Tariq Johnson from Zero to Profitable Franchise (and YouTube) reveals his strategies (profitable franchise secrets) on building a Franchise Empire. Through a combination of guests that are franchisors, successful franchisees, entrepreneurs and solo podcasts- we bring you the most dynamic podcast in all of franchising.
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Most startups are doomed to fail. But there’s an alternative route to financial freedom for hungry entrepreneurs. One that involves far less risk, far more work-life balance, and just as much profit. Franchises. Franchise Empires gives aspiring franchise owners the playbook to build a multi-unit franchise empire of their own. Every episode we hear from guests who are building their franchise empire: Franchisees who started with one unit and aren’t stopping until they get to dozens, hundreds, ...
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If you're looking for a franchise opportunity in the next 6-12 months, this is the episode for you. Me and Kevin sat down and broke down a few different franchise opportunities. Specifically, we covered: ✅ Service Franchise shows $2.8M in sales on $200k start up costs ✅ Franchise resale in Texas with BIG upside potential ✅ Case Study with Franchise…
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In this episode, I got to sit down with a business owner with over 20 years of experience. We got to dive deep into the entrepreneurial experience and all the best strategies they've used over the years to find success. Plus, some of the obstacles/struggles they've ran into and how they overcame it. Sit back, take some notes, and enjoy the show. --…
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In this episode of the podcast, we’re going to cover…. *For the top 25% of territory owners according to 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document ✅ Pool franchise with average PROFIT of $270k for top 25% (Low start up costs) ✅ Established graphics biz for sale (Avg reporting unit does $1.48M) ✅ New franchise saves millions in start up costs ✅ Franchise O…
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In today’s episode, we’re going to break down… ✅ Service Franchise showing owner doing over $11M in Sales! ✅ Affordable resale with SUPER strong franchise brand ✅ Franchise Buyers acquire resale with STRONG cash flow ✅ How to go from Employee to Entrepreneur Quickly & Safely No matter where you’re at in the franchise process, this episode has somet…
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The enemy of clarity is chaos and confusion, especially for entrepreneurs. Clarity is the foundation of the successful business you want that you don’t become a slave to. How many times have you misplaced files, forgot where or how to access things, or felt a lack of control over your email, files, systems, etc. In this episode, my guest Shawn Lemo…
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How This Franchise Generates $2.5 MILLION In Recurring Revenue
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34:49Interested in buying a resale franchise? You don’t want to miss this episode. In today’s episode, we’re going to break down a resale franchise doing $2.5 MILLION in recurring revenue plus… ✅ Ultra-low-cost franchise with recurring revenue ✅ Business Partners buy TRUE Semi-Absentee business ✅ Breakdown of the BEST Franchises to Buy (Franchise Empire…
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These 14 Franchise Buying Mistakes Will F*ck Up Your Investment
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1:25:46Although franchising is the most proven business model in history…with over 4,000 brands there are bound to be someone's you need to stay away from. In this video we’ll dive into 14 HUGE mistakes you need to avoid when buying a franchise, or even considering if you should buy a franchise. These are the sort of tips that help you reduce your risk, a…
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How They Became Top Franchisees In Less Than 12 Months
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51:51Mya and Tyree are considered top performers in their franchise as they enter their one year anniversary. Given they are both very successful in the professional & corporate world, they really wanted to start building something that they could call their own. Now just 12 months later, they are seeing some outstanding results, especially for being ju…
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Tech Employee Quits her Job to Open Her Dream Business
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43:35Tasneem was working in the tech industry in the Bay area. She saw thousands of employees getting laid off in her industry and saw the writing on the wall. So she decided to take action. Franchising had always been in the back of her mind, she liked the idea of having her own business but not being entirely on her own. She quickly made a decision to…
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He Owns 13 Juice Bar Locations (Here’s How Much He Makes)
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54:1313 corporate locations, that’s how many stores the founders of Movita Juice Bar own. It’s rare that you see a franchise that owns 13 of its own stores, so when I met Jorge one of the co-founders of Movita Juice bar, I was really curious about how they are building a franchise system while owning 13 locations of there own. So in this episode Jorge a…
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REVEALED: What You Should Look for In A Franchise
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1:01:10On this episode, I sat down with Erik Van Horn, who is one of the most-known names in the franchise circles. He’s the founder and man behind Franchise Secrets and Scalable Franchise, and he’s a cofounder at Front Street Equity Partners. I’m a huge believer in modeling other successful people, so I wanted to know some of the key decisions that led t…
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Alexis Hernandez is a client of ours at Franchise Empire. 14 months ago she bought a property management franchise and has been working hard ever since. I had a moment to catch up with her and see how things are going, how she maintains profitability, and more importantly, what it's ACTUALLY like to own a franchise. ------------------ Considering I…
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S10 E6: From 0 to 350: The Rapid, Explosive Growth of Koala Insulation
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31:12Ever wonder how a franchise can keep growing without a ceiling in sight? Cory Lyons, the CEO of Koala Insulation and a 20-year veteran in the franchise world, will give us his insights. In this episode, Cory reveals what drew him to Koala Insulation, how they’ve managed explosive growth since franchising in 2020, and why they’re only scratching the…
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This marks the first episode (of many to come) in this new style. Every week we send out a free Franchise Newsletter breaking down unique franchise opportunities, resale franchises, and other helpful insights you’ll need to buy a money-making franchise. In this episode, me and Kevin hop on camera to go through this edition of the newsletter and tal…
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Is franchising the path that you should take, and if so how do you align with one that excites you and that you can see yourself in? This was the main question Anthony had before he started working with us as a client. Fast forward about 7 months and Anthony is now a franchisee with a brand he loves, doing work that fills him up. But he wasn’t conf…
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”We’ve Had LOTS of Things Go Wrong” - Fixing Failing Franchises, Franchise Brokers, Gov. Regulations
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47:14From multi-unit franchise owner to building the Franchise Brokers Association to over 200 brokers. In this episode, I got to sit down with Sabrina Wall who is the CEO and Founder of the Franchise Brokers Association. She built the second-largest franchise system for a commercial cleaning franchise in central Florida and was also a partner in anothe…
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What are the best recession-proof franchises in 2024? With the stock market nearly at all-time highs, interest rates at decade-long highs, and unemployment rate numbers increasing - it’s clear that we could be heading into a recession or already in one and we don’t know it. So in this episode, which was a live stream that we did a few months ago, w…
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S10 E5: How F45 Training's Unique Fitness Concept Became a Global Phenomenon
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29:29Ever wondered what it takes to stand out in a saturated niche like health and fitness? Tune in as The Wolf chats with Tom Dowd and Janina Czado, the dynamic duo behind F45 Training's exciting transformation and the birth of their new brands, FS8 and VAURA. They're shaking up the fitness world with a clever hub and spoke model but not without the hi…
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Have you ever considered buying an existing business before? Oftentimes people find this attractive because there can be existing sales and cash flow in place allowing you to step into a business with obvious benefits. In this episode, I sit down with Kevin who is a Franchise Broker on the Franchise Empire team and between the two of us we’ve helpe…
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S10 E4: Watch Out Crumbl— Because THIS is Dessert’s Next Big Franchise
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17:16The Wolf’s bringing it back to another solo episode, and this time he’s got all of Twitter wondering why he’s been MIA for so long. He explains where he’s been all this time, and how his game-changing franchising platform, Krokit has been keeping him busy these past few months. Plus, remember how the Wolf called out Nothing Bundt Cakes as an import…
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In this episode we sit down with a couple, Liz and Dean who were able to purchase a franchise resale doing about $2 million in annual sales when they acquired it. The cool part is that Liz and Dean were our clients, our team actually went out and found that opportunity for them and we helped coach them through the process. So we’re going to dive in…
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Who’s the brains behind one of the world’s most cutting-edge VR franchises? Step into the immersive world of Sandbox VR with The Wolf and its Founder/CEO, Steve Zhao. Steve explains how Sandbox VR revolutionized the entertainment industry by combining technology, community, and an incredible VR experience. From their state-of-the-art AI and compute…
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Alex is business partners with former NFL hall of famer quarterback Drew Brees in opening a whopping150 franchise locations across the country. This is really an epic podcast episode whether you are a franchise buyer, franchisee or zor. We dove into how Alex built up a 32 location wireless store franchise portfolio, how he financed them and eventua…
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The Wolf’s reaching into the listener mailbag and answering some of your most pressing franchise questions for this special edition episode. What are the top three franchises he’s keeping his eye on this year? NGL but… the answers might shock you (no hype cycle or fad brands in this list)! And speaking of hype cycles, what are some major red flags …
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In this video we are going to break down how to make the leap from employee to entrepreneur. Quickly and safely. What I share in this video can be applied to ANY business, not just franchises. So sit back, take some notes, and enjoy the show. ------------------ Considering Investing In A Franchise? Discover Available Franchises Opportunities in You…
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S10 E1: Navigating Motherhood: How New Mom School Prepares Moms for Postpartum Life, with Alexandra Spitz
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40:36Nothing will change after the baby comes… right? Err— not exactly, folks. But what if there was a class out there that could explain everything new moms should expect after the expecting period ends? From teething to nursing to working remotely and everything in between (why do baby heads always smell so good anyway?), discover how New Mom School h…
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Want to know what are the best franchises to buy in 2024? In this video we’ll be breaking down what we believe are the best kind of franchises to buy. If you're in the market to buy a franchise in 2024, sit back, take some notes, and enjoy the show. ------------------ Considering Investing In A Franchise? Discover Available Franchises Opportunities…
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Why take advice from just anyone when you can hear it from the best in the biz? From the master of locations, Dinesh Goswami, to the mad genius behind the cult sensation, Dave’s Hot Chicken, we’ve had so many master-level franchisors on the podcast this year, that I just had to share some of their hottest insights. So, I compiled the best advice an…
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How To Buy A Franchise That Matches Your Personality
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1:11:20Brilliant is the best way to describe this podcast episode. If you are looking to better understand yourself so that you can accomplish more, feel happier, and just have more clarity- then this is the episode for you. I sat down with Rebecca Monet who is the CEO and Chief Scientist of Zorakle Profiles. Zorakle is the leader in business profiles, sp…
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It seems like anyone and their mom is ready to give you advice about franchising. But why not take advice from franchising’s greatest who successfully scaled from the bottom to the top of the industry? This week, we’re mixing it up and compiling some of the best bits of advice and wisdom from franchising’s finest minds. I’ve hand-picked some of my …
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How You Can Build A MASSIVE Portfolio of Franchises
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1:04:4115 locations across 3 different franchise brands… That’s the size of Nicholas Marco’s franchise portfolio. He currently owns and operates 11 Hand and Stone franchises, along with 2 locations of 2 other franchise brands. This is your opportunity to get inside of the mind of someone who has built a true Franchise Empire, with just part of his portfol…
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Before you buy a franchise you must check off these 4 boxes. We've helped hundreds of entrepreneurs buy a profitable franchise. Through that process, we've developed a "profitable franchise buying system" that I share with you today. These are the 4 KEYS to buying a winning franchise. Sit back, take some notes, and enjoy the show. -----------------…
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S9 E10: How Slick City Became an Adventure Park on Steroids
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36:05Join The Wolf as he sits down with Bron Launsby, the mastermind behind Slick City, a thriving franchise in the recreation center space. Learn the secrets behind their success, from innovative performance slides to exceptional customer experiences. Bron shares ambitious expansion plans, aiming to open up to 40 new locations by 2025, with a vision of…
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4 SECRET Franchise Buying Strategies (Nobody Tells You)
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22:34If you're considering buying a franchise in 2024 you need to watch this. Nobody in the franchise industry tells people about these 4 secret strategies I'm going to share with you today. So if you want to buy a franchise... Sit back, take some notes, and enjoy the show. ------------------ Considering Investing In A Franchise? Discover Available Fran…
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S9 E9: 130 Units in 60 Months: Inside Soccer Stars’ Booming Franchise Model
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44:02Who can forget being shuffled around to soccer games in the back seat of mom’s minivan, eagerly waiting to find out what post-game snacks awaited you at the end of your little league matchup? What if there was a franchise that could capture that same magic? The Wolf talks to Adam Geisler and John Erlandson, the co-founders of Youth Athletes United,…
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What does it really take to build a successful business? Let’s cut through all the noise and really simplify the process for you. In this episode, I got to chat with the President and co-founder of Image One, which is a cleaning franchise. We of course talked about how many franchisees they have, start-up costs, and how much money their franchisees…
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S9 E8: Unpacking beem Light Sauna’s Formula to Success
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43:19How does the co-founder of beem Light Sauna think about scaling a thriving health and wellness franchise? The Wolf talks with Cynthia May, CEO and Co-Founder of beem Light Sauna, to discover her secret to scaling from 0 to 65 locations in a little over four years. Cynthia reveals her biggest challenges and successes in scaling a franchise brand, un…
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How to Get FREE Money for Your Business With Business Grants
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50:33On this episode we dive into how you can secure free grant money for your business with multi-unit Little Caesars franchisee and expert coach, Karriem. Learn how he helped a client obtain a staggering $15,000 in grants and how you can tap into this life-changing opportunity. If you're a business owner who likes free money... Sit back, take a LOT of…
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S9 E7: How Checkers & Dave’s Hot Chicken Became a National Cult Obsession
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32:21Before it became a media franchise sensation, Dave’s Hot Chicken was a pop-up shop in East Los Angeles creating a line as long as the eye could see. Now it has a national cult following with investors like Drake and Usher invested in the Nashville-style chicken chain. The Wolf sits down to chat with founding franchisees, Andrew Feghali and Lawrence…
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One of the scariest parts about buying a franchise is knowing whether or not it will actually make money. In this video, I dive deep into how you can vet a franchise to know exactly whether or not that franchise has the potential to make money or has a history of struggling franchisees. This is a must-watch if you're looking at buying a franchise. …
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S9 E6: How Dinesh Goswami Acquired 125+ Pizza Huts, Popeye’s, and Taco Bells
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42:39Did you know when it comes to where your franchise is situated, there’s a breakfast side and a dinner side of the street? Dinesh Goswami certainly does, and with 125+ franchise locations open, including Pizza Hut, Popeye’s, , Taco Bell, and Checker’s, he knows why understanding your location is the #1 thing you can do to ensure the longevity of you…
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In this episode I got the chance to sit down with Jeremy Ames, the CEO of Guidant Financial which is one of the biggest funding providers for franchise buyers and small businesses in general. I got the chance to pick Jeremy’s brain on how to build successful businesses, he’s done it multiple times now and has been a highly effective CEO who built a…
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S9 E5: Mobile Station Mogul: Gas Biz Guy on the Future of the Gas Industry
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31:42What’s the latest Twitter beef with an army of minions going to war for Gas Biz Guy? Is it a joke or is there legitimate beef behind the brawl? Join The Wolf as he sits down with viral Twitter personality Gas Biz Guy (aka Chris Hellgeth), a self-made entrepreneur who turned a ten-cent cigarette sale into a $100 million-a-year gas distribution busin…
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How she built a $2.7 Million a Year Franchise from Scratch
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53:43Imagine it’s the recession of 2008. The economic world is falling apart, people are losing their jobs, and companies are failing…. And you ask your company to lay you off, just so you can pursue your crazy dream of being an entrepreneur. That's what Jessi did, and her father thought she was crazy. She was in a lucrative finance job, after graduatin…
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S9 E4: The Visionary Leader Behind Pearle Vision's Eyewear Empire, with Bill Noble
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43:50How did a West Point flight school graduate become the founder of 79 optical stores across the US? Bill Noble, Pearle Vision’s largest multi-unit franchise owner, joins the pod to chat with the Wolf about his fascinating journey from sitting in the cockpit to building a nationwide franchise empire. From his early days at Harrah's Entertainment to h…
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Buckle up for an incredible ride with Ron Taylor, the man who built a $50 million Edible Arrangements empire across 9 stores in 3 states. He talked about the exact strategies he used to rapidly add new Edible Arrangement locations, hiring the right people, and funding your expansion. Plus, get an inside look at his experience working with billionai…
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Deb Merrill had no idea she was destined for franchise management until her brother-in-law asked if she’d be interested in running a Jimmy John’s. Realizing that stage management wasn’t the dream job she had hoped it would be, Deb left her theater career behind for the food service industry. In this candid conversation with the Wolf, Deb opens up a…
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Get the inside scoop on Huntington Learning Center from the president herself, Anne Huntington Sharma. We talked about some of the key strategies of their top-performing franchisees and how to crush your goals as an owner. Learn about the surprising costs, earnings, and the rapid changes they made to thrive during COVID-19 in this must-listen episo…
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S9 E2: The King of Chicken and Beef: How Drew Gressett Opened 80+ Zaxby’s and Hat Creek Locations
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36:56Drew Gressett’s sitting down with the Wolf to discuss his personal journey in the restaurant industry—from his journey founding Hat Creek Burger Company to owning 60+ Zaxby’s. Hear Hat Creek Burger Company’s humble origin story—from starting as a food truck in 2008 to now having 26 brick-and-mortar locations, Drew shares the challenges and triumphs…
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In this value-packed episode I sat down with Dennis Schooley who founded Schooley Mitchell over 25 years ago. We talked about how they've saved businesses over $650 million dollars... How to start a business that you're passionate about and makes money... Plus what makes the difference between the top 10% of franchisees and everyone else? Sit back,…
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