture X/Office Evolution and growth plans for each brand in 2023.

Jan 19, 202334 min
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