FranSimple
Steve Vandegrift shares his 35+ years of experience in the franchising world. Host, Mark Vandegrift, leads the discussion as the franchise bros cover the latest happenings, news, brand moves, and other franchising insights. If you’re a franchisor, a franchisee, or just interested in the world of franchising, this is the podcast for you!
Discover what makes franchise companies successful and why others fail. Learn the moves that makes for a great franchisee and what to avoid. And finally, Steve and Mark provide tips and tricks on operations, sales, and marketing that can move your franchise from good to great!
Episodes
10 episodes
The “Franchise Flip”
Newsstands in the franchising industry are rife with conversation about the “franchise flip” strategy. Franchise flipping involves franchisees who purchase, build, and then sell their locations. The process has become a growing trend as a wealt...
The Pros and Cons of Single-Unit and Multi-Unit Franchising
The two most common types of business format franchises are single-unit and multi-unit. In today’s episode, the franchise bros discuss the pros and cons of each.If you operate in the world of franchising, subscribe to FranSimple ...
Experts Predict Growth in Franchising for Spring/Summer 2026
The International Franchise Association recently released its 2026 FranchisingEconomic Outlook report. The franchise bros discuss the experts’ predictions regarding the growth in franchising heading into the spring and summer.<...
Trademark and IP Protection with Sharon Toerek - Part 2
The discussion with special guest Sharon Toerek, Trademark IP and Marketing Attorney from Legal and Creative, continues into the week’s episode of FranSimple. Join Sharon and the franchise bros to learn about the best practices when it comes to...
Trademark and IP Protection with Sharon Toerek - Part 1
On this week’s episode of FranSimple, Mark and Steve Vandegrift are joined by special guest and founder of Legal and Creative, Sharon Toerek. Tune in to learn about the importance of trademark and intellectual property protection. ...
The Franchise Sales Process
The franchise bros discuss the process of developing a systemized franchise sales process and its importance in growing a successful franchise brand.If you operate in the world of franchising, subscribe to FranSimple and get w...
Breaking News — FDD Violation by Teapresso
In today’s episode, Steve discusses the risks associated with violating the FTC Franchise Rule and shares some recent news in the world of franchising. Teapresso, a boba milk tea and coffee franchise allegedly granted 26 Teaspresso Bar franchis...
Getting Started in Franchising: the FDD
The franchise bros discuss the first steps in franchising. From protecting IP to mapping operations and ensuring your brand is ready for the big-time, Mark and Steve cover the first step to get your franchise company established....
What Makes for a Successful Franchise?
Join Mark and Steve Vandegrift as they discuss the keys to how a business can become a successful franchise company. From the intellectual property considerations to the differentiation of the brand, the franchise bros take a deep dive to help ...
Franchising - What and Why?
Welcome to the FranSimple podcast, where the world of franchising is the topic and the concepts are made simple. Join Mark and Steve Vandegrift on this first episode as they break down what franchising is and why it can be a powerful business e...