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August 5, 2010 - We are meeting with Mark Van Wye, COO of Zoom. Zoom Room is the only brick-and-mortar dog training franchise in America with an innovative array of classes and activities that teach owners how to teach their dog everything from agility, therapy dog training, to scent tracking, Pup-lates(tm) and skateboarding, giving not only the dog a workout, but the owners as well. The original Zoom Room opened in Culver City, CA in 2007 and converted to the first franchised location in 2009. The company has received thousands of franchise inquiries from all parts of the country and are set to open their second location this summer in Austin, TX and the third, company-owned flagship location will debut in September, 2010 in Hollywood, CA.

July 28, 2010 at 10 AM EST - AAMCO is the world's largest chain of transmission specialists and one of the leaders in total car care services. The AAMCO brand has approximately 900 automotive centers throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Established in 1962, AAMCO is proud to have served more than 35 million drivers. We are meeting with Tony Padulo, VP of Franchise Sales and Development.

July 22, 2010 10AM EST - We are meeting with APG's CEO Mark Charnet from the AMERICAN PROSPERITY GROUP franchise opportunity.

American Prosperity Group (APG), a 10-plus-unit franchise concept headquartered in Wayne, NJ, was founded by Mark Charnet, a Certified Annuity Specialist, with a mission to continue helping people solve their individual problems of successful retirement and estate planning. The emerging franchise does this by implementing parts of a total retirement and estate planning system required to meet each client's needs. The system is built around Charnet's proprietary and copyrighted system known as the Trinity Method of Investing©. Unlike many financial advisors within the financial planning industry, APG presents its ideas and concepts that solve the dilemmas and obstacles facing all retirees up front, with no cost nor commitment to do business, before asking the prospect to reveal any financial data necessary to customize a plan for their individual needs

EagleRider Franchise Opportunity Meets with Franchise Interviews

Orignal Show DateJuly 8, 2010 at 10 AM EST

EagleRider is the world's largest motorcycle rental and tour company specializing in Harley-Davidson® rentals, ATV rentals, Dirt Bike rentals and Watercraft rentals. The franchise offers bike enthusiasts the opportunity to rent the American Dream and experience the ultimate motorcycle touring adventure from worldwide locations. Whether for a weekend escape or for a cross country motorcycle tour, EagleRider provides the means to release the pent up outlaw that yearns for the open road. The franchise boasts 110 locations around the world in 12 countries with plans to add 50 more locations in 2010.We are meeting with Chris McIntyre, President of EagleRider

Original Air Date: June 30, 2010

Puroclean Franchise Opportunity Meets with Franchise Interviews.

We are meeting with Monty Smith, Vice President of Franchising for PuroClean. Since its 2001 inception, PuroClean, the nation's fastest growing franchise in the $212 billion property damage restoration industry, has grown to more than 300 franchise locations serving the U.S. and Canada. Known as the "Paramedics of Property Damage^TM" among insurance professionals and property owners, PuroClean certified technicians provide emergency services to restore properties damaged by water, fire, smoke, mold, and biohazard events. With approximately six of every 100 households making insurance claims for property damage, including water, mold, fire and other common household mishaps, PuroClean's services are a necessity for all homeowners. PuroClean technicians arrive at the scene of a loss 24/7 and take the necessary steps to bring the situation under control, prevent it from becoming worse and provide restoration services to help bring the property back to pre-loss condition. With 2009 system-wide revenues of more than $90 million, PuroClean continues to attract entrepreneurial-minded individuals looking for a personally and financially rewarding business opportunity in the recession-proof insurance property claims industry

Original Air Date: June 24, 2010

Stockade Company Franchise Opportunities Meets with Franchise Interviews.

We are meeting with Terry Harstad from Stockade Companies. Stockade Companies are the franchisor for three different brands: Montana Mike's, Coyote Canyon and Sirloin Stockade. With the incredible deals for real estate they're offering some incredible incentives for new and existing franchisees.

Original Air Date: June 16, 2010

The Missing Piece in a Franchisees Tool Box - Franchise Interviews Discusses Empower Kit

Empowerkit is the ultimate toolkit for medium to large organizations to empower their employees, agents or business units on the web. You are looking to ensure brand continuity yet provide customization capabilities, offer powerful apps, and closely track metrics to measure results - a challenging dilemma to say the least. Empowerkit allows your various business units, agents or employees to easily customize and manage their own presence online using a powerful web-based platform. You maintain control over your brand, and they get control over content, functionality and daily maintenance tasks. Empowerkit offers a library of all the latest and greatest apps all under one roof. You also gain deep insights by having access to comprehensive analytics that showcase key metrics that can inform critical decisions. And the best part, there's no installation, no setup, and no waiting. We will be speaking with Chris Anderson and Dennis Mulgannon.

Original Air Date: June 10, 2010
101 Mobility Franchise Opportunity Meets with Franchise Interviews

Look around. We're getting older. Fast. Every 24 hours in the United States, 10,000 people turn 60 years old. The increasing numbers of seniors represents a growth opportunity for companies of all kinds since older Americans control 70 percent of disposable income in the United States. As a result, numerous businesses are rushing to serve this fast-growing marketplace, but only one - 101 Mobility - has positioned itself in a unique market niche to capitalize on America's monumental shift in aging lifestyle. 101 Mobility, headquartered in Wilmington, NC, is the nation's first full-service sales, service and installation provider of a complete line of affordable, high-quality mobility and accessibility products and equipment including stair lifts, auto lifts, ramps, porch lifts, power wheelchairs and scooters and a wide variety of other medical equipment such as walkers, hospital beds and more. 101 Mobility just launched a franchise program and is seeking to become the only full-service dealer with a nationally recognized brand in the mobility products industry. We will be meeting with Dave Pazgan, CEO of 101 Mobility. 101 Mobility On The Incline: More than 90 percent of seniors have a desire to "age in place" by remaining independent and in their own home. As a result, according to MedTech Research, durable medical equipment is one of six homecare product categories expected to benefit from demographic and healthcare trends and is likely to experience significant market growth, expanding at a compound annual rate of more than four percent through 2012!

Original Air Date June 2, 2010

Complete Nutrition Franchise Opportunity Meets with Franchise Interviews

We are meeting with Ryan Zink, President of Complete Nutrition. Founded in 2004, Complete Nutrition is an upscale nutritional supplement store that features weight loss and sports nutrition products in a spacious, open and orderly setting. Unlike other stores where you already need to be an expert when you walk inside to decipherer exactly what is on the shelves, Complete Nutrition offers a more unintimidating experience for those not so familiar with the nutrition industry. What truly separates Complete Nutrition from others is the expert staff they employ. The staffs are certified personal trainers, former strength coaches and others experienced in health and fitness who offer knowledgeable advice and who see sports nutrition and weight loss as a long-term career. The use a consultative approach with their customers and continue to offer them support after they leave the store. Complete Nutrition's success is evident in its rapid expansion. Opened 35 locations in less than 18 months, all of which have a 100 percent success rate. Deals signed to have 60 locations open by the end of the year. On pace to reach 100 franchises just three years after franchising the concept.

Orignial Air Date May 27, 2010
Beef O Bradys Franchise Opportunity Meets with Franchise Interviews

Marty and Don want to know about Beef ‘O' Brady's strategy to open restaurants in non-traditional locations such as hotels and why this is beneficial to the franchisee, franchisor and the non-traditional settings. About Beef `O' Brady's Beef 'O' Brady's is a fast-growing national chain of family sports pubs that achieves its success by building relationships with the local schools, youth sports leagues, and other community organizations in each and every Beef 'O' Brady's neighborhood market. The "kid appeal" of this unique concept is reinforced by a very moderately priced kids menu and video games. Ironically, despite what the name implies, Beef 'O' Brady's is actually best known for its Buffalo-style chicken wings. Beef ‘O' Brady's has more than 263 open restaurants throughout the Southeast and the Midwest

Original Air Date: May 19, 2010

How Do You roll Franchise Opportunity Meets with Franchise Interviews

Yuen will be talking with Marty and Don about the How Do You Roll? franchise concept, the unique niche that the concept has found in the sushi industry and much more. Yuen can talk about how he and his brother founded the concept and his brother's history of being a sushi chef for more than 10 years. ABOUT HOW DO YOU ROLL? How Do You Roll?, an aggressively expanding fast casual sushi franchise based in Austin, TX, is expecting more than 10 locations open by the end of 2010. The franchise concept offers high quality sushi at a reasonable price and is made within minutes using proprietary maki machines as the customer customizes exactly what they want. How Do You Roll? also offers authentic side items and a traditional Japanese dessert. To learn more about the franchise concept or about the exciting franchise opportunity, listen to the show!

NexCen Brands Meets with Franchise Interviews

Jerry Slover, Vice President of Development for Nexcen Brands, joins the hosts of FranchiseInterviews to discuss NexCen's portfolio of franchise concepts, opportunities with the company and more. NexCen Brands, Inc. is a strategic brand management company with a focus on franchising. It owns a portfolio of franchise brands that includes two retail franchise concepts: TAF® and Shoebox New York®, as well as five quick service restaurant (QSR) franchise concepts: Great American Cookies, MaggieMoo's, Marble Slab Creamery, Pretzelmaker and Pretzel Time.

Original Air Date: April 29, 2010

Schlotzsky's Franchise Opportunity Meets with Franchise Interviews

Fast approaching its 40th birthday, Schlotzsky's, the home of The Original®, round toasted sandwich, has decided to shake things up in a big way. The 350+ unit fast-casual restaurant has introduced an entirely new brand image that is attracting new kinds of guests and refueling franchise growth around the country. The brand reinvention, which is literally and figuratively "All ‘Round ‘Lotz Better," includes a new prototype restaurant featuring vibrant colors, playful slogans, contemporary furniture and artwork, and a partnership with sister company Cinnabon that offers franchisees two brands under one roof. Schlotzsky's also introduced a new service model where crew members hand-deliver food to the tables. Everything, from tables and chairs to circular-themed local photography featuring tongue-in-cheek phrases is contemporary and ... round. Schlotzsky's President Kelly Roddy will be able to discuss the rebranding process, as well as chain's recent partnership with Cinnabon. About Schlotzsky's Since 1971, Schlotzsky's has been the home of The Original® toasted sandwich. The menu has evolved with customers' tastes to include the highest quality sandwiches, pizzas, salads, and soups available today. With more than 350 locations worldwide, Schlotzsky's is the fast-casual choice for a quick, healthful, and fresh dining experience. Schlotzsky's is enjoyed around the world, with restaurants in Turkey, China, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Costa Rica, Jordan and Kuwait. Schlotzsky's is owned by FOCUS Brands Inc.®, the franchisor and operator of over 2,200 Carvel®, Cinnabon®, Schlotzsky's®, Moe's Southwest Grill® locations and Seattle's Best Coffee® on certain military bases and in international markets. We also have Nancy Weingartner of Franchise Times Magazine calling in on segment 1!

Original Air Date: April 21, 2010

LED Source Franchise Opportunity Meets with Franchise Interviews

October 2009, LED Source launched a franchise program and gained the recognition of becoming North America's first and only franchisor of LED lighting, leveraging its huge buying discounts to provide discount pricing and cost-saving retrofits to customers as it seeks to play a key role in a fast-growing marketplace with unlimited potential. LED Source is seeking to put LED lighting in businesses and homes throughout Canada and the United States by building a network of more than 150 LED Source franchise offices within three years. LED (light-emitting diode) lighting is the most energy-efficient lighting solution currently available. LED lights are mercury and toxin-free, 300 percent more energy-efficient than compact fluorescent lighting (CFL) and about 1,000 percent more efficient than incandescent bulbs while using up to 90 percent less energy to run and lasting 50,000 to 100,000 hours.

HomeWell Senior Care Franchise Opportunity Meets with Franchise Interviews

This week we are meeting the HomeWell Senior Care Franchise Opportunity. The founder Joshua Hoffman started as a caregiver when he was 19 years old and then went on to start his own company! They started franchising in 2003 and today have more than 30 offices in 13 states and Canada. We are meeting with CEO Joshua Hoffman along with NJ-based franchisee Louis Romano.

Original Air Date: April 08, 2010

Smart Tax Franchise Opportunity Meets with Franchise Interviews

Smart Tax is a franchise opportunity that differentiates itself from the rest by delivering top-quality, professional services, while allowing franchisees to focus more on quality of life. It allows its franchisees to own a tax preparation business without requiring a background in finance, accounting, or tax law - it's a business that is easy to start up and operate, just by following the established and comprehensive Smart Tax system. We are meeting with the founder of Smart Tax Nick Rizzi

Original Air Date: January 22, 2010
Maaco Franchise Opportunity Meets with Franchise Interviews

Maaco is "America's body shop" with nearly 500 franchised locations across the continent boasting systemwide sales that approach $500 million. Maaco provides auto paint and auto body repair services for more than 12,000 vehicles a week and 600,000 a year, more than any other company in North America. The more than 17 million vehicles Maaco has repaired since 1972 could create a traffic jam 15 lanes wide from New York to Los Angeles.

Original Air Date: January 14, 2010
EduFit Franchise Opportunity Meets with Franchise Interviews

EduFit is a franchised fitness concept providing convenient, appointment-based personal training services to men and women. Different from circuit or group training concepts, EduFit's certified personal trainers work with up to five clients during a session, with each client following a customized training program
based on their particular conditions, needs or weight loss or body-composition goals. The company was launched in Scottsdale, Ariz. In August 1998 and began franchising in April 2009. Currently, EduFit has two locations in Scottsdale and one in Phoenix. They expect to have 25 studios either open or in development by the end of 2010 and 200 locations nationwide within five years. Initial growth is expected to come primarily from single-unit franchise owners.

Original Air Date: January 07, 2010
Team Blue Franchise Opportunity Meets with Franchise Interviews

Team Blue: By providing a superior hand car wash experience, Team Blue is seeking to change and lead the multi-billion-dollar U.S. car wash industry by opening a national chain of "first-of-its-kind" franchised locations that offer a better quality wash; clean, customer-friendly operations and a unique "brand experience" to customers, while establishing itself as the first national presence in the car wash industry. Team Blue expects to have 35 franchises either open or in development throughout the country by the end of 2012.

We are meeting with CEO Amit Kleinberger of Menchies. Menchie's is the brainchild of Danna and Adam, whose passion and love for creating the perfect frozen yogurt quickly transformed into the ultimate fro-yo lover's paradise. Other ice cream and frozen yogurt stores offer a limited amount of choices and charge customers for every flavor or topping they ordered. Menchie's customers are able to serve themselves the perfect yogurt mix by choosing from a wide variety of delicious flavors, and more than 40 toppings with everything from chocolates, candies, and hot fudge, to granola and fresh seasonal fruit. You can mix all the flavors and toppings you want and only pay for what you take! When you're finished crafting the perfect yogurt, just place it on the scale and pay per ounce. Seeking to create the perfect yogurt experience, Menchie's offers the purest and creamiest "real" yogurt flavors, featuring live and active cultures. Low in fat, and high in calcium, Menchie's Frozen Yogurt makes for both the perfect snack, or a delicious meal in itself. Menchie's also serves a variety of tasty fruit sorbets, as well as low-carb and sugar-free yogurts. For an unforgettable experience, try your yogurt inside one of Menchie's fresh-made waffle bowls. Menchie's loves being the ultimate fro-yo destination, but we truly pride ourselves on being a part of the local community. Menchie's is the perfect place for the post-soccer game celebration or the Little League victory. Local schools depend on Menchie's to help fundraise for programs and events; and for every regular customer that walks into a Menchie's, there's a trained "Mixologist" that knows his or her name. It's a beautiful thing. ABOUT THE NAME: When Adam and Danna first started dating, Adam gave Danna the endearing nickname of "Menchie." A slightly confused Danna knew that the origin of the word meant a "good or generous man,".

Value Place Founded in 2002, Value Place is an economy extended stay lodging and short-term residential property brand that features remarkably affordable weekly rates, rigorous cleanliness standards and secure temporary lodging with an unparalleled commitment to the comfort, privacy and peace of mind of each guest. The Value Place brand comes from the management team that created and developed lodging brands such as Residence Inn (now owned by Marriott), Summerfield Suites (Hyatt) and Candlewood Suites (Intercontinental). Value Place is one of the fastest-growing lodging brands in the nation and the DeBoer/Value Place team has more than 585 combined years of professional real estate and development experience. The company currently has nearly 160 locations open in 26 states; the company expects to end 2009 with 167 locations. Since opening the first Value Place property in 2003, 47 franchise groups have committed to build over 500 properties over the next five years. We will be meeting with Gina-Lynne Smith, President of Franchise Services.

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Franchise Interviews Celebrates Three Years and 150 shows with franchise expert Dr. John P. Hayes

Since 1979, John Hayes has worked in the franchise community as a consultant, franchisee and franchisor. He is the author of several franchise-related books and countless articles that have appeared in media worldwide. He is also the co-author (with Zig Ziglar) of Network Marketing for Dummies. Areas of Expertise Dr. Hayes has served for many years as an advisor to franchisors, franchisees and small business owners internationally. His areas of expertise include management leadership, development, marketing, customer service, training and strategic planning. Widely Published Author He is the author or co-author of 18 non-fiction books including the Franchise Pre-Investment Checklist, Franchising: The Inside Story, Start Small, Finish Big, You Can't Teach A Kid To Ride A Bike At A Seminar, and most recently Get It! The Secrets of Cultivating the HomeVestors Millionaire Mindset. His articles about franchising and business-related topics have appeared in Reader's Digest, Inc. Magazine, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, International Herald Tribune, etc. and many publications sponsored by the International Franchise Association. Corporate Level Expertise From November 2004 until January 2009 he served as President & CEO of HomeVestors of America, Inc., the We Buy Ugly Houses® company. He was a franchisee of HomeVestors from 2002 until 2005. He has been a franchisee of several other concepts and he served on the Board of Directors for both HomeVestors (Chairman of the Board) and The Dwyer Group (1992-2003). Seminars & Workshops Dr. Hayes leads a variety of seminars including How To Capture & Keep The Right Customers, How To Capture & Keep The Right Franchisees, and he facilitates Masterminds for franchisors, franchisees and industry suppliers. He is a popular speaker and trainer at franchise conventions and meetings internationally. Dr. Hayes has provided services to dozens of franchise companies during his career.

Jaime Brenkus of the Slim and Fit Franchise Opportunity Meets with Franchise Interviews

Jaime Brenkus is the Founder/America's Premier Weight Loss Coach and Fitness Trainer. Jaime has dedicated his life to providing time-oriented approaches to enhancing one's lifestyle through proper nutrition and fitness. For the past 22 years, Jaime has trained with thousands of clients on a personal level, and has helped millions of people with his famous, nationally acclaimed 8 Minute Abs Workout Series. Jaime designed supermodel Kathy Ireland's videos as well as featured on radio, TV, and publications. Jaime was awarded a Fitness Advocate for the President's Challenge. Brenkus maintains certification as a Health and Fitness Instructor from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

ZIPS Franchise Opportunity Meets with Franchise Interviews

Don and Marty will talk with Andy Cucchiara, VP of Franchise Operations, about how ZIPS is reinventing the dry cleaning industry to appeal to the fast food generation. Zips is a cash only, pre-paid business. Every garment, every time is only $1.99 - no gimmicks, no exceptions. Because the cleaning machines are in-house you can drop off your garments at 9am and have them by 5pm. Because of the pre-paid model customers are more likely to pick up their garments faster. Have you ever had your dry cleaning sit at the drycleaners for weeks? I have! Also, by having the cleaning machines in-house the franchisees are able to do higher volume at a quicker rate. Andy can explain why ZIPS is a successful franchise in any economy, how the franchise builds from a strong support system and how they keep costs down by keeping inventory down. About ZIPS ZIPS, founded in 1996 and began franchising in 2006, has 18 locations on the East Coast. The company offers a fixed price of $1.99 for any garment to be dry cleaned and $1.19 for any shirt to be laundered. ZIPS offers same day service "In by 9 out by 5" with the motto, ".We take the sting out of dry cleaning."

Mary Jo Larson, Publisher/VP at Franchise Times & Express Medical Transporters Franchise

Mary Jo Larson, Publisher/VP at Franchise Times and Express Medical Transporters, was founded in 1995 by its President/CEO, Bernard A. Squitieri. With more than 25 years of experience in the transportation industry, Mr. Squitieri started the company with one vehicle. Today, Express Medical Transporters, . is the largest for-profit non-emergency transportation company in the state of Missouri. By completing thousands of trips per year with more than 150 vehicles on the road, Express Medical Transporters, . is able to provide the very best in price, quality and efficiency when it comes to transportation anywhere in Missouri. Because Express Medical Transporters, . owns all of its vehicles, equipment and has its own maintenance facility, we are able to eliminate the middle-man, thus reducing costs and controlling other transportation variables. These circumstances make our transportation services less expensive than using a broker or even a taxicab, while providing a higher level of service. Our drivers, and the drivers for our franchisees, are trained to assist non-emergency patients, who may be confined to wheelchairs or other mobility aids, to and from necessary medical appointments including dialysis, in getting home after a hospital stay or an emergency room visit. Our drivers, and our franchisees' drivers, are D.O.T. certified and trained in first aid and CPR. In addition, every driver is subject to random drug testing and extensive background checks to insure the highest level of care by our personnel. By being able to provide all types of vehicles including wheelchair accessible vans, minivans, sedans and even busses, Express Medical Transporters, or one of EMT USA's franchisees, can be your total transportation solution.

First Watch Franchise Opportunity Meets with Franchise Interviews

THEY STARTED SIMPLY AS A FRESH IDEA First Watch was founded in 1983 in Pacific Grove, CA on the simple concept of putting customers first. In other words, we strive to provide unexpectedly extraordinary experiences everyday. It's all part of our "YOU FIRST^TM" service philosophy-our commitment to doing whatever it takes to make our customers' visits memorable. They begin each day at the crack of dawn, slicing fresh fruits and vegetables, baking muffins and whipping up our French toast batter from scratch. We're committed to freshness-using some of the finest ingredients available-never compromising quality. Their unique Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch creations are freshly prepared to each order. When customers arrive, we welcome them with a pot of our coffee, complimentary newspapers and Wi-Fi Internet access. Today, First Watch Restaurants, Inc. is one of the largest privately owned, daytime-only restaurant companies in the country. Headquartered in Bradenton, FL, and operating more than 75 restaurants in 11 states, First Watch offers something for everyone, from traditional Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch favorites to our signature creations. Business or pleasure, we take pride in meeting the special needs of our customers.

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Kona Ice Franchise Opportunity Meets with Franchise Interviews

Tony Lamb is the founder of Kona Ice, which provides a bright, welcoming and professional alternative to the typical ice cream truck. Kids line up to buy shaved ice and get to use a patented "Flavor Wave" where customers can pour their own flavors onto the ice-with literally thousands of combinations-making it a fun, interactive experience for kids. Kona Ice, a national franchise, now has 63 franchises in 23 states and the District of Columbia. Its crisp, clean trucks and revolutionary design certainly are changing the way America thinks about the stereotypical ice cream truck. The franchisor anticipates 500 Kona Ice franchises nationwide in the next five years alone. Tony can discuss how Kona Ice was formed and turned into a franchise. Some possible questions include: About Kona Ice Launched in 2007 by Tony Lamb, Kona Ice provides a bright, welcoming and professional alternative to the typical ice cream truck. Kona Ice is committed to the community and has donated more than $250,000 to local organizations since its inception. Kona Ice has quickly become a desirable franchising opportunity due to the low overhead, flexible hours, quick profit margins and low royalty fee, fixed at $3,000 per year.

February 5, 2009 - Jersey Mikes Meets with Franchise Interviews - It started back in 1956 and was originally called Mike's Subs. Mike opened the small shop in the sea-side town of Point Pleasant, New Jersey. You have to remember that in 1956, there were very few franchise restaurants or hamburger chains. No chain pizza, chicken or taco restaurants, either. In 1956, proprietors or mom-and-pop businesses would open their stores in basic storefront locations like you see here. To survive and thrive, they had to offer exceptional quality products, coupled with unparalleled service. In 1956, Mike was unique in that the product he was offering was a relatively new item in American society — the submarine sandwich.

January 15, 2009
Without a college degree Mike Nero, CEO and Founder of Naturell, ventured out to the world of becoming an eco-preneur way before going green was considered "cool." Nero had been an employee for a carpet cleaning business and saw the harmful chemicals that were being used in the cleaning solutions. Nero was determined to find a solution that would be less harmful and completely organic. After all, wet carpet and dark places is the
ultimate breeding ground for mold and mildew to grow - and to have your kids and pets rolling around on that is a little unsettling to the stomach. Click here to listen.

1/8/2009
Superior Wash Franchise Opportunity Meets with Franchise Interviews

Vincent Garcia and Jodi Scott, founders and owners of Superior Wash, a national 24-hour mobile fleet washing company. The company is a leader in the fleet-washing industry and services Fortune 500 clients such as Coca-Cola, Fed-Ex, UPS and Budweiser trucks. Not only does the company help to alleviate the pressure of rising gas costs for corporate-owned fleet systems by conveniently traveling to an accounts fleet site, but they also use an environmentally friendly water recovery system in doing so. The concept was founded by Vincent and Jodi, who are former independent fleet washing competitors. Click here to listen.

12/18/2008 10:00 AM
Cousins Subs Franchise Opportunity Meets with Franchise Interviews

Whether it's called a hoagie, a hero, a grinder, a spuckie, a poor boy or a wedge, the sub sandwich has proved to be a mainstay in the diets of countless Midwesterners. This familiarity is due in large part to Bill Specht and Jim Sheppard's brainchild, Cousins Subs, which opened its first location on Milwaukee's 60th Street in 1972. After nearly 40 years, the brand has grown to approximately 150 locations in nine states and continues to offer its customers the freshest breads, meats and toppings. The Menomonee Falls-based company recently announced plans to increase its number of units to roughly 170 and, through continued growth in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Arizona and North Dakota, hopes to have 220 restaurants in operation by 2010. Poised For Growth: How has this local company succeeded in having a national presence? What's the strategy behind their steady growth? What does Cousins Subs attribute to their almost four decades of success? Like Father, Like Daughter: Bill Specht's daughter, Christine, started working at Cousins Subs when she was 15 years old. Now 34, she assumed the role of president and COO in March 2008. Speak to Christine about her transition from making subs, bussing tables and running the register to being Cousins Subs' head honcho. Click here to listen.

12/11/2008 

Valpak Franchise Opportunity Meets with Franchise Interviews

ValPak: Layoffs and the down economy have consumers scrambling for more ways to save money. Valpak is bringing savings right to resident's doorsteps with their business. Today we have the pleasure of meeting with Kevin Drudge, Manager of Franchise DevelopmentValpak is one of the nation's leading direct mail companies delivering coupons to more than 45 million households in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Through its combined products, including online savings portal Valpak.com, Cox Target Media - which owns and operates Valpak -delivers.
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12/4/2008 10:00 AM -10 til 2 Franchise Opportunity Meets with Franchise Interviews
The State of Staffing America's workforce is changing as more and more people are looking for flexibility that part-time work provides. In 2006, the staffing industry generated approximately $87 billion in sales; 2.9 million people per day are employed by staffing companies. Over the next decade, the U.S. staffing industry will be one of the nation's fastest growing industries. The staffing industry offers flexibility to both employees and businesses; people can chose when, where and how they want to work.
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11/26- On November 7 and 8, Marty McDermott presented "The Franchise Alternative to the Collegiate Entrepreneur" at the CEO National convention in Chicago. Over 1600 people attended the event. Marty will deliver this presentation to our loyal audience of listeners. Click here to listen.

11/21- Don and Marty are celebrating two years and our 100th show of Franchise Interviews. Don and Marty talk about the last two years. We will talk about highlights from the last 100 shows, what we learned, what is ahead for the next two years and even some funny moments from the show. You will also here clips from legends in franchising like · Jim Rudolph, CEO of Rita’s Water Ice franchise opportunity · The legendary Michael Gerber · Hall of fame speaker Warren Greshes · John Hewitt, founder of Jackson Hewitt and Liberty Tax franchise opportunity · George Naddaff, founder of Boston Market franchise opportunity · Kevin Hein, one of the top franchise attorneys in the country. Don’t miss this two-hour special of Franchise Interviews! Hear parts 1 and 2 of this encore edition. Click here to listen.

11/13- AdviCoach specializes in coaching, advising, mentoring, training and facilitating business solutions to companies at every stage of the business process. By working with you as a business coach, the AdviCoach will help you identify and understand which core problems are putting your business at risk. As an adviser, the AdviCoach will provide you with rapid impact solutions to help overcome obstacles and move your business to the next level. Click here to listen.

10/31- Decor and you – Shirley Warrington – VP Franchise Development Decor & You is a dynamic interior decorating franchise, a rapidly growing and changing business with national headquarters comfortably situated midway between Boston and New York City, in Southbury, Connecticut (population 28,000.) Decor&You is part of the global home furnishings industry where sales top $200 billion each year. Click here to listen.

10/ 29- We are meeting with Bruce Violette of the Business Partner franchise opportunity. Your local Business Partner is a team of experienced marketing professionals with expertise in all areas of marketing communications. Business Partner is here to simplify your life and save you time and money by providing a single source alternative never offered before in this market. Click here to listen.

October 16, 2008 - The Entrepreneur’s Source – Brian Miller, President The Entrepreneur’s Source is ranked among the top consulting franchises in the country.” -Entrepreneur Magazine Our Performance Enhancement Team and consultants have extensive experience in all aspects of franchise and business success. Unlike others, we’re totally objective. When we say, “Your success is our only business,” we mean it. We use a time-tested process to help generate success for our clients. Click here to listen.

October 9, 2008 - We are meeting with Peter Baldine, our Chief Development Officer for Moran Industries. In 1956, Dennis Moran founded Moran Industries based on a simple statement: "Americans depend on their cars, and they can depend on us." For over 50 years, Americans have relied on our professionalism and industry expertise to service their cars and maintain them on a regular basis. Moran offers several highly respected and recognized brands that have exceeded our customers' expectations for over 50 years. Each of these brands is a trusted name with a proven, award winning operating system and a support program that is among the best in the industry! Click here to listen.

October 2, 2008 we are meeting with William Fikhman of the franchise I Sold it on Ebay.William is one of the youngest franchisees for Isold it on Ebay as well as the country. Click here to listen.

September 25, 2008- We have another fabulous Snell & Wilmer Attorney, Holly Shilliday,who has loads of helpful information to share with our audience on a really timely topic: Given today’s economic conditions, many businesses are heading into financial troubles, such as bankruptcy, and franchise systems are no exception. Click here to listen.

September 18, 2008 - We are meeting with Linda Searles of the Baby Power Franchise Concept. Linda Searles started the business in a church basement and now has turned it into a profitable franchise business and rewarding parent/child play experience. The business - Baby Power is a program for children ages six months to five years and their parents. The mission - to build a system of communication between families, through the Baby Power program, that lasts a lifetime. It all began back in 1974 when Linda personally developed and taught a progressive, developmentally appropriate gymnastic and musical parent/child play program for the local Adult School. Targeting children in the pre-school years, Baby Power's objective is to build confidence and promote child development, parent! child communication and bonding.  Click here to listen.

September 11, 2008 - We are meeting with Brian Spindel of The PostNet franchise opportunity. The rapid growth of the SOHO (small office/home office) market has been hard to ignore. Today’s technology has given more people than ever before the opportunity to start small businesses. Conversely, a tremendous need for services and products to support those enterprises has resulted. PostNet is the only company in its industry to successfully position itself as “The Ultimate Business Center” serving the explosive SOHO market by providing one-stop convenience for copying, printing and finishing services; digital services (graphic design, digital output, computer/internet services); and packing, shipping and mailing services. Click here to listen.

September 4, 2008 - we are meeting with author Dr. Scott Shane on his recent book, The Illusions of Entrepreneurship, a new book by Dr. Scott Shane, challenges the myths we hold about entrepreneurs in America - who they are, what they do, and how they succeed. The book shows that the reality of entrepreneurship is decidedly different from the myths that have come to surround it. Scott Shane, a leading expert in entrepreneurial activity in the United States and other countries, draws on the data from extensive research to provide accurate, useful information about who becomes an entrepreneur and why, how businesses are started, which factors lead to success and which predict a likely failure. Click here to listen.

August 28, 2008 - Navis is a unique business-to-business franchise that offers more personal — and professional — freedom to their franchisees. Navis is the leader in a growing $34 billion market.
Their franchise model is scaleable — the sky's the limit, and franchisees can grow at a pace that's comfortable for you. Click here to listen.

8/14/2008
Franchise Consultant Tom Scarda Meets with Franchise Interviews -Tom Scarda is a regular guy who left the 9-5 world, promise of a pension and a gold watch to explore his desire to follow his dreams be an entrepreneur. Click here to listen.

August 12
Today we are meeting with 1-800-Radiator's Mr. Kelly Grace, VP of Franchise Development 1-800-Radiator is one of the fastest growing franchises in North America. 1-800-Radiator delivers brand-new radiators within two to three hours to it’s local customers and next day to customers outside of the same-day area. This extremely effective franchise model has enabled 1-800-Radiator to become the largest independent direct distributor in North America. Click here to listen.
 
7/10/2008 
Baskin Robbins Franchise Opportunity Meets with Franchise Interviews
We are meeting with James Franks, National Director of Franchising for Baskin-Robbins. July is National Ice Cream month and the weather will be warmer, so the timing for your listeners is great! For 62 years Baskin-Robbins® has been making people feel good inside and out.   Click here to listen.

7/3/2008 Own A Piece of the Energy Business - 4Refule Franchise Opportunity meets with Franchise Interviews
Own a piece of the energy business. Fuel powers economic growth around the world * It enables transport, commercial services and construction * As an industry, it's virtually recession-proof, but try to get into it and you quickly find the barriers to entry are very high * Still, what if there were an opportunity for you to get a piece of the fuel business?  Click here to listen.

June 16, 2008 - Marty McDermott & Don Johnson Discuss Current Events in Franchising
Spend one hour with Marty McDermott and Don Johnson, the show hosts of Franchise Interviews. Are college grads good franchisees? Click here to listen.
 
June 19, 2008 - Always Best Care Franchise Opportunity Meets with Franchise Interviews
Don and I have been discussing the incredible opportunity in the senior care industry. Always Best Care has created new dynamics in their industry to maximize franchisees potential for future strength and growth. We have the pleasure of meeting with the founder of Always Best Care Michael Newman. Click here to listen.

June 26, 2008 - Sterling Optical Franchise Opportunity
Sterling Optical opened its first door in the financial district of New York in 1914. Thirty-five successful years later, a second store opened in the Washington, D.C. area. Today, through a combination of company-owned and franchised stores, Sterling Optical and Site for Sore Eyes number nearly 200 locations nationwide. Click here to listen.

May 29, 2008 - The Edible Arrangements Franchise Opportunity Meets with Franchise Opportunities
The Edible Arrangements franchise concept was first launched in East Haven, CT in 1999. The company began franchising in 2001 in Massachusetts with additional stores quickly following in Connecticut, Georgia and New Jersey. Today there are over 800 locations operating or coming soon throughout the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, UK and the UAE. Click here to listen.
 
May 22, 2008 - The Essential Steps To Researching a Franchise Opportunity with franchise expert Joel Libava
Franchise Interviews is welcoming back franchise expert and now franchise author Joel Libava of the ebook "The Essential Steps To Researching a Franchise Opportunity" Click here to listen.
 
May 15, 2008 - Ritas Water Ice Franchise Opportunity Meets with Franchise Interviews
Just in time for ice cream season! Rita's opened in the summer of 1984. Asphalt was bubbling. Swimming pools were evaporating. The tires were melting off of ice cream trucks. Needless to say, it was a very successful summer, but it wasn't due to just the weather. In the months preceding the May grand opening of the first Rita's store, Bob Tumolo and his mother, Elizabeth, were busy experimenting on recipes for Italian water ice. Click here to listen.

April 4, 2008 - Massage Heights Franchise Opportunity Meets with Franchise Interviews
Franchise Interviews meets with Glenn Franson of Massage Heights. Massage Heights is an exciting new franchise opportunity in an industry that is still in it's infancy. Click here to listen.
 
April 18, 2008 - e Solving The Puzzle Of Owning A Franchise - Franchise Inc. Meets with Franchise Interviews
For almost 30 years, Franchise Inc's principals have been helping folks develop their business concept into a franchise. In addition, they match prospective franchise buyers to the right franchisor (business concept) to achieve their dream of owning their own business. In fact, our president has written an industry endorsed book on "Solving The Puzzle Of Owning A Franchise". We have the pleasure of meeting with Robert A. Needham. Click here to listen.

April 25, 2008 - Franchise Interviews Welcomes Back Franchise Attorney Nancy Lanard
Nancy will discuss what a franchisee should look for in reviewing the lease for the franchise location and why it's important to use experienced leasing attorneys to do that review. Click here to listen.

March 14, 2008 - Marco's Pizza Franchise Opportunity Meets with Franchise Interviews
Pat Giammarco moved to the States from Italy with his Parents when he was 9 years old. Few years later, he worked at his Family Pizzeria with his father. From there, the path was paved, he embarked on a mission to make the best pizza in the market place... of course with a little help from his Father's recipe. From there, the first Marco's Pizza store opened in Toledo, Ohio in 1978. Click here to listen. 
 
March 21, 2008 - Franchise Interviews Meets with franchisee to Six Disciplines Eric Kurjan
Eric Kurjan, franchise owner of Six Disciplines Ohio Group, is getting small business leaders to bring him into their team and work to align their mission and vision. Instead of cutting costs, they are incurring upfront costs for his time in an effort to save costs in the long-run. Six Disciplines franchise opportunity, of which Kurjan is a franchise partner, is a strategy execution program for small business. Click here to listen.
 
March 28, 2008 - Fish Window Cleaning Franchise Opportunity Meets with Franchise Interviews
Franchise Interviews is meeting with Chad Kunkel, owner to the franchise Fish Window Cleaning. Next time you get in your car, look at all the windows around you: from storefronts, restaurants, office buildings, schools, houses, and strip malls. Businesses and homes all have one thing in common, windows that get dirty. Not only do they need to be cleaned today, but again next week, next month, and next year. Click here to listen.

February 7, 2008 - Co-Founder Dan Rowe of Franchise Development Company Fransmart Speaks with Franchise Interviews
Fransmart aids franchisers as well as franchisees with their franchising decisions and investments. They have helped portfolio members to sell thousands of franchises to high-quality franchisees, to secure better locations, to enhance unit economics and to elevate brand awareness to the masses. Click here to listen.

Original Air Date: 2/28/2008 10:00 AM

Michael Gerber - AWAKENING THE ENTREPRENEUR WITHIN on Franchise Interviews

Imagine. A Business Of Your Own That Doesn't Own You. It's not just a faded dream. It's a proven, dependable consequence of knowing the right way to run your business. And there is a right way.

Michael Gerber, NY-Times best selling author of The E-Myth Revisited, and leading authority on entrepreneurial methodology, discusses his latest book, "Awakening the Entrepreneur Within."