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.
Laura Hernandez – Co-Founder Turquoise Wine Bar Franchise
How did you get into the Wine Bar Industry: Owning a wine bar was never a part of my career strategy! That is until my neighbor Jen, who moved to Arizona from Washington wine country in 2020, landed next door to me and asked where to find great wine tasting...
Franchise Interview – Burnie Juneau: Franchise Consultant with Franchise Marketing Systems
Burnie Juneau, a Louisiana franchise consultant with Franchise Marketing Systems (FMS), is based in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is a highly respected professional known for his expertise in developing and building franchise systems that help brands scale and grow...
Franchise Interview – Shay Odeyinde, Founder and CEO, Natural Hair Studio Franchise
How did you get into the beauty and hair care industry? I have always known how to do hair. After college I went into the financial industry. I started off as a bank teller and then Mortgage underwriter. The company I worked for as an underwriter was laying people off...
Franchise Interview – Gregg Rondinelli – Franchise Consultant, FMS Franchise
How did you get into the franchise development industry? I started working with a private equity-backed “roll-up” company that used franchising as its growth mechanism, we became a top-ranked franchisor. My experience prior had been working with venture capital...
Franchise Interview – Scott Miller, CEO and Founder of Senior Consulting Advisors Franchise
1. How did you get into the industry, Scott? I decided to build this company because I witnessed many deficits in the way Seniors were cared for as an Administrator in Senior Living. I knew there was a better way and I saw the potential for growth and success in the...
Franchise Interview – Emmet Moore, Founder and CEO, Jefferson Fry Co Franchise
How did you get into the food service industry? Born into it. My parents had a food truck, “Pats Snacks” was I was a child. Then they bought a small take-out Fish n Chip restaurant when I was 6 and been working in the business ever since. What’s New in...
Franchise Interview – Sevag Kourjakian, Founder and CEO, Shoppers Drapes & Blinds Franchise
How did you get into the blinds and drapes industry? Nine years ago, I embarked on a transformative journey that led me from Quebec to Florida. Initially involved in residential construction, I recognized the immense potential in the window treatment industry after...
Franchise Interview – Grit and Grind Coffee Franchise, Eric and Destiny Rowell
How did you get into the coffee industry? We had never been in the coffee industry before, but had always been entrepreneurs and business owners. However, our research suggested that the coffee industry had favorable profit margins, and we believed we could create...
Franchise Interview – Kristin Kienzle – CEO and Founder, Utopia Modern Salon Suites
How did you get into the shared salon suite industry? After more than three decades as a hairstylist, I ventured into the suite-concept salon industry, driven by a desire to create the perfect working space for the final phase of my career. With a wealth of industry...
Franchise Interview – Mr. Michael Mayer, President of Sunset Chicken
How did you get into the industry? My wife and I retired early from the healthcare industry; moved to a community with mainly fine dining restaurants with relatively few quick service places for people to go and grab a quick bite. After systematically doing some...
Franchise Interview – Mr. Scot Salisbury, Founder and CEO of Residential Parking Solutions
How did you get into the automotive industry? We identified a growing need for efficient and innovative parking solutions in residential spaces. The increasing number of households with multiple vehicles and limited parking led us to specialize in car lifts and...
Franchise Interview – Jolita Sakmanaite, CEO Brilliant Massage
How did you get into the massage industry? I was always passionate about Wellness, but I did not plan to be a founder for Brilliant Massage & Skin. I was passionate about fitness and then I got into massage school, thinking it would be a part time gig, but once I...
Franchise Interview – Adam Schwalb, CEO and Founder, AES Fitness Corporation
How did you get into the fitness industry? I started in the industry in 2003. I applied for a Field tech position with Life Fitness and recognized the market potential and need for services. Although larger brands like Life Fitness had in-house techs providing...
Kathleen Rutishauser and Denise Flihan, Daughter for Hire Senior Care Franchise
How did you get into the industry? We recognized a need for an underserved population of seniors wishing to age in place, yet needed to have help to stay in their homes safely. What started as one care companion (owner) assisting a few clients turned into a business...
Franchise Interview – Alex Suwann, CEO, Eggroll Boyz Franchise
How did you get into the industry? As the CEO & Co-Founder of EggRoll Boyz, my partners and I, have always been passionate about the food industry and saw a great opportunity in the growing demand for Asian-Fusion cuisine. We wanted to bring the delicious flavors...
Franchise Interview – Angel Ewing, CEO and Founder of Southern Chicks
How did you get into the food service industry? Working in our family’s convenience store business led me to venturing more into our deli where we prepared short orders and homemade desserts. I grew fond of cooking and wanted nothing more than to satisfy my customers....
Franchise Interview – Linda and Kenny Sarnoski, Co-Founders, Screamery Ice Cream Franchise
How did you get into the ice cream industry? We started to pay attention to our diet and focused on eating more natural, wholesome ingredients, only to find that no ice cream met our new lifestyle's criteria. Ice cream has always been our favorite dessert choice, so...
Franchise Interview – Aly Lalani, Founder and CEO, Build My Burgers Franchise
How did you get into the food service industry? I started when I was 22 years old. Working with multiple Franchises Over the years, playing every role from operations, to management, marketing, brand awareness and opportunities to scale. It's been a long road with a...