From A to Franchisee: The Podcast for Smarter Franchise Buying
Episodes
Red Flags in Your Franchise Agreement: What Every Buyer Needs to Know
11 May 2026
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Send us Fan MailIn this episode of "From A to Franchisee," the hosts delve into the often-overlooked aspects of franchise agreements that ca...
Senior Care Is Booming. What This Industry Looks Like From the Inside
04 May 2026
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Send us Fan MailMost franchisees in senior care are driven by a deep sense of purpose, but Zubin Kapadia’s journey reveals what it truly takes to su...
Your Franchisor Got Bought by Private Equity — Now What?
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailHost: Michelle Rowan, Franchise Business ReviewGuest: Susan Black-Beth, Auspicious OwlIn this episode of "From A to Franchisee,&q...
We Ask Franchisees If They're Happy. Here's How.
20 Apr 2026
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Send us Fan MailFranchise Business Review is a market research firm dedicated to franchisee satisfaction. This means we work hard to figure out how ha...
How To Spot A Recession-Resistant Franchise
13 Apr 2026
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Send us Fan MailHost: Michelle Rowan, President of Franchise Business ReviewGuest: Mark Jameson, Franchise Development Officer, Propelled BrandsSummar...
Start Lean, Scale Big: The Best Low-Cost Franchise Opportunities for 2026
06 Apr 2026
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Send us Fan MailWhat if you could own a thriving business for under $100,000? In this episode, Allison and Michelle reveal Franchise Business Review&a...
Should You Use a Franchise Broker — or Is It a Conflict of Interest?
30 Mar 2026
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Send us Fan MailHost: Michelle Rowan, President of Franchise Business ReviewGuest: Tim Parmeter, Founder and CEO of FranCoachSummaryUnlock the secrets...
The Path to Multi-Unit, Multi-Brand Success in Franchising
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailMost entrepreneurs kill their growth momentum by overcomplicating the journey—Antonio McBroom reveals how a simple mindset shift acc...
Industry Spotlight: Brick-and-Mortar Food Franchisee
16 Mar 2026
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Send a textMichelle Rowan talks to Crumbl Cookies and Pizza Factory franchisee, Ernie Amorim, about the intricacies of operating a brick-and-mortar fo...
The Top Franchises for Women of 2026
09 Mar 2026
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Send a textIn this episode of "From A to Franchisee," we delve into the 2026 list of top franchises for women, celebrating female franchise ...
New SBA Guidelines and the Basics of SBA Loans
02 Mar 2026
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Send a textJoin Michelle Rowan and Anthony Byrd in this episode of "From A to Franchisee" as they unravel the complexities of SBA loans for ...
Announcing the Franchisee Excellence Awards
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textUnlock the secrets of top-performing franchisees in this insightful episode. Discover how these leaders achieve consistent success, even in...
Inside Look: Franchisee with an Emerging Brand
16 Feb 2026
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Send a textDiscover what it’s really like to join a franchise in its early stages through the firsthand insights of Tom Winspear. Learn about the ad...
Industry Spotlight: Brick-and-Mortar Child Enrichment Franchisee
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, Ashley Vetek shares her journey from military service to successful multi-unit franchise owner of Tutu School, focusing...
The Role of Franchise Business Coaches
02 Feb 2026
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Send us a textThis episode delves into the role of a franchise business consultant (FBC), featuring guest Maria Heatherington from Massage Luxe. The d...
Industry Spotlight: Education Franchises
26 Jan 2026
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Send us a textIn this episode of "From A to Franchisee," Michelle Rowan interviews Carli Sonntag, a franchise owner in the tutoring space, s...
The Importance of Training and Support in a Franchise System
19 Jan 2026
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Send us a textIn this podcast episode, Michelle Rowan speaks with representatives from two distinct franchise systems about the importance of training...
The Pros and Cons of Buying an Existing Franchise
12 Jan 2026
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Send us a textHost: Michelle Rowan, President of Franchise Business ReviewGuest: Paige Robinson Dosch, VP Franchise Resales, Unleashed BrandsThe podca...
Announcing the Top 200 Franchise Brands of 2026
05 Jan 2026
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Send us a textHost: Michelle Rowan, President of Franchise Business ReviewGuest: Allison Dudas, B2C Senior Marketing Manager at Franchise Business Rev...
REPLAY: The Importance of Talking to Franchisees Before Investing
29 Dec 2025
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Send us a textHost: Michelle Rowan of Franchise Business ReviewGuest: Madeleine Zook, CMO | Multi-Unit/Multi-Brand FranchiseeSummary:In this episode, ...
REPLAY: Who Is Franchise Business Review
22 Dec 2025
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Send us a textHost: Michelle Rowan, President and COO of Franchise Business ReviewGuest: Eric Stites, Founder and CEO of Franchise Business ReviewEpis...
Industry Spotlight: Senior Care Franchisee
15 Dec 2025
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Send us a textIn this episode of "From A to Franchisee," Michelle Rowan interviews Mitch Wallace, a franchisee with Caring Senior Services, ...
Industry Spotlight: Business Services Franchisee
08 Dec 2025
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Send us a textIn this podcast episode, Michelle Rowan interviews Mike Jones, a franchisee in the business services industry, specifically with Sandler...
Industry Spotlight: Mobile Food Franchisees
01 Dec 2025
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Send us a textHost: Michelle Rowan, President & COO of Franchise Business ReviewGuests: Russ O'Rear, Franchisee of Travelin' Tom's ...
Industry Spotlight: Child Enrichment Franchisees
24 Nov 2025
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Send us a textIn this podcast episode, Michelle Rowan hosts a discussion with Vik Sreedhar and Supriya, franchise owners of Amazing Athletes in San Jo...
Why You Should Think About An Exit Strategy Before investing In A Franchise
17 Nov 2025
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Send us a textHost: Michelle Rowan, President and COO of Franchise Business ReviewGuest: Michael Iannuzzi, Episode SummaryIn this podcast episode, Mi...
What are Discovery Days and How Do Different Brands Do Them?
10 Nov 2025
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Send us a textThis episode focuses on the concept of "Discovery Days" in the franchise industry, where potential franchisees meet with franc...
How Much Money Can You Make Owning A Franchise?
03 Nov 2025
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Send us a textHost: Michelle Rowan, President and COO of Franchise Business ReviewGuest: Eric Stites, Founder and CEO of Franchise Business ReviewSumm...
Women in Franchising
27 Oct 2025
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Send us a textHost: Michelle Rowan, COO and President of Franchise Business ReviewGuest: Ali Kraus, CMO of Benetrends Financial and Vice Chair of IFA&...
Barriers to Diversity in Franchising
20 Oct 2025
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Send us a textIn this episode, Michelle Rowan and Toni Harris-Taylor discuss the importance of diversity in franchising. Toni, a dynamic leader in the...
The Importance of Talking to Franchisees Before Investing
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHost: Michelle Rowan of Franchise Business ReviewGuest: Madeleine Zook, CMO of Threshold Brands and Multi-Unit/Multi-Brand FranchiseeSum...
The Dickey's Barbecue Franchise Fiasco
06 Oct 2025
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Send us a textIn this episode, Michelle Rowan and Courtney Stillings discuss the complexities of franchising, focusing on the recent controversies sur...
Understanding the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)
29 Sep 2025
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Send us a textHost: Michelle Rowan, President and COO of Franchise Business ReviewGuest: Tom Spadea, Franchise Attorney of Spadea Lignana LLCEpisode S...
What Makes A Good Franchisee?
22 Sep 2025
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Send us a textIn this insightful episode, Michelle Rowan and Paul Pickett delve into the essential traits that define a successful franchisee. Drawing...
The Importance of Franchisee Satisfaction
15 Sep 2025
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Send us a textIn this episode, Michelle Rowan and Anneliese Brosch delve into the critical role of franchisee satisfaction in maintaining brand health...
Franchise Funding Options
08 Sep 2025
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Send us a textHost: Michelle Rowan, President & COO of Franchise Business ReviewGuest: Ali Kraus, CMO Benetrends FinancialEpisode Summary:In this ...
Pros and Cons of Franchise Ownership: From a Franchisee Perspective
01 Sep 2025
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Send us a textIf you're considering buying a franchise, knowing the benefits and drawbacks is important. Danielle Chaisson, owner of a Mr. Handy...
Understanding Franchise Models
25 Aug 2025
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Send us a textHost: Michelle Rowan, President & COO Franchise Business ReviewGuest: Marissa Frois, CEO The Entrepreneur's SourceEpisode Summa...
Debunking Franchise Myths
18 Aug 2025
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Send us a textIn this enlightening episode, we dive into the world of franchising with Katie Ingalls, a client success manager at Franchise Business R...
What Is Franchising?
18 Aug 2025
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Send us a textJoin Michelle Rowan and Mary Ann O'Connell as they explore the fundamentals of franchising. With over 40 years of experience, Mary ...
Who Is FBR: Interview with Founder Eric Stites
18 Aug 2025
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Send us a textHost: Michelle Rowan, President and COO of Franchise Business ReviewGuest: Eric Stites, Founder and CEO of Franchise Business ReviewEpis...
From A to Franchisee Trailer
05 Aug 2025
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Send us a textFrom A to Franchisee: The Podcast for Smarter Franchise Buying. If you're thinking about investing in a franchise - or if you'...