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Wednesday, July 12, 2023 Cleaning Up in Carpet and Upholstery Care: Ed Quinlan, President of Chem-Dry

Entrepreneur Magazine tells us that more than 14 billion square feet of carpet and flooring is installed in homes and businesses each year — and every...

Wednesday, June 14, 2023 Dr. John Hayes Talks About Season 3 of his Hit Series: "Franchise Hotseat"

Dr. John Hayes is the Titus Chair for Franchise Leadership at Palm Beach Atlantic University. He is listed among the “most influential people in fran...

Wednesday, June 7, 2023 Gregg Koffler, CDO, Petbar Boutique: It's the Ritz-Carlton of Pet Grooming.

When Dan & Ashley O’Loughlin opened their first Petbar Boutique in Dallas, TX, back in 2015 they no doubt, had no idea how different scaling their bus...

Wednesday, May 31, 2023 Dr. Noah St. John: From Broke and Poor, to the Top of the World!

Dr.. Noah St. John is known worldwide as “The Father of AFFORMATIONS®” and “The Mental Health Coach to The Stars.” Working with 8+ figure company CEO...

Wednesday, May 24, 2023 Josh D'Agostino, President, CEO: Mighty Auto Parts

Josh D’Agostino is one of the nicest people you will ever meet in franchising. He is also very good at what he does. With more than 17 years in auto...

Wednesday, May 17, 2023 A Break this Week, as we run-up to the Memorial Day Weekend!

A quick break this week, as we run up to the Memorial Day weekend. Next week I'm back with Might Auto Parts President and CEO, Josh D'Agostino.

Wednesday, May 10, 2023 We Are Decidedly Different: Sabrina Wall, CEO, Franchise Brokers Assn.

The Franchise Brokers Assn. website says, "The right opportunity changes lives. We’re committed to empowering people through honest franchise guidance...

Wednesday, May 3, 2023 The MIDAS Touch: Lenny Valentino, President, COO at MIDAS International

This week we hear my friend Lenny Valentino at TBC Corp. When I first met Lenny back in 2016, he was Vice President of Global Franchise Development an...

Wednesday, April 26, 2023 Estrella Insurance, Once Just a Local Phenomenon, Now Exploding Nationwide!

This weeek we hear from Jose Merille, about his amazing and inspiring story of the growth of Estrella Insurance. Once just a south Florida phenomenon...

Wednesday, April 19, 2023 How to Systematically Create, Drive and Sustain a High-Performing Culture.

In an increasingly polarized world, one thing nearly all leaders agree upon is the foundational role that culture plays in organizational success. Whi...

Wednesday, April 5, 2023 These (Tutor) Doctors Make House Calls: Frank Milner, President, Tutor Doctor!

This week we hear from an old friend, colleague and boss for that matter, as Tutor Doctor President Frank Milner joins us to talk about their meteoric...

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 Robin Gagnon, MBA, CFE, CBI: Co-Founder and CEO at We Sell Restaurants!

Robin Gagnon, a a member of my "Franchise Family Faves." In the past, she has been a savvy corporate marketer, a business executive and corporate re...

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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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