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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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S6 E12: King of Franchises: The Man Who Owns 2400+ Fast Food Locations

He’s the unabashed king of franchises. Meet Greg Flynn, the visionary behind Flynn Restaurant Group and Flynn Properties, boasting over 2,400... more

19 Sep 2023 · 38 minutes
S6 E11: Ron Holt on Fun, Franchising, and Disrupting the Moving Industry

Can your movers put on a dance show? Didn’t think so  Join The Wolf as he delves into the world of... more

12 Sep 2023 · 40 minutes
S6 E10: How Top Rail Became the Fastest-Growing Fencing Franchise in the US

Tune in as The Wolf sits down with Todd Bingham, the visionary CEO of Homefront Brands, to take a deep... more

05 Sep 2023 · 28 minutes
Building a Dessert Empire - Meet Dan Reese of Milkshake Factory

Discover the sweet success story of the Milkshake Factory, a beloved Pittsburgh-based franchise that has captured the hearts (and taste... more

29 Aug 2023 · 55 minutes
S6 Ep8: 6 Brands, 1 Vision: Inside Jeff Dudan's Home Front Revolution

The Wolf welcomes entrepreneurial dynamo Jeff Dudan, as they dive deep into the captivating story behind Advanta Clean, which rapidly... more

22 Aug 2023 · 48 minutes
The #1 Software Platform for Building Your Future Franchise (Solo Edition)

This week, the Wolf’s flying solo, and he’s walking you through the best tool in the industry to use for... more

15 Aug 2023 · 12 minutes
S6 Ep6: Helping People, Helping Pets— Scenthound’s Membership-Based Grooming Empire

Tim Vogel’s fascination with dogs began at a young age. Perplexed and compelled by his four-legged friend's behavior, Tim knew... more

08 Aug 2023 · 43 minutes
S6 Ep5: Sweetgreen - From A College Project to Billion Dollar IPO

Salad shouldn’t scale.  So how did Sweetgreen defy those odds, creating a health food franchise fixated on quality, sustainability, and healthy... more

01 Aug 2023 · 50 minutes
S6 Ep4: How Peter Taunton Built a 9-Figure Franchise (And Why He’s Doing It Again)

Peter Taunton is proud of the work he’s done— and he’s here to boast about his accomplishments, including how he... more

25 Jul 2023 · 37 minutes
S6 Ep3: The Secret Reason Why College H.U.N.K.S. Became the Largest Moving Company in the US

It may have started as a joke, but after scaling to over 200+ locations with nearly 3000 employees nationwide, College... more

18 Jul 2023 · 38 minutes
S6 E2: The Founder That’s Disrupting McDonald’s, Burger King, and “Big Food”

Can you name the ingredients in a McDonalds French fry? We’ll give you a hint— there’s over 15 of them. And... more

11 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 34 minutes
S6 Ep1: How Buzz Franchise Brands is Building Companies that Get People Talking

With over 25 years of experience building brands, Kevin Wilson knows a thing or two about creating franchises that last.  Kevin... more

03 Jul 2023 · 44 minutes
S5 Ep13: The Fast Food Style Laundry Chain Disrupting the Way We Wash Clothes

Think about it— it’s the weekend, and as much as you want to sit down, relax, and pop open an... more

27 Jun 2023 · 45 minutes
S5 Ep12: From Boston Consulting Group To Multi-Unit Pet Franchise Owner

What’s one of the few franchise markets that continues to grow year after year in customer spend? Hint: it’s furry,... more

20 Jun 2023 · 33 minutes
S5 Ep11: The Early Crumbl Franchisee Who’s Now Building Shaq’s Brand

Meet the man who knows a thing or two about franchising: Jace Mattinson. Having franchised various brands, including Ace Hardware, Crumbl... more

13 Jun 2023 · 39 minutes
S5 Ep10: Building vs. Operating Franchise Stores, with Alex Yeater

How does being an area representative differ from being a franchise owner?   Everbowl’s area rep, Alex Yeater, chats with the Wolf... more

06 Jun 2023 · 27 minutes
S5 Ep9: How Biscuit Belly Took the Boring Out of Breakfast

How do you elevate breakfast food in a novel way that no other franchise is doing? By taking biscuits to a... more

30 May 2023 · 38 minutes
S5 Ep8: The Ben & Jerry's Franchisee Who Also Owns...A Starbucks?

How did former math teacher turned franchise developer Antonio McBroom open 14 Ben and Jerry’s locations across South Carolina by... more

23 May 2023 · 28 minutes
S5 Ep7: Building a Consumer-Facing Coffee Brand, with Jacob Jaber

How did Philz Coffee grow to become synonymous with fueling the likes of tech giants out of Silicon Valley?  Co-founder, Jacob... more

16 May 2023 · 53 minutes
S5 Ep6: How Shelly Sun Built a $639 Million Dollar Franchise

What’s the best way to drive franchise growth in the senior healthcare industry?    According to Brightstar Care CEO Shelly Sun, it’s... more

09 May 2023 · 48 minutes
S5 Ep5: How Chris Kenny Raised $300M To Invest in The Biggest Franchises of Tomorrow

What do fitness, skincare and swim schools have in common? Get ready to make a splash with Chris Kenny as... more

02 May 2023 · 48 minutes
S5 Ep4: Turning Thrift Store Shopping into Franchise Gold with BaseCamp CEOs Zach and Tyler Gordon

How do resale employees determine how much that five-year-old Lululemon shirt is actually worth?   The Wolf sits down with BaseCamp Franchising... more

25 Apr 2023 · 56 minutes
S5 Ep3: Always Have a Playbook for Scaling, with Voda CEO Dan Claps and Zach Nolte

How do you create a 1.7 million dollar franchise beast from a small-scale cleaning company?   According to Voda Cleaning and Restoration... more

18 Apr 2023 · 55 minutes
S5 Ep2: Using Life Obstacles to Fuel Your Franchise, with Cynthia May

How does a single, 17-year-old mother find the motivation to build an 83-territory health and wellness empire?    Cynthia May, co-founder of... more

11 Apr 2023 · 45 minutes
S5 Ep1: Cookies And Cream: How To Open A Multi-Brand Desserts Franchise

Who doesn’t love a cookie, or a pretzel…or ice cream? CJ Adams is the multi-brand franchise owner growing his sweet... more

04 Apr 2023 · 35 minutes
S4 Ep12: The Franchise Growth Expert Turned Pub Franchise Owner, With Brent Dowling

From pro snowboarder to CEO, find out how Brent Dowling grows promising young franchises - including his own brewery pub... more

28 Mar 2023 · 48 minutes
S4 Ep11: How To Become A Multi-Brand Franchise Owner, With Andrew Garcia.

How do you succeed in franchising? Invest in what fascinates you and makes a positive impact. Andrew Garcia is the entrepreneur... more

21 Mar 2023 · 39 minutes
S4 Ep10: Hawaii Fluid Art: The Unique Franchise Celebs Can’t Get Enough Of

How does an art class, enjoyed by Pink and Matthew McConaughey, become a franchise? Maya Ratcliff is the Founder of Hawaii... more

14 Mar 2023 · 33 minutes
S4 Ep9: How a Drive-Thru Coffee Upstart Is Taking on Franchise Giants

Meet the founders of Cali Coffee, the franchise not afraid to take on the likes of Starbucks and Dunkin’. Craig Avera... more

07 Mar 2023 · 43 minutes
S4 Ep8: How A Side Hustle Led To 300+ Restaurants, Hotels and Hardware Stores.

How does a side hustle wind up in the Franchise Times top 25 multi-unit operators? By creating a model that... more

28 Feb 2023 · 42 minutes
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How does a single, 17-year-old mother find the motivation to build an 83-territory health and wellness empire?    Cynthia May, co-founder of Beem Light... more