Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast

How Much Can you Make With an Arby's? (Costs, Sales, & Fees)

13 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Make sure you don't miss out on my Most Incredible Franchise Gift Ever: https://www.franchiseempire.com/mifge?utm_source=TJdec132025If you liked ...

Passive Income With Franchises 101

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Download our list of 42 High Performing (and profitable) Franchises: https://www.franchiseempire.com/42hpf?utm_source=FEdec142025Most people think the...

How Much Can You Make with a 7-Eleven? (Costs, Sales, & Fees)

06 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Download our list of 42 High Performing (and profitable) Franchises: https://www.franchiseempire.com/42hpf?utm_source=FEdec072025If you liked this vid...

4 Businesses That Make A Sh*t Load of Money in 2026

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

💰 Download the full list of 5 Low cost franchises making $1M+: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=TJdec062025🔗  Find existing b...

How Much Does McDonald’s Make?

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=FENov302025Also, if you liked...

Franchise Experts Break Down The Reality of Franchising

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Download our list of 42 High Performing (and profitable) Franchises: https://www.franchiseempire.com/42hpf?utm_source=TJnov252025If you like this vide...

Should You Buy this $250K business in 2025?

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Download our list of 42 High Performing (and profitable) Franchises: https://www.franchiseempire.com/42hpf?utm_source=TJnov252025If you like this vide...

How Much Does It Cost To Open a Pizza Hut? (Costs, Sales, & Fees)

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Download our list of 42 High Performing (and profitable) Franchises: https://www.franchiseempire.com/42hpf?utm_source=TJnov222025Pizza Hut might bring...

How Much to Open a Fast Food Franchise? (KFC costs, sales, & Fees)

22 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is opening a KFC franchise still a smart move in 2025? In this video, we break down the numbers behind one of the most iconic fast-food brands in the ...

How To Easily Buy a Franchise (step-by-step)

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=FEnov202025Anyone can Google ...

Why You Should NOT Buy a Hotel Franchise (Costs, Sales, & Fees)

15 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Grab my breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=TJnov152025And if you're ...

Is this $200k Donut Shop Worth it? (Dunkin' Costs, Sales, & Fees)

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thinking about buying a Dunkin’ franchise? In this video, we break down everything you need to know from their 2024 FDD. You’ll learn how much it ...

Most Franchise Buyers Never Ask This (And Regret It Later)

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=FENov132025Buying a franchise...

Some of the Best Hidden Perks of being Part of Franchising

08 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=FEnov092025In this episode of...

How Much Can You Make with a $500k Tool Truck? (Costs, Sales, & Fees)

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever seen a Snap-On Tools truck and wondered how that business actually works? In this video, we break down the Snap-On Tools franchise model in detai...

Would You Pick Up Dog Poop For $200K?

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=nov062025This episode breaks ...

The UPS Store: Is it still a good investment in 2025?

01 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Grab & understand 14 Franchise Buying Mistakes that could destroy your investment: https://www.franchiseempire.com/14fbm?utm_source=TJnov12025Thin...

Why Some People Should NEVER Own a Franchise

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Grab & understand 14 Franchise Buying Mistakes that could destroy your investment: https://www.franchiseempire.com/14fbm?utm_source=FEoct302025Thi...

How Much To Open a Hotel? (DoubleTree by Hilton Costs, Sales, & Fees)

25 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=FEoct262025What does it reall...

Ryan Pineda Shares How To Get a Business To 7 Figures

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I interviewed Ryan Pineda before most people knew him. He shares his business insight and how he has overcome his failed business decisions to build h...

#1 Misconception About Franchises That Will COST You Everything

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=FEoct232025Most people think ...

Is this $500k Tool Truck A Good Investment?

19 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=FEoct192025In this episode, I...

$1M Business Ideas For 2025 (TRUTH)

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=tjoct042025Think a business n...

When You Should Quit Your Job To Start A Business

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to learn more franchise advice join The #1 Community for Owning a Money-Making Franchise: https://www.skool.com/franchiseempirebuilders/ab...

How Much Money Does a Smoothie King Franchise Really Make? (Costs, Sales, & Fees)

11 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is the Smoothie King franchise really worth the $1.2 million investment? In this video, I break down everything you need to know from startup costs an...

Buy A Business That Already makes $100,000?!

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most people think buying a business means instant income and freedom, but that’s rarely how it works. In this episode, we break down the misconcepti...

How To Make Passive Income

05 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can you make passive income owning franchises and if so, how do you do it?Given I operated one of my franchises from the opposite side of the country,...

Is Investing In a IHOP Worth It?!

04 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🚨 Big Announcement: Want to Buy a Franchise Without Wasting Time or Money? Join the #1 Community Built for Franchise Buyers. Inside: proven systems...

Franchise Secrets You NEED to Know!

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Starting a business from scratch sounds exciting until you’re buried in building systems, hiring teams, and guessing what works. In this video, I br...

Should YOU Buy a Franchise? (The Honest Truth)

28 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=FEsep282025Starting a busines...

Pros & Cons of Owning a Franchise

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Grab the Franchise Buyers Academy: https://www.franchiseempire.com/FBA?utm_source=FEmay042025Is buying a franchise in 2025 a HUGE mistake?In this vide...

Is Investing in Tropical Smoothie Worth It?! (Costs, Sales, & Fees)

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=FEsep252025Curious about Trop...

Papa John's Franchise: Is $850K Worth It?

21 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Download our list of 42 High Performing (and profitable) Franchises: https://www.franchiseempire.com/42hpfThinking about buying a Papa John’s franch...

How To Find the 1% of Franchises That Actually Win

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=FEsep192025There are 4,000+ f...

Millions Are Jobless… No One’s Talking About Why

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Millions of Americans are stuck. This Washington Post article reveals just how broken the job market is, with long-term unemployment hitting record hi...

How to Hire Employees For Your Small Business (step-by-step)

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let me know if you like this new style of videos! Here is my gift to you...My FREE Franchising Masterclass to find vet and launch: https://www.franchi...

ServPro Has 2,300+ Locations… Is There Room Left to Profit?

14 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Download our list of 42 High Performing (and profitable) Franchises: https://www.franchiseempire.com/42hpf?utm_source=FEsep142025Is the ServPro franch...

Still Scared to Leave Your Job? Listen to This First

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=FEsep112025Thinking about fra...

$5.7M CEO Hires Like THIS...

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Watch our FREE Franchising Masterclass to find vet and launch for: https://www.franchiseempire.com/masterclass?utm_source=TJsep10PodcastI spent over 8...

Pizza Hut Franchise: How Much Do Stores Really Make?

07 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey! Download our list of 42 High Performing (and profitable) Franchises: https://www.franchiseempire.com/42hpfThinking about opening a Pizza Hut in 2...

Why Franchise Buyers Fail (And How to Avoid It)

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=FEsep0425Most people rush int...

Culver’s vs Chick-fil-A: Which Is the Better Investment in 2025?

31 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Culver’s is making waves in the franchise world with $3.7M in average sales, but is it worth the $8.6M startup cost? In this video, we break down th...

Why Service Businesses Are Winning in 2025!

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=FEaug2825Service-based busine...

I just lost $50,000

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=TJjul2025Most people only sha...

Should You Start a Business, Buy a Business, or Buy a Franchise?

23 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Speed up your journey with our step-by-step mini-course: https://www.franchiseempire.com/FBAIf you're trying to decide between starting your own ...

How Much Does a Dunkin’ Franchise Really Make in 2025? (Costs, Sales, & Fees)

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With over 9,700 U.S. locations, Dunkin’ dominates the quick-service coffee space, but is owning one really worth the cost? In this video, we break d...

Why Successful People Choose Franchising

17 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcostMost people think buying a franchise is a...

How Much Does a Popeyes Franchise Really Make? (Costs, Sales, & Fees)

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=FEaug1425Popeyes has exploded...

Is The UPS Store Franchise Still A Good Investment in 2025? (Costs, Sales, & Fees)

10 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Grab & understand 14 Franchise Buying Mistakes that could destroy your investment: https://www.franchiseempire.com/14fbm?utm_source=FEaug1025Is Th...

Is a Jersey Mike’s Franchise Worth It in 2025? (Sales, Costs, & Fees)

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Get my FREE Franchising Masterclass: https://www.franchiseempire.com/masterclass?utm_source=FEaug0725Jersey Mike’s Subs is ranked #2 on Entrepreneur...

Is WingStop Still A Good Investment in 2025? (Costs, Sales, & Fees)

03 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Grab and understand 14 franchise buying mistakes that could ruin your investment: https://www.franchiseempire.com/14fbm?utm_source=FEaug0325Is Wingsto...

Is a Taco Bell Franchise Worth It in 2025? (Costs, Sales, & Fees)

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=FEjul3125Taco Bell dominates ...

He Built 1,800+ Franchise Locations… Here’s What He’d Do Differently

27 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ray Titus, founder of United Franchise Group, has helped build over 1,800 franchise locations worldwide. In this episode, we talk about what separates...

Wendy’s Franchise Breakdown: Smart or Risky? (Costs, Sales, & Fees)

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Grab your free list of 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcostWendy’s franchises generate over $2.1M in ...

Spilling the Secrets to Becoming a Successful Franchisee

20 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Grab my FREE gift for you, filled with everything you need to know to own a money-making franchise: https://www.franchiseempire.com/mifge?utm_source=F...

Arby’s Franchise Breakdown: Is it a Good Investment? (Costs, Sales, & Fees)

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Grab my FREE gift for you, filled with everything you need to know to own a money-making franchise: https://www.franchiseempire.com/mifge?utm_source=F...

Is a Hampton Inn Franchise Worth $20 million? (Costs, Sales, & Fees)

13 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Grab your free list of 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcostHampton by Hilton is one of the most recogni...

Why Ace Hardware Has 5,000 Stores (Sales, Costs, & Fees)

06 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Grab your free list of 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcostAce Hardware’s "franchise" model...

This Secret Franchise Built 60+ Locations (And You’ve Never Heard of It)

29 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Grab the free list of 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcostMost people don’t even know this role exist...

The Harsh Truth About Running a Restaurant Franchise

22 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Grab the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: Learn about affordable franchises with high returns. Learn More: https://www.franchiseempire.com/...

Kumon Doesn’t Share Profits. Here’s Why That Scares Me.

15 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🤑 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: Learn about affordable franchises with high returns. Learn More: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowc...

Top Performing Franchisee Shares His Secrets

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How awesome would it be to hit $1 million in sales your first year open as a franchisee? In this episode I sit down with Sam Perossa who is a franchis...

5 Low-Cost Franchises That Actually Make Real Money

08 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🤑 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: Learn about affordable franchises with high returns. Learn More: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowc...

Should you start your own business or buy a franchise?

01 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Should you start your own business or buy a franchise?In this video, I break down the cold-hard truth behind both paths using real data, financial ris...

How Franchising Works (Subway Example)

25 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve probably walked into a Subway or Taco Bell and thought, “Who owns this place?” Or maybe you’ve wondered how franchise owners actually m...

Best Franchise Investments for 2025 (Million-Dollar Picks)

18 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the right franchise could pay you and your kids for decades to come?In this video, I’m breaking down the best franchise investments of 2025 ...

Why Smart Investors AVOID Chick-fil-A Franchises (Even Though They Make Millions)

11 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chick-fil-A is the most profitable fast-food franchise in America… so why do smart investors walk away from it?In this video, I’m breaking down th...

Is Buying a Franchise in 2025 a HUGE Mistake? (Cons & Pros)

04 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is buying a franchise in 2025 a HUGE mistake?In this video, I’ll show you exactly why 35% of franchise owners regret their decision, and how to make...

From Laid Off to Leading 3 Franchise Territories in 6 Months

27 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What would you do if you were laid off just before the holidays… with a toddler at home… and your life savings on the line?In this episode, I sat ...

From Philanthropy to Franchise: Why Patrick Bet Big on Painting

20 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What makes someone leave a secure career, start a franchise, and take that leap just weeks before their second child is born?In this episode of the Ze...

Ex Banker Slams The Door on Corporate America and buys this Franchise

06 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Farris is a client of ours at Franchise Empire.Recently he purchased a cleaning & restoration franchise after 20+ years in corporate.I got the cha...

What life is like AFTER buying a Franchise

30 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Greg and Julie are clients of ours at Franchise Empire.Recently, they officially became business owners!So I wanted to sit down with them and talk abo...

The Feeling After Quitting Your Job and Buying a Franchise

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nancy and Troy are clients of ours at Franchise Empire.Nancy was a nurse for 35 years and finally quit her job and bought her first franchise.I got th...

The Hard Truth About Buying a Food Franchise in 2025

23 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Karriem is a franchisee for Little Caesars and a coach here at Franchise Empire.After working together for a long time, we finally had the chance to m...

Why Killing Your Past Self Creates Massive Success?

16 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A little over a year ago I asked Bedros Keuilian to be on my podcast and here we are.I’ve been a fan of Bedros for a long time, invested in his coac...

How Ryan Pineda Went from Flipping Couches to $50 MILLION In Sales

09 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Pineda is a former pro athlete who went from broke, flipping couches, to building a massive empire of multiple 7-figure businesses.I got the oppo...

Low Cost Franchises, Resale Opportunities, And Why Passive Income Is A LIE

02 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we cover:- A low cost franchise opportunity showing sales of $2.7 MILLION- A 7-figure resale opportunity in Florida- Why a former fina...

How The F*ck Does This Franchise Make $16 MILLION?

23 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we cover...A tech franchise with top franchisee doing $16 million in revenueResale opportunity that showed $2.5M in revenue in 202314 ...

This B2B Business Averages $1.37 MILLION In Sales*

16 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we dive into a BUNCH of franchise opportunities and tactical insights for owning a profitable franchise.We cover...* A B2B business do...

Weird "Home Repair" Franchise Does $5.8 MILLION In Sales*

09 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we have a lot of great franchise opportunities we're breaking down.Including:* A restoration franchise that reports an average o...

This Low Cost Franchise Averages 7-Figures In Sales*

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we break down a ton of different franchise opportunities.** All sales/numbers mentioned in this video are either pulled direct...

EX Pentagon Employee Explains The Psychology of Billboard Marketing

26 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In business, there’s a phrase that goes something like this…The best marketer wins.It’s typically not the best product that wins, or the smartes...

How he Built, Owned AND Sold 13 Five Guys Locations!!

19 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Marc and his business partners accomplished something most entrepreneurs only dream of.They built an empire and exited for life-changing money.In this...

What You Should Look For Before Buying A Franchise

12 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Looking to buy a franchise in 2025? This is the perfect video for you.We dive into a couple of really lucrative franchise opportunities and break down...

Home Service Business Averages $1.4 MILLION In Sales*

05 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we break down a couple of really unique franchise opportunities PLUS give you an inside look from a brand new franchisee on what it’...

7-Figure* Franchise Opportunity for 2025

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we break down a few great franchise opportunities.NOTE: All numbers in this video are pulled directly from the FDD provided by the fra...

Why This Boring Business Makes A Sh*t Ton of Money

22 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we break down a few great franchise opportunities. NOTE: All numbers in this video are pulled directly from the FDD provided by the ...

This Franchise Is ALREADY Making Money

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we break down a few great franchise opportunities.NOTE: All numbers in this video are pulled directly from the FDD provided by the fra...

This Franchise Does $2.8 MILLION In Sales*

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you're looking for a franchise opportunity in the next 6-12 months, this is the episode for you.Me and Kevin sat down and broke down a few dif...

Franchise Owners of 20 years Tell All!

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I got to sit down with a business owner with over 20 years of experience. We got to dive deep into the entrepreneurial experience and...

Low Cost Franchise Earns $270k In PROFIT*

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 In this episode of the podcast, we’re going to cover…. *For the top 25% of territory owners according to 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document ✅ ...

This Business does $11 MILLION In Sales…Here’s How

17 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we’re going to break down… ✅ Service Franchise showing owner doing over $11M in Sales! ✅ Affordable resale with SUPER st...

Every Business Needs THIS Digital Organization System

10 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The enemy of clarity is chaos and confusion, especially for entrepreneurs. Clarity is the foundation of the successful business you want that you don’...

How This Franchise Generates $2.5 MILLION In Recurring Revenue

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 Interested in buying a resale franchise? You don’t want to miss this episode. In today’s episode, we’re going to break down a resale franchise...

The Business Blueprint that Made me over $4.6million

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 Why do so many entrepreneurs struggle, and how can you avoid the trap that keep many entrepreneurs miserable? This episode is the one you didn'...

Why People Fail in Franchising, and how to avoid it.

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about 6 key reasons why people fail in franchising and how you can avoid it. ----Considering Investing In A Franchise? Discover Avail...

Top Performing Franchisee Shares His Secrets

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How awesome would it be to hit $1 million in sales your first year open as a franchisee? In this episode I sit down with Sam Perossa who is a franchis...

How to Build REAL Generational Wealth (& Make Millions)

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why do most entrepreneurs struggle to build wealth? Getting good financial advice to help make money, and build generational wealth can be hard. In th...

Telling Your Spouse You Want to Start a Business? How to do it the RIGHT Way.

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you are planning on starting a business with your spouse, or need them to get on board with a business idea you have. This episode will help you ge...

Franchise Expert Reveals Insider Secrets on Buying and Scaling Franchises!

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What are the keys to becoming a top performing franchisee? How do you buy the right franchise, and scale your franchise business? This episode I sit d...