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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

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

The Real Reason Graduates Struggle After College - With Dr John P. Hayes

January 12, 2026 • Dr. John P Hayes • Season 1 • Episode 77

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In this episode, we dig into the growing question a lot of people are asking: is a

traditional college degree still worth it? The conversation explores the gap between

classroom theory and the real-world skills employers actually need, and why more

students are looking for alternative paths as tuition rises and frustration grows.

Dr. John P. Hayes shares how the Titus Center for Franchising at Palm Beach Atlantic

University is tackling this problem head-on. Founded through a gift from Ray Titus,

the program blends strong academics with hands-on internships to prepare

students for real careers in franchising. We also hear the success story of graduate

Victoria Magaldi, showing what’s possible when education is tied to purpose and

opportunity.

This episode is all about what meaningful education should look like

—

and how it

can truly open doors.

-With Dr John P. Hayes

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

01:10 What is the disconnect between education and employment?

02:49 How does franchising connect to higher education?

04:00 What led to the Titus Center's creation?

06:24 What is a key success story?

08:13 What makes the Titus Center's approach unique?

09:19 How does it connect knowledge to purpose?

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