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Franchising 101

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Franchising 101 is THE premier podcast in the franchise industry. Hosted by Tim Parmeter, the Founder/CEO of FranCoach, Franchising 101 is designed to help educate listeners on all aspects of franchise ownership. Episodes feature a wide range of guest industry leaders, spotlights on top franchisors, interviews with franchisees, and more. FranCoach is partnered with 600+ franchisors in 70+ industries and our service is always free. To learn more visit www.franchising101podcast.net or www.francoach.net Or schedule a call with us: https://info.francoach.net/meetings/schedule-call/connect

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Franchising 101 - The 2026 Franchise 500 Ranking with Entrepreneur Magazine’s Jason Feifer- Episode 276 15.01.2026 45:06

⭐ INTERESTED IN FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP? Schedule a call with one of our coaches today! https://www.francoach.net/ 🎙️ Episode 276 - In this episode of the Franchising 101 Podcast, Tim Parmeter, founder and CEO of FranCoach, welcomes Jason Feifer, Editor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine, for their fifth annual discussion on Entrepreneur’s yearly Franchise 500 ranking. Jason explains the meticulous...

Franchising 101 - Consistency and Positivity: Navigating the Franchise Industry in 2026 - Episode 275 08.01.2026 42:24

⭐ INTERESTED IN FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP? Schedule a call with one of our coaches today! https://www.francoach.net/ 🎙️ Episode 275 - In this episode of the Franchising 101 Podcast, host Tim Parmeter, founder and CEO of FranCoach, sits down with Danielle Wright to share their visions and goals for 2026. Together, they dive into why consistency and positivity are key drivers of success in franchise o...

Franchising 101 - Top 10 Reasons Why You Should NOT Buy a Franchise in 2026 - Episode 274 01.01.2026 15:28

⭐ INTERESTED IN FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP? Schedule a call with one of our coaches today! https://www.francoach.net/ 🎙️ Episode 274 - In this episode of the Franchising 101 Podcast, host Tim Parmeter, founder and CEO of FranCoach, kicks off 2026 with an insightful and humorous take on the top 10 reasons you should NOT buy a franchise this year. Drawing from personal experiences and industry insights...

Franchising 101 - Understanding the Franchisor Discovery Process with Tim Parmeter - Episode 273 18.12.2025 25:46

⭐ INTERESTED IN FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP? Schedule a call with one of our coaches today! https://www.francoach.net/ 🎙️ Episode 273 - In this episode of the Franchising 101 Podcast, host Tim Parmeter, founder and CEO of FranCoach, explains in detail the discovery process for potential franchise owners and what happens on the franchisor’s side of things. Tim highlights the intricacies of franchise ve...

Franchising 101 - Eco-Friendly Franchising: The Green Home Solutions Approach - Episode 272 11.12.2025 39:50

⭐ INTERESTED IN FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP? Schedule a call with one of our coaches today! https://www.francoach.net/ 🎙️ Episode 272 - In this episode of the Franchising 101 Podcast, host Tim Parmeter, founder and CEO of FranCoach, interviews Chip Baranowski, Director of Franchise Development for Green Home Solutions. They discuss the unique franchise opportunities and services offered by Green Home...

Franchising 101 - Owning Your Success: Empower Brands and the Road to Franchise Leadership - Episode 271 04.12.2025 44:25

⭐ INTERESTED IN FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP? Schedule a call with one of our coaches today! https://www.francoach.net/ 🎙️ Episode 271 - In this episode of the Franchising 101 Podcast, host Tim Parmeter, founder and CEO of FranCoach, welcomes R. Scott Sutton, the Chief Development Officer at Empower Brands. The discussion dives into the nuances of comparing the challenges of traditional employment vers...

Franchising 101 - The Truth About Semi-Absentee Ownership - Episode 270 27.11.2025 23:54

⭐ INTERESTED IN FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP? Schedule a call with one of our coaches today! https://www.francoach.net/ 🎙️ Episode 270 - In this episode of the Franchising 101 Podcast, host Tim Parmeter, founder and CEO of FranCoach, cuts through the hype around semi-absentee franchise ownership. Tim breaks down what the model really requires, why it so often falls short of expectations, and the hidden...

Franchising 101 - Franchising Meets Real Estate: Chad Ackerman's Entrepreneurial Journey - Episode 269 20.11.2025 42:29

⭐ INTERESTED IN FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP? Schedule a call with one of our coaches today! https://www.francoach.net/ 🎙️ Episode 269 - In this episode of FranCoach’s Franchising 101 Podcast, Tim Parmeter, founder and CEO of FranCoach, welcomes back Chad Ackerman, a franchise owner and real estate investor. Chad discusses his journey from being a W-2 employee in HR to becoming a successful franchise...

Franchising 101 - From Signing to Site Selection: Real Estate Insights for Franchisees with Carlie Wilmes - Episode 268 13.11.2025 45:13

⭐ INTERESTED IN FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP? Schedule a call with one of our coaches today! https://www.francoach.net/ 🎙️ Episode 268 - In this episode of FranCoach’s Franchising 101 Podcast, Tim Parmeter, founder and CEO of FranCoach, speaks with Carlie Wilmes, managing partner and co-founder of Reimagine CRE, a company specializing in helping franchisees secure commercial real estate. Listen in as C...

Franchising 101 - Scaling Success: The Tint World Story with Charles Bonfiglio - Episode 267 30.10.2025 36:07

⭐ INTERESTED IN FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP? Schedule a call with one of our coaches today! https://www.francoach.net/ 🎙️ Episode 267 - In this episode of FranCoach’s Franchising 101 Podcast, Tim Parmeter, founder and CEO of FranCoach, interviews Charles Bonfiglio, founder and CEO of Tint World. Charles shares his journey from a love for cars to building a multi-million dollar franchise empire. He dis...

Franchising 101 - Craig Moody on Building a Game-Changing Franchise - Episode 266 23.10.2025 34:16

⭐ INTERESTED IN FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP? Schedule a call with one of our coaches today! https://www.francoach.net/ 🎙️ Episode 266 - In this episode of FranCoach’s Franchising 101 Podcast, Tim Parmeter, founder and CEO of FranCoach, interviews Craig Moody, founder and president of Shoot 360. Craig shares his unique journey from a high school and college basketball coach to a franchisor. He discusse...

Franchising 101 - Shifting the Future: Insights from FranCoach and Create A Shift - Episode 265 16.10.2025 38:05

⭐ INTERESTED IN FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP? Schedule a call with one of our coaches today! https://www.francoach.net/ 🎙️ Episode 265 - In this episode of FranCoach’s Franchising 101 Podcast, Tim Parmeter, founder and CEO of FranCoach, is joined by the frequent and esteemed guest, Danielle Wright, founder and CEO of Create A Shift and President of FranCoach. Listen as they take a deep dive into the la...

Franchising 101 - Transforming Spaces and Lives: The Garage Experts Franchise with Mike Mushinski - Episode 264 09.10.2025 42:55

⭐ INTERESTED IN FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP? Schedule a call with one of our coaches today! https://www.francoach.net/ 🎙️ Episode 264 - In this episode of FranCoach’s Franchising 101 Podcast, Tim Parmeter, founder and CEO of FranCoach, interviews Mike Mushinski,President of Garage Experts. Mike shares his extensive experience in franchising, from being a franchisee to overseeing franchise operations....

Franchising 101 - Building Wealth through Franchising and Investments with Luke Murray of Edward Jones - Episode 263 02.10.2025 40:50

⭐ INTERESTED IN FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP? Schedule a call with one of our coaches today! https://www.francoach.net/ 🎙️ Episode 263 - In this episode of FranCoach’s Franchising 101 Podcast, Tim Parmeter, founder and CEO of FranCoach, speaks with financial advisor Luke Murray from Edward Jones. They discuss critical considerations for those transitioning from traditional employment to owning a franch...

Franchising 101 - Franchise Discovery 101: Meeting the Franchisors - Episode 262 25.09.2025 19:46

⭐ INTERESTED IN FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP? Schedule a call with one of our coaches today! https://www.francoach.net/ 🎙️ Episode 262 - In this episode of FranCoach’s Franchising 101 Podcast, Tim Parmeter, founder and CEO of FranCoach, discusses the initial steps of the franchise discovery process. Listen in as Tim describes FranCoach’s multi-step discovery process and provides an outline for those in...

Franchising 101 - Mastering the Franchise Game with Enviro-Master - Episode 261 18.09.2025 40:23

⭐ INTERESTED IN FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP? Schedule a call with one of our coaches today! https://www.francoach.net/ 🎙️ Episode 261 - In this episode of FranCoach’s Franchising 101 Podcast, Tim Parmeter, founder and CEO of FranCoach, talks with Carson Suppé, Director of Franchise Development for Enviro-Master. They discuss the company's extensive support for franchise owners, the recession-resis...

Franchising 101 - What Franchisees Really Think (And Why It Matters) with Michelle Rowan - Episode 260 11.09.2025 46:00

⭐ INTERESTED IN FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP? Schedule a call with one of our coaches today! https://www.francoach.net/ 🎙️ Episode 259 - In this episode of FranCoach’s Franchising 101 Podcast, Tim Parmeter, founder and CEO of FranCoach, sits down with Michelle Rowan of Franchise Business Review to unpack why third-party franchisee satisfaction surveys are a *game-changer* in franchising. As the driving...

Franchising 101 - Get Your Saturdays Back: The Waterloo Turf Franchise Story - Episode 259 04.09.2025 37:43

⭐ INTERESTED IN FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP? Schedule a call with one of our coaches today! https://www.francoach.net/ 🎙️ Episode 259 - In this episode of FranCoach’s Franchising 101 Podcast, Tim Parmeter, founder and CEO of FranCoach, welcomes Lance Ingram (Founder) and Tim Lovett (CEO) of Waterloo Turf, a fast-growing home services franchise specializing in artificial turf installation. Discover how...

Franchising 101 - Magnolia Bakery's Sweet Success and Franchising Potential - Episode 258 28.08.2025 52:03

⭐ INTERESTED IN FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP? Schedule a call with one of our coaches today! https://www.francoach.net/ \ 🎙️ Episode 258 - In this episode of FranCoach’s Franchising 101 Podcast, Tim Parmeter, founder and CEO of FranCoach, sits down with Bobbie Lloyd, CEO and Chief Baking Officer of Magnolia Bakery, and Jason Mattes, VP of Development and Sales for Domestic Franchising. Magnolia Bakery i...

Franchising 101 - In Their Words - Episode 257 21.08.2025 41:06

⭐ INTERESTED IN FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP? Schedule a call with one of our coaches today! https://www.francoach.net/ 🎙️ Episode 257 - In this episode of FranCoach’s Franchising 101 Podcast, Tim Parmeter, founder and CEO of FranCoach, interviews Theresa Batiller, a brand new franchise owner. Theresa shares her journey from a long corporate career to entering the world of franchise ownership. She disc...

Franchising 101 - Sustainable Profits: Exploring the Semi-Absentee Business Model with Clothes Bin - Episode 256 14.08.2025 39:24

⭐ INTERESTED IN FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP? Schedule a call with one of our coaches today! https://www.francoach.net/ 🎙️ Episode 256 - In this episode of FranCoach’s Franchising 101 Podcast, Tim Parmeter, founder and CEO of FranCoach, interviews Chris Brown, Vice President of Franchise Development for Clothes Bin. Listen as they take a deep dive into the unique semi-absentee business model of Clothes...

Franchising 101 - Are You Selfish Enough? Why Being Selfish is Key to Finding Your Best Franchise Fit - Episode 255 07.08.2025 14:11

⭐ INTERESTED IN FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP? Schedule a call with one of our coaches today! https://www.francoach.net/ 🎙️ Episode 255 - In this episode of FranCoach’s Franchising 101 Podcast, Tim Parmeter, founder and CEO of FranCoach, discusses the unusual but crucial trait needed for finding the perfect franchise: being selfish. He explains why it's essential to focus solely on what fits you best,...

Franchising 101 - TruBlue Home Service Ally: Bridging Service and Community - Episode 254 31.07.2025 42:51

⭐ INTERESTED IN FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP? Schedule a call with one of our coaches today! https://www.francoach.net/ 🎙️ Episode 254 - In this episode of FranCoach’s Franchising 101 Podcast, Tim Parmeter interviews Sean Fitzgerald, CEO of TruBlue Home Service Ally. Sean shares insights into the franchisor’s value and the importance of continuous support from a franchise system. He discusses his journey...

Franchising 101 - The Power of Storytelling in Franchising with Trevor Rappleye - Episode 253 24.07.2025 39:51

⭐ INTERESTED IN FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP? Schedule a call with one of our coaches today! https://www.francoach.net/ 🎙️ Episode 253 - In this episode of FranCoach’s Franchising 101 Podcast, Tim Parmeter speaks with Trevor Rappleye, CEO and storyteller of Franchise Filming. They explore the vital role of storytelling in marketing, especially within the franchising industry. Trevor shares his journey fr...

Franchising 101 - Fencing the Future: How Stand Strong Fencing is Changing the Industry - Episode 252 17.07.2025 39:51

⭐ INTERESTED IN FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP? Schedule a call with one of our coaches today! https://www.francoach.net/ 🎙️ Episode 252 - In this episode of FranCoach’s Franchising 101 Podcast, Tim Parmeter interviews Anthony Spagnola, Vice President of Franchise Development for Stand Strong Fencing. Listen in as they explore how Stand Strong Fencing leverages technology, strong supplier partnerships, and...