Modern Business

In this episode Ryan discusses all things health benefits, cost savings and value creation for employees with Seamless Health CEO Allen Jackson. Connect with Allen through FranchiseSupplierNetwork.com

In this Modrn Business episode, Zack sits down with CEO/Founder of Village East Gifted, Tobi Phillips. In this episode, we discuss how Village East Gifted differentiates themselves in the market, why Tobi decided to franchise the brand, some benefits to being a franchisee and some awesome student stories as well.

In the 3rd episode of the Franchise Supplier Wire series, Ryan discusses "Two Things High Performing Franchisees Do To Drive Results" with multi unit franchisee and owner of Upfront, Matt Robinson. Upfront helps high-growth franchise organizations optimize unit-level performance and profitability using Matt's dialed in performance optimization coaching that he developed and deployed with massive success as one of the largest franchisees in the Massage Envy and other systems. Results Talk: Upfront maximizes the value of multi-unit franchise businesses with scalable systems and tools that get results…fast. Common results: +43% sales conversion in 2 weeks | +33 NPS in 1 month | +51% YOY EBITDA | +75% YOY retention To Connect with Upfront, Visit: https://franchisesuppliernetwork.com/featured-supplier/upfront/

In this episode, Ryan has a discussion with CJ Adams, a multi unit franchisee of Great American Cookies. We discuss his journey, how he did his research to find and buy his territories, and all things running his locations and future plans.

In this episode we do a deep dive with the Orchatect team discussing all things technology stack consolidation for franchise organizations. Reach out to them here: https://franchisesuppliernetwork.com/featured-supplier/orchatect/ If you're a franchisor: Franchise Supplier Network can help you connect with best fit suppliers. Fill out our 1 minute form to get started: www.franchisesuppliernetwork.com If you're interested in becoming a franchisee, be sure to check out the brands we host on MB podcast or visit our website to be connected with a brand or a consultant to learn how to become a franchisee Get registered for one of our several amazing franchise conferences in 2023: www.franchisors.com

On the first episode of the Franchise Supplier Wire Podcast series here on Modrn Business, Joe Soltis and Issac Kebe from Choice Local discuss driving sales and marketing results for franchisees. Some of the topics we discuss: - Building a turnkey marketing stack - Dynamically localizing content to be truly dominate - The one cutting edge strategy that every marketing leader needs - Using AI and Automation to enhance recruitment marketing - What to do with marketing in a recession? - Plus so much more. Connect with todays guests to request a free consult call or discovery session here: https://franchisesuppliernetwork.com/featured-supplier/choice-local/ If you're a franchisor: Franchise Supplier Network can help you connect with best fit suppliers. Fill out our 1 minute form to get started: www.franchisesuppliernetwork.com If you're interested in becoming a franchisee, be sure to check out the brands we host on MB podcast or visit our website to be connected with a brand or a consultant to learn how to b

Zack goes back to his NYC days with this interview with Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Mighty Quinn's BBQ, a brand started in Smorgasborg NYC. In this episode, we discuss their path towards becoming the go-to fast casual BBQ brand, their emergence out of the Tri-State area, proficiency in delivery/technology and their big plans for 2023.

In this special Modrn Business event, Ryan travels to Chicago to the Fishman PR offices (with a live podcast studio audience) for discussion on how to build an emotional connection with your customers and potential franchisees through story-telling. With the help of panelists Shane Evans (Massage Heights), Steve Greenbaum (PostNet) and Jeff Wall (Handyman Connection); Ryan asks questions on how to utilize your founding story, your all-star franchisee story and your “journey to franchising” story to help show the impact that PR has on a franchise network.

In this episode of Modrn Business Podcast, Ryan Hicks hosts Jim Waskovich, Managing Partner of Princeton Equity Group and Lane Fisher, Partner at Fisher Zucker Franchise Law Firm. We discussed feedback and top highlights from the 10th annual Springboard event for emerging franchisors, and put a specific focus on talking through the key highlights from the day 1 lunch panel session on the topic of "Accelerating Growth Through 3rd Party Capital Investment". Topics Discussed: - Springboard Event - What is Private Equity - The different kinds of P.E. - When should I engage with a P.E. group - Should I hire an investment banker? - Who is Princeton Equity Group and who do you serve? - What are the common mistakes and how to best prepare to partner with 3rd party capital? - And much more. About Jim Waskovich: Jim co-founded Princeton Equity Group, co-leads its investment activities, and sits on the Firm’s investment committee. Prior to co-founding Princeton, Jim spent nearly 20 years as a private equity investor

Zack "covers" the new Wellness 2.0 industry with The Covery CEO EK Navan in this episode! We discuss why this industry is one to watch in franchising, how The Covery differs from others breaking into this space, services they plan to add in 2023 and what a buildout/staff would look like at a typical location.

In this Modrn Business episode, Zack catches up with Richie Huffman, CEO of Celebree School. We discuss the brands' emergence into the children's education space, their new deal at Amazon's HQ2, why Richie decided to franchise the brand and how he got into the pre-school business in the first place.

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In this episode, Zack chats with Franchise Guru and CEO of Teriyaki Madness, Michael Haith. We discuss how they differentiate in the ethnic fast casual category, how technology plays a role in their evolution, his advice for emerging franchisors and his playbook for attracting attention for institutional investors.

Zack sits down with friend and Executive Director of Franchise Development for Handyman Connection, Luke Schulte, in this episode of Modrn Business. Luke takes the listeners through current franchise development trends, why home service brands are the perfect "recession-proof industry", how Handyman Connection positions themselves within the market and how they use technology to gain an edge.

Zack dives back into the home services to talk with CEO Mike Andreacchi and SVP of Marketing Crissy Russo to discuss their proprietary Junkware system, how they differentiate from other junk removal competitors, how they use data to remain on the cutting edge and their plans for the rest of 2022.

CEO of Eggs Up Grill, Ricky Richardson, joins Zack on this new episode of Modrn Business to talk about their spin on the better-breakfast category, the brand's investment in technology, how they have handled economic pressures on a unit-level and why menu innovation is key to Eggs Up Grill's success from a consumer and franchise development perspective.

Justin Bartek (Director of Marketing) and Mike LaRue (VP of Franchise Sales) from Jinya Ramen Bar join the show to discuss how they're catering to an Americanized ramen palette, how they're utilizing data to target their ideal customer and about their express concept, Bushi by Jinya.

Zack chats with CEO Scott Snyder and COO/CFO Will Brand to talk about their turnaround of 32-year old legacy brand Bad Ass Coffee. From technology overhauls to a focus on operational efficiency, this brand has seen some significant changes that have contributed to its resurgence as a brand to be reckoned with in the coffee space within franchising.

Zack catches up with fellow Chicago native and CEO of Aloha Poke, Chris Birkinshaw, about their concept emerging out of a crowded poke category, their innovative food safety technology that sets them apart, their exciting multi-unit growth plans and how they approach the employment challenges currently being faced in the F&B industry.

Zack gets a chance to learn all about one of the hottest new brands in the restaurant franchising space, Roll Em' Up Taquitos. Through his chat with CDO & Partner Chris Wyland, MB finds out how REU managed to get 300+ units in development in 15 months, their amazing tech stack, their unique branding and their plans for additional brands under their umbrella, Bomb AF Brands.