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
177 episodes
Assisting Hands: The recession proof franchise model
Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=fejun302026What does it take to build a franchise network around one of the fastest growing demographics in the cou...
The Pros and Cons of Buying a Franchise
Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=fejun282026What are the real pros and cons of buying a franchise — and is it actually the right move for you?What a...
Everything You Need to know About Buying a Resale Franchise
Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=fejun232026This video explores the complexities of purchasing a resale franchise, categorizing opportunities as eit...
Is Voda Cleaning & Restoration the Right Franchise for You?
Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=tjjun2122026The Voda Cleaning and Restoration franchise offers a strategic investment opportunity in the $300 billi...
Top mistakes made in the Franchise ownership process!
Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=fejun162026Most people go into franchise ownership with the wrong expectations and those misconceptions are exactly...
Franchise vs. Starting your own business? Here's How to Decide
Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=fejun142026Should you start a business from scratch, buy an existing one, or invest in a franchise? In this episode...
How Buying a Franchise Actually Works (Step by Step)
Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=fejun092026If you have ever wondered what actually happens between the moment you express interest in a franchise a...
Signarama Deep Dive: How to Win in Franchising
Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=fejun072026This is a Franchise Empire podcast episode. The guest is Michael White, Chief Development Officer at Uni...
Don't Buy These 3 Franchises. Here's Why.
Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=fejun022026This video identifies three popular franchises Subway, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, and Quiznos that potential...
Why Franchising Works When Everything Else Failed
Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=may2626Getting your spouse on board before buying a franchise is not just good advice — it might be the single most...
Is Your Marriage Ready for a Franchise?
Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=may2626Getting your spouse on board before buying a franchise is not just good advice — it might be the single most...
Which franchise is the right fit for me?
Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=may2426Being a customer of a business and owning one are two completely different things — and the numbers behind b...
How much profit can I make owning a franchise?
Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=may1726Everyone wants to know the same thing before buying a franchise: how much money will I make? In this episode...
Is Turf a Sound Investment?
Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=may122026What does it take to go from a college grad with no job to founding a franchise brand from scratch? In thi...
Can I Keep My Job and Own a Franchise?
Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=femay052026One of the most common questions we hear from franchise buyers is: can I keep my job and still own a fra...
How to Get Your Spouse on Board With Buying a Franchise
Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=may0326When your spouse isn't on board with buying a franchise, it can feel like the end of the road — but it doesn...
Is Artificial Turf Really the Next Big Franchise Opportunity?
Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=feapr2826Marc Magerman sits down with Lance Ingram, founder of Waterloo Turf, and Manny Guzman, VP of Operations, t...
Franchise Opportunities: What They Won't Tell You
Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=feapr2626We dive into the realities of franchise ownership, emphasizing that it's not for everyone and requires sig...
Picking a Franchise Partner? Avoid This Fatal Mistake
Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=feapr2126In this episode, we explore the ideal characteristics of a successful franchise owner, emphasizing the imp...
Stop Picking Random Franchises - Do This Instead
Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=feapr1926Many aspiring entrepreneurs face "analysis paralysis" when searching for a franchise, making it difficult ...
How a Franchise Saved His Business!
Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=feapr1426Robert went from appliance technician to running a multi-million dollar franchise with 5 locations and ove...
Is Budget Blinds the Best Franchise Opportunity?
Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=feapr0926We dive into the latest franchise business sales data, offering a thorough data analysis of 2023 vs. 2024 ...
We Tell People Not To Buy a Franchise. Here's Why.
Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=feapr0326Most people shopping for a franchise are asking the wrong questions, and it's costing them everything. In ...
Is Great Clips Still Worth Buying in 2026?
Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=femar2926Thinking about buying a Great Clips franchise? Before you invest $187K–$419K, watch this. We break down th...
Is This $20M Hotel Worth It? ($12K/Day)
Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=FEMar2226Home2 Suites by Hilton is one of the fastest-growing hotel franchises in the U.S., but it comes with a mas...