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!
Franchise QB
Latest Episodes
#146: Zinga's Franchise: Home Improvement | Low Overhead, 50% Profit Margins | $5.9M in One City
Why are top franchise investors flocking to the interior and exterior shading market? In this episode of the Franchise QB Podcast, host Mike Halpern sits down with Amy Layne, Director of Franchise Development at Front Street Equity Partners, to...
Episode 145: Pilates Franchise: Scale to 80+ Locations | This $200k Franchise Outperforms Big Gyms
Looking to invest in a high-margin fitness franchise with low overhead? In this episode, Mike Halpern sits down with Scott Capelin, Founder & CEO of inLIFE Wellness, to discuss how their low-cost reformer Pilates model grew to nearly 80 loc...
Episode 144: $532B Beauty Market Secret Investors Miss | Head to Toe Brands Franchise: Meg Roberts
Unlock the massive growth potential of the $532 billion beauty industry with Head to Toe Brands! In this episode of Franchise QB, host Mike Halpern interviews Meg Roberts, CEO of Head to Toe Brands and former president of Molly Maid and The Las...
Episode 143: Metal Supermarkets Franchise Review: The $2.19M Franchise Hiding in Plain Sight
Discover how Metal Supermarkets generates an impressive $2.19M Average Unit Volume (AUV) with a simple, high-margin B2B business model! In this episode of Franchise QB, host Mike Halpern sits down with Adria Hartwig, Chief Development Officer a...
Episode 142: #1 Mistake Killing Your Business Valuation | How to Scale Your Business | Steven Pivnik
Want to know how to build a scalable franchise or business that commands a top-tier exit valuation? Bestselling author, CEO, and Acresis founding advisor Steven Pivnik reveals the exact framework to reduce founder dependency and maximize your p...