Best Franchise Podcast Episodes (2025)
We share with you today the best franchise podcast for you to start getting in the mood and you will understand which way is up.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
In these 20 podcasts you will discover:
- Interviews with leading U.S. franchises,
- Tips on how to invest in franchises,
- Which franchise is right for you,
- and much, MUCH more.
The Franchise Podcast: Franchise Findings
Running out of time to read an article or watch a youtube video? If so, this is why we created the best franchise podcast to keep you in the groove.
As you go through your day, turn on a podcast, and learn about everything you want to know about franchising in the United States.
We would like to share with you today the most popular 20 podcast episodes from our series, Franchise Findings.
Franchise Findings – Top 20
Franchise Findings: Buying a Franchise Made Simple
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1. Business/ Franchise Opportunities For 2022 & Beyond
In this interview from Season 2 of Franchise Findings, Patrick discusses business opportunities for 2022 with John LaRosa.
- About John and Marketdata
- Marketdata clients
- Buying a business, how to start?
- Why people don’t research?
- Good industries for investing
- Nail Salons Industry
- Comercial Cleaning Industry
- Residential Cleaning
- More about Nail Salons
- Physical Therapy Centers
- Weightloss centers and clinics
- Some thoughts
- The importance of research
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2. A.J. Titus, President of Signarama: Background, Decisions, and the Franchise Industry
In this interview from Season 4 of Franchise Findings, Patrick discusses the Signarama franchise with their President AJ Titus, a little bit about the printing and signage industry, as well as just the franchising industry as a whole.
- Q&A – How did you get involved and what kept you involved in this business?
- Q&A – What´s it like on the data side?
- Q&A – Do you sell your services to other franchises?
- Q&A – How do you ensure that you remain aligned with the franchisee’s success?
- About Signarama Franchisees
- Franchisee Level Performance
- Q&A – Do most of the franchisees in the system just have one location they´re owning and operating?
- Q&A – How much does it cost to open a Signarama?
- Q&A – How do you help them get the site and get up and running fast?
- Q&A – What is your ideal franchisee?
- Q&A – How are new franchisees financing this investment?
- Q&A – How has it been with COVID?
- Q&A – Are there any regions that you´re excited about expanding in?
- Q&A – How are you helping your franchisees or are they even helping themselves collectively with the labor?
- Q&A – Do you have monthly meetings or in-person meetings annually?
- Q&A – Are there shared learnings from Signarama with the other brands in the United Franchise Group portfolio?
- Q&A – How many franchisees are part of the whole group and how many are in Signarama?
- Q&A – How do you recommend candidates that are looking to get into franchising?
- Q&A – Any closing thoughts?
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3. Franchise Financing and Structuring Methods for 2022
In this interview from Season 2 of Franchise Findings, Patrick discusses with Larry Carnell, VP of development at Benetrends:
- how you should best plan on starting a business,
- then potentially selling a business,
- some different case studies, lessons learned, that Larry has had in his career as a successful entrepreneur, as well as acting as an advisor.
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4. What should you look at in a franchise with Tom Spadea (franchise attorney)
In this interview from Season 3 of Franchise Findings, Patrick discusses what prospective franchisees should consider when choosing a franchise with Tom Spadea, a franchise attorney who has been in the industry for many years.
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5. Orangetheory Franchise | Overrated or legit?
In this episode from Season 2 of Franchise Findings, Patrick talks about the Orangetheory Franchise: if it’s a great opportunity or if it’s something you should pass by. You can read our full review of the opportunity Here.
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6. F45 Franchise Cost Worth It?
In this episode from Season 2 of Franchise Findings, Patrick talks about the F45 Franchise. It is a training studio which provides exercise training that involves alternating periods of short, intense anaerobic exercise. You can read our full review of the opportunity Here.
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7. What Semi Absentee Franchise Investors Need to Know with Bill Eastin
In this interview from Season 2 of Franchise Findings, Patrick discusses with Bill Eastin, franchise broker/consultant at Franchise CoPilots, what semi-absentee franchise investors need to know.
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8. Two Ways To Get Rich In Franchising
In this episode from Season 3 of Franchise Findings Patrick talks about how to make money franchising.
- Cash Flow
- Through Capital Appreciation
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9. How to Own a Franchise and Keep Your Day Job
In this interview from Season 4 of Franchise Findings, Patrick discusses with Josh Ambrose, a Mosquito Hunters franchisee:
- how his background applied to franchising,
- entrepreneurship, how he got into franchising,
- what it’s like running a small business.
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10. SBA Loan for Franchise And Other Financing Options | Al Lesko of Fund My Franchise
In this interview from Season 2 of Franchise Findings, Patrick discusses with Al Lesko of Fund My Franchise, some of the following, and more:
- Fanchise Financing
- SBA loans,
- 401k roll over,
- Home Equity Line of Credit
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11. SBA Loan: Increase Your Chances of Approval
In this interview from Season 1 of Franchise Findings, Patrick discusses with Gerald Padilla, Joorney Business Plan’s Vice President of Sales, how to increase your chances of approval for a SBA loan.
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12. Bojangles Franchise Cost, Fees And Profit
In this episode from Season 4 of Franchise Findings, Patrick talks about Bojangles. It is a regional fast-food chain that specializes in cajun fried chicken and operates in the American Southwest. It was founded by Jack Fulk in the 1970s and is now led by Jose Armario.
You can read our full review of the opportunity Here.
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13. Tariq Johnson’s Profitable Franchise Formula
In this interview from Season 3 of Franchise Findings, Patrick discusses with Tariq Johnson his Profitable Franchise Formula. He’s a successful entrepreneur who has developed a foolproof system for starting and running a profitable franchise.
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14. 20 Franchises For Sale to Avoid | Some You Won’t Believe
In this episode from Season 1 of Franchise Findings, Patrick poses the next questions:
- Have you ever wondered what it would be like to own your own franchise?
- Want to make sure you invest in a proven franchise with a low failure rate?
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15. Franchise Attorney Tells All | Must Listen Before Buying a Franchise
In this episode from Season 1 of Franchise Findings, Patrick poses the next questions:
- What is the main purpose of a franchise disclosure document?
- What are key points in the franchise agreement?
- Which points are generally non-negotiable from the franchisor perspective?
- Why should someone engage an attorney before buying a franchise?
- What are the most common disputes between the franchisee and franchisor?
You can read a full transcript of the episode Here.
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16. Beyond Franchise Income | 1. Tax Advantages
This is the start of a three part episode from Season 3 of Franchise Findings, where Patrick explores some of the benefits that come with owning a franchise business in the United States.
Look into expenses such as:
- Furniture,
- Fixtures and equipment,
- Tax and fiscal benefits, and
- Different types of business expenses.
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17. Tint World Franchisees Must Get It and Want It
In this interview from Season 3 of Franchise Findings, Patrick discusses with Charles Bonfiglio, CEO of Tint World Franchise Corporation, what he looks for in potential franchisees and how Tint World is continuing to grow.
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18. Franchises Under $25k
In this episode from Season 2 of Franchise Findings Patrick poses these questions:
- Are you looking to invest in a franchise, but you’re on a tight budget?
- Are you willing to spend no more than $25,000 on your initial investment?
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19. Wow 1 Day Painting Franchise Interview
In this interview from Season 1 of Franchise Findings Jack talks about WOW 1 Day Painting with . They’re a professional commercial and residential painting business founded in 2005. You can read our full review of the opportunity Here.
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20. One Of The Key Advantages Of A Franchise
In this episode from Season 2 of Franchise Findings Patrick talks about one of the key advantages of a franchise.
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