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

Student Perspectives On Franchise Opportunities - With Haley Arruda and Sam Vander Heide

January 19, 2026 • Dr. John P Hayes • Season 1 • Episode 78

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John Hayes hosts Haley Arruda and Sam Vander Heide, Palm Beach Atlantic

University students, on the Franchise Hot Seat Podcast, where they discuss their

studies in franchising at the Titus Center for Franchising. They explain their reasons

for choosing PBA and their academic paths, including their discovery of franchising.

Both students emphasize the significant role internships have played in shaping

their career goals, with plans to continue in the franchising field. They discuss the

difficulty of drawing more students to franchising programs and the crucial role of

word-of-mouth in expanding the Titus Center's influence. Additionally, they share

their valuable experiences attending industry conferences and networking with

franchise professionals.

- With Haley Arruda and Sam Vander Heide.

TIMESTAMPS (Use ChatGPT on Transcript):

01:00 Who are the students, Haley and Sam?

02:26 How did you first discover franchising?

03:54 What is the main appeal of franchising?

05:00 What career opportunities does franchising offer?

11:04 What were the key internship experiences?

15:09 What are your future career plans?

20:55 How do franchising events and networking help?

28:19 What are the biggest challenges and opportunities?

33:19 What is your final advice and conclusion?

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