The Franchise Story Podcast

Stories from Franchisees & Founders.

In this episode we talk with Ryan about: His experience as an employee helping to grow the business of a GNC Franchisee, about creating a new product/products that help differentiate your competition, what it was like to start a new franchise concept from scratch, how to build/grow a franchise system the right way, who and why someone should start a franchise, what it takes to be successful in today’s franchise world. Ryan is a super smart guy and has insights into franchising at another level.

Stories from Franchisees & Founders.

Mirko is from a small town in Italy, when he immigrated to the United States he didn’t know any English and he had to rely on others to do the most basic task (buy a gallon of milk). The value he places on relationships has helped him go from Franchisee Employee to Multi Brand / Multi Unit Franchisee. This story is truly inspirational. If you have any excuses you won’t after listening to this episode.

Stories from Franchisees & Founders.

In this episode we talk with Shane Sender. Shane is a multi - unit, multi - brand franchisee who got his start with Subway working the line. He leveraged that opportunity and experience to purchase his first location and grow it into a franchise empire. Today he owns and operates 9 locations in Arizona as well is a Regional Developer for an up and coming franchise company that he is really excited about.

Tune in to this episode to get insights in to what it is like to manage millennials, hold your team accountable, and scale your franchise business.

Stories from Franchisees & Founders.

Gary is a legend in the franchise industry, over the last 25 years he played a key role in launching 9,500 locations worldwide with two iconic brands in franchising (Snap Fitness & Curves). There are few if any people in franchising that can claim those types of results. Today he is the CEO of Restoration 1 and Blue Frog Plumbing. In this episode Gary shares his story and the steps necessary to take a franchise concept to the next level.

Stories from Franchisees & Founders.

After 20 Years in Corporate America Steve wanted more. In less than 4 years he went from no business ownership experience to owning: 3 Orange Theory Fitness Locations and an Area Development for Nerds to Go. For those of you listeners who are still in Corp America don’t miss this episode!