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 – Michelle and Dan Finn, Co-Founders, Sol Himalayan Salt Cave & Spa
How did you get into the salt cave industry? Back in 2016, my wife and I went to Ashville, NC with some friends for a long weekend. Someone pointed out that they had a salt cave. Neither of us had ever heard of a salt cave but we did a session and fell in love with...
Franchise Interview – Kevin Kondas, CEO and Founder of Drain Designs
How did you get into the industry? Over 20 years in the masonry, concrete and foundation repair business helped me understand the importance of better drainage, the need for ongoing maintenance and better drainage products. Replacing a foundation drain or...
Franchise Interview – Yasmine Egozi, CEO and Founder, Planta Rx Franchise
How did you get into the plant medicine industry? I’ve always been a fan of plant medicine but it was my being actively involved in the industry in Florida since 2013 when we first tried to legalize cannabis for medicinal use. Our family was very involved with the...
Franchise Interview – Mike Martone, CEO, Jack the Dipper Ice Cream Franchise
How did you get into the ice cream industry and where did Jack the Dipper all start? As an entrepreneur I acquired a fudge and chocolate shop in 2018, shortly after that Jack the Dipper came on the market. We were intrigued by the name and model, the numbers looked...
Franchise Interview – Steve Parris, CEO, Nest Home Decor Franchise
HOW DID YOU GET INTO THE INDUSTRY? I began importing baskets from the Philippines almost 40 years ago. That led to other handicrafts and eventually a job with a large importer of opening price point home and garden décor. After some time, I felt there was an...
Franchise Interview – Joe and Kristine Bosco, Co-Founders Yardsweepers Franchise
How did you get into the pet services industry? We heard about the service from some friends who live in another state and saw it in their area. We decided to open up Yardsweepers in North Carolina once we understood the business model and felt that we could do...
Franchise Interview: Sara Frasca, Founder and CEO, Trasca & Co Inc; 5/11/23
How did you get into the food service industry? After starting my career at General Mills, I understood how brands are built, how teams can continue to evolve them through innovation and careful guidance, and how they can come to mean more than just the food itself....
Franchise Interview – Bryan Maxwell, CEO, Jake’s Sweet Shoppe Franchise
How did you get into the industry? Jake’s Sweet Shoppe was created as a value add to the existing customers of Jake’s Unlimited, a family entertainment center in Mesa, AZ. What began as a fun dessert experience quickly grew into a major profit center and a crowd...
Franchise Interview – Brett Thomas, Founder and CEO of Rhino Digital Franchise
How did you get into the digital marketing industry? I saw a need for reliable website development services. I noticed that very few web design companies actually produce what they promise and I got into this to change that. Hurricane Katrina destroyed New Orleans in...
Franchise Interview – Mr. Luke Black, CEO, The Market Place Franchise
How did you get into the industry Luke? My mom was always in this industry and I fell in love with the food industry from the time I started and when I saw that it was a fairly easy model I thought why not franchise this to people and give them the opportunity to fall...
Franchise Interview – J.R. Kitchens, CEO and Founder, DDS Dental Technology Franchise
J.R. How did you get into the industry? My father was in dental supply sales with a large dealer and I followed in his footsteps, starting in dental supply sales then began in Dental IT in 1997 when digital imaging was in its infancy. I saw an opportunity in the...
Franchise Interview – Brian and Kelly Clark, Co-Founders Local Flavor Films and Photography Franchise
How did you get into the industry? Brian developed a love for photography by learning from his dad who always had a camera in hand. He honed his talent capturing nature in New England until he moved to Atlanta to start a multimedia production company soon after...
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,...