Frank Fiume and guest co-host Drew Alfano sit down with Russell Clark, founder of American Kolache, a fast-growing franchise redefining breakfast with hand-stuffed, comfort-filled kolaches. From steakhouse dreams to viral sausage-and-gravy success, Russell shares how he built a business with low overhead, high demand, and deep local roots. Learn why American Kolache offers big opportunity in a wide-open category—and how they’re scaling smart with culture, care, and kolaches.
GUEST: Russell Clark
WEBSITE: https://www.americankolachefranchising.com/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to American Kolache and Its Unique Offerings
04:34 The Journey from Pizza to Kolache
06:55 Franchising: The Next Step for American Kolache
09:45 Finding the Right Franchisees
14:26 Keys to Success in the Kolache Business
16:08 Building a Franchise Network
17:31 The Founder’s Journey and Challenges
19:10 Adapting to Change: Lessons from COVID-19
21:28 Growth Plans and Regional Expansion
22:41 Crafting a Unique Menu Experience
24:58 Franchise Investment and Operational Insights
27:07 Catering and Business Verticals
27:47 Why Invest in American Kolache?
29:41 Future Vision: A Household Name
31:14 The Founder’s Personal Insights
34:54 Introduction to Kolache and Its Uniqueness
34:55 Russell's Journey from Pizza Franchisee to Franchise Owner
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