The Franchise Academy Podcast

In this episode of The Franchise Academy Podcast , host Tom Scarda sits down with franchise veteran Jordan Levine , Chief Operating Officer of Stretch Zone , to explore what makes this wellness franchise a standout in the industry. With 25 years of experience in top franchise brands like Cold Stone Creamery, Massage Envy, and Sola Salons, Jordan shares the key ingredients that make Stretch Zone no...

Everything Aspiring Franchisees Need to Know Before Signing the Dotted Line On this insightful episode of The Franchise Academy Podcast , host Tom Scarda welcomes Michael Iannuzzi , Certified Public Accountant, Certified Franchise Executive, and Co-Leader of Citrin Cooperman’s Franchising Practice. Together, they demystify one of the most critical documents in the franchise world—the Franchise Dis...

In this episode of The Franchise Academy Podcast , I sit down with Dave Lorenzo , co-founder of Exit Success Lab , to explore how CEOs and business owners can build companies that run smoothly without their constant involvement . Known as The Godfather of Growth , Dave shares how he helps business leaders put contingency plans in place to ensure their businesses continue to thrive—even in their ab...

In this insightful episode of The Franchise Academy Podcast , host Tom Scarda sits down with Cindi Filer and her son Matt Filer, the dynamic team behind Innovative Outsourcing. Together, they explore the evolving world of HR, where companies must rethink their strategies to attract and retain top talent—especially in a world moving back to on-site work. Cindi shares her journey of building a pione...

On this episode of The Franchise Academy Podcast , host Tom Scarda welcomes Cathy Miron , CEO of eSilo and a cybersecurity expert with over 15 years of experience in IT and audit. As cyberattacks grow more frequent and sophisticated, Cathy shares the essential knowledge every business owner needs to protect their data and financial systems. Whether you're a seasoned franchise operator or just star...

In this episode of The Franchise Academy Podcast, host Tom Scarda sits down with Colt Florence, Senior Vice President of Franchise Development at Five Star Franchising, to discuss how Five Star Franchising is redefining success in the franchise industry. Colt shares how Five Star Franchising provides a powerful, recession-resistant business model with unmatched support systems—including sales, mar...

Join host Tom Scarda as he sits down with Stefan Figley , President of 1-800-Packouts , a leading name in contents and personal property restoration franchising since 2016. As part of the Five Star Franchising family, 1-800-Packouts has earned the trust of property owners and top insurance carriers across North America. In this episode, Stefan shares what makes this business so rewarding, the key...

Hear the story of how Mailboxes Etc. became the UPS Stores. Hear about lessons learned during the process by the guy who was in charge of the transformation.

Why are Army and military veterans, successful franchise owners? Learn reasons military vets and franchises make a perfect match.

Rick Meekins is the Managing Partner at ABCG, Inc. and the Relentless Pursuit of Winning podcast host. Rick’s expertise lies in operations management, business analysis, process enhancement, and software implementation, such as ERP and CRM systems. Notable recent projects include customizing and deploying ZohoONE for an international team-building firm, selecting and implementing CRM solutions for...

As the franchising landscape undergoes a significant transformation, industry stakeholders must adapt to the changing tides. By following the innovative strategies and principles Penny describes in Manual Magic, franchisors now possess the tools to craft a "magic manual” of their own to help their franchisees gain a competitive advantage and propel them into a brighter, more successful future.

It's difficult to obtain unbiased franchise information. In this interview, find out the reality of franchise ownership, plus the dos and don'ts.

Brooke Budke is a marketing thought leader and franchise expert. She is the founder of Momentum Brands Marketing company.

There are only three reasons that are holding back your success. Phil Johnson, a master of Emotional intelligence explains it all on this podcast.

Once your systems are dialed in, it's all about daily behaviors, attitudes, and techniques in your business model. Jim Wilcox of Sandler Training explains in this podcast of The Franchise Academy.

Surinder Goode is a military spouse, business owner and podcast host of The Goode Show. Feel-good stories of military spouses of both genders.

Once your systems are dialed in, it's all about daily behaviors, attitudes, and techniques in your business model. Jim Wilcox of Sandler Training explains in this podcast of The Franchise Academy.

Marketing guru, Mark Montini speaks about marketing at Premium Service Brands.

Nora Farhat owns three franchise concepts, British Swim Schools, Pool Scouts, and Mathnasium. Nora explains how she does it and is a mom and wife, too.

Listen to a chat with Barry Falcon. His professional career spans more than 40 years. Mr. Falcon has over 18 years of direct experience in franchising, both as a franchisee and as an executive within multiple national franchise organizations.

Heather Hakes is a Mindset Coach, speaker, and author of Take the Leap. She has been featured on numerous podcasts and published in Authority Magazine, Thrive Global, Voyage Denver, and Women Who Empower and Inspire. Heather has reached tens of thousands through her international podcast , Mind Over Matter. Heather specializes in helping others get out of their own way by awakening their infinite...

Diane Pleuss has matched hundreds of entrepreneurs with their perfect fit franchise opportunity, while successfully guiding them to avoid rookie mistakes – at no cost to her candidates. As a result, they are creating wealth, making an impact in their community, and enjoying the systems already in place to accelerate their path to success.

Founded in 2009, Level 5 Capital Partners is a next-generation growth equity firm investing in market-defining consumer businesses . Prior to L5, senior leaders of the team worked together investing in and operating consumer & technology businesses for over 10 years. The team leverages its operational experience to focus on the early growth equity space where pure financial sponsors are typica...

David Weaver has a diverse and comprehensive entrepreneurial background to draw on as a FranChoice consultant. Having honed his business skills in a variety of ways, he now looks forward to sharing his knowledge and experience with others interested in business ownership. David embodies the Midwestern values of honesty and integrity in all aspects of life. He was born and raised in Indiana and got...

How does Private Equity money affect franchise companies? Is a monetary investment a good or bad event?