Franchising 101

Today is a special day for the Franchising 101 Podcast. This is our 100th episode! We are celebrating with a different type of show and turning the tables on our host and FranCoach Founder. Liane Caruso returns to take the role of host and interviews Tim Parmeter about his franchising journey. Many of our listeners have requested a show about Tim and his franchising experience and we thought this...

Hear directly from FranCoach clients in our “In Their Words” segment. In this episode, new franchise owners Jeff and Julie Thomas share what led them to consider franchise ownership, how they navigated the discovery and selection process with FranCoach, and what franchise they chose and why. Want to know more? Go ahead Schedule a call with one of our franchise coaches!   Episode Highlights: 0...

Welcome back to Franchising 101! This week we are talking with one of our franchise partners to learn about an awesome opportunity to own a business with low overhead and massive scaling potential all within a $100 billion dollar industry that just keeps growing and growing. In addition to learning about this amazing brand, we also explore a different type of franchise mode known as the “Master Fr...

What if we told you that you will not have to make a decision during the franchise vetting and selection process? In other words, after you complete the FranCoach process you will be making a big decision without actually making a decision. Would you believe it? This week we are talking about that pivotal moment in the franchise journey and when you are choosing which franchise to own …. without a...

Welcome to Franchising 101, your one-stop-shop for all things franchising! This week we are joined by one of our 500+ franchise partners to talk about their brand, a very unique service that does the work and sells itself, and what it is like to be an owner both receiving the benefits of a dialed-in franchise blueprint and being at the forefront of an emerging brand. Episode Highlights: 0:00 - Int...

Welcome to Franchising 101, your one-stop-shop for all things franchising! This week we are joined by Liane Caruso from Entrepreneur.com to discuss new and emerging franchises, what they are, who they are good for and why, as well as the Entrepreneur Magazine 2022 Ranking of the Top New & Emerging Franchises. Entrepreneur Magazine, in case you didn’t already know, is another amazing resource f...

On today’s episode, we get to talk to a franchise group in a booming industry with 10 amazing brands under their umbrella. We will learn about the individual brands themselves and the benefits of being with a huge infrastructure. Interested in franchise ownership? Schedule a call with FranCoach! Episode Highlights: 0:00 - Intro 2:08 - Lance Freeman’s background and how he stumbled into franchising...

Do you dream of owning your own business but feel like it is too far out of reach? Maybe you think you don’t have the funds or even the energy to be an owner? Well, we are here to tell you that franchise ownership is significantly more attainable than most people realize. In this episode of Franchising 101, we will debunk some of the most common myths and misperceptions about franchise ownership t...

Would you like to make a full year’s income in only part of that time? Would you like to take time off during the holidays? Even though the idea of a seasonal business might seem a little scary at first, there are definitely benefits. Joining us on the podcast this week is one of our franchise partners, Stephanie Ruby with Mosquito Hunters. In this conversation, we take a deep dive into what makes...

We are incredibly excited to welcome Ray Titus, CEO of United Franchise Group, to the show this week. Ray has decades of experience in franchising and in this conversation he and FranCoach’s CEO, Tim Parmeter, take a deep dive into the history of franchising, where Ray sees the industry going in the next decade, and his company that is made up of ten different franchise brands. Episode Highlights:...

Do you have to be working full-time as an owner in order to own a franchise? What if you're not in a position to do that? The short answer is, no! You don’t necessarily have to be full-time as a franchise owner. In this episode of Franchising 101, we take a look at what a Semi-Absentee owner is, the benefits, and what that role can look like. Episode Highlights: 0:00 - Intro 1:31 - What is a semi-...

There are two words that our clients will sometimes use once we get to the point in our process we call the Discovery Process. This is the point at which they have been connected to franchisors and they start the vetting process. Challenges and concerns can sound somewhat negative, but are they really? In this episode, we are going to unpack and explore what these moments and these words actually...

There is no need to be overwhelmed by marketing! It’s easier than you think, especially within franchising AND with the right people on your team. Joining the show today is Danielle Wright, founder and CEO of Create A Shift, a company that helps you expand your business with proven tools and techniques that will get you to the next level. Danielle has over 14+ years of experience in the world of f...

Freshly back from the 2022 International Franchise Association (IFA) Convention, FranCoach Founder and CEO, Tim Parmeter shares his experience and reflections from the event including where the industry as a whole is today, current trends in franchising, and what basketball legend, Shaquille O'neal has to do with all of it. Episode Highlights: 0:00 - Intro 0:56 - About the IFA Conference 2:10 - A...

Hear directly from FranCoach clients in our “In Their Words” segment. In this episode, new franchise owner Dave Boddington shares what led him to consider franchise ownership after a career in the restaurant industry, how he navigated the discovery and selection process with FranCoach, and what franchise he chose and why. Want to know more? Go ahead Schedule a call with one of our franchise coache...

Curious about owning a franchise? You’ve come to the right place! Franchising 101 is here to help educate people on all aspects of franchise ownership. On today’s episode, we will focus on a very specific part of the process that we take our clients through here at FranCoach. Listen to learn about the overall discovery process and specifically the first update call with FranCoach that happens afte...

Joining us to talk about their brand is an experienced franchise expert with an emerging franchise. Despite being new on the franchise scene, this company has 23 years of experience and tried and true systems to support their owners. Truly the best of both worlds! Listen to learn about this franchise and if you still want to know more, Schedule a call with one of our franchise coaches!   Epis...

Do you love animals? Interested in franchise ownership? Learn about one of our franchise partners that is positioned to dominate in a multi-billion dollar industry. Joining the show is the founder and CEO of an emerging and  groundbreaking franchise brand to talk about its unique position in the market, what they look for in an owner, and how they support owners. Episode Highlights/Timestamps...

Hear directly from Francoach clients who recently became new business owners. In this episode, father-son duo, Jeff and Nate, share what led them to consider franchise ownership, how they navigated the discovery process with Francoach, and what franchise they chose and why. Episode Highlights: 2:50 Their background and what interested them in franchise ownership 6:13 Deciding to go into business t...

Time for another Franchisor Spotlight! Francoach hosts these live webinars on a monthly basis. To tune in for the live event subscribe via email at Francoach.com or follow us via social links below. This month we are featuring a franchise with multiple revenue streams, some of which are recurring, and all with a low investment and very low overhead. Sounds good, right? Listen as we take a deep div...

Welcome back to Franchising 101, your one-stop-shop for all things franchising! This week we are joined by two amazing guests from Entrepreneur.com to discuss the exciting world of franchising, the 2022 Franchise 500 List, and the many resources available for those of you interested in franchise ownership. Episode Highlights: 0:00 Intro 1:23 Interview begins 2:08 About Jason Feifer, Editor-in-Chie...

Hear directly from a Francoach client who discovered the wonderful world of franchise ownership through this very podcast! In this episode, Jenna and Jordan share what led them to consider franchise ownership, how they navigated the process with the Francoach team, and what franchise they chose and why. Episode Highlights: Their background and what lead them to franchise ownership What the process...

On this week's episode of the Franchising 101 Podcast, we are joined by Ben Reist to learn about an exciting emerging franchise that is ready to grow at "turbo" speed! Schedule a call https://meetings.hubspot.com/tim17 Franchising 101 podcast website with a library of past episodes http://franchising101.net/ Interested in franchise ownership? Schedule a call with one of our coaches today! FranCoac...

We often talk about the benefits of owning a franchise on this show (because there are many!). Today’s episode is about one benefit in particular which we refer to as “being in control of your ceiling and floor.” Listen to learn what this means in terms of franchising and the amount of money you can make. Episode Highlights: The types of people who look into franchise ownership for themselves Diff...

Curious about owning a franchise? Hear from a company that is a leader in the franchising industry as well as in the coaching and consulting space. On today’s episode we sit down with one of our franchise partners to talk about what they do, their culture, and what makes them so successful. Episode Highlights: About Steve Thompson, CEO of Focal Point Coaching Why he decided to get into franchising...