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Franchise Business Review is the trusted, independent source for franchise research. Join FBR President and COO Michelle Rowan as she demystifies the franchise buying process. From funding to franchisee satisfaction, she covers everything you need to know about buying and running a successful franchise. Michelle’s not going it alone, either. With 20 years in market research, Franchise Business Review has insights from hundreds of thousands of franchise owners to uncover the highest-rated brands.
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Signup to Generate a PitchFranchise Business Review is the trusted, independent source for franchise research. Join FBR President and COO Michelle Rowan as she demystifies the franchise buying process. From funding to franchisee satisfaction, she covers everything you need to know about buying and running a successful franchise. Michelle’s not going it alone, either.
From A to Franchisee: The Podcast for Smarter Franchise Buying is hosted by Franchise Business Review. The show has published 61 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Franchise Shopping in the Age of ChatGPT" (26 October 2026, 32 minutes), "What You Inherit When You Buy An Existing Franchise" (19 October 2026, 38 minutes), and "Interview with Slutty Vegan Founder Pinky Cole" (5 October 2026, 46 minutes).
From A to Franchisee: The Podcast for Smarter Franchise Buying publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 42 minutes across 61 episodes.
Booking probability for From A to Franchisee: The Podcast for Smarter Franchise Buying is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. From A to Franchisee: The Podcast for Smarter Franchise Buying requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. From A to Franchisee: The Podcast for Smarter Franchise Buying's contact route on record: public web form.
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Franchise Business Review hosts From A to Franchisee: The Podcast for Smarter Franchise Buying, a business show with 61 episodes published.
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Episode #11
Send us Fan Mail More franchise candidates now begin their search in a chatbot rather than a search engine, while franchisors are using AI to find, qualify, and market to those same people. Steve Buors, CEO and...
Episode #10
Send us Fan Mail Taylor Abbott’s family bought an existing San Antonio print shop in 2009 without knowing a thing about printing, and four years later revenue had slid from $1 million to $600,000. Franchising was their...
Episode #8
Send us Fan Mail Hosts: Allison Dudas & Mariah Morgan, Franchise Business Review Guest: Aisha "Pinky" Cole Hayes, Founder & CEO of Slutty Vegan Pinky Cole has lived the full arc of restaurant entrepreneurship, from...
Episode #7
Send us Fan Mail Hosts: Allison Dudas and Mariah Morgan, Franchise Business Review Coffee, chicken, pizza, and ice cream all made the cut. In this episode, Allison Dudas and Mariah Morgan reveal FBR's Top 25 Food &...
Episode #3
Send us Fan Mail Michelle is joined by multi-unit Taco John's franchisee Tamra Kennedy to discuss whether the American Franchise Act is good for franchisees. Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Watch on...
From A to Franchisee: The Podcast for Smarter Franchise Buying
Send us Fan Mail From a scrappy startup to the top of Franchise Business Review's satisfaction rankings for over a decade, Kona Ice founder Tony Lamb has cracked the code on franchising. He joins Franchise Business...
Episode #2
Send us Fan Mail Host: Michelle Rowan, President of Franchise Business Review Guest: Allison Dudas, Senior Marketing Manager of Franchise Business Review What makes a franchise truly innovative, and how can you tell...
From A to Franchisee: The Podcast for Smarter Franchise Buying
Send us Fan Mail In this insightful episode, Michelle Rowan and Paul Pickett delve into the essential traits that define a successful franchisee. Drawing from decades of experience, Paul shares his expertise on the...
From A to Franchisee: The Podcast for Smarter Franchise Buying
Send us Fan Mail Host: Michelle Rowan, President of Franchise Business Review Guest: Mark Jameson, Franchise Development Officer, Propelled Brands Thinking about buying a franchise in today’s market? Before you invest...
Episode #45
Send us Fan Mail Most franchise opportunities promise stability — but few are as resilient and rewarding as the commercial cleaning sector. In this episode, Allison Dudas dives into the booming world of cleaning and...
Episode #44
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we announce our Most Profitable Franchises of 2026. We name 50 franchise brands in this list whose franchisees report higher earnings than the average. No brand can pay to be on this...
Episode #43
Send us Fan Mail Host: Allison Dudas, Senior Manager of B2C Marketing at FBR Guest: Jill Kesler, Franchisee of Fish Window Cleaning This episode delves into the 2026 Women In Franchising Trends Report. It features...
Episode #42
Send us Fan Mail Jason Sharp’s journey from corporate healthcare to owning a pool supply franchise in Alabama reveals the real secret to success: building a community-focused team and letting your leadership shine...
Episode #41
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, hosts Michelle and Allison dive into the importance of franchise culture. They discuss how a strong culture can significantly impact franchisee satisfaction and business success. The...
From A to Franchisee: The Podcast for Smarter Franchise Buying
Send us Fan Mail In this insightful episode, Michelle Rowan and Ali Kraus delve into the diverse world of franchise funding options. From traditional bank loans to innovative rollover strategies, they explore how...
Episode #40
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of "From A to Franchisee," Michelle Rowan and Katherine LeBlanc discuss essential marketing questions to consider when evaluating franchise opportunities. Katherine, with over 20 years...
Episode #39
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of "From A to Franchisee," the hosts delve into the often-overlooked aspects of franchise agreements that can significantly impact buyers. Joined by Megan Center, a seasoned franchise...
Episode #38
Send us Fan Mail Most franchisees in senior care are driven by a deep sense of purpose, but Zubin Kapadia’s journey reveals what it truly takes to succeed in this fast-growing, emotionally rewarding industry. When he...
Episode #37
Send us Fan Mail Host: Michelle Rowan, Franchise Business Review Guest: Susan Black-Beth, Auspicious Owl In this episode of "From A to Franchisee," hosts Michelle Rowan and Susan Black-Beth explore the impact of private...
Episode #36
Send us Fan Mail Franchise Business Review is a market research firm dedicated to franchisee satisfaction. This means we work hard to figure out how happy franchisees are owning their brands. This episode gets at our...
Recent guests on From A to Franchisee: The Podcast for Smarter Franchise Buying. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
Chief Development Officer of Propelled Brands, Propelled Brands
attorney, entrepreneur, serial business founder, Thomas Metcalf Laboratory School at Illinois State University
Kona Ice
Fish Window Cleaning
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