Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast
Tariq Johnson from Zero to Profitable Franchise (and YouTube) reveals his strategies (profitable franchise secrets) on buying franchises and getting them profitable FAST, so you can experience the freedom and flexibility with owning a profitable franchise business! Get access to exclusive interviews with top performing Franchisees, accountants, and business experts so you can learn from their mistakes, and hear real life success stories so you can feel more confident in your franchise journey. Tariq signed onto his first franchise in 2015 after making a (scary) $300,000 investment. He got that location profitable in less than 60 days, and has since gone on to buy and sell numerous franchise locations. He intimately understands the fear, confusion, and overwhelm that comes with trying to make it as a full time entrepreneur. You’ll learn about FDD’s, franchisee validation calls, how to buy a franchise, the most profitable franchise industries, franchise funding, SBA loans, and marketing strategies so you can thrive as a franchise owner and create your dream life with your family and loved ones. No matter what stage of buying a franchise you are in, this podcast will help you do one thing. Go from Zero to Profitable Franchise! Hit subscribe, and get ready to create your dream life.
Episodes
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Thinking about a Cinnabon franchise? We break down the eight different investment models to see if it fits your goals.
Many potential business owners look at food franchising as a way to get started, but understanding the specific entry points is key. This breakdown covers the full spect...
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Learn how to find a profitable franchise that generates revenue within 12 weeks of signing your agreement.
Marc talks with the CEO of Cabinet IQ to help you navigate the process of selecting the right business. We focus on brick and mortar concepts that offer a clear path to generating r...
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*Numbers according to their 2025 FDD Issued March 28th, 2025, and their 2026 FDD Issued April 1st, 2026.
Legal stuff we have to say!
The information presented on this website is based on the most recent Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) available for each franchise opportu...
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Understand the core strategy behind a successful franchise investment. I explain the concept of having a means to an end.
This video details the foundational business model that many entrepreneurs overlook when evaluating new opportunities. Whether you are searching for your next venture...
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Is a B2B franchise the right path for your next venture? We analyze why this specific model offers recession-proof stability.
Chantel Soumis explores the mechanics behind a high-performing B2B franchise that operates effectively from a home office. This session focuses on the operational ...
*Numbers according to their 2025 FDD Issued January 20, 2025, as amended April 22, 2025, and as further amended August 15, 2025
Legal stuff we have to say!
The information presented on this website is based on the most recent Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) available for each franchise opportunity. For detailed financial representations, please refer to Item 19 of the applicable FDD.
Note ...
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A B2B franchise with no storefront, no staff and no inventory — where a single client can pay you every month for three years.
Mike DeBoer of Schooley Mitchell shows Chantel exactly how that recurring revenue works: owners keep half of every dollar they save a client, paid monthly ac...
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Legal stuff we have to say!
The information presented on this website is based on the most recent Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) available for each franchise opportunity. For detailed financial representations, please refer to Item 19 of the applicable FDD....
We appreciate it when we can work with business owners who have been building their franchise business with their family members. Today's podcast was started by Savannah Oddo's grandfather 60 (yes, sixty) years ago, and it still hasn't hit a ceiling on growth. Chantel sits down with Savannah, VP of Franchise Development at City Wide Facility Solutions, to unpack a B2B franchise model that is scalable and strong. City Wide isn't you...
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How do painting and a boxing movie belong together in this podcast? Listen to learn how the strange combination works. In this episode, Chantel sits down with Chris Lucas, VP of Franchise Development at Fresh Coat Painters, to break down a business model that's disrupting a recession-resist...
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Cabinet IQ founder and CEO Michael Hartel breaks down what it actually takes to own one of the fastest-growing kitchen cabinet and countertop franchises in the country. He walks through the real numbers — the investment range, first-year revenue, and how new owners with no industry experi...
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Is your dream franchise opportunity actually a nightmare in disguise? 🛑 Too many entrepreneurs make emotional decisions based on "good vibes" instead of hard numbers, while forced expansions and unethical brokers trap others before they even open their doors. In this deep dive Chantel Soumis and Tariq ...
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CertaPro Painters franchise owner Erik Harris sits down with Chantel Soumis to explain why he chose to buy into a franchise instead of going solo and why he'd never want to be "on an island by himself." He breaks down the real value of franchise support and training, and how it gave him a proven...
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In this episode of the Zero to Profitable Franchise podcast, host Chantel Soumis spotlights Graze Craze, the powerhouse charcuterie and grazing board concept taking the country by storm. Graze Craze's director of franchise development, Shane Lee, joins the show to discuss the brand’s rapi...
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Feeling trapped by the corporate "golden handcuffs" and looking to build real enterprise value through business ownership? In this episode of the Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast, host Chantel Soumis sits down with Aaron Harper, the Chairman and Founder of Rolling Suds, to discuss his incredible jou...
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This video breaks down the exact roles, responsibilities, and level of control shared between a franchisor and a franchisee. While the franchisor is responsible for providing the complete operational blueprint including marketing, training guidelines, and brand protection tools the franchisee is the ult...
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This video explores the purpose, structure, and value of franchise royalties from both a franchisee and franchisor perspective. Tariq, Marc and Chris break down how royalties whether percentage-based or flat rates—serve as an investment that allows franchisors to reinvest in systems, tec...
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What does it take to go from entry-level sales rep to franchise owner in the same business you spent years building from the inside out? In this episode of the Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast, host Chantel Soumis sits down with Erik Harris, owner and general manager of CertaPro Painters o...
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What does it look like to build a seven figure cleaning business while traveling to over 60 countries as a digital nomad? In this episode of the Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast, host Chantel Soumis sits down with Neel Parekh, founder and CEO of MaidThis Franchise, to break down how he wen...
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What does it actually take to scale a painting franchise from $50 million to nearly $1 billion in revenue? In this episode of the Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast, host Chantel Soumis sits down with Mike Stone, President and CEO of CertaPro Painters, for a conversation that covers the full journey f...
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