The Franchise Hot Seat Podcast with Dr. John P. Hayes - Director, Titus Center for Franchising

Internationally recognized speaker, personal business coach and Amazon best-selling franchise author Dr. John Hayes offers an honest look at everything involved in researching, evaluating and purchasing a franchise business. On this podcast, Dr. John P Hayes interviews Franchisors, Franchisees, and has solo episodes giving valuable advice in the Franchise Industry. Since 1979, John Hayes has worked in the franchise community as a consultant, franchisee and franchisor. He’s one of an elite group worldwide that has actually owned and operated franchises, including serving as CEO of a major American franchisor company, and advised franchisors and franchisees. He is the author of several franchise-related books and countless articles that have appeared in media worldwide. Dr. Hayes has served for many years as an advisor to franchisors, franchisees and small business owners internationally. His areas of expertise include management development, marketing, customer service, training and strategic planning. He is the author or co-author of 18 non-fiction books including Franchising: The Inside Story, Start Small, Finish Big, You Can’t Teach A Kid To Ride A Bike At A Seminar, and most recently Buy “Hot” Franchises Without Getting Burned. Keywords: franchise tax board , chick fil a franchise , the franchise guy , best franchise to own , franchise business , buying a franchise , franchise opportunities , opening a franchise , owning a franchise

Podcasting since 2022 • 98 episodes

The Franchise Hot Seat Podcast with Dr. John P. Hayes - Director, Titus Center for Franchising

Latest Episodes

How to Get Your Franchise Recommended by AI | Dr. John P. Hayes - With Joe Mohay

John Hayes interviews Joe Mohay, the president of franchise and multi-location at Ignite Visibility, about the evolution of franchise marketing. Mohay discusses how the focus has shifted from simply getting noticed to being found and recomme...

August 24, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 76 • 47:53

Why This NASCAR Driver Left Racing for Franchising | Dr. John P. Hayes - With Brad Coleman

John Hayes interviews Brad Coleman, a former NASCAR driver who acquired Safeway Driving School and transformed it into a franchise system. Coleman shares how his racing career equipped him with business skills such as boardroom communication...

August 17, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 75 • 35:06

The Truth About Buying a Restaurant Franchise - With Robin Gagnon | Dr. John P. Hayes

John Hayes speaks with Robin Gagnon, the co-founder and CEO of We Sell Restaurants, about the intricacies of buying and selling restaurant businesses. Gagnon explains that sellers often exit the business due to retirement, or because a resta...

August 10, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 74 • 42:51

How Lime Fresh Is Making a Comeback | Dr. John P. Hayes - With Patrick Fore:

Dr. John interviews Patrick Foor, CEO/CMO of Lime Fresh, about his journey from being a dishwasher to a restaurant executive. Foor discusses his experience building Tijuana Flats and his current role at Lime Fresh, a brand bought by Everfres...

August 03, 2026 • 47:03

85% of Clothes End Up in Landfills (And How He Profits From It) | Dr. John P. Hayes - With Nick Boariu

Nick Boariu, CFE and COO/co-founder of Clothes Bin, discusses the company's role in textile recycling, diverting millions of pounds of clothing and shoes from landfills and creating semi-absentee business opportunities across the U.S. He rev...

July 27, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 94 • 48:57

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