Wednesday, April 12, 2017 Driving Growth on the Wheels of Success

“If somebody would have told me when I started this company that we were going to grow into the 17th largest tire dealer in the United States, there i...

Wednesday, April 5, 2017 Carving Out a Niche in Franchising

"We created a concept that isn't your typical sandwich shop - we are constantly innovating, creating a sandwich of the week, appealing to consumers se...

Wednesday, March 29, 2017 Seeing Double But it's Not Pizza Pizza!

"Saturday Night Live with John Belushi had a skit with him saying cheeburger cheeburger. So when I saw this place I said to my wife SNL had a skit tha...

Wednesday, March 22, 2017 Aye Aye, Captain... Hospitality it is!

"I began franchising at the end of 2009 to attract more business-minded, rather than employee-minded, professionals to the business. I knew that the d...

Wednesday, March 8, 2017 Who, Finally Let the Dogs Out?

"Fact is, we have applied Chicago’s incredible culinary scene to our unique brand and it has sustained a loyal fan following for more than two decades...

Wednesday, March 1, 2017 Making an Impact With Care

“We’re in a strong position for growing our franchisee family. We have an outstanding support system in place and our existing franchisees’ overall re...

Wednesday, February 22, 2017 Making a Difference for Emerging Brands

"From an investor standpoint, the main risk of investing in early stage emerging franchise companies is the inability for the company to have a cohesi...

Wednesday, February 15, 2017 Success on Tap for Craft Beer Franchise

        “Our commitment to the independent brewers goes beyond just serving great beer, and is articulated in our True to the Brew™ philosophy tha...

Wednesday, February 8, 2017 Building Community One Mommy at a Time

"Community is everything to us. We value the input given from everyone in our community, and their feedback is what shapes our events." - Xza Higgins,...

Wednesday, January 25, 2017 A Sweet Journey That is Over the Top!

“Over the Top Cake Supplies is a retail store for the everyday home baker AND the local chef, a place to learn how to decorate baked goods and also a ...

Wednesday, January 18, 2017 The Birth of Artisan Fast

“We are carving out our own distinctive niche in the fast-casual space that we have dubbed ‘Artisan Fast,’ serving up true artisan flavors – fast – in...

Wednesday, January 11, 2017 Helping Digital Transformations Succeed

"Chris Spears is a creative and innovative business leader who is always in tune with the latest technology, information, and business strategy to hel...

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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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