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Wednesday, July 15, 2020 Martha Matilda Harper, The Mother of Modern Day, Retail Franchising!

Jane Plitt is a fascinating biographer, who has made it her life’s work, to uncover and share the lessons we can all learn, from the life of yet anoth...

Wednesday, July 8, 2020 Summer Vaca Continues, but... don't miss next week's return!

When I return next week, I will be joined by author, entrepreneur and visiting scholar, Jane Plitt and we will discuss her book about the amazing life...

Wednesday, July 1, 2020 A Little Time Off, for Good Behavior!

So, a little time off for the 4th of July, but when I return it will be with a compelling story that I can't wait to share, when I am joined by Jane P...

Wednesday, June 24, 2020 Civil Unrest in America Can Be Ended: A Lesson in History!

John Hope Bryant is an American entrepreneur, author, philanthropist, and prominent thought leader on economic empowerment and financial dignity. B...

Tuesday, June 16, 2020 Do Well, by Doing Good, Key Bank's Mantra: Eric Fiala, SVP

Today the conversation around Diversity and inclusion continues. There's nothing new about those words in Key Bank's lexicon. As a matter of fact, d...

Wednesday, June 10, 2020 A Conversation, About THE Conversations, That We All Need to be Having...

Michael Stone and I are best of friends, with many things in common… but then too, there are many things about each of us, that the other can’t possi...

Wednesday, June 3, 2020 The Dollar Value of Trust in the COVID-19 Environment: Rallio VP, Ryan Hicks

As Host of Franchise Today, I'm accustomed to drawing out the stories, shared by my guests. This week I actually share a story of my own. It's about...

Wednesday, May 27, 2020 A Memorial Day Break Plus, A Sneak Peek

In the name of all those who have and continue to serve our nation and especially for the families, friends and loved ones of those who made the ultim...

Wednesday, May 20, 2020 Toppers Pizza CEO, on Managing Through Covid: We've Got This!

Scott Gittrich is the founder and CEO of Toppers Pizza, a great midwestern pizza brand that is built to survive and thrive anytime, and yes, even in t...

Wednesday, May 13, 2020 Pete Baldine, President of Moran Brands: Driving Through Covid-19

Pete Baldine is the President of the Moran Family of Brands, an automotive aftermarket franchisor with multiple brands. They are: Mr. Transmission, M...

Wednesday, May 6, 2020 Helping Franchisees Manage the Emotional SIde of the Corona Virus Crisis!

Cordell Riley is a Certified Franchise Executive and servant leader, with more than 20 years of experience on both the franchisor and supplier side of...

Wednesday, April 29, 2020 Shelly Sun, Founder, CEO of BrightStar Care: Leadership, at its Best!

Shelly Sun is the CEO and founder of BrightStar Group Holdings, the umbrella company for multiple brands offering care services globally in various se...

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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

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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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