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 – 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...
Franchise Interview – Trey Woessner, Franchise Director, Submarine House Franchise
What’s New in the Business or in the Franchise Model? We are now a Sports bar concept. This is the concept that we are franchising. We have implemented new systems to help manage the business more efficiently so the owners can spend more time running...
Franchise Interview: Avern Collins, Owner and CEO of The Mobile Mechanic Service
How did you get into the industry? I worked as a motor hand on the gas rigs in Pennsylvania, taking care of generators, ensuring efficient equipment, and making sure everything was running properly. In that job, I started to see the need for our concept. I had 12...
Franchise Interview: Rick Butler, President of Tadoughs
How did you get into the industry? We started out in hardwood products industry, but so many of the systems in business are the same. Spudnuts was an iconic donut store originally found in our town. My daughter and I heard it was for sale, so we decided to buy...
Franchise Interview: Curtis Burnham, Arrowhead Survival, Owner
How did you get into the industry? My start in the industry sprouted from years of service in the private sector of contract security, sales, and franchise ownership. I learned what not to do in a franchise setting during my stint of ownership and how to make...
Franchise Interview – Achille DiNello, NY Pizza Pie Franchise
How did you get into the pizza franchise industry? I started my career in Restaurants when I bought 112 Pizzeria Bistro in 2018. Prior to that, I had no restaurant experience. I came from a Supply Chain, Finance, and Sales background. The restaurant was a way for me...
Franchise Interview – Mr. Gregory Michael Vancalbergh and Mrs. Rebecca Lynn Vancalbergh, Jackson Popcorn Depot Franchise Founders
How did you get into the popcorn retail industry? We had seen a listing for a “Local Popcorn Store” for sale on Craigslist and decided since Popcorn was my 2nd most favorite food behind Ice Cream (Already owned an Ice Cream store) I decided to inquire and the rest is...
Franchise Interview: The Point Pub and Grill
How did you get into the industry? I’ve always dreamed of owning my own restaurant, and as a kid I got to work as a food runner with my brother for a small restaurant kiosk my family owned in our local mall. As I grew up, I continuously found myself drawn back to the...
Franchise Interview – Troy Allen, Founder/CEO 1 Hour Auto Franchise
How did you get into the automotive industry? While running a successful construction company, I was looking for growth in another sector. My older brother had always been passionate about vehicles, so I decide to open up a dealership. That was one of the best...
Franchise Interview – Kevin Brown, Founder/CEO, Performance Therapy Fitness Franchise
How did you get into the fitness industry? Early in my career as an orthopedic and sports physical therapist I realized the importance of long term exercise and began developing an exercise system to help clients build strength and improve movement so they could be...