George Knauf - Franchise Investment Strategist, IFA Keynote Speaker, Founder Orca Franchising

Franchise Snacks

Business EN ↓ 27 episodes

Franchise Snacks is hosted by George Knauf, Franchise Investment Strategist, creator of Knauf's Hierarchy of Franchising, and founder of Orca Franchising — The Franchise Portfolio Enterprise. George is a contributing expert columnist for Franchising Magazine USA, keynote speaker at the IFA World Franchise Show, and author of The Last Employee: The Rise of Ownership. Each episode delivers straight talk on franchise ownership, franchise investing, and building toward the owner class — from someone who has spent thirty years at the intersection of human ambition and franchise opportunity.

Author

George Knauf - Franchise Investment Strategist, IFA Keynote Speaker, Founder Orca Franchising

Episodes

Franchise Snacks Podcast: Franchise Master Class- Investigation Procedures 16.06.2025 50:11

This International Franchise Association keynote speaker and expert franchise guide, George Knauf outlines a comprehensive six-step process for investigating potential franchise opportunities , emphasizing a mutual elimination approach where both the prospective franchisee and franchisor determine suitability. The process begins with general information exchange , followed by a thorough review of...

Franchise Snacks Podcast: BUILD YOUR EMPIRE BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE 12.06.2025 19:57

The provided text, "BUILD YOUR EMPIRE BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE" by George Knauf, argues that traditional employment traps individuals in a cycle of trading time for money , delaying true freedom and joy until a potentially frail retirement. Knauf asserts that this system is designed to keep people dependent and predictable , rather than truly free. The author proposes franchising as a viable...