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Hosted by James Butler · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 90 episodes
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Welcome to the Best Franchise Brands Podcast where in each episode, we will explore a specific franchise brand with details about their business, requirements for franchise candidates, how they train their franchisees, and details about the systems they've set up so franchisees get a great start. Interviews with industry leaders of the best franchise brands will give you insights and help you discover important details about which franchisors you should engage with in the discovery process as you prepare to start your franchise business.
James Butler hosts Best Franchise Brands Podcast, a business show with 90 episodes published.
In this episode, I talk with Rob Palmer, who is the Founder and Brand President of Lawn Squad. His business was acquired in April of 2023 by Authority Brands. Rob started the original brand in early 2001 in Northeast Ohi
In this episode, I talk with Zach Peyton, who is the CEO of Superior Fence and Rail about how he got started with his business in Jacksonville, Florida, why he and his partner made the decision to franchise, stories abou
In this episode, I talk with Devan Kline, Co-Founder, Co-CEO, and Visionary of Burn Brands and Burn Boot Camp. Devan and his wife Morgan have build a remarkable franchise business located in 41 states with over 400 franc
In this episode, I talk with Nuttha Goutier, who is the founder and CEO fo Sabai Thai Spa. Nuttha is originally from Thailand and shares her story, why she decided to start franchising her corporate spa locations and les
In this episode, I talk with Mike Tan, who is the CEO of Sweathouz about their unique franchise offering. They offer one suite, two temperatures, and three experiences with a unique recovery journey that is a scientifica
In this episode, I talk with Dan Claps, CEO and Co-Founder of VODA Cleaning and Restoration. VODA was started in 2009 and started franchising in 2023. Dan tells the story of the founding of VODA, how he got involved, les
In this episode, I talk with Kelly Crummer, who is the Senior Director of Franchising at Firehouse Subs ® . She shares the Firehouse Subs ® origin story, how they've grown to nearly 1,400 locations in the United States a
In this episode, I talk with Garr Russell, who is the founder and CEO of Fireside RV Rental. He shares his story about how he recognized a need for helping RV owners rent out their vehicles when they weren't using them a
In this episode, I talk with Bobbie Lloyd, who is the CEO and Chief Baking Officer of Magnolia Bakery about their decision to start franchising. Magnolia Bakery started in the West Village of New York City in 1996. Bobbi
In this episode, I talk with Mel Richards, who is the founder and CEO of goGLOW about how she started her tanning and skincare brand, the reasons for their explosive growth, and lessons she has learned along the way as s
In this episode, I talk with Belina Calderon-Nernberg, who is the founder and CEO of 1 Heart Caregiver Services, Kevin Tagarao, who is the Chief Operating Officer, and Randy Neil Clarito, who is the VP of Franchise Devel
In this episode, I talk with Kia and Shane Binger who are the CEO and COO and founders of the Lemon Fresh Cleaners franchise based out of Rapid City, South Dakota. Kia and Shane share their story of how they got started
In this episode, I talk with David Grossman, who is the President of Renue Systems, about the start of the franchise, how it has grown over the years, how he acquired the company and became its president and the track th
In this episode, Karen Riker, Beth Williams, and David Montanez, who all work with Authority Brands, discuss the opportunities available with buying existing franchise businesses for sale. They discuss their backgrounds
In this episode, we talk with Matt O'Rourke, who is the founder and brand president of Z Plumberz with Belfor Franchise Group about how he started Z Plumberz and has grown the franchise brand across the country. Matt sha
In this episode, Josh Minturn, who is the VP of Franchise Development at Authority Brands, returns to the podcast to discuss Screenmobile and Lawn Squad as well as discuss the advantages of being a part of the Authority
In this episode, I talk with Scott Ball, who is the brand president of FiiZ Drinks which started in 2014 in Bountiful, Utah. Scott shares his story about how he got into franchising, started a Dunkin' Donuts franchise, a
In this episode, I talk with Jade Winter, who is the founder and CEO of Studio Pilates International, based out of Brisbane, Australia. Jade tells his story about how he and his wife Tanya started Studio Pilates Internat
In this episode, I talk with Nick Scaccio, who is the Chief Development Officer at Paris Baguette on their exciting brand and explosive growth. They've awarded 76 new franchise locations in Q1 of 2025, signed 20 leases,
In this episode, Jeff Salter, Founder and CEO of Caring Senior Service returns to the podcast to talk about recent innovations with AI which allow them to better serve their clients. Jeff shares updates on their growth a
Zach Peyton
CEO of Superior Fence and Rail · Superior Fence and Rail Franchising
1 appearance on this show
Nuttha Goutier
Founder, CEO, Franchisor & Business Development Executive · Sabai Thai Spa
1 appearance on this show
Dan Claps
CEO · VODA Cleaning and Restoration
1 appearance on this show
Garr Russell
Chief Fire Starter and CEO · Fireside RV Rental
1 appearance on this show
Melanie Richards
Founder and CEO · Happy Tree yoga
1 appearance on this show
David Grossman
author and leadership expert · The Grossman Group
1 appearance on this show
Beth Williams
School Partnerships Manager · ImpactEd
1 appearance on this show
Jeff Salter
Founder and CEO of Caring Senior Service · Caring Senior Service
2 appearances on this show
Hagan Kappler
CEO of DaisyCo.com Franchise · Daisy
1 appearance on this show
Scott Sutton
Chief Development Officer · Empower Brands
1 appearance on this show
Sean Foley
Professor of Middle East and Islamic History · Banner Engineering
1 appearance on this show
Stefan Figley
President · 1-800 Packouts
2 appearances on this show
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Best Franchise Brands Podcast is hosted by James Butler. The show is categorised under business (investing) and has published 90 episodes.
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