Franchise Reality Check™ Podcast

Are franchise brokers helping franchisees find the right opportunity or simply helping franchisors sell more franchises? In this episode of Franchise Reality Check™, I sit down with my longtime friend and colleague, Dan Collins, CFE, Founder of Franchisee 1st Advisors. Dan has spent more than three decades in franchising and has built a reputation for putting franchisees first, even when doing so...

Most people considering a franchise ask one simple question: Do I really need a franchise attorney? In this episode of Franchise Reality Check™, Genevieve McDaniel sits down with Kelly Spann of FortmanSpann to answer that question, but the conversation goes far beyond cost. This isn’t about checking a box or “having someone look it over.” It’s about understanding what you’re actually agreeing to…a...

Most franchise buyers focus on the brand, the concept, and the potential upside. But the financial structure behind the deal is what ultimately determines whether the business works. In this episode, Genevieve McDaniel sits down with CPA John Quattrocchi to walk through the financial reality of franchising from start to finish. They discuss: What “qualifying financially” actually means How SBA loa...

This podcast explores the concept of franchise business, often presented as a path to independence for business owners. We discuss how franchising a business involves operating within a brand structure, and the significant threats franchisors perceive. Understanding the business model and its pros and cons is essential for anyone considering how to buy a franchise.

In this eye-opening inaugural episode of the Franchise Reality Check Podcast , host Genevieve McDaniel sits down with Sean Kelly , the veteran franchise watchdog and founder of UnhappyFranchisee.com . Sean shares his accidental journey into franchise advocacy: from his early days immersed in the industry at FranCorp in the late 80s, working with ethical brands like Auntie Anne's, to launching...