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Wednesday, February 17, 2021 Noodles & Co. Enjoy the Noodles, but Savor the Company!

This week, I’ll be talking with John Ramsay, Vice President of Franchising for the iconic Noodles and Company. John’s background spans over 28 years ...

Wednesday, February 10, 2021 Walter Bond, Business Coach, Speaker, Retired NBA Player, on Team Power.

Walter Bond is different than most pro athletes, because he played pro ball as an interim career, on the way to the rest of his life. He did NOT trea...

Wednesday, February 3, 2021 The Gina Rivera Formula for Success: Equal Parts: Passion, Pride and Empathy!

Coming from a family who has been in the industry since 1929, Gina Rivera, was destined to pursue a career in the world of beauty. From her early root...

Wednesday, January 27, 2021 Erik Van Horn: The Epitome of Success in Franchising!

Erik Van Horn is the total package. Among other things, he helps High-Performing Franchisees connect in a community of like-minded Franchise Owners,...

Wednesday, January 20, 2021 Technical Difficulties...

My interview with Erik Nan Horn is one you will certainly not want to miss, but techncal difficulties delayed post-production. So, please forgive the...

Wednesday, January 13, 2021 Tropical Smoothie Cafe CEO Charles Watson: Taste, Flavor, Culture and GROWTH!

Charles Watson is CEO at Tropical Smoothie Café, a franchise concept that began on the beach at Destin, FL, and has morphed into a 900 plus, location ...

Wednesday, January 6, 2021 Greg Nathan: Lessons Learned and Trends Ahead, in the Post COVID World.

Greg Nathan is Founder of the respected Franchise Relationships Institute (FRI) and recognized as the global thought leader on the psychology of franc...

Wednesday, December 16, 2020 Brian Schnell Invites You, to Faegre's "Franchisor Best Practices" Webinar

The Faegre Drinker year-end Franchisor Best Practices and Leadership Summit will feature a collection of franchisors, franchisees and industry thought...

Wednesday, December 9, 2020 Brad Fink, VP of Leadership and Development at Christian Bros. Automotive

Franchising since 1996 Christian Bros. has 230 or more franchised auto repair locations nationwide and get this, they have never closed a single locat...

Wednesday, December 2, 2020 Hope You Had a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

The purpose of this podcast is sustainable growth and sensible franchising, Sometimes it is just impossible for our discussion to avoid the clutches o...

Wednesday, November 25, 2020 Wishing You All a Very Safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving one and all. My interview with Ron Feldman and David Barr, regarding the potential impact that the outcome of two upcoming United ...

Wednesday, November 18, 2020 David Barr and Ron Feldman: GA Run-Offs and the Future of Franchising!

On January 5, 2021, two US Senate seats are up for grabs in State of Georgia run-offs. FACT: The outcomes of these elections could lead to deva...

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Eric Mayers on 8/7/2024

If you're listening to this podcast then you are learning from the best minds in franchising. Stan does a terrific job of pulling the jewels out of each franchise luminary he features on Franchise To...

Dan Einzig on 4/9/2024

I've been listening to Franchise Today podcast for over a year as I start franchising journey. I feel like Stan and all his Franchise Today guests are giving me a MBA in franchising! The authentic sto...

Ashly Loza on 3/14/2024

I love hearing authentic stories of franchise founders and executives, and Franchise Today delivers just that, week after week! This podcast isn't just a recommendation; it's a genuine testament to th...

Graham Chapman on 2/9/2024

Stan has been a key mentor for me as I've navigated this crazy world of franchising for the last 15+ years. He's a fountain of knowledge and one of the most impressive relationship builders I've eve...

Sydney Wiseman on 2/2/2024

Franchise Today is such a wonderful resource for entertainment, learning, and professional development. Highly recommend a listen!

Bill Chaffee on 1/26/2024

Stan, Thanks again for your great interviews. I was recently asked to rate you and your podcast. Well, the problem is how do you rate a superstar. You have done more for franchising and franchisees ...

Doug McGregor on 1/23/2024

I always look forward to Stan's podcast. The quality of his guests is outstanding and Stan's interview style just can't be beat.

Paul Segreto on 1/15/2024

I believe I need more than five stars as I founded Franchise Today in 2009. Stan convinced me to keep it going five or so years ago, and joined me as co-host. Two years later my focus shifted and I t...

Julie Cartwright - President, Pvolve on 1/2/2024

I had the pleasure of being a guest on Franchise Today with Stan Friedman. Stan's meticulous preparation and attention to detail were remarkable. He thoroughly understood our franchise model before bo...

Kathryn "Kater" Danford on 12/19/2023

How I love Franchise Today Podcast? There are many reasons that this 14+ yr old podcast shines. There are interviews that cover various aspects to franchising to listen and learn from. I feel behind w...

jcart! on 12/12/2023

I loved getting to know Stan Friedman and being on his podcast. The most amazing thing happened, a top franchisee candidate reached out after listening to our podcast and engaged in conversations w...

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