Franchise Business Interviews is a site designed to showcase some of the franchise industry’s most incredible and amazing stories from entrepreneurs and franchisors who have worked tirelessly to build their own businesses and take their brands into franchising. When a business franchises, it has achieved the ultimate version of scaled growth and these business owners are at the helm of their respective brands. They have effectively achieved what only a small percentage of business owners can ever hope to reach. A point where their systems, business model and brand can be shared with others through franchising.
Franchise Interview – John Prepolec, CEO and Founder of Johnny’s Speakeasy
How did you get into the food service industry? 13 years ago I decided to go to Culinary School. Cooking had been a lifelong passion for me and after writing 2 cook books and being contracted as a franchisor TV personality, getting classical training felt like the...
Franchise Interview – Founder and CEO, Mr. Sherman Adkins, RCG Behavioral Health Franchise
How did you get into the behavioral health services industry? As I was mentoring children in 2011 I noticed that many children we were supporting wer on the Spectrum and needed additional support and resources. At that point I realized that there were not places in...
Franchise Interview – Justin West, Founder and CEO, Market Forager Franchise
How did you get into the industry? I used to own restaurants and I am a trained Chef of 30 years. I had closed my last restaurant in October of 2019 and when the pandemic hit, I knew I would never go back to restaurants. It just so happened that at that time people...
Franchise Interview – Andrew Ingkavet, CEO, Musicolor Method Franchise
How did you get into the music industry? I actually studied to be a music teacher in college at NYU where I had scholarship to be a music teacher. I switched to music business in my junior year and ended up working in various aspects of music industry from marketing...
Franchise Interview – Mr. Ron Ash, CEO and Founder, My RV Guy Franchise
How did you get into the RV Services industry? My first experience in the RV industry began in 2014 while acting as the interim business manager for a Providence area dealership which sold and serviced automobiles, boats and RVs. Several years later, I took on a sales...
Franchise Interview – Alex Davydov, Founder and CEO, Lyfe Boxing Franchise
How did you get into the fitness industry? I was a child when my dad enrolled me in Martial Arts due to bullying. After I got my Black Belt, I opened a martial arts location which led me to helping people get healthy while grow and expand my business. Martial...
Franchise Interview – Anthony Picarello, CEO, Bath Flip Franchise
How did you get into the industry? I started successfully selling gutters, windows and roofing and was quickly promoted to sales manager and building a $10 million home improvement company before starting PIC Home Pros in 2014. In 2018, we created the Amazing...
Franchise Interview – Roger Konieczny, Co-Founder, Margarita Hut Franchise
How did you get into the margarita industry? Began as a margarita machine rental business and grew into a standalone exciting one-stop shop for delicious take out frozen cocktails. The business was so much fun and also a great business, I fell in love right away and...
Franchise Interview – Stephanie Elise, Founder and CEO, Prestige Income Tax in a Box Franchise
How did you get into the tax preparation industry? I entered the tax industry over two decades ago and recently founded the Home Base Income Tax in a Box franchise with the aim of assisting individuals in navigating complex tax laws effectively. I saw an opportunity...
Franchise Interview – Jerry and Terisina Hintz, Co-Founders, Steep Me Tea Apothecary
How did you get into the tea and health/wellness industry? We saw a niche market not being filled as we traveled the USA in our other business. Once we opened the doors we saw more needs not being filled and have been building and testing new blends ever since....
Franchise Interview – Morgan McGhee, CEO, Eddie’s Famous Frozen Custard
How did you get into the custard industry? I've been in foodservice since I could work at 16 and Eddie’s has been open since 2006. I loved the brand and loved working with my family from the get go, it's been a passion ever since and we run the brand and business...
Franchise Interview – Mohan Kumar, Co-Founder, CEO Oddfellows Ice Cream Franchise
How did you get into the ice cream industry? I was working in real estate finance at the time. My wife, Holiday, was pregnant with our twins and she was having specific pregnancy cravings. One particular craving was for savory ice cream. I happened to share...
Franchise Interview – Louka Strongylos, Chiki Churros Franchise
How did you get into the industry? I was born and raised in the food and beverage industry. I owned my first restaurant at the age of 21. What’s New in the Business or in the Franchise Model? This particular business is based on a system I have create to...
Franchise Interview – Mrs. Lara Oliveira, Founder, SmartFit Franchise
How did you get into the fitness industry? My decision to enter the EMS fitness industry is rooted in a powerful belief in the potential for transformation – both physical and mental. Throughout my own wellness journey, I've experienced firsthand the remarkable...
Franchise Interview – Tracey Hanley, Four Seasons Preschool Franchise
How did you get into the daycare/preschool industry? Karen Arena founded Four Seasons Preschool in 1981. She always dreamed of owning her own school and went to school for Early Childhood Education and has successfully had her program for over 40 years. In 2022 her...
Franchise Interview – Joseph Maniscalco, Partner, Lazy Lobster Franchise
How did you get into the industry? Joe Maniscalco has been involved in franchising building a Cartridge World franchise in the State of New York and CT from 2005 to 2015 growing to 43 stores. He was also on the advisory Board at Cartridge World North America...
Franchise Interview – Drew Sirico, Co-Founder, Bee Local Franchise
How did you get into the digital marketing industry? In 1998 I was in my 3rd year of college and a bit of a secret computer nerd. A friend of mine found out and asked if I could create a website for his band, which I did, in Microsoft Notepad! After 2 years...
Franchise Interview – Rick Copley, Co-Founder, Empower Meal Prep Franchise
How did you get into the meal preparation industry? We started doing meal prep for the members of our small gym as a way to help them eat better and to earn some extra income. My wife and our Co-founder, Teresa has always loved to cook and to meal prep. We...