Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast

Crunch Fitness went bankrupt in 2009 and today it’s valued at over $1.5 billion. So what changed? In this video, I break down the real numbers behind the Crunch Fitness franchise model, including startup costs, royalties, membership data, cash operating profit, and what the FDD actually reveals about how much these gyms make. We’ll look at sales by performance tier, rent costs, equipment financing, churn risk, and whether this is t...

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Baskin-Robbins is one of the most recognizable franchise brands in the world, but how much does it actually cost to open one, and do the numbers make sense for franchise owners today? In this video, I break down the Baskin-Robbins franchise startup costs, royalty and marketing fees, and real fra...

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Everyone wants passive income, but most people have no idea what it really takes to make a semi-absentee franchise work. In this episode, we break down exactly how to set up your franchise to succeed if you can’t be full-time from day one. You’ll hear real strategies from our own team, the mistakes we’ve seen...

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Ever wondered how much money those Valvoline quick lube locations actually make? In this video, we break down everything, from startup costs to royalty fees to what the top-performing stores are doing in sales. We’ll look at average tickets, oil changes per day, and whether owning one of these shops could be a smart investment or a money pit. We also walk through the fascinating history of the Valvoline brand and what they’re doing...

Fear of failure holds more people back from entrepreneurship than anything else, and most don’t even realize it. In this episode, I break down how fear shows up in business decisions, how to reframe failure, and what it actually costs you to delay taking action. Whether you’re thinking about buying a franchise, starting a business, or expanding one you already own, this episode will shift your mindset and help you identify what’s r...

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Pet Supplies Plus is one of the largest pet store franchises in the U.S, but is it actually a smart investment in 2026? In this video, we break down everything you need to know before buying: the real startup costs, how much their stores make on average, what franchisees are paying in royalti...

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Stratus Building Solutions isn’t flashy, but this co...

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Thinking about investing in a Culver’s franchise? In this breakdown, I cover startup costs, royalty fees, average sales, and why it might not be a...

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If you're serious about buying a franchise, this video will walk you through the exact due diligence steps, from reviewing the FDD to asking the right questions on discovery day. Learn what most buyers ove...

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Thinking about investing in a Kumon franchise? In this video, we break down the real startup costs, royalty model, and on...

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Arby’s is one of the most recognizable fast food franchises, but is it actually a good investment? In this video, we break down the full number...

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Most people think they can buy a franchise, hire a GM, and the business will just run itself, but that’s rarely how it works. In this episode, we break down the truth about passive and semi-absentee franchise ownership, when it actually works, and why most brands don’t allow it out of the gate. You’ll lea...

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Ever wonder how much a 7-Eleven franchise really makes? In this video, we break down the startup costs, ...

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If you’re thinking about starting a business or buying a franchise, this video breaks down 4 real franchise businesses that are making millions, with full data pulled from their latest Franchis...