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
Pvolve: Julie Cartwright on Building a Fitness Franchise
Julie Cartwright shares how Pvolve blends science-backed workouts and a hybrid model to redefine fitness, empower women, and expand across North America.
Foxy Box: Kyla Dufresne on Building a Bold Beauty Franchise
Kyla Dufresne shares how she grew Foxy Box from bartending tips to 18 locations, with a mission of empowerment and exciting U.S. expansion ahead.
Lawn Squad: How Rob Palmer Built a Lawn Care Empire
Rob Palmer shares his journey from founding Weed Pro to creating Lawn Squad, revealing how passion, resilience, and community focus drive franchise success.
Vanity Fur: How Jean Marie Arellano Changing Mobile Pet Grooming
Jean Marie Arellano shares how she built Vanity Fur from backyard pet services into a thriving mobile grooming franchise focused on quality, comfort, and pets.
Brooklyn Water Bagel: Bringing Authentic New York Bagels Nationwide with CEO Dan Smith
Dan Smith, CEO of Brooklyn Water Bagel, shares how their unique water system delivers authentic NY-style bagels nationwide, with 11 stores open and 20 more coming.
DivaDance: Jami Stigliano on Building a Dance Empire for Adults
Jami Stigliano shares how she grew DivaDance from a side project into 38+ franchises, building a fun, inclusive community where passion and perseverance thrive.
Ducklings Early Learning: Kim Collier on Building a Legacy in Childcare
Kim Collier shares how Ducklings Early Learning Center grew from a family business into a thriving franchise, blending play-based learning with steady expansion.
Little Medical School: Dr. Mary Mason on Inspiring Future Healthcare Professionals
Dr. Mary Mason shares how Little Medical School inspires kids to explore healthcare through role play, blending fun and learning while growing as a unique franchise.
Rachel’s Kitchen: How Debbie Roxarzade Built a Beloved Brand in Las Vegas
Debbie Roxarzade shares how she grew Rachel’s Kitchen from a small café into an award-winning franchise, proving resilience and vision fuel lasting success.
MaidThis: The Fully Remote Cleaning Business with Neel Parekh
Neel Parekh shares how MaidThis, the first fully remote vacation rental cleaning franchise, uses tech and automation to redefine home services and franchising.
PatchitUP: Peter Kourounis on Building Success in Home Services
Peter Kourounis shares his journey from graphic design to leading growth at 1-800-PLUMBER-PLUS-AIR and co-founding Patch It Up, redefining home services franchising.
Hawaii Fluid Art: Maya Ratcliff’s Art Franchise Success
Maya Ratcliff shares how Hawaii Fluid Art grew from a hobby into 36+ franchises, creating joyful, therapeutic spaces that inspire creativity nationwide.
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