Franchise Today

"Chris Spears is a creative and innovative business leader who is always in tune with the latest technology, information, and business strategy to help companies make quality business decisions and streamline business processes. Chris builds strong relationships with clients and business partners, and he believes in doing the right work, the right way, the first time." - As stated by a client abou...

“Should competitors be worried about us? Absolutely, They are manufacturing in commissaries and focusing on technology, mass and speed. We are baking bread from scratch the right way and offering a franchise opportunity for a significantly lower cost than the big-box guys. We can outperform them with our product and out-cover them with our new model. I’ve heard people say we have for long been the...

"Controversy. Paris. Port-a-potties. Top 200. Stuffed dogs. Hamburgers. Only Franchise Times covers what you want to know—and maybe even a little of what you don’t." - Mary Jo Larson, Publisher of Franchise Times Magazine and Restaurant Finance Monitor This week on Franchise Today co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcome as their guest, Mary Jo Larson, Publisher of Franchise Times Magazine...

"We are looking to build the next generation of franchise ambassadors. By providing individuals from around the world with networking opportunities, constructive feedback and a closer look into key components of the franchise process – NextGen is helping entrepreneurial dreams come true." - International Franchise Association This week on Franchise Today the spotlight is on young entrepreneurs in...

"Parents will always be seeking engaging, quality programs for their children, and we strive to fill that gap between learning and fun for young children,” - Michael Barnett, CEO and co-founder of Romp n’ Roll This week on Franchise Today co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcome as their guest, Michael Barnett, CEO and co-founder of Romp n' Roll, a franchise specializing in early educations...

“Our continued growth both in terms of new franchisees and vendor relationships made this a great year for Tint World. We were able to accomplish a lot as a franchise, but some of our most successful actions have been what we’ve done behind the scenes to prepare for 2016.” - Charles J. Bonfiglio, president & CEO, Tint World (talking about Tint World success in 2015) Joining co-hosts Stan Friedman...

"While most measure success purely in terms of financial gain, I measure business success on a balance of work and life. The happier I am in and outside of work, the higher the success rate I feel I have achieved. It’s also important for me to share the pathway to that balance with other members of my organization so that they can experience it and help my business grow." - Jason Leverant, preside...

“Your people make all the difference. The only thing your competitors can’t copy is your culture and your people.” - Mel Kleiman, Founder of Humetrics This week on Franchise Today co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcome as their guest, Mel Kleiman. Kleiman is an internationally recognized expert, author and speaker in the area of recruitment, selection, retention and engagement of frontlin...

“This application is truly revolutionary for our industry. You see apps like this with restaurants and retail locations but it’s revolutionary for a swim program to be embracing technology like this to make the lives of the parents easier. We want to make our program as seamless as possible for parents so that they continue to come and teach their children how to survive in the event of a water em...

"Why Not You?" - Andrea Scott, co-founder & CEO, skoah (the three words she would tell her 15-year old self) Joining Franchise Today co-hosts, Paul Segreto and Stan Friedman this week is Andrea Scott, co-founder & CEO of skoah, a brand specializing in personal training for your skin. Scott discusses how skoah is a first-to-market concept offering facials by a team of skin care trainers ho place an...

“The moment is now. We are at the point where you won’t miss us quickly sailing past our competitors. It comes down to how we’ve shaped the business – a dynamic mix of state-of-the-art technology systems and advanced recycling programs that are helping drive the brand’s expansion into new markets throughout North America.” - Michael Andreacchi, CEO of Junk King Franchise Systems This week on Franc...

“The demand is high and there is no other company in the market offering more than 20 building maintenance solutions with only one point of contact. Beyond that, City Wide eases the amount of time and energy spent managing vendors, fielding service calls, and negotiating rates.” - Matt Sacher, Franchisee, City Wide Maintenance (Rhodle Island) This week on Franchise Today, Jeff Oddo, president of C...

"Don't fear failure. Positivity is the key to success." - Bill Redfern, founder & CEO of Global Franchise Opportunities This week on Franchise Today, co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto visit with serial entrepreneur, Bill Redfern. Redfern is founder of, Global Franchise Opportunities which includes internationally recognized brands A Buyer’s Choice Home Inspections (ABCHI), iCare – Intelligen...

Aziz Hashim views the defense of the franchise business model as a top priority for this upcoming year, putting in place an “education policy to explain the true nature of the opportunity represented by franchising,” Hashim explained as he assumed chairmanship of the International Franchise Association February 2016. On this Special Edition of Franchise Today, Aziz Hashim, Chairman of the Internat...

"People are moving fast, but the bottom line is, they want to be able to sit down with their family and let their hair down and let their kids go. I believe community is all about that. And if you're going to go into a community, you should be part of it." - Mary Jane Riva, president & CEO, Pizza Factory This week on Franchise Today, Pizza Factory president & CEO, Mary Jane Riva joins co-hosts Sta...

“In an industry where trust is never granted and only earned, Executive Care has separated itself from the pack of home care companies through an unwavering commitment to ensuring our customers receive the best possible care from the most qualified caregivers,” Lenny Verkhoglaz, Founder & CEO of Executive Care This week on Franchise Today, co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcome as their g...

"We have received numerous accolades and awards for our brand, but none are quite as special as the heartfelt acknowledgments we receive from our franchise owners and the glowing reviews from our satisfied customers,” said Tom Lindberg, co-president, Sir Grout This week on Franchise Today, co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcome as their guests co-presidents of Sir Grout, Jeff Gill and Tom...

“The quality and taste of the food that Costa Vida offers to consumers is rare if not unmatched in fast casual segment of the [restaurant] industry. With a focus on freshness, along with the coastal feel that the brand embodies, we are confident that the residents of Gainesville, Sarasota, and Tampa will be incredibly impressed with everything Costa Vida has to offer.” - Sam Haddock, Multi-unit Fr...

“What began as a rapidly growing Glide-Out™ shelving company evolved into the need to become a franchisor that was equally as progressive and growth-oriented. To achieve this, we developed an organizational structure where each department operates like its own company as a method to prevent stagnation and keep our employees hungry for success.” - Allan Young, founder & CEO of Noble Brands  This we...

“This is the time of year when homeowners begin spending more time outside with friends and family and want to have a lush lawn on which to do so. They choose Weed Man because of the level of customer service and our standards.” -  Jennifer Lemcke, COO of Turf Holdings Inc. and Weed Man USA Discussing a brand that has been around for 45 years is the order of the day this week on Franchise Today. C...

"We take pride in being able to provide industry leading products, tools and resources that our franchisees need to keep them at the forefront of the industry year after year." - Kevin Lathrop, President of Unishippers." This week on Franchise Today, co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcome as their guest, Kevin Lathrop, President of Unishippers. Beginning his career as one of the brand's f...

"At the start of the recession in 2008, more and more people traded down from mid-priced gyms. While the price of these high-volume, low-priced gyms was good, the experience was not." - Todd Magazine, president of Blink Fitness. Blink Fitness’s brand emphasizes “Mood Above Muscle,” a philosophy that celebrates the immediate positive feelings associated with exercise, rather than just the longer-te...

“There was zero pressure and a lot of getting to know each other. They investigated us and our background and we did the same with them. Their track record is proven and it’s an industry that continues to grow.” - James Spink, a Bin There Dump That franchisee from Indianapolis This week on Franchise Today, co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto are joined by Micheal Kernaghan (CEO/President) and...

“The customer experience is where 101 Mobility has been able to stand apart with our core values reflecting our commitment to providing a level of customer service that is unmatched in the industry. Our franchise owners live in the communities they serve, they care about the customer, they are passionate and are willing to go above and beyond for their customers.” - Dave Pazgan, Co-founder & Presi...

“Our goal is to create the most exciting day ever for dogs, while providing pet parents peace of mind that their dogs are in the hands of a trusted authority,” - Neil Gill, President & CEO, Dogtopia The old saying is, You can't teach an old dog new tricks." Well, instead of tricks, it's new tips at Dogtopia, as explained by the brand's President & CEO, Neil Gill on this week's edition of Franchise...