Franchise Empire Show
Tariq Johnson from Zero to Profitable Franchise (and YouTube) reveals his strategies (profitable franchise secrets) on building a Franchise Empire.Through a combination of guests that are franchisors, successful franchisees, entrepreneurs and solo podcasts- we bring you the most dynamic podcast in all of franchising.
This Franchise Does $2.8 MILLION In Sales*

If you're looking for a franchise opportunity in the next 6-12 months, this is the episode for you.
Me and Kevin sat down and broke down a few different franchise opportunities.
Specifically, we covered:
âś… Service Franchise shows $2.8M in sales on $200k start up costs
âś…Â Franchise resale in Texas with BIG upside potential
âś…Â Case Study with Franchisee and recurring revenue business
âś… Couple buys Franchise resale doing $2M a year in sales
NOTE: All of these numbers are either pulled from the most recent FDD or the numbers fr...
Franchise Owners of 20 years Tell All!

In this episode, I got to sit down with a business owner with over 20 years of experience. We got to dive deep into the entrepreneurial experience and all the best strategies they've used over the years to find success. Plus, some of the obstacles/struggles they've ran into and how they overcame it. Sit back, take some notes, and enjoy the show.
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Low Cost Franchise Earns $270k In PROFIT*

In this episode of the podcast, we’re going to cover….
*For the top 25% of territory owners according to 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document
âś… Pool franchise with average PROFIT of $270k for top 25% (Low start up costs)
âś… Established graphics biz for sale (Avg reporting unit does $1.48M)
âś… New franchise saves millions in start up costs
âś… Franchise Owner who is opening 150 franchises with Drew Brees (NFL Hall of Famer)
And much, much more.
So sit back, take some notes, and enjoy the show!
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This Business does $11 MILLION In Sales…Here’s How

In today’s episode, we’re going to break down…
âś… Service Franchise showing owner doing over $11M in Sales!
âś… Affordable resale with SUPER strong franchise brand
âś… Franchise Buyers acquire resale with STRONG cash flow
âś… How to go from Employee to Entrepreneur Quickly & Safely
No matter where you’re at in the franchise process, this episode has something for you. So sit back, take some notes, and enjoy the show.
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Every Business Needs THIS Digital Organization System

The enemy of clarity is chaos and confusion, especially for entrepreneurs.
Clarity is the foundation of the successful business you want that you don’t become a slave to.
How many times have you misplaced files, forgot where or how to access things, or felt a lack of control over your email, files, systems, etc.
In this episode, my guest Shawn Lemon is the King of digital organization. We chatted through some of the common issues entrepreneurs face that create confusion and chaos in their businesses and cause them to lose a couple of...
How This Franchise Generates $2.5 MILLION In Recurring Revenue

 Interested in buying a resale franchise? You don’t want to miss this episode. In today’s episode, we’re going to break down a resale franchise doing $2.5 MILLION in recurring revenue plus…
âś… Ultra-low-cost franchise with recurring revenue
âś… Business Partners buy TRUE Semi-Absentee business
âś… Breakdown of the BEST Franchises to Buy (Franchise Empire Show)
And much, much more…
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Sit back, take some notes, and enjoy the show.
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These 14 Franchise Buying Mistakes Will F*ck Up Your Investment

Although franchising is the most proven business model in history…with over 4,000 brands there are bound to be someone's you need to stay away from.
In this video we’ll dive into 14 HUGE mistakes you need to avoid when buying a franchise, or even considering if you should buy a franchise.
These are the sort of tips that help you reduce your risk, and protect yourself so you can make the right decisions and find the best franchise for you.
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How They Became Top Franchisees In Less Than 12 Months

Mya and Tyree are considered top performers in their franchise as they enter their one year anniversary.
Given they are both very successful in the professional & corporate world, they really wanted to start building something that they could call their own.
Now just 12 months later, they are seeing some outstanding results, especially for being just one year into their business.
Mya and Tyree are clients of ours that came through our Zero to Profitable Franchise system and have stayed around our community continuing to stay looped in as they build their business.
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Tech Employee Quits her Job to Open Her Dream Business

Tasneem was working in the tech industry in the Bay area.
She saw thousands of employees getting laid off in her industry and saw the writing on the wall. So she decided to take action.
Franchising had always been in the back of her mind, she liked the idea of having her own business but not being entirely on her own.
She quickly made a decision to work with our team and took massive action. She quickly found the perfect serviced based franchise that complimented her background and skill set.
This...
He Owns 13 Juice Bar Locations (Here’s How Much He Makes)

13 corporate locations, that’s how many stores the founders of Movita Juice Bar own.
It’s rare that you see a franchise that owns 13 of its own stores, so when I met Jorge one of the co-founders of Movita Juice bar, I was really curious about how they are building a franchise system while owning 13 locations of there own.
So in this episode Jorge and I talked about how they’ve been so successful in this space with their corporate locations averaging $1.2M in sales per store.
We also talked about some of the mi...
REVEALED: What You Should Look for In A Franchise

On this episode, I sat down with Erik Van Horn, who is one of the most-known names in the franchise circles.
He’s the founder and man behind Franchise Secrets and Scalable Franchise, and he’s a cofounder at Front Street Equity Partners.
I’m a huge believer in modeling other successful people, so I wanted to know some of the key decisions that led to Erik’s success and how you can model it.
I wanted to know what he looks for in franchise brands to invest in, and, at the end of the d...
How to Walk Away from Corporate Life...for Good

Alexis Hernandez is a client of ours at Franchise Empire.
14 months ago she bought a property management franchise and has been working hard ever since.
I had a moment to catch up with her and see how things are going, how she maintains profitability, and more importantly, what it's ACTUALLY like to own a franchise.
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$592k in Sales on SUPER Low Cost Franchise

This marks the first episode (of many to come) in this new style.
Every week we send out a free Franchise Newsletter breaking down unique franchise opportunities, resale franchises, and other helpful insights you’ll need to buy a money-making franchise.
In this episode, me and Kevin hop on camera to go through this edition of the newsletter and talk about…
Low Cost & Low Expense Franchise shows $592k average sales Affordable resale with opportunity to hit the ground running. Guy who buys franchise for less than $100K all in. How to find franchises that...
Should I Buy a Franchise? [ANSWERED]

Is franchising the path that you should take, and if so how do you align with one that excites you and that you can see yourself in?
This was the main question Anthony had before he started working with us as a client.
Fast forward about 7 months and Anthony is now a franchisee with a brand he loves, doing work that fills him up.
But he wasn’t confident about the decision or process from the beginning.
So in this episode, we go deep with Anthony around the challenges he was ha...
”We’ve Had LOTS of Things Go Wrong” - Fixing Failing Franchises, Franchise Brokers, Gov. Regulations

From multi-unit franchise owner to building the Franchise Brokers Association to over 200 brokers.
In this episode, I got to sit down with Sabrina Wall who is the CEO and Founder of the Franchise Brokers Association.
She built the second-largest franchise system for a commercial cleaning franchise in central Florida and was also a partner in another franchise.
We unpack how she got involved in franchising along with talking about her biggest challenges as an owner and how she went from struggling with her franchise at first, to building it into a successful business...
The Best Recession Proof Franchises In 2024

What are the best recession-proof franchises in 2024?
With the stock market nearly at all-time highs, interest rates at decade-long highs, and unemployment rate numbers increasing - it’s clear that we could be heading into a recession or already in one and we don’t know it.
So in this episode, which was a live stream that we did a few months ago, we’re going to break down the 4 best ways to profit from franchises right now
If you’re looking for the right business opportunity to not only survive, but thrive during a...
Pros and Cons to Buying a Franchise Resale

Have you ever considered buying an existing business before?
Oftentimes people find this attractive because there can be existing sales and cash flow in place allowing you to step into a business with obvious benefits.
In this episode, I sit down with Kevin who is a Franchise Broker on the Franchise Empire team and between the two of us we’ve helped more than a dozen of our clients through navigating the world of franchise resales.
We’ve had clients buy dirt cheap turnaround opportunities for less than $100k and were able to ramp...
Franchise Brokers Failed Them... Here's What They Did

In this episode we sit down with a couple, Liz and Dean who were able to purchase a franchise resale doing about $2 million in annual sales when they acquired it.
The cool part is that Liz and Dean were our clients, our team actually went out and found that opportunity for them and we helped coach them through the process.
So we’re going to dive into their story a bit, of working with multiple franchise brokers over about a year and just being disappointed in the progress they were making, to getting engaged with us...
Why Drew Brees Is Buying 150 Franchises

Alex is business partners with former NFL hall of famer quarterback Drew Brees in opening a whopping150 franchise locations across the country.
This is really an epic podcast episode whether you are a franchise buyer, franchisee or zor.
We dove into how Alex built up a 32 location wireless store franchise portfolio, how he financed them and eventually had a successful exit.
He could have sailed off into the sunset, but instead he owns 8 different businesses, with one of them being an Area Representative for the franchise everbowl, with already 40 franchise locations secured out...
9 Failed Businesses to 7-Figures In Revenue

In this video we are going to break down how to make the leap from employee to entrepreneur. Quickly and safely.Â
What I share in this video can be applied to ANY business, not just franchises.
So sit back, take some notes, and enjoy the show.
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These are the Best Kind of Franchises to Buy In 2024

Want to know what are the best franchises to buy in 2024?
In this video we’ll be breaking down what we believe are the best kind of franchises to buy.
If you're in the market to buy a franchise in 2024, sit back, take some notes, and enjoy the show.
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How To Buy A Franchise That Matches Your Personality

Brilliant is the best way to describe this podcast episode.Â
If you are looking to better understand yourself so that you can accomplish more, feel happier, and just have more clarity- then this is the episode for you.
I sat down with Rebecca Monet who is the CEO and Chief Scientist of Zorakle Profiles.
Zorakle is the leader in business profiles, specifically in helping to predict franchisee fit, and performance.
This has been a complete game-changer for us and I know it will be for you too.
So sit b...
How You Can Build A MASSIVE Portfolio of Franchises

15 locations across 3 different franchise brands…
That’s the size of Nicholas Marco’s franchise portfolio. He currently owns and operates 11 Hand and Stone franchises, along with 2 locations of 2 other franchise brands.
This is your opportunity to get inside of the mind of someone who has built a true Franchise Empire, with just part of his portfolio of locations doing over $25million in sales.
We talked about the strategies that he used to grow his locations, along with how he structures his organization, with varying levels of management, and what he spends his time doing...
The 4 KEYS To Buying A Profitable Franchise

Before you buy a franchise you must check off these 4 boxes.
We've helped hundreds of entrepreneurs buy a profitable franchise.
Through that process, we've developed a "profitable franchise buying system" that I share with you today.
These are the 4 KEYS to buying a winning franchise.
Sit back, take some notes, and enjoy the show.
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4 SECRET Franchise Buying Strategies (Nobody Tells You)

If you're considering buying a franchise in 2024 you need to watch this.
Nobody in the franchise industry tells people about these 4 secret strategies I'm going to share with you today.
So if you want to buy a franchise...
Sit back, take some notes, and enjoy the show.
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This Janitorial Franchise Makes Success SIMPLE

What does it really take to build a successful business? Let’s cut through all the noise and really simplify the process for you.
In this episode, I got to chat with the President and co-founder of Image One, which is a cleaning franchise.
We of course talked about how many franchisees they have, start-up costs, and how much money their franchisees are making..
But I’m always so curious about what path people took to become successful in business. How do they think, what type of decisions do they make, etc.
So I...
How to Get FREE Money for Your Business With Business Grants

On this episode we dive into how you can secure free grant money for your business with multi-unit Little Caesars franchisee and expert coach, Karriem.
Learn how he helped a client obtain a staggering $15,000 in grants and how you can tap into this life-changing opportunity.
If you're a business owner who likes free money...
Sit back, take a LOT of notes, and enjoy the show.
See What Grants Are Available For You: https://www.franchiseempire.com/bizgrants
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How to Buy A Franchise That ACTUALLY Makes Money

One of the scariest parts about buying a franchise is knowing whether or not it will actually make money.
In this video, I dive deep into how you can vet a franchise to know exactly whether or not that franchise has the potential to make money or has a history of struggling franchisees.
This is a must-watch if you're looking at buying a franchise.
Sit back, take some notes, and enjoy the show.
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The Brink of Bankruptcy to $3B in Funding

In this episode I got the chance to sit down with Jeremy Ames, the CEO of Guidant Financial which is one of the biggest funding providers for franchise buyers and small businesses in general.
I got the chance to pick Jeremy’s brain on how to build successful businesses, he’s done it multiple times now and has been a highly effective CEO who built a business from scratch with his cofounder.
We also talked about the benefit of learning from people who are further ahead than you, especially in business. This episode could be a to...
How she built a $2.7 Million a Year Franchise from Scratch

Imagine it’s the recession of 2008. The economic world is falling apart, people are losing their jobs, and companies are failing….
And you ask your company to lay you off, just so you can pursue your crazy dream of being an entrepreneur.
That's what Jessi did, and her father thought she was crazy. She was in a lucrative finance job, after graduating from Harvard, of all places - BUT climbing the corporate ladder wasn’t the path she wanted to follow.
Jessi not only built a multi-million dollar business from scratch, she also went o...
From 1 Location to $50 MILLION In Sales

Buckle up for an incredible ride with Ron Taylor, the man who built a $50 million Edible Arrangements empire across 9 stores in 3 states.
He talked about the exact strategies he used to rapidly add new Edible Arrangement locations, hiring the right people, and funding your expansion.
Plus, get an inside look at his experience working with billionaire Marcus Lemonis as COO of Simple Greek.
Sit back, take some notes, and enjoy the show!
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What Top-Performing Franchisees Do Differently

Get the inside scoop on Huntington Learning Center from the president herself, Anne Huntington Sharma.
We talked about some of the key strategies of their top-performing franchisees and how to crush your goals as an owner.
Learn about the surprising costs, earnings, and the rapid changes they made to thrive during COVID-19 in this must-listen episode.
Sit back, take some notes, and enjoy the show!
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How This Franchise Saved Businesses $650 MILLION

In this value-packed episode I sat down with Dennis Schooley who founded Schooley Mitchell over 25 years ago.
We talked about how they've saved businesses over $650 million dollars...
How to start a business that you're passionate about and makes money...
Plus what makes the difference between the top 10% of franchisees and everyone else?
Sit back, take some notes, and enjoy the show!
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Frustrated Employee Quits and Builds Million-Dollar Business

In this episode, we hang out with Neel Parekh who turned his big idea into a million-dollar business and then decided to make it even bigger by franchising his business. Neel shares all about how he uses the social media to grow his business and tech to run his cleaning business from anywhere, and how he helps other people start their own businesses just like him.
Plus, we breakdown the financials behind Maid This Franchise and how he supports his franchisees. Whether you're looking to franchise your business or become a franchisee there are some killer insights...
This War Veteran Made Millions from Owning Franchises

In this episode, we dive into the incredible journey of Mike Lowry, a combat veteran turned multi-unit franchisee, who shares how he transitioned from a part-time employee to owning several successful franchises across multiple states.
Mike opens up about the strategies and mindset that propelled his growth in the competitive world of franchising, including his approaches to hiring, negotiation, and incentivizing key employees.
This episode is full of tactical strategies and leadership principles that drive a franchise business. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, leadership, and the ins and outs of...
Don't Buy a Franchise Until You Watch THIS | Rick Bisio

In this episode, I sit down with franchise legend Rick Bisio and talk about how you can select a winning franchise among the thousands available in the United States.
Rick, the author of "The Educated Franchisee," shares invaluable insights on the critical mistakes potential franchise buyers often make and how to steer clear of them. We dive deep into the signs of a failing franchise, the circumstances under which you're better off not buying a franchise at all, and why sometimes sticking to a traditional job is the smarter choice.
This conversation is packed with...
How To Rapidly Change Your Life For The Better | Simon T. Bailey

In this landmark episode, I have my first in-person interview with the inspiring Simon T Bailey, a friend and a viral sensation known for his impactful message that reached over 91 million views in 2019.
Simon, celebrated in Success Magazine alongside icons like Oprah and Tony Robbins, shares insights from his experiences coaching top franchisees and executives from renowned brands such as McDonald's and Marriott.
This conversation dives deep into the art of blending success with joy, offering listeners valuable lessons on finding happiness and fulfillment in their endeavors. We explore Simon's personal journey through entrepreneurship, the...
How to Make Millions with Soap & Water

In this episode, I sat down with Aaron Harper, CEO of Rolling Suds, to discuss the ins and outs of the power washing franchise business.
Aaron shares his journey on how setting the right expectations and selecting dedicated franchisees can lead to multimillion-dollar success. He dives into the essentials of startup costs, raising capital, and the importance of building a strong team and community relationships.
Listen in as Aaron shares the key strategies for scaling a business and ensuring franchisee and customer satisfaction.
Kick back, take some notes, and enjoy the show!
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How to Make Millions Owning Franchises | w/ Jeff Dudan

Jeff Dudan built a multi-million dollar franchise empire before exiting in an 8 figure sale.Â
Now, the Undercover Boss star reveals his top secrets - from the key filters for decision making to why some franchisees fail while others succeed wildly.
Tune in as Dudan explains what business he's investing in next, why he refuses to retire early, and how ordinary people can crush it as franchise owners. This exclusive insider guide is essential for anyone exploring a franchise.
Sit back, take some notes, and enjoy the show.
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Turn Your Struggling Hourly Workers into a Top Performing Team.

Struggling to build a high-performing team in your small business?
Learn a new leadership approach for effectively recruiting and managing hourly employees. Franchise expert Scott Greenberg reveals unconventional tactics to transform mediocre staff into superstars.
We talked about the keys to reducing turnover, boosting profits, and getting your life back through strategic hiring and management.
If you want to build a team of rockstar employees, kick back, take some notes, and enjoy the show.
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***Are you considering investing in a franchise and want to see if an opportunity is...