The Voices Behind Today’s Emerging Franchise Brands
Listen and learn from the founders, CEOs, and brand presidents behind today’s emerging franchise brands.
Podcast Episodes
Roof Scientist: Michael Wagner on Disrupting Roofing with Nano-Ceramic Innovation
Michael Wagner shares how Roof Scientist is disrupting roofing with nano-coating tech, low overhead, and a franchise model built for trust, growth, and innovation.
Wiki-Licious: Amy Johnson’s Journey to National Franchise Success
Amy Johnson shares how Wiki-Licious empowers families to build sweet, home-based businesses with malasadas, flexibility, and a franchise model rooted in purpose.
Latchkey Pets: Jeanna Womack on Turning a Family Favor into a Franchise for Pet Lovers
Jeanna Womack shares how Latchkey Pets grew from a stroller-side hustle into a heart-led franchise that empowers women through purpose, flexibility, and pet care.
Painter Bros: Zach Tanner on Building a Franchise Around Relationships
Zach Tanner shares how Painter Bros grew from a side hustle into 130+ territories by focusing on commercial work, trust, and a franchise model built for real scale.
Grit + Grind Coffee: Destiny & Eric Rowell on Building a Purpose-Driven Coffee Franchise
Destiny and Eric Rowell share how Grit + Grind Coffee turned a mobile trailer into a values-driven franchise built on community, connection, and purposeful growth.
Pigtails & Crewcuts: Wade Brannon on Scaling a Children’s Franchise
Wade Brannon shares how he grew Pigtails & Crewcuts into a top kids’ salon franchise by focusing on systems, empathy, and building a brand parents and kids love.
Wonderly Lights: Brian Garrison on Building a Year-Round Lighting Franchise from the Ground Up
Brian Garrison shares how Wonderly Lights evolved from holiday installs into a scalable, year-round lighting franchise backed by Buzz’s proven systems and support.
AAAC Wildlife Removal: Josie & Brian Moss on Turning Wildlife Control into a Franchise
Josie and Brian Moss share how AAAC Wildlife Removal grew from one franchise into a multi-state brand by combining expert training, strong systems, and family values.
Onus iV Therapy: Kristy Anderson and Chaz Fallhaber on Leading a Wellness Franchise
Kristy Anderson and Chaz Fallhaber share how Onus iV Therapy grew from a van to a national wellness brand focused on proactive care, community, and franchise growth.
Bun Mee: Denise Tran on Redefining Vietnamese Fast Casual for Modern America
Denise Tran shares how Bun Mee blends Vietnamese flavor, personal legacy, and fast casual success—turning a solo journey into a purpose-driven franchise brand.
Crust Pizza Company: Carl Comeaux on Turning Passion for Pizza into a Scalable Franchise
Carl Comeaux shares how Crust Pizza Company grew from a local favorite to a thriving franchise by focusing on quality, community, and smart, regional growth strategies.
Waterloo Turf: Lance Ingram and Tim Lovett on Building a National Franchise from the Ground Up
Lance Ingram and Tim Lovett share how Waterloo Turf is building a lifestyle franchise around values, simplicity, strong support, and recurring revenue in home services.
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