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.
What are the Differences Between Licensing, Franchising and a Dealership Model?
Licensing, dealership, and franchise are different business models that involve a relationship between two or more parties, where one party grants the other party the right to use its intellectual property, products, services, or brand. Here are the main differences...
Franchise Interview – Jesse Saunders, CEO, Spiked Rich Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream Franchise
Jesse, how did you get into the industry? We took our experience and skill sets and wanted to go into a growing market that gave an experience rather than a product. We had the vision to create a place of wonder and excitement for both adults and children. After...
Franchise Interview – Eric Ricco Thomas, Founder and CEO of Johnny Ricco’s Pizza Franchise
How did you get into the industry? Worked in Pizzerias in Highschool then continued into higher-end restaurants to find me in culinary school at The Culinary Institute of America. I found myself working in the industry for other industry leaders when I decided I would...
Franchise Interview – Tina Murphy, Founder and CEO, Fly to Fit Bungee Franchise
How did you get into the industry? My story is unlike the typical fitness studio owner. Around 2016 I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia which caused me to have extreme joint pain. My doctors told me that exercise may help decrease my pain, so in light of that, I joined...
Franchise Interview – Rich Wilson, Founder and CEO, Bloomfield Growth Agency
How did you get into the industry? I started in the ad biz in 1997. I was actually still in college but remember watching Superbowl ads and thinking, “my God, someone gets to make this stuff up for a living.” I then read an article about how an agency copywriter made...
Franchise Interview – Urvi Tejani, Founder and CEO, Red Carpet Rocks
Urvi, How did you get into the industry? I am an industry veteran with over a decade of experience in jewelry. After discovering a void of affordable, fashionable and high-quality jewelry while shopping for my own wedding, I launched my bridal accessories brand,...
Franchise Interview – Sophia Lee, Owner of Sohpia’s Kitchen
How did you get into the industry? I first started in the food and service industry due to a passion for cooking for others. As my interest in cooking delicious foods for others grew, I found fulfilling satisfaction in knowing that the food I created would be enjoyed...
Franchise Interview – Gabriel Del Rio and Jeff Ewing, Co-Founders Chesapeake Doughnut Company
How did you get into the donut industry? The East Coast is lacking in quality independent doughnut stores. Dunkin is extensive in the area, but it has lost focus on doughnuts and most agree they taste or make you feel bad. We provide freshly house-made organic...
Franchise Interview – Mr. Chris Rossi, CEO, Innovative Sport Surfacing
Chris, how did you get into the industry? I started a landscaping company back in 2000 as we grew my clients started asking us to install backyard playgrounds, we then said there were playgrounds everywhere and decided to grow the business into a turnkey parks and...
Franchise Interview – Susan Salyer, Founder and CEO, Spotlight Acro and Cheer
How did you get into the industry Susan? I did gymnastics most of my life and was never happy in the corporate setting. I always wanted to open a gymnastics center and finally found a niche that was different from what other gyms were offering, so opened Spotlight....
Franchise Interview – Ody Lugo, Co-Founder, Giardino’s Salads Franchise
How did you get into the industry Ody? I was a teacher that realized there was a need to teach where food came from and what wholefoods are. I wanted to teach that real food does not come from a box. My husband, Kenny and I saw an opportunity to make a difference in...
Franchise Interview: Clarissa Gibson, Owner of The Gibson Co.
How did you get into the industry? For years I’ve wanted to own a business that could provide for my family. I had my eye on a boutique concept and in 2016 that dream became a reality as we opened The Gibson Co. as a way to connect community, local artists, and lovers...
Franchise Interview – Ryan O’Quinn, Founder and CEO, Bombs Away!
How did you get into the industry Ryan? I was working on a different startup/project and needed a side hustle to keep the project moving forward. Scooping dog poop came to mind. After some research into the pooper scooper industry, I exited the partnership of the...
Franchise Interview – Lysa Bozel, Founder and CEO Meta Frequency
How did you get started in the business Lysa? I had a holistic day spa in Los Angeles for several years and decided to open a metaphysical store because it was an untapped market in Florida and believed there was an opportunity to help people and help franchisees to...
Franchise Interview – Spins Sweet and Savory Franchise Founders, Ed Franklin and Robert Geiger
How did you get into the industry? Ed Franklin and I got into food service quite accidentally back in 2006. We were living in Washington, Georgia operating a small antiques and interiors market. Our friend purchased a building across the street, renovated it and...
Franchise Interview – Suzanne Hanas, Founder/CEO, Premier RN Geriatric Care Franchise
Suzanne, how did you get into the healthcare industry? The healthcare industry is something that I always knew I wanted to be a part of in my career. Now after 50 years in healthcare, I am so satisfied that I made that decision. Over the years, I have had so many...
Franchise Interview – Keith Clayton, Founder and CEO, Cuppa Yo Frozen Yogurt Franchise
How did you get into the industry Keith? 18 years ago, while teaching middle school math, we loved frequenting one of the early versions of self-serve frozen yogurt. 13 years ago, we decided to make the switch of careers and open the Cuppa Yo brand of this self-serve...
Franchise Interview – Ted Sullivan, Founder and CEO, Roof Eraser Franchise
How did you get into the roofing services industry? Left labour-intensive lawn care business with a database of customers. I saw a need in the roofing industry and decided to start helping people in the roofing market and have been in the business now for over 18...