We Bought A Franchise!

We Bought a Franchise – The #1 Franchise Podcast by Real Franchise Owners The top franchise podcast where actual franchise owners reveal what really works in franchise ownership. If you're researching how to buy a franchise or evaluating franchise opportunities, this is your unfiltered source. HOSTED BY REAL FRANCHISE OWNERS Jack and Jill Johnson — certified franchise consultants who've actually owned franchises. Jack built a home care franchise to 100+ units and sold it to private equity. He's guided 600+ clients to franchise ownership and $100M+ in transactions. Every episode features real operators: - Jack & Jill Johnson – Former franchise owners, certified consultants - David San Juan – Pink's Windows franchise owner - Brian Gross – Former Art of Drawers franchisee, CFP - Morgan Noller & Kathryn Allen – Award-winning Soccer Stars operators - Jay & Carolina Orosa – Franchise owners with successful exit These aren't consultants rea

We Bought A Franchise! is a business podcast hosted by Jack Johnson, with 68 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jack Johnson hosts We Bought A Franchise!, a business show with 68 episodes published.

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  Episode #10

  The Home Services Franchise You Run Entirely From Your Phone | Gorilla Property Services

  Jun 2, 202654 minS3

  Send us Fan Mail One of Gorilla's franchisees runs his entire business from a cruise ship in Greece — nine vans, all from his phone. That's not a gimmick. It's the model. This week the team sits down with Andrew Edwards , owner of Gorilla Property Services , to break down what might be the most overlooked home services franchise in the market: a high-tech, 100% mobile exterior cleaning and maintenance brand built on B2C and B2B recurring revenue. Gorilla bundles eight essential services — pressure washing, window and gutter cleaning, roof cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, graffiti and snow removal — into a single "one call" relationship, much of it required by insurance carriers and local bylaws. That's demand that doesn't disappear in a downturn. Andrew is the rare franchisor who's actually been a franchisee — he built and sold a business before reshaping Gorilla into a system designed to make owners better operators, not buy them a job. In this episode: The proprietary, AI-powered CRM (Gorilla Pro) that runs the whole business from a phone Why recurring revenue made Jack & Jill's Pinks exit sell for ~10x net The B2B vs. B2C cash-flow balance every home services owner needs to understand Why this model is largely insulated from AI disruption Realistic numbers: per Gorilla's Item 19, Canadian franchisees averaged $666,233 in revenue and $162,388 in net income (Jan–Dec 2024) at a 49% gross margin. U.S. results may differ — see the FDD. Low investment, highly scalable, home-based, and VetFran-approved. If you've been waiting on BizBuySell for the "perfect business," this is the conversation that reframes the math. Some markets are already gone — Chicago, Tampa, Boca Raton. Check if yours is still open: https://www.thefranchiseinsiders.com/gorilla-property-services The Franchise Insiders works with Franchise FastLane on Gorilla Property Services development. Territory availability and investment details subject to change. This is not an offer to sell a franchise. Visit www.thefranchiseinsiders.com to subscribe. Send us your questions for an upcoming episode at 305-710-0050. From your pals in franchise ownership, Jack and Jill Johnson.

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  Episode #9

  The $146B ‘Boring’ Business Nobody Talks About: Why This Mobile Showroom Franchise Is Growing Fast

  May 5, 202638 minS3

  Send us Fan Mail Most people exploring franchise ownership are looking in the same places: HVAC. Plumbing. Restaurants. The problem? That’s where everyone else is looking too. Meanwhile, there’s a $146 billion industry hiding in plain sight —fragmented, high demand, and built around a better customer experience. In this episode, we break down one of the most overlooked models in franchising: Why the flooring space continues to attract new franchise owners How a mobile showroom model changes the traditional retail approach What makes this a relationship-driven, consultative business How franchisees operate without needing prior industry experience The role of simple team structure and outsourced installation Why customer experience (not just price) is driving growth in this category And how this model compares to other popular service franchises people are chasing today Here’s the truth: Nobody grows up dreaming of owning a flooring business… But smart operators aren’t chasing what’s trendy—they’re looking for proven models, strong support, and real demand. The challenge? There are dozens of options in every category, and most won’t fit your goals, your market, or your lifestyle. That’s where guidance matters. If you’re exploring franchise ownership and want to understand how to evaluate opportunities like this the right way, this episode is a great place to start. Want help finding a franchise that fits your goals? Take our free Franchise Analyst: https://thefranchiseanalyst.com/ Or book time with us: https://calendly.com/jack-franchiseinsiders Visit www.thefranchiseinsiders.com to subscribe. Send us your questions for an upcoming episode at 305-710-0050. From your pals in franchise ownership, Jack and Jill Johnson.

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  Episode #8

  From Federal Prison to Franchise Owner: The Project Lean Nation Story

  Apr 9, 202642 minS3

  Send us Fan Mail What if a federal prison sentence was the beginning of your best chapter? That's exactly where Tim Doherty's story starts. He joins Jack and Jill Johnson on We Bought a Franchise to share how fitness became his lifeline behind bars, how shame became a mission, and how showing up for one friend with meal prep and training quietly grew into Project Lean Nation — a health and wellness franchise built on discipline, empathy, and second chances. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Project Lean Nation isn't another meal prep delivery service. Tim breaks down the "everything beyond the meal" philosophy: chef-prepared, dietitian-approved meals paired with nutrition coaching, accountability tools, and technology that transforms daily intentions into measurable results. We get into the full customer journey — the low-barrier retail entry point, the in-store consultation experience, InBody composition scanning, and a structured nutrition framework that guides real behavior change without gimmicks or pressure. For anyone exploring health and wellness franchising, we go deep on the business model too: Centralized manufacturing that eliminates kitchen complexity A lean staffing model built for scalability Recurring revenue through membership-based nutrition programs Community-first marketing that outperforms pure direct-to-consumer advertising We also cover why protein-forward nutrition has never mattered more — including the GLP-1/Ozempic weight loss revolution and why preserving skeletal muscle is the longevity conversation your clients are already having. This episode is for you if you're interested in: Health and wellness franchises | Healthy meal prep businesses | Franchise investing | Nutrition coaching franchises | Redemption entrepreneurship | GLP-1 and muscle health ️ Subscribe for more founder stories and franchise investment deep dives. Share this with someone exploring wellness businesses or franchise ownership. ⭐ Leave a review — it helps us bring on more founders like Tim. Visit www.thefranchiseinsiders.com to subscribe. Send us your questions for an upcoming episode at 305-710-0050. From your pals in franchise ownership, Jack and Jill Johnson.

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  Episode #7

  Why GLO30 Franchisees Keep Buying More Units

  Mar 22, 202646 minS3

  Send us Fan Mail When franchisees start buying more units, that's not a marketing claim. That's a verdict. It's exactly what's happening inside GLO30 — and it's why we had to get founder Dr. Arleen Lamba on the show. GLO30 isn't a facial bar. It isn't a med spa. Dr. Lamba calls it a health club for your skin — and she ran four corporate units for 11 years before she ever sold a single franchise. Her first two franchisees weren't investors who found her on Google. They were members who moved to Florida and fought over who got to sign first. In this episode, she walks us through everything: how Gloria, GLO30's proprietary AI skin scan, measures hydration, pigment, and texture so members can actually track progress over time. How a $99 monthly Smart Glow facial adapts to your data instead of pulling from a generic menu. How a $125 Botox membership eliminates the $1,000 quarterly sticker shock. And why customers who have stayed for 13 years didn't stay because of the newest treatment — they stayed because of the system. For the franchise-minded listener, she gets specific: a lean four-to-five room footprint under 1,000 square feet, a presale model that opens studios with members already booked, and a training system you can monitor from the beach. She also makes the case for why keeping a corporate location isn't optional — it's the heartbeat of the brand. When existing franchisees are doubling down with their own money, you pay attention. This episode tells you exactly why. Subscribe, share with someone exploring franchise ownership, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway. Visit www.thefranchiseinsiders.com to get matched with the right franchise for you. Text or call us at 305-710-0050 with your questions for an upcoming episode. From your pals in franchise ownership — Jack and Jill Johnson and The Franchise Insiders team. Visit www.thefranchiseinsiders.com to subscribe. Send us your questions for an upcoming episode at 305-710-0050. From your pals in franchise ownership, Jack and Jill Johnson.

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  Episode #6

  Heights Wellness Retreat CEO Shane Evans on Building a Wellness Empire

  Feb 18, 202647 minS3

  Send us Fan Mail Shane Evans, founder of Massage Heights turned Heights Wellness Retreat, joins Jack & Jill Johnson and the Franchise Insiders team to share how a personal health journey transformed a 100+ location massage franchise into a full-service wellness retreat featuring cryotherapy, red light therapy, infrared saunas, halotherapy, and more. Shane breaks down the brand evolution, why younger millennials and Gen Z are driving the wellness boom, how franchisees are thriving in first-year revenue with the new model, and the pre-opening membership playbook that targets 300 members before day one. Plus, hear what it was really like on Undercover Boss, why the right operator matters more than the right market, and what Shane looks for in franchise partners after 20 years of building the brand. Whether you're exploring franchise ownership or already in the game, this episode is packed with insights on scaling, culture, and riding the wellness franchise wave. Find your franchise match in under 3 minutes: https://www.thefranchiseinsiders.com/heights-wellness-retreat-franchise Visit www.thefranchiseinsiders.com to subscribe. Send us your questions for an upcoming episode at 305-710-0050. From your pals in franchise ownership, Jack and Jill Johnson.

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