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Franchise Empires
Franchise Empires
The Wolf, A Workweek Friend

Most startups are doomed to fail. But there’s an alternative route to financial freedom for hungry entrepreneurs. One that involves far less... more

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Episodes

S10 E6: From 0 to 350: The Rapid, Explosive Growth of Koala Insulation

Ever wonder how a franchise can keep growing without a ceiling in sight?  Cory Lyons, the CEO of Koala Insulation and... more

17 Sep 2024 · 31 minutes
How F45 Training's Unique Fitness Concept Became a Global Phenomenon

Ever wondered what it takes to stand out in a saturated niche like health and fitness? Tune in as The Wolf... more

20 Aug 2024 · 29 minutes
S10 E4: Watch Out Crumbl— Because THIS is Dessert’s Next Big Franchise

The Wolf’s bringing it back to another solo episode, and this time he’s got all of Twitter wondering why he’s... more

13 Aug 2024 · 17 minutes
S10 E3: Beyond the Headset: The Sandbox VR Journey

Who’s the brains behind one of the world’s most cutting-edge VR franchises? Step into the immersive world of Sandbox VR... more

06 Aug 2024 · 28 minutes
S10 E2: The 3 Most Interesting Franchises of 2024

The Wolf’s reaching into the listener mailbag and answering some of your most pressing franchise questions for this special edition... more

30 Jul 2024 · 21 minutes
S10 E1: Navigating Motherhood: How New Mom School Prepares Moms for Postpartum Life, with Alexandra Spitz

Nothing will change after the baby comes… right? Err— not exactly, folks. But what if there was a class out there that... more

23 Jul 2024 · 40 minutes
Tips from the Top: Expert Franchise Insights

Why take advice from just anyone when you can hear it from the best in the biz? From the master of... more

16 Jul 2024 · 10 minutes
Tips from the Top: Franchising’s Best Advice

It seems like anyone and their mom is ready to give you advice about franchising. But why not take advice from... more

09 Jul 2024 · 10 minutes
S9 E10: How Slick City Became an Adventure Park on Steroids

Join The Wolf as he sits down with Bron Launsby, the mastermind behind Slick City, a thriving franchise in the... more

25 Jun 2024 · 36 minutes
S9 E9: 130 Units in 60 Months: Inside Soccer Stars’ Booming Franchise Model

Who can forget being shuffled around to soccer games in the back seat of mom’s minivan, eagerly waiting to find... more

18 Jun 2024 · 44 minutes
S9 E8: Unpacking beem Light Sauna’s Formula to Success

How does the co-founder of beem Light Sauna think about scaling a thriving health and wellness franchise? The Wolf talks... more

11 Jun 2024 · 43 minutes
S9 E7: How Checkers & Dave’s Hot Chicken Became a National Cult Obsession

Before it became a media franchise sensation, Dave’s Hot Chicken was a pop-up shop in East Los Angeles creating a... more

04 Jun 2024 · 32 minutes
S9 E6: How Dinesh Goswami Acquired 125+ Pizza Huts, Popeye’s, and Taco Bells

Did you know when it comes to where your franchise is situated, there’s a breakfast side and a dinner side... more

28 May 2024 · 42 minutes
S9 E5: Mobile Station Mogul: Gas Biz Guy on the Future of the Gas Industry

What’s the latest Twitter beef with an army of minions going to war for Gas Biz Guy? Is it a... more

21 May 2024 · 31 minutes
S9 E4: The Visionary Leader Behind Pearle Vision's Eyewear Empire, with Bill Noble

How did a West Point flight school graduate become the founder of 79 optical stores across the US? Bill Noble,... more

14 May 2024 · 43 minutes
S9 E3: Deb Merrill’s Jimmy Johns Journey

Deb Merrill had no idea she was destined for franchise management until her brother-in-law asked if she’d be interested in... more

07 May 2024 · 34 minutes
S9 E2: The King of Chicken and Beef: How Drew Gressett Opened 80+ Zaxby’s and Hat Creek Locations

Drew Gressett’s sitting down with the Wolf to discuss his personal journey in the restaurant industry—from his journey founding Hat... more

30 Apr 2024 · 36 minutes
S9 E1: How Adam Saxton Turned McAlister’s Deli Into an Unstoppable Franchise Beast

You’ll never be able to operate 90+ franchises if your first franchise isn’t golden to begin with. Take it from... more

23 Apr 2024 · 38 minutes
S8 E10: Listener Mailbag: Negotiating Franchise Agreements, Back Office Solutions, & the Nashville Chicken Wars

Buckle up because the Wolf is taking another stab at your best Twitter questions in this solo question-and-answer pod. Should you... more

26 Mar 2024 · 17 minutes
S8 E9: How Lucas Mitchell Bought 20 Five Guy’s With Just $700k

The Wolf chats with french fry master, Lucas Mitchell, a successful entrepreneur and franchisee of Five Guys, to discuss the... more

19 Mar 2024 · 47 minutes
S8 E8: Stretching the Limits: The Rise of StretchLab, with Steve Hitzemann

Loosen up. Literally. StretchLab is the Austin-based company helping others to increase performance and decrease joint pain. The Wolf chats with... more

12 Mar 2024 · 46 minutes
S8 E7: A Bundt Cake Franchise With ~$300k In Profits?!

The Wolf’s taking a break from his normal podcasting format to break down the latest in franchising news this week. Is... more

05 Mar 2024 · 15 minutes
S8 E5: Listener Mailbag: Your Hottest Franchising Questions Answered

The Wolf is breaking it down solo for this special Q&A session, where he’s answering your most burning questions about... more

20 Feb 2024 · 32 minutes
S8 E4: The Hand and Stone Massage Franchise Who Has Built a $80m/year Empire

Eric Danver is the man who’s owned 100+ franchise locations over the course of his impressive career, including 58 Hand... more

13 Feb 2024 · 47 minutes
S8 E3: When a Fad Turns into Failure: How to Defeat the Franchise Hype Cycle, with Dru Capenito

Everyone wants to be the next Crumbl. But let’s face it—not every new and hot franchise can be the next... more

06 Feb 2024 · 47 minutes
S8 E2: AMA with The Wolf of Franchises

It’s time for the listeners to “Ask Me Anything”! When does a franchise restaurant become a viable investment? The answer may... more

30 Jan 2024 · 21 minutes
S8 E1: The Family Who Owns 78+ McDonald’s

Join The Wolf as he sits down with John Valluzzo and his sons, Michael and Nick, to explore their reign... more

23 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
S7 E12: A Look Back at 2023's Greatest Moments

As 2023 draws to a close, we’re taking a step back to take a look at some of the best... more

19 Dec 2023 · 29 minutes
S7 E11: The Portfolio Franchise Company Dominating the Home Services Industry & Building a Home Services Empire

Meet Zach Beutler, the mastermind behind Horsepower Brands, a dynamo company dominating the home services franchise industry. With a portfolio... more

12 Dec 2023 · 39 minutes
S7 E10: From College to Business Partners - Lessons from 5 Territory Owner Group of Ace Handyman Service

In this week’s ep, the Wolf’s chatting with Dan Giacomazzi and Artem Lopatchenko, two business partners in one of America’s... more

05 Dec 2023 · 45 minutes
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Eric Danver is the man who’s owned 100+ franchise locations over the course of his impressive career, including 58 Hand and Stone... more