Franchise Today

To coincide with Franchise Update's Leadership & Development Conference, this week on Franchise Today is an Encore Presentation that focused on many of the same points being discussed at the conference. In this very popular segment, host, Paul Segreto was joined by BrightStar Co-founder & CEO, Shelly Sun, a leader not only of her very successful brand, but in franchising as a whole. Besides talkin...

This week on Franchise Today, host, Paul Segreto will be joined by franchise industry veteran, Stan Friedman. Across an extensive career, Stan has excelled by introducing franchising outside the mainstream. Whether as Founding Member of the IFA Diversity Institute or as chair of the advisory board of the Professional Athletes Franchise Initiative or within key leadership positions at several promi...

Due to popular demand this week on Franchise Today is an Encore presentation of last week's broadcast when host, Paul Segreto was joined by several of the presenters at the upcoming virtual event, Franchise Social Media Summit. Developed and produced by FranSummit, another strategic partnership with FranchisEssentials Media Group, producer of Franchise Today, the event will take place online Septe...

This week on Franchise Today, host, Paul Segreto is joined by several of the presenters at the upcoming virtual event, Franchise Social Media Summit. Developed and produced by FranSummit, another strategic partnership with FranchisEssentials Media Group, producer of Franchise Today, the event will take place online September 24-28, 12-2PM CT each day. Paul and his guests will discuss the various t...

It's an exciting time at Franchise Today with the launch of its fourth season on Thursday, September 6th at 11AM CT - 12PM ET. In the premiere show, host, Paul Segreto welcomes as his guest, Susan BlackBeth, Chief Operating Officer of Super Wash and Founder of Dealmakers Summit. On August 28-29, at the Hotel Sofitel, the first ever Dealmakers Summit took place, matching franchise brands with priva...

In this last Encore Presentation of the Summer Replay Series on Franchise Today, we go back to February 2012 when Paul Segreto welcomed as his guest, International Franchise Association President & CEO, Steve Caldeira. Paul and Steve discussed the then recently completed IFA Annual Convention in Orlando, Florida. In addition, the discussion turned to franchisor access to credit and the then upcomi...

In this Encore Presentation on Franchise Today, Host, Paul Segreto welcomed Catherine Monson, CEO at Fastsigns International. Based upon recent experience leading Fastsigns into Puerto Rico, Catherine discussed the benefits of expansion via international franchising, preparation necessary in exploring and entering international markets, and establishing important international connections from squ...

The Summer Replay Series continues on Franchise Today with an Encore Presentation with Dina Dwyer-Owens, Chairwoman & CEO of The Dwyer Group. As you may recall Dina appeared on CBSs hit reality show "Undercover Boss" on Jan. 22 (and recently replayed in August) for a journey that today has connected her to her companys service brands on a whole new level. Dina joined host, Paul Segreto, to share h...

In this Encore Presentation of a Special Edition of Franchise Today, host, Paul Segreto was joined LIVE by Susan BlackBeth, Chief Operating Officer at Super Wash and Founder and Chair of the upcoming Dealmakers Summit, scheduled to take place in Chicago, August 28-29. Paul and Susan discussed specifics about the Summit and two days of opportunities, connections, information and deals, including: P...

This week on Franchise Today, the Summer Replay Series, Host, Paul Segreto was joined by BrightStar Co-founder & CEO, Shelly Sun. Paul and Shelly discussed her new book, Grow Smart, Risk Less, and her then recent appearance on the popular reality TV show, Undercover Boss.

The Summer Replay Series on Franchise Today continues... In this week's Encore Presentation Mary Ann O'Connell, CEO at FranWise joined host, Paul Segreto, to discuss the importance of operations manuals within franchise systems. In addition, Paul and Mary Ann discussed the proper development of franchise operations manuals and how poorly developed ones can leave a lasting impression... albeit a ne...

As the Summer Replay Series continues this week on Franchise Today, Host, Paul Segreto and Co-producer, Joe Caruso welcomed as their guest Ron Feldman, CEO at Siegel Financial Group and Franchise America Finance. Ron Feldman is one of the foremost experts on franchise financing and in particular SBA 7A and 504 lending programs. He has been leading the charge in Washington DC to open up access to c...

This week on a Special Edition of Franchise Today, host, Paul Segreto is joined LIVE by Susan BlackBeth, Chief Operating Officer at Super Wash and Founder and Chair of the upcoming Dealmaker's Summit. Paul and Susan will discuss specifics about the Summit and two days of opportunities, connections, information and deals, including: Pre-qualified and screened attendees ensure the best opportunities...

This week on Franchise Today the Summer Replay Series continues. In this encore presentation, host, Paul Segreto was joined by labor law attorney Mark Fijman of Phelps Dunbar LLP. Mark represents and advises employers regarding federal and state employment laws dealing with race, age, disability, gender, national origin and religious discrimination and in administrative proceedings before the Equa...

This week, the Franchise Today Summer Replay Series takes a look at how professional athletes are transitioning from the sports ranks and investing in franchise opportunities. In this Encore Presentation, Host Paul Segreto was joined by his guest, Michael Stone, a former NFL player and founder of Allied Athlete Group, the premier private membership organization for professional athletes. Michael i...

This week on Franchise Today the Summer Replay Series continues. In this week's session, host, Paul Segreto, and co-producer, Joe Caruso was joined by Ben Litalien, a 20-year veteran of franchising, adjunct professor at Georgetown University and University of Maryland and franchising visionary. A developer of several franchise concepts and the former U.S. Franchise Manager for ExxonMobils "On the...

This week on Franchise Today the Summer replay Series continues with an Encore Presentation of, "Politics of Lending, Lipstick on a Pig, and What Really Matters to Lenders." Host, Paul Segreto and Co-producer, Joe Caruso welcomed as his guest, Bob Coleman, the countrys foremost expert on franchise and small business lending. Bob is a frequent guest on Fox Business News and is often quoted by a var...

In this Encore Presentation on Franchise Today, Host, Paul Segreto and Co-producer, Joe Caruso welcomed as their guest Ron Feldman, CEO at Siegel Financial Group and Franchise America Finance. Ron Feldman is one of the foremost experts on franchise financing and in particular SBA 7A and 504 lending programs. He has been leading the charge in Washington DC to open up access to credit for franchise...

In this ENCORE PRESENTATION on Franchise Today, Franpreneur and Helgerson Franchise Group CEO, Lonnie Helgerson joins Host, Paul Segreto and Co-producer, Joe Caruso to discuss veterans in franchising - from battlefield to boardroom. Lonnie also discusses his newest venture into franchising, IslandTime Treasures, and his new book, 5 Pennies: Ten Rules to Successfully Building a Franchise Mega-Brand...

This week on Franchise Today the 3rd Annual Franchise Legal Series wraps up with, "What Do Franchise Lawyers Talk About? - IFA Legal Symposium 2012 Recap". In this final segment of the series,and final show before breaking for summer, host, Paul Segreto and co-producer, Joe Caruso welcome as their guest, Earsa Jackson, partner at Strasburger & Price LLP. Franchise Today broadcasts on Thursdays at...

As the 3rd Annual Franchise Legal Series on Franchise Today heads into the home stretch, the franchise relationships moves front and center. With focus on the dynamics of winning franchisor / franchisee relationships, host, Paul Segreto and co-producer, Joe Caruso welcome Michael Webster as this week's guest. Michael is a Franchisee Attorney and Chair of the Strategic Committee of the Internationa...

Coming down the home stretch in the 3rd Annual Franchise Legal Series on Franchise Today, host, Paul Segreto and co-producer, Joe Caruso discuss litigation and technology in franchising in the 5th segment of the 7-part series. This week's guest is Ken Prine, Partner at Redgrave LLP. Ken’s particular focus for the past several years has been on electronic discovery, electronic records management, a...

As the 3rd Annual Franchise Legal Series continues, host Paul Segreto and co-producer Joe Caruso wlecome as their guest, Warren Lee Lewis, Shareholder-Franchising & Licensing at Akerman Senterfitt and author of The Franchise Seller's Handbook. This week's focus is on franchise sales best practices and financial performance representations (FPRs). Warren takes listeners down the path of the who, wh...

The 3rd Annual Franchise Legal Series on Franchise Today continues... This week, host, Paul Segreto and co-producer, Joe Caruso are joined by Mark Kirsch, partner at PlaveKoch PLC. Mark helps explore the world of franchise sales outsourcing with a focus on working with franchise brokers and consultants, and franchise sales and development outsourcing companies. Mark's perspective is on the pros an...

The 3rd Annual Franchise Legal Series on Franchise Today continues... This week, host, Paul Segreto and co-producer, Joe Caruso are joined by Lee Plave, co-founding partner at PlaveKoch PLC, a franchise law firm with Zing! A member of the IFA Technology Committee and regular speaker on social media and technology within franchising, Lee provides insight and perspective on the many challenges faced...