Wednesday, August 2, 2017 Making the Grade in Franchising

"The challenge is that using franchise services or eating at a franchise location is far different than investing in a franchise. There are often sign...

Wednesday, July 26, 2017 Private Equity Helps Pizza Dough Rise to New Heights

“There’s a lot that I admire about Gatti’s,”Michael Poates, president of Gatti's Pizza said. “The pizza is great, and the people are even better. We’v...

Wednesday, July 12, 2017 The Interchange of Brands, Investment, Education & Expertise

"Being a fairly new CEO for a legacy brand, the Franchise Capital Exchange was extremely educational in preparing my company for both growth and ultim...

Wednesday, June 21, 2017 A Sweet Journey From Music to Cupcakes!

"I'm so happy with how things have turned out, but I never thought my success would stem from cupcakes. I always thought it would be music." - Gina "G...

Wednesday, June 7, 2017 Top Trends in Franchise Funding Solutions

"According to the International Franchise Association, franchise businesses are projected to grow faster than the rest of the economy. Benetrends is c...

Wednesday, May 31, 2017 Living Up to the Brand Promise for Over 40 Years!

"Having been on “both sides”, I know how important it is to have a franchisor that is committed to the success of its lifeblood-the franchisees. At Ca...

Wednesday, May 24, 2017 Leading With Values!

"One of the qualities of leaders at all levels and at each stage of their careers is that they know who they are, their true values, and they do not c...

Wednesday, May 17, 2017 Helping Parents With a 'Cute Baby Idea'

"We are most proud of the 20,000 some parents we have helped (and counting!). We also volunteer in our communities to help low-income families with ca...

Wednesday, May 10, 2017 The Perfect Answer to Disaster Restoration

"When people are passionate, they will exceed expectations, they will work hard to champion the brand, and they will rise to the top in their markets ...

Wednesday, May 3, 2017 Male-centered Grooming Services Brand Nails it in Franchising

“The Hammer & Nails brand has truly discovered an untapped sector of the massive health and wellness industry – no one is delivering male-centered gro...

Wednesday, April 26, 2017 A Guiding Light to Small Business Credit

"All aspiring entrepreneurs want to know the secret to success. The truth is, there is no scientific formula to ensure that a startup succeeds. Howeve...

Wednesday, April 19, 2017 Jimmy John is in the House!

“I wanted all my stores to be the same, to offer the same customer experience, whether I was there or not. Customer loyalty comes from consistent expe...

Reviews

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...

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...

on 2/2/2024

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

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 ...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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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