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 – 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...
Franchise Interview – Valerie Amador, Founder and CEO Placement Helpers Senior Placement Franchise
How did you get into the industry Valerie? In 2007 I started working for an agency that offered non-medical in-home care and placement services. My role at the agency was to recruit caregivers and assigned the right caregiver to our clients needing in-home care. In...
Franchise Interview, Ciao! Bow Wow Franchise Co-Founders, Todd Flolo and Jeffrey Mancarella
How did you both get into the pet services industry? When your own pet becomes ill, this experience can really change your life. Our dog, now almost 14, was diagnosed in 2017 with Diabetes. His health meant more to us than our own! So what did we do, we began...
Franchise Interview – Greg Price, CEO of Advanced Laser Restoration LLC
How did you get into the laser cleaning services industry? Having been in fields like powder coating where surface preparation is backbreaking, messy, and tedious work I thought there must be a better solution. My business partner and I were brain-storming, and being...
Franchise Interview – Jemand Ezeonwuka, Co-Founder, EZE Fitness Franchise
How did you get into the industry? I got into the industry after a bunch of guys at the gym would always ask me for fitness advice. I remember one guy saying “Bro, I would pay you to train me, you’re in better shape than all the trainers here.” So I figured, hey why...
Franchise Interview – Cristina Teaver, CEO, Next Level Kidz Franchise
How did you get into the industry? Cristina has been working as a program director and/or area lead in the field of Youth Sports, Summer Camp and After School Programs for the past 20 years. Naturally, the next step would be to open her own business. What’s New in the...
Franchise Interview: Matt Snyder, CEO, Innovative Roof Solutions
How did you get into the industry? I first got into this industry when I was in college. It was 1994 when I took the job, which started me on the path that I am still on today. Let’s discuss some challenges that you’ve faced and/or some successes you have...
Franchise Interview – Gabriela Casanas, CEO/Director of Camp Unbeatables
How did you get into the industry? From a very young age in Venezuela, I already worked in the world of sports camps for children. Due to the critical situation in my country, I decided to emigrate to the United States, seeking a safer life with better quality. With...
Franchise Interview – Joi Mebane, Founder/CEO of The Look By Joi
How did you get into the beauty services industry? While in college for nursing, I did everyone’s makeup and brows in my dorm room. During my undergrad years, I realized that I was not truly passionate about a nursing career. Knowing I was not going to continue school...
Franchise Interview – Doug Roth, CEO and Co-Founder, Scary Strokes Franchise
How did you get into the children's entertainment industry? As a kid growing up in the 80s, I frequented the local arcades and mini-golf courses in Eastern PA every summer. In 2005, my wife and I started what would quickly become the largest youth flag football league...