The Franchise Insiders "Inside Scoop" Podcast
Jack and Jill Johnson are two of the most experienced franchise experts in the industry, and their podcast The Inside Scoop is a must-listen for anyone considering investing in a franchise. Here are five reasons why:1. Jack and Jill have over 20 years of experience in the franchise industry. 2. They sell franchises, so they know which ones are actually making money. 3. They're not afraid to tell it like it is - you won't find any boring interviews on this podcast. 4. Every episode is jam-packed with financials and data that you can use to make an informed decision about which franchise is right for you. 5. Their insights and observations about the franchise industry are incredibly valuable - you won't find anything else like it out there. If you're thinking about investing in a franchise, make sure to add The Inside Scoop podcast to your must-listen list. Call 800-445-6382 today to get started! Email: info@thefranchiseinsiders.com Text: 305-710-0050 Learn More: www.thefranchiseinsiders.com
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This 250-Calorie Protein Smoothie Franchise Tastes Like Ice Cream — And It's Scaling Nationwide
HB Protein Smoothies is expanding fast and territories are already moving. ✅ Check territory availability: https://www.thefranchiseinsiders.com/hb-wellness-franchise 📞 Questions? Call us directly: 305-710-0050 🌐 Take the free 3-Minute Franchise Fit Quiz: www.thefranchiseinsiders.com
A father-son team in Arizona spent ...
Sequel Brands is building the next generation of wellness franchises—and the team behind Club Pilates, CycleBar, StretchLab, and YogaSix is doing it again. In this episode, Chief Sales Officer Jen Cain breaks down the full Sequel portfolio, the brand-new Ultimate Longevity Center with Gary Brecka and Tony Robbins, and why this franchise model is built differently.
We cover the four core brands: Pilates Addiction and it...
Ready to rethink what a “niche” franchise can do? We’re joined by Storm Miller, director of franchise development at Rep’M Group, to dig into the surprisingly large world of cabinet restoration and why institutional capital loves this space. Storm explains how Renew Medic spun out of a legacy brand after franchisees found cabinet jobs paid 10x more than typical furniture fixes, then lined up national insurance relatio...
Imagine a home services business that turns heads, sparks referrals without begging for them, and actually gives families their Saturdays back. That’s the vision behind Waterloo Turf — and in this episode of We Bought a Franchise, we sit down with founders Lance Ingram and Tim Lovett to unpack how they’re building the first true national artificial turf brand.
We start with the origin story. Lance walked away from a tr...
Home Care Franchise Deep Dive: Home Helpers Franchise Review | Best Healthcare Franchise 2025?
Is a home care franchise one of the most profitable franchises to own in 2025? We break down the real numbers with Bobby Kelly, who's awarded 400+ Home Helpers franchise territories over 20 years.
If you're researching franchise investment opportunities in the healthcare franchise space—or wondering "w...
Scaling a franchise sounds glamorous — until you're staring at three simultaneous buildouts and a contractor who just walked off with your materials.
That's where Shideler Bennett started. Today he operates 15 Crumbl stores.
In this episode, we dig into the real levers of franchise profit:
→ Labor at 25%, COGS under 25%, occupancy below 12% → Why one sold-out cookie can erase your margin → Weekly scorecards tha...
Want a real blueprint for turning a franchise into a life-changing asset? We sat down with Jay and Carolina Orosa to unpack how they went from corporate careers to building, scaling, and exiting a thriving home care franchise—and why they’re now mentoring new owners inside our team. Their story blends heart and hard numbers: a culture rooted in compassion for clients and caregivers, and a playbook grounded in unit eco...
Pilates franchise investment is exploding - but is it actually profitable? Emily Brown from Limitless Franchise Growth breaks down the real numbers behind Jet Set Pilates, Project Lean Nation, and Fundraising University franchises. We cover franchise costs, unit economics, profit margins, and what differentiates top-performing boutique fitness owners from those who struggle.
🎯 What You'll Learn: ✅ Pilates franchi...
Brandon Downer: How Pink's Window Cleaning Franchise Turned Home Services Into Hospitality | The Franchise Insiders Podcast
Discover how Brandon Downer built Pink's Window Cleaning from a neighborhood observation into a thriving home services franchise that treats customers like guests and technicians like hospitality professionals.
From Layoffs to Launching a Home Service Franchise
After two layoffs, Brandon D...
Pool service franchise meets tech-driven recurring revenue. Discover how Puddle Pools built a scalable pool cleaning franchise across the U.S. and Canada with predictable cash flow, lean overhead, and margins that attract both operators and private equity.
The Pool Maintenance Franchise Business Model
We sit down with Puddle Pools founder Mark Amery and our full franchise consulting team to break down a home service fra...
A small-town key and a big idea changed fitness forever. We’re sitting with Chuck Runyon, cofounder of Anytime Fitness and Purpose Brands, to trace the leap from oversized racquetball clubs to tech-enabled, 24/7 gyms that actually match how people train today. Chuck opens up about building with empathy for small business owners, why “health first, brand second” guides every decision, and how a relentless focus on unit...
We sit down with GymGuyz founder Josh York to unpack how a mobile fitness brand scaled to seven countries by pairing accountability with convenience and culture. We talk mindset, unit economics, trainer retention, recovery, cash flow, and the power of relentless consistency.
• bringing the workout to clients anywhere with fully equipped vans
• why gyms fail most people and accountability wins
• exerci...
How Two First-Time Franchisees Built a Thriving Roofing Business — With Zero Construction Experience
How Two First-Time Franchisees Built a Thriving Roofing Business — Without Construction Backgrounds
In this episode, the team sits down with Kevin and Kathy, first-time franchise owners of Action Exteriors, to unpack how two non-constructors turned a leap of faith into a fast-growing exterior restoration business.
They share how they mastered insurance claims, learned the trades on the fly, built a team-first culture, a...
Want a business that doesn’t just pay you—but can be sold for a multiple? We dive with Thomas Scott into the playbook behind low-investment, high-potential franchises and why home services are the quiet engine of real, sellable equity. From custom closets to dryer vents, Thomas breaks down how to “build the box”: modern marketing, a tight CRM stack, accessible SBA financing, and a category with durable demand. We talk...
Looking for the real playbook behind franchise growth in a high-rate, AI-shaken market? We sat down with Aaron Harper—architect of Rolling Suds’ explosive rise—to unpack why niche, recurring service businesses are beating capital-heavy food brands and how honest expectations turn into better outcomes. From the Patch Boys turnaround during COVID to building the largest power washing brand by units nationwide, Aaron sha...
What does it take to build a successful children's hair salon franchise? Lacy Altenhofen, owner of multiple Sharkey's Cuts for Kids locations in Texas, reveals the unexpected journey that transformed her from marketing professional to thriving entrepreneur.
Driven by a desire to bring valuable services to her hometown communities, Lacy discovered Sharkey's Cuts for Kids through what she calls ...
What separates successful franchise concepts from the overhyped flashes in the pan? In this revealing roundtable discussion, franchise prodigy Dan Claps – who sold his company to private equity before turning 30 – joins forces with seasoned franchise consultants to cut through the noise of franchise marketing and deliver unfiltered truth about what really drives success in this industry.
The conversation quic...
What happens when you gather six successful franchise owners in one room and ask them to share their unfiltered insights? You get a masterclass in franchise reality that cuts through the noise and marketing hype.
The Franchise Insiders team brings decades of combined experience as both franchise owners and consultants to deliver a refreshingly honest look at what's actually working in franchising today. ...
What makes some franchise owners wildly successful while others struggle? Scott Greenberg, acclaimed author and former top-performing franchisee, unlocks the secrets of "wealthy franchisees" in this eye-opening conversation.
Scott's journey began unexpectedly when he spotted an Edible Arrangements ad in an airline magazine. As a motivational speaker seeking both real-world business experience a...
What happens when you combine 13 years of corporate experience with the right franchise opportunity? Brian Gross's remarkable story answers this question, revealing how he transformed from a comfortable but unfulfilled financial services professional into the top-performing Art of Drawers franchisee in Tampa, Florida.
Brian's journey began where many aspiring entrepreneurs find themselves—scrolling ...
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