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Welcome to Franchise Today as it celebrates its 15th year in 2024. Join host Stan Friedman, President of FRM Solutions every Wednesday at 12 PM ET / 11 AM CT as he provides full disclosure on what’s going on inside franchising today and serves up discussions with weekly guests, who will talk about best practices for scaling their businesses for sustainable growth, through sensible franchising. Franchising remains an unintentional profession. Most people don't go to school to study about how to become involved in franchising. Rather, some life event causes it to find us. Each episode of the podcast begins with a look back at how franchising found my guest of the week. This is followed by a walk through their career up to and including the present day. It could be either a franchisor, franchisee or a supplier, that provides insights into high-level support services or top-quality products to better enable the franchise community. Each podcast will wrap with a look ahead to upcoming industry events, upcoming guests or important dates on the horizon.

On-Demand Episodes

Our show opens with a quick visit from Wing King Drew Cerza, Founder and Promoter of The National Buffalo Wing Festival, the world's largest chicken wing festival,talking about this year's Festival and my induction into the NAtional... more

The IFA has a new President and CEO, but Matt Haller is hardly a stranger to any of us that have known him in his Government Relations roles at IFA, for the past many years. Who better asked the IFA Board, to assume the role vacated last... more

This week I present an encore performance with my friend Brian Sanders, Chairman and CEO of i9 Sports, the nation's largest multi-sport provider focused solely on high-quality, community-based youth sports programs. I9 Sports offers... more

Brian Miller supports and enhances Patrice & Associates' ongoing mission to connect the country's most respected brands with the industry's top culinary and managerial talent. His leadership sets the direction for their aggressive global... more

While it's been one hell of a year and a half for everyone, I can think of no one, that has had to face down, endure and push through more in both their personal and professional lives, than Gary Gardner and Therese Thilgen. Gary and... more

Nearly one year ago, I had Dave Pazgan on to talk about the birth of ZorForum as a new supplier in the franchising space, with the intention of creating and facilitating a community of peer groups, exclusively for emerging franchisors.... more

For over 30 years, Pizza Factory has stayed true to its roots. Hardworking owners and staff, family-friendly dining, and a high-quality product make them who they are. They take great pride in the smile that the first bite of their pizza brings... more

Stan Friedman is passionate about franchising. Past leadership positions include C-Level roles at: Blimpie International, Wing Zone, Maggie Moos and Tutor Doctor. Years of franchise development and relationship experience are what... more

This week we talk about non-traditional development, more specifically, on-campus opportunities for franchise development. If you've ever considered moving your restaurant, beverage, retail, or financial service into the higher... more

Jerrod Sessler is a retired NASCAR driver, a Stage 4 Cancer survivor, a franchisor a franchisee, and best-selling author. He tends to dream big and then fulfill those dreams. If he continues that trend, in 2022, he will become the... more
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