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.
Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast
One of the Top "BORING" Businesses to Start in 2026
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Stratus Building Solutions isn’t flashy, but this commercial cleaning franchise has built a multi-million dollar empire using a unique master franchise model. In this video, we break down what makes Stratus different, how the business model works, how much franchisees and master franchisees actually make, and the real costs to get started. You’ll see both the upside and challenges of this opportunity, plus real revenue numbers, including one master franchisee who made over $5 million (wait til you hear the real number). If you’re considering low-cost, high-margin service businesses, this is one you need to study.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro – Why “Boring” Businesses Work
0:56 What Is Stratus Building Solutions?
1:39 The Master Franchise Model Explained
2:44 How the Business Model Works
4:01 Stratus’ Green Cleaning Advantage
4:40 B2B Customers & Recurring Revenue
5:48 Real Startup Costs & Investment Breakdown
7:02 How the Royalties Actually Work
8:50 How Much Do Franchisees Really Make?
10:32 Final Thoughts + Watch This Next
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