In this special Modrn Business episode, we go behind the scenes of one of the fastest growing franchise brands in 2022, Rolling Suds. With the help of Co-Founder & CEO Aaron Harper and Board Member (and serial investor) David Barr; Modrn Business explores what makes this brand one of the most sought-after in the franchise market today!
Zack chats with the Founder & CEO of Pure Glow, Lauren Rampello Becotte about the growing "sunless tanning" space within franchising. In this episode, we cover the stigma facing her industry, the staffing advantage she has over other boutique wellness brands and why Lauren believes this brand can work all over the USA.
In this Supplier Wire Series episode of Modrn Business Podcast, Dean Hatzitheodosiou, the FSN Chief Sales Officer, chats with Matt O'Brien, Managing Director from Dynaxe Workforce. Dynaxe Workforce utilizes their business immigration expertise to support companies nationwide battling labor shortages and high turnover. Dean and Matt discuss the challenges of QSR (Quick Service Restaurants) in solving labor shortages. Matt shares his experience with various sales roles across several industries an...
In this episode, Zack chats with one of the hottest brands in the Food & Beverage world, Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe. Through his conversation with CEO, Dan Simpson, and Senior Director of Marketing, Julie Wade; Zack delves into the secrets of Taziki's success. From loyalty programs, to the prominence of LTOs, the brands entrance into non-traditional to the founding story; this episode has it all!
In this episode I had a great conversation with Dok Kwon, COO of Cupbop, a fast growing Korean BBQ in a cup franchise opportunity. In the episode we discussed the Cupbop brand story, growth, investment opportunity, and future plans Dok's Background: - Originally from Korea, moved to the US at age 11 - Worked in finance at Goldman Sachs and Citadel as an investor and analyst - First encountered Cupbop as a customer when it was a food truck in Utah - Joined Cupbop 4 years ago to help scale the bra...
In this Supplier Wire Series episode of Modrn Business Podcast, Ryan chats with Derrick Ableman, Marketing Manager of Northeast Color. Northeast Color produces branded decor and interior/exterior signage solutions for the franchise industry—with a special focus on Value Engineering and product optimization. Ryan and Derrick talk about Northeast Color's years of experience producing branded interior and exterior signage for national chains of all sizes and varieties, how they help locations launc...
In this Modrn Business Podcast, Zack welcomes back Shelly Sun, CEO & Founder of Brightstar Care, to the show. We discuss her amazing founding story, how Brightstar differentiate from others in the home health space, how she gives back to the franchise space through her Franchise Certification program at Univ. of Tennessee and Shelly's tireless work in providing opportunities for students and nurses to join the industries she loves.
In this episode, Zack chats with the CEO of Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill, Greg Willman. We discuss Greg's journey to CEO, the approach towards prototypes/location mix, the secret to the brand's simplicity, how menu innovation plays a role and plans for 2024.
In this Modrn Business episode Ryan chats with Founder & CEO of Premium Service Brands, Paul Flick.
In this Supplier Wire Series episode of Modrn Business Podcast, Zack chats with Petro Loychuk, CEO of Discover My Franchise, a cloud-based sales tool that offers a customizable Discovery Center connected to a powerful Discovery Relationship Manager (DRM), enabling franchisors to streamline their sales process, nurture leads, and drive franchise growth while encompassing a franchise brand's image and vision. Zack and Petro talk about the inner-workings of a "Franchise Discovery Center," how emerg...
In this episode, Zack chats with the COO of Kolache Factory (and fellow franchise kid), Dawn Nielsen. We discuss the humble beginnings of the brand, how they educate America about kolaches, how they motivate their employees to love working for the brand, non-traditional vs. traditional development and exciting new initiatives in the works for the brand (including a 3rd generation Nielsen joining the brand)!
In this episode, Zack chats with the CEO of Stronger Youth Brands (otherwise known as the owner of Soccer Shots and Little Kickers), Justin Bredeman. We discuss soccer's emergence in America, how his brand helps prepare leaders of tomorrow, the role they play in soccer's massive growth in the US and about major plans for the rest of 2023.
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In this Modrn Business episode, Zack welcomes back Grumpy's CEO Daniel DeLeon back to the show. We cover how they engrain themselves in the local community, their ideal franchise candidate, how menu innovation plays a role in their brand and target markets for the brand's first locations outside of Jacksonville.
In this Supplier Wire Series episode of Modrn Business Podcast, FSN CSO Dean Hatzitheodosiou sits down with Sam Gerace, CEO of Lineup.AI, an AI-driven scheduling platform allows franchisee managers to set and manage labor targets on a minute-by-minute basis, making it easier for operational managers to meet them. Dean and Sam discuss the benefits of using AI-powered scheduling and scheduling software LineUp.ai for restaurant franchisees to improve profitability and reduce labor costs. Sam highli...
In this Supplier Wire Series episode of Modrn Business Podcast, FSN CSO Dean Hatzitheodosiou sits down with Tushar Mishra, Co-Founder of Delightree, a modern app to manage your franchises, everything from your ops manual, new location onboarding, training, support, inspections and more! In this episode, Tushar discusses his role in helping franchises improve customer experience by helping them with ops, training and communication with an all-in-one franchise management platform. Connect with tod...
In this episode, Zack talks to President & CFO of TaKorean, an emerging Latin-Asian Fusion brand out of DC. They discuss how they educate consumers about this new category, their growth plans and their real estate prototypes in urban/suburban markets.
In this Modrn Business episode Ryan talks with Colette Bell, the Co-Founder of Ace Handyman Services.
In this Supplier Wire Series episode of Modrn Business Podcast, we sit down with Jania Bailey, CEO of FranNet, a multi-national organization of expert franchise brokers that match qualified individuals with franchise opportunities. Jania discusses how to find quality candidates to scale your franchise without the headache and FranNet's ability to accelerate your growth and supplement your franchise development. Connect with todays guest: franchisesuppliernetwork.com/featured-supplier/frannet/ Re...
In this episode, Zack dives back in to the world of "eatertainment" with 810 Billiards & Bowling's Founder & CEO, Mike Siniscalchi. We discuss the development plans for the brand, the ideal franchisee profile, how to properly open a new market and big plans for this year.
In this Supplier Wire Series episode of Modrn Business Podcast, we sit down with Sean Falk, President & COO of Careertopia, a franchise executive search firm that finds top talent for franchisors, suppliers and franchisees. Sean discusses how to find top talent for your franchise brand, and Careertopia's objective of identifying and placing the best-of-the-best people in C-level & senior positions within franchise organizations. Connect with todays guest: franchisesuppliernetwork.com/fea...
In this Supplier Wire Series episode of Modrn Business Podcast, we sit down with Shirley Kefgen, Director of Business Development for FranFund, the #1 funding supplier choice of top broker networks. Shirley breaks down how to get your candidates funded. FranFund designs flexible, all-in-one funding plans that fit perfectly, no matter how much your franchise or small business grows. Connect with todays guest: https://franchisesuppliernetwork.com/featured-supplier/franfund/ Register for the Franch...
In this episode, Zack brings on a Chicago staple, Pizzeria Uno, with a discussion with CEO Erik Frederick. We cover how deep-dish pizza is portrayed in franchising, their move towards a hotel real estate strategy, technology that has helped them innovate post-pandemic and the charming founding story of the brand.
In this Supplier Wire Series episode of Modrn Business Podcast, we sit down with Chris Hawker, CEO of Small Software, an Employee Relationship Management app that helps multi-unit franchise owner operators create happy, connected loyal employees. Chris explains that the QSR industry has high turnover and high turnover due to unhappy employees or people seeking out better opportunities. The company's purpose is to help reduce labor cost by increasing retention and reducing employee turnover throu...
In this episode, Zack chats with District Taco VP of Franchise Development, Tina Gantz. They cover the brand's impressive technology stack, why MUOs are attracted to the brand at such an early point and the importance that the authenticity of their food plays in their success.
In this Supplier Wire Series episode of Modrn Business Podcast, we sit down with Sam Caucci, CEO of 1Huddle, a coaching and development platform that uses quick-burst mobile games to more quickly and effectively educate, elevate, and energize your workforce — from frontline to full-time. We dive into 1Huddle's mobile-first approach to preparing the modern worker. Connect with todays guest: franchisesuppliernetwork.com/featured-supplier/1huddle/ Register for the Franchise “UnConferences” at www.f...
In this Supplier Wire Series episode of Modrn Business Podcast, we sit down with Karen Booze, the Director of Business Development at AnswerConnect, who provide 24/7 Live Answering Services for franchise organizations. We dive into Karen's advice for building lasting relationships that can help you capture leads, improve customer satisfaction, and grow your business all at once. Connect with todays guest: https://franchisesuppliernetwork.com/featured-supplier/answerconnect/ Register for the Fran...
In this Supplier Wire Series episode of Modrn Business Podcast, we sit down with John Francis or "Johnny Franchise," a franchise consultant who helps franchisor executives & franchise owners reduce risks and improve results by providing level-headed expertise. We dive into John's more than 30 years of real-world, first-hand experience in franchising businesses, as a Franchisor, Franchisee and Supplier with multiple brands. Connect with todays guest: https://franchisesuppliernetwork.com/featu...
In this episode Matthew Gourgeot from Thryv talks all things management and marketing for emerging home service franchise organizations. Connect with todays guest: https://franchisesuppliernetwork.com/featured-supplier/thryv/ Register for the Franchise “UnConferences” at www.franchisors.com
In this Modrn Business episode, Ryan chats with the Founder of 911 Restoration, Idan Shpizear. They discuss the founding story of the brand, the state of the home service industry and how they use technology to gain an edge over their competitors.
