Franchise Today

"The greatest reward from their 12-year-old venture has proved the “sense of discovery” they’ve had in taking an idea from concept to implementation and now, to expansion and growth." - Naomi & Jerry Hancock, Co-founders, Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream Just as Disney had a hit with the movie 'Frozen', Naomi & Jerry Hancock have a hit with 'Flash-frozen'. Of course, that's a reference to flash-freezin...

Joining co-hosts, Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto this week on Franchise Today is John Fistolera, Assistant Executive Director, Corporate and External Affairs of DECA, Inc. Fistolera is responsible for developing strategic partnerships that drive DECA’s mission of preparing emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management. DECA’s strategic partners include the me...

Franchise Today enters its ninth year with co-host Stan Friedman interviewing fellow co-host Paul Segreto. As has been the case multiple times in the past, Segreto shares his story of near-catastrophic failure to help others who may be fighting through their own business challenges. Also, he shares the story as transparency to a time in his life that on occasion has spurred questions and rumors wi...

"We're constantly evolving. We started with traditional fruit flavors and over time our bakers started adding meat." - Dawn Nielsen, Chief Operating Offcier, Kolache Factory This week on Franchise Today, co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcome as their guest, Dawn Nielsen, Chief Operating Officer at 35-year old Texas-based Kolache Factory. Dawn shares her experience working with the brand...

This week on Franchise Today co-hosts, Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcome back to the show serial franpreneur, Lonnie Helgerson. Lonnie discusses his newest venture, Kix Mobile and the goal of changing the way consumers buy and repair mobile devices. The author of, Five Pennies - The Field Handbook for Building and Growing a Franchise Brand With the Right Mindset and Tools, Lonnie shares Five...

"We have built our entire firm by leveraging the best practices of the best in the business. Our Client Centric approach is unique and allows us to help our clients find the best available talent in the market. We are old school headhunters that attact a search and will relentlessly dig until we find and recruit the best. We treat all of our clients as clients, helping from entry to the executive...

"Don't let your gender become an issue. If your company is a boys club then join the club. Remember, to be an equal, first, you have to prove yourself as an equal, then you can go on to become club president." - Marla Topliff, President at Rosati's Pizza This week on Franchise Today co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcome to the show Marla Topliff, President at Rosati's Pizza. Marla discus...

"We’re working for franchisees so we make sure to take good care of them." - Eddie Flores, Founder & CEO of L&L Hawaiian Barbecue This week on Franchise Today co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcome as their guest, Bryan Andaya, Chief Operating Officer of L&L Hawaiian Barbecue. In addition to sharing the history of the brand that was founded in 1976, Andaya provides insight into the cultur...

This week on Franchise Today co-hosts, Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcome as their guest, Sam Ballas, CEO & President, East Coast Wings + Grill. Sam shares his focus on strong unit-economics as paramount to franchise success at both Franchisor and Franchisee levels, and within an extremely competitive industry segment. Franchise Today airs LIVE Wednesdays at 11AM CT / 12PM ET with on-demand ac...

As past chair of the World, Asia Pacific and Australian Franchise Councils, John O'Brien is a very respected voice for franchising as a business format on an international scale. As a guest on Franchise Today with co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto, John offers great insight on franchising as a whole, and specifically shares the Poolwerx story for what he oversees today. Franchise Today airs...

"The question to ask is not whether you can franchise (anything can be franchised), but whether you should franchise. - Michael Seid, Co-Author of Franchise Management for Dummies This week on Franchise Today we'll be discussing a new book on the market, Franchise Management for Dummies. Joining co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto are the book's co-authors Michael Seid, Managing Director at MS...

This week on Franchise Today co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcome to the show Scott Lowery, co-founder of Buffalo Wild Wings. Scott shares the experience of how more than 30 years ago while traveling to Columbus, Ohio, he and friend, Jimmy Disbrow came up with the idea for Buffalo Wild Wings after they couldn't find a local restaurant that served the New York-style wings they craved. In...

"I appreciate that people are serving healthier products now. We've been doing it for a long time. Eighty percent of our smoothies have no fat at all. "We want to be a healthy alternative to fast food." - Mike Weinberger, CEO, Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffee and Smoothies This week on Franchise Today co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcome as their guest, Mike Weinberger, CEO of Maui Wowi Hawaii...

"Successful franchisors know that franchising is based on the execution of a strategy, not the accidental discovery of the right path." - as quoted on franchisespirngboard.com This week on Franchise Today, co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcome back to the show, Brad Fishman. Along with his role as CEO at Fishman Public Relations, Brad is co-founder of Springboard, A Special Event for Eme...

"Stan's passion for helping individuals and companies achieve their goals via franchising is evidenced by his service to the franchise community." - BeTheBoss.com about Stan Friedman, franchise industry expert This week on Franchise Today co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto change things up a bit as it puts one of its own in the spotlight. Long overdue, Paul interviews Stan about his successfu...

"The challenge is that using franchise services or eating at a franchise location is far different than investing in a franchise. There are often significant differences between a good consumer franchise and good investment franchise." - Jeff Lefler, CEO, Franchise Grade.com This week on Franchise Today co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcome as their guest, Jeff Lefler, CEO at FranchiseGr...

“There’s a lot that I admire about Gatti’s,”Michael Poates, president of Gatti's Pizza said. “The pizza is great, and the people are even better. We’ve got an energized group of franchisees and a dedicated corporate team that’s committed to supporting them. This company is solid and profitable, and provides a great platform for growth. These were deciding factors as we evaluated this acquisition....

"Being a fairly new CEO for a legacy brand, the Franchise Capital Exchange was extremely educational in preparing my company for both growth and ultimately an exit strategy.  The wealth of knowledge and advice from the participating companies was awesome!" - Participant of Franchise Capital Exchange 2016 This week on Franchise Today, co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcome back to Franchis...

"I'm so happy with how things have turned out, but I never thought my success would stem from cupcakes. I always thought it would be music." - Gina "Gigi" Butler, Founder of Gigi's Cupcakes This week on Franchise Today co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcome as their guest Gigi Butler, Founder and Chief Brand Officer of Gigi's Cupcakes. Butler shares her experience from country music singe...

"According to the International Franchise Association, franchise businesses are projected to grow faster than the rest of the economy. Benetrends is committed to supporting the growth and success of franchises by providing access to capital, as well as a full suite of small business funding solutions." - Rocco Fiorentino, CEO of Benetrends This week on Franchise Today co-hosts Stan Friedman and Pa...

"Having been on “both sides”, I know how important it is to have a franchisor that is committed to the success of its lifeblood-the franchisees. At Capriotti’s, we understand that our success is ENTIRELY dependent on your success!" - Ashley Morris, CEO of Capriotti's  This week on Franchise Today, Ashley Morris, CEO of Capriotti's shares his journey from franchisee to CEO with co-hosts Stan Friedm...

"One of the qualities of leaders at all levels and at each stage of their careers is that they know who they are, their true values, and they do not compromise them for any reason." Brian Tracy, Foreword of Values, Inc.  This week on Franchise Today co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcome back to the show, Dina Dwyer-Owens, Co-Chair of The Dwyer Group, one of the world's largest franchise...

"We are most proud of the 20,000 some parents we have helped (and counting!). We also volunteer in our communities to help low-income families with car seat education and installation, because every child deserves a clean, safe car seat." - Jennifer (Beall) Saxton This week on Franchise Today co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcome to the show, Jennifer (Beall) Saxton, CEO & Founder at Tot...

"When people are passionate, they will exceed expectations, they will work hard to champion the brand, and they will rise to the top in their markets - no matter the competition." - Gary Findley, CEO, Restoration 1 This week on Franchise Today co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto are joined by their guest, Gary Findley, CEO of Restoration 1, one of the fastest-growing and most-trusted emergency...

“The Hammer & Nails brand has truly discovered an untapped sector of the massive health and wellness industry – no one is delivering male-centered grooming services the way we are.” - Michael Elliot, founder and CEO of Hammer & Nails This week on Franchise Today co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcome as their guest, Michael Elliot, founder and CEO of Hammer & Nails,a men’s grooming shop t...