FranchiseU!

FranchiseU!

FranchiseU! provides education and inspiration to those in, or considering careers within, franchising. This podcast is produced by the Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence at the University of Louisville. The Center’s vision is to empower communities to create and sustain generational wealth using the franchising business model.

Episodes

November 21, 2023 52 mins

In today’s episode of FranchiseU!, Kathy sits down with Mike Kulp from KBP Brands. Kulp shares the details of his business history as KBP Brands grew to become one of the largest franchisees in the world.  Kulp also shares business principles embraced by KBP Brands. Principles that are both inspirational and instructional.

 

For more than 20 years, Kulp’s passion for creating a great place to work, a great place to eat and a great pl...

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In today’s episode of FranchiseU!, Kathy sits down with Erin Fletter from Sticky Fingers Cooking. Fletter shares the details of how Sticky Fingers Cooking grew from her kitchen table to becoming a national franchise opportunity. Fletter’s story highlights how both vision and quality control help in building a brand.

 

Fletter is a serial entrepreneur and cookbook author with a 30-year history in the food and wine industry. In 2011, S...

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In today’s episode of FranchiseU!, Kathy sits down with Rocco Fiorentino from Benetrends Financial. Fiorentino shares Benetrends unique funding model for Entrepreneurs (specifically those seeking franchises). Listen to the end to find out about the least expensive way to access business capital.

 

With an accomplished three-decade career in franchising, Rocco Fiorentino, CFE, stands as a leader and influencer. Fiorentino’s roles span...

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In today’s episode of FranchiseU!, Kathy sits down with Gigi Schweikert from Lightbridge Academy. Schweikert shares details from her amazing career that have impacted how she, as CEO, leads this unique childcare franchise and ensures the satisfaction of Lightbridge Academy’s many customers.

 

Ms. Gigi Schweikert is an international thought leader in early childhood education and supervision. With 35 years of experience and 18 publish...

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In today’s episode of FranchiseU!, Kathy sits down with Trevor Rappleye from Franchise Filming. Rappleye shares how important video can be to franchisors trying to tell their stories and shares a special technique that make Franchise Filming’s work so impactful.

 

Trevor Rappleye is the founder and CEO of Franchise Filming, a leading, full-service video production provider.

 

Background and History

Trevor is a serial entrepreneur and ma...

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September 12, 2023 32 mins

In today’s episode of FranchiseU!, Kathy sits down with Joe Thornton from Scooter’s Coffee. Thornton shares Scooter’s Coffee unique franchise concept based on their deep, organization-wide values. Thornton further shares how Scooters Coffee uses technology and loyalty programs to build community.

 

Joe Robert Thornton is an experienced senior executive with more than 39 years of experience in large-scale operations, human resources, ...

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In today’s episode of FranchiseU!, Kathy sits down with Damien Dwin from Lafayette Square. Dwin shares his research-based perspective on capital investment and how non-traditional investment can make Capitalism work better for every US citizen.

 

Damien Dwin is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Lafayette Square, a national investment platform. Founded in November 2020, Lafayette Square aims to create investment opportunities...

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In today’s episode of FranchiseU!, Kathy sits down with Tara Riley from Fresh Coat Painters. Riley shares how having a specific niche and a proven method for acquiring new customers make for a replicable, reliable process to see success in business. With over 35 years of executive management and operations experience in franchising, Riley’s greatest success lies in creating profitable growth for franchise owners. Taking over as Pr...
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In today’s episode of FranchiseU!, Kathy sits down with Dom Rubino from Profit Tool Belt Podcast. Rubino shares amazing tips and tricks from his experience as a franchisee, franchisor, business coach, and successful podcaster. Rubino is a serial entrepreneur and business coach specializing in the construction and trades business. He has built and sold multiple companies, including 2 multi-million and international companies. He wa...
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August 1, 2023 28 mins
In today’s episode of FranchiseU!, Kathy sits down with Eli Bensignor from Lathrop GPM. Bensignor responses to questions about the different aspects of franchise law that impact both franchisor and franchisee operations. Bensignor dedicates his practice to franchise, distribution, and licensing matters. He counsels emerging and seasoned franchisors across the U.S. on day-to-day matters, including analyzing and drafting agreements ...
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In today’s episode of FranchiseU!, Kathy sits down with Morgan Merrill and Sarah Shanks with SRS Real Estate Partners. Merrill and Shanks talk about options that franchisees can leverage to create capitol to expand their businesses. Merrill is a licensed CPA, a KY real estate broker and an University of Louisville College of Business graduate. Merrill currently specializes in restaurant investment sales nationwide and is a Finance...
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In today’s episode of FranchiseU!, Kathy sits down with Christopher Seman with Strategic Franchising. Seman’s successful career demonstrates how staying focused on a franchisee’s desires benefits everyone, regardless of brand. Before Seman’s success leading Strategic Franchising he previously served in various senior executive positions, including President of Caring Transitions, and Vice President with Mr. Handyman International...
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In today’s episode of Franchise U!, Kathy sits down with Julie Canseco with Main Squeeze Juice Bar. Canseco’s career history demonstrates her passion for health. Canseco currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer for Main Squeeze Juice Co., previously serving as the Vice President of Operations and In-House Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist. Canseco brings nutrition and operations experience from her previous position of Nutri...
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In today’s episode of Franchise U!, Kathy sits down with Colette Bell with Ace Handyman Services. Bell’s career history demonstrates how franchising a successful business can offer amazing opportunities for both the franchisor and the franchisee. Listen and hear Bell’s success story which includes being a 24-year entrepreneur who co-founded Handyman Matters with her husband. They franchised the business in 2001 and sold to Ace Hard...
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In today’s episode of Franchise U!, Kathy sits down with Eric Maas with Complete Weddings + Events. Maas career demonstrates how franchising facilitates the creation of intergenerational wealth. Listen and hear how you can spend your entire career serving others on one of the most memorial days of their lives. Following in the footsteps of his father, Maas has done it all at Complete. From DJ, owning his own franchise, operations ...
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In today’s episode of Franchise U!, Kathy sits down with Scott Oaks with Scoop Soldiers. Oaks franchising career demonstrates his belief in the franchising model and its potential financial impact on a family. Listen and hear the thread that runs throughout Oaks’s entire career. Scott Oaks is a senior level franchise development professional with over 20 years of experience working within all segments of franchising with a proven ...
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In today’s episode of Franchise U!, Kathy sits down with Terri Harof with Workout Anytime. Mrs. Harof shares how her passion for fitness and her business experience prepared her for her career in Franchising. Listen and hear which accomplishment gives Mrs. Harof the most pride. Terri Harof’s mantra is, “Attitude is everything and hard work always pays off.” She is an inspiring leader with 30 years of senior level expertise in hosp...
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In today’s episode of Franchise U!, Kathy sits down with Blas Escarcega with Pollo Campero. Mr. Escarcega shares how his work history in accounting prepared him for his career in franchising. Listen and hear what Mr. Escarcega thinks is so unique about Pollo Campero. Blas Escarcega serves as the Director of Franchise Development for Pollo Campero, the world's largest Central American chicken chain. Escarcega, a Dallas-based restau...
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In today’s episode of Franchise U!, Kathy sits down with Brianna Keefe with Toastique. Ms. Keefe shares how her unique idea for a low-cost healthy restaurant became a true franchising opportunity. She further explains how Toastique maintains a tight-knit, close franchisor/franchisee environment. Click below to listen to the episode and make sure to subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, iTunes, or wherever you enjoy your favorite po...
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In today’s episode of Franchise U!, Kathy sits down with Bryan Park with Footprints Floors. Mr. Park shares how his career in franchising began by accident. He further talks about how he built his franchise into a Franchise Magazine Top 500 Company. Brian Park’s Biographical Information Upon Mr. Park’s return to Littleton, Colorado, after serving in the U.S. Air Force, he noticed that Denver’s flooring industry lacked a higher le...
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