From A to Franchisee: The Podcast for Smarter Franchise Buying
Franchise Business Review is the trusted, independent source for franchise research. Join FBR President and COO Michelle Rowan as she demystifies the franchise buying process. From funding to franchisee satisfaction, she covers everything you need to know about buying and running a successful franchise. Michelle’s not going it alone, either. With 20 years in market research, Franchise Business Review has insights from hundreds of thousands of franchise owners to uncover the highest-rated brands.
Podcasting since 2025 • 15 episodes
From A to Franchisee: The Podcast for Smarter Franchise Buying
Latest Episodes
How Much Money Can You Make Owning A Franchise?
Host: Michelle Rowan, President and COO of Franchise Business ReviewGuest: Eric Stites, Founder and CEO of Franchise Business ReviewSummary of How Much Money Can You Make Owning A Franchise?In this episode of Fro...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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Women in Franchising
Host: Michelle Rowan, COO and President of Franchise Business ReviewGuest: Ali Kraus, CMO of Benetrends Financial and Vice Chair of IFA's Women in Franchising CommitteeEpisode Summary:In this engaging podcast episode...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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33:09
Barriers to Diversity in Franchising
In this episode, Michelle Rowan and Toni Harris-Taylor discuss the importance of diversity in franchising. Toni, a dynamic leader in the franchise world, emphasizes the need for awareness and inclusivity, debunking myths about financial barrier...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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29:18
The Importance of Talking to Franchisees Before Investing
Host: Michelle Rowan of Franchise Business ReviewGuest: Madeleine Zook, CMO of Threshold Brands and Multi-Unit/Multi-Brand ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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47:06
The Dickey's Barbecue Franchise Fiasco
In this episode, Michelle Rowan and Courtney Stillings discuss the complexities of franchising, focusing on the recent controversies surrounding Dickey's Barbecue. They explore the importance of transparency, the need for thorough research befo...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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36:13