Franchise QB
Welcome to the Franchise QB podcast where we empower entrepreneurs to WIN BIG in franchising. Hosted by Mike Halpern, a 20-year franchising veteran and entrepreneur, we huddle up weekly to educate our audience about the most successful small business model ever created: Franchising. Our mission is for listeners to achieve their American Dreams as new franchise owners. Let’s get started!
Podcasting since 2023 • 113 episodes
Franchise QB
Latest Episodes
Episode 113: The 80 Million Senior "Silver Tsunami" Franchise Investment Growth Opportunity
Stop chasing saturated markets. Learn how Heart to Home Meals is revolutionizing the $300B+ senior care industry with a low-overhead, mission-driven model that empowers seniors to stay independent.In this huddle, Mike Halpern sits down ...
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Episode 112: Franchise Secrets: Why The Melting Pot Still Dominates Casual Dining
Discover how JC Crawford, CEO of Front Burner Brands, is evolving The Melting Pot’s 50-year legacy for the modern investor. Learn the specific operational shifts that allowed this iconic franchise to maintain zero closures during the pandemic.<...
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Episode 111 | Truck Leasing for Franchise Owners | How to Launch Your Fleet with $0 Out of Pocket
Stop wasting your initial capital on depreciating assets. In this episode of the Franchise QB Podcast, host Mike Halpern sits down with Daniel Garza, COO of On The Move, to reveal how a commercial lease can be your greatest growth tool. If you ...
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Episode 110: Franchise Growth Secrets | The 4 Pillars of a Franchise | Former RE/MAX CEO Adam Contos
Stop just selling franchises and start building a high-performance brand. In this episode of the Franchise QB Podcast, host Mike Halpern huddles with Adam Contos, the former CEO of RE/MAX and current CEO of Area 15 Ventures. Adam draws on his b...
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Episode 109: Why Harvard MBAs Left Finance for Thrift Stores Franchising
How do you turn a "dusty" thrift store into a $275M international powerhouse? In this huddle, Mike Halpern sits down with Tyler and Zach Gordon, co-CEOs of Basecamp Franchising, to reveal how they are disr...
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