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Max Muscle Sports Nutrition - Feb. 24 on Franchise Interviews

2011-02-24T14:47:00.003-05:00

Meet Max Muscle Sports Nutrition Franchise Opportunity On Franchise Interviews - Thursday, February 24 on BlogTalkRadio.com at 10AM EST.

This week we speak with Bill Warner, Max Muscle Sports Nutrition Vice-President of Franchise Development, and Kristin Wood, franchisee of Max Muscle Sports Nutrition,

TOPIC: The segment will discuss everything Max Muscle Sports Nutrition, including how Max Muscle Sports Nutrition has evolved the fitness retail space. Max Muscle Sports Nutrition, a retail nutrition-based consultation franchise, is based out of California. They have the products (which are all scientifically based, meaning every ingredient in the product is scientifically proven in its effectiveness), but the core of their business is allocated to creating personalized plans to meet each customers fitness goals. Each franchisee is a Certified Nutrition Coach and helps customers achieve their fitness goals in all aspects including diet, exercise, and recommending supplements that will work to help them attain their goals.

ABOUT MAX MUSCLE SPORTS NUTRITION: Established in 1991 by former NFL linebacker Joe Wells, Max Muscle Sports Nutrition (MMSN) is America's premier sports nutrition retail outlet and franchise system, selling a combination of scientifically-proven nutritional supplements at more than 140 outlets in 38 states. Rated by Entrepreneur Magazine as a top Retail Franchise 2010, a Top 500 Franchise 2010 and by Military Times Magazine as a 2010 Best for Vets business, MMSN provides a one-of-a-kind in-store experience through its unique design and one-on-one customer counseling from extensively trained Certified Fitness Nutrition Coaches (TM). MMSN's agressive expansion plan includes the addition of 40 franchises in 2011 by offering its unique opportunity qualified, business-savvy candidates.

Listen to Franchise Interviews live on BlogTalkRadio.com - Thursday, February 24 at 10AM to 11AM EST (7PM-8PM PT) and find out more about this successful franchise.

Franchise Interviews' radio show is dedicated to educating & motivating aspiring entrepreneurs on franchising and features interviews with experts. Hosted by Marty McDermott & Don Johnson. You can listen on BlogTalkRadio.com each week.

You can also listen to the archived shows 24 hours per day, 7 days per week at http://www.franchiseinterviews.com

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Gamin' Ride - Thursday, December 16 on Franchise Interviews

2010-12-15T11:01:00.002-05:00

Franchise Interviews Meets Gamin' Ride, this Thursday, December 16 on BlogTalkRadio.com at 10AM EST.

Gamin' Ride, out of Jackson, NJ is a mobile, indoor-outdoor entertainment theater experience that brings the latest video games, movie, lighting and sound technology to residential and commercial clients alike. The truck goes to birthday parties, school functions, and event corporate events. Led by a charismatic leader called the Game Guru, Gamin' Ride events also offer laser tag, water tag, sumo wrestling, iDance stations and bumper balls - all while promoting fun, family-oriented interaction.

Gamin' Ride currently operates 11 franchise locations in seven states including New Jersey, New York, Utah, Missouri, Alabama, Maryland and Texas. It plans to open 40 units by the end of 2011 and have a total of 150 units operating over the next five years.

Listen to Franchise Interviews live on BlogTalkRadio.com - Thursday, December 16 at 10AM to 11AM EST (7PM-8PM PT) and find out more about this successful franchise.

Franchise Interviews' radio show is dedicated to educating & motivating aspiring entrepreneurs on franchising and features interviews with experts. Hosted by Marty McDermott & Don Johnson. You can listen on BlogTalkRadio.com each week.

You can also listen to the archived shows 24 hours per day, 7 days per week at http://www.franchiseinterviews.com

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Roni Deutch Meets with Franchise Interviews, Thursday Dec. 9

2010-12-08T08:51:00.001-05:00

Franchise Interviews speaks with Roni Deutch, founder of Roni Deutch Tax Center, this Thursday, December 9 on BlogTalkRadio.com at 10AM EST.

Roni Deutch has built her reputation as one of the most successful tax lawyers through hard work and dedication to the needs of taxpayers. Her competitive spirit and insatiable work ethic have made her a household name with nearly half of all American adults. Through her years of practice, she saw that many of her clients' tax problems were caused by sloppy and unprofessional tax return preparation.

Ms. Deutch decided it was time to put her experience to work for taxpayers across the country. Roni Deutch Tax Center is now filling the need for competent income tax preparation. In the February 2009 edition of Entrepreneur Magazine, Roni Deutch Tax Center is in the top 2% of the fastest-growing franchises out of over 3,000 franchise concepts in the country, and was recently ranked fourth overall on the 2010 Franchise Times "Fast 55" list for its high average unit growth.

Listen to Franchise Interviews live on BlogTalkRadio.com - Thursday, December 9 at 10AM to 11AM EST (7PM-8PM PT) and find out more about this successful franchise.

Franchise Interviews' radio show is dedicated to educating & motivating aspiring entrepreneurs on franchising and features interviews with experts. Hosted by Marty McDermott & Don Johnson. You can listen on BlogTalkRadio.com each week.

You can also listen to the archived shows 24 hours per day, 7 days per week at http://www.franchiseinterviews.com

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Franchise Interviews Celebrates 4th Anniversary with Michael Gerber - Wed. Nov. 24

2010-11-23T14:17:00.002-05:00

Franchise Interviews Celebrates it 4th Anniversary and 200th Show with Michael Gerber, Celebrated Author, on BlogTalkRadio.com, Wednesday, November 24 at 10AM EST.

We couldn't think of anyone better to celebrate our 4th year anniversary and 200th show than Michael Gerber. Michael has probably been mentioned more times on Franchise Interviews than any other personality in franchising and entrepreneurship. Michael will receive a life-time authors achievement award this December in New York City, which happens to take place the same year as The E-Myth celebrates 25 years.

In addition, its is now the 5th Anniversary for the Dreaming Room and the last one to be lead by Michael himself is taking place in December. Going forward, these "entrepreneurial incubator programs" will be lead by certified facilitators around the globe. We are also going to discuss with Michael a recent venture of partners producing the vertical E-Myth Books - an E-Myth book for each industry!

Congratulations Franchise Interviews!

Join Marty and Don as they interview this rapidly growing franchise.

Listen to Franchise Interviews live on BlogTalkRadio.com - Wednesday, November 24 at 10AM to 11AM EST (7PM-8PM PT).

Franchise Interviews' radio show is dedicated to educating & motivating aspiring entrepreneurs on franchising and features interviews with experts. Hosted by Marty McDermott & Don Johnson. You can listen on BlogTalkRadio.com each week.

You can also listen to the archived shows 24 hours per day, 7 days per week at http://www.franchiseinterviews.com

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America's Swimming Pool Co. - Thurs. Nov. 18 on Franchise Interviews

2010-11-16T19:45:00.003-05:00

America's Swimming Pool Company Meets Franchise Interviews on BlogTalkRadio.com, Thursday, November 18 at 10AM EST.

Stewart Vernon launched America's Swimming Pool (ASP) at the young age of 22 after seeing a void in the fragmented and unprofessional pool service industry. He invested a few thousand dollars to purchase service equipment and a truck and got to work as a single owner-operator. In just the first four years of business, Vernon doubled annual sales every year, reaching $1 million in revenue by 2005, at age 25. He decided to launch the company as a franchise in 2006.

Today the company has 56 locations and services 100 cities, managing over 40 million gallons of water per week. ASP also renovates or remodels more than 250 pools each year. They are the most respected swimming pool maintenance and repair franchise in the Southeast.

Join Marty and Don as they interview this rapidly growing franchise.

Listen to Franchise Interviews live on BlogTalkRadio.com - Thursday, November 18 at 10AM to 11AM EST (7PM-8PM PT).

Franchise Interviews' radio show is dedicated to educating & motivating aspiring entrepreneurs on franchising and features interviews with experts. Hosted by Marty McDermott & Don Johnson. You can listen on BlogTalkRadio.com each week.

You can also listen to the archived shows 24 hours per day, 7 days per week at http://www.franchiseinterviews.com

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Marco's Pizza Featured This Week, Nov. 4 on Franchise Interviews

2010-11-02T12:32:00.002-04:00

Marco's Pizza Meets Franchise Interviews on Thursday, November 4 on BlogTalkRadio.com at 10AM EST.

Marco's Pizza is the nation's fastest growing pizza company with more than 220 locations across the US. The brand has been experiencing a tremendous amount of growth and success lately because they have been finding a number of alternative financing options for existing and potential new entrepreneurs. Marco's Pizza is on track to open more than 60 new stores this year - more than twice as many as last year.

Listen to Franchise Interviews live on BlogTalkRadio.com - Thursday, November 4 at 10AM to 11AM EST (7PM-8PM PT).

Franchise Interviews' radio show is dedicated to educating & motivating aspiring entrepreneurs on franchising and features interviews with experts. Hosted by Marty McDermott & Don Johnson. You can listen on BlogTalkRadio.com each week.

You can also listen to the archived shows 24 hours per day, 7 days per week at http://www.franchiseinterviews.com

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Fiesta Auto Insurance - Wed. Oct. 27 on Franchise Interviews

2010-10-26T15:23:00.002-04:00

Fiesta Auto Insurance Meets Franchise Interviews on Wednesday, October 27 on BlogTalkRadio.com at 10AM EST.

Fiesta Auto Insurance is the nation's only franchise system to combine insurance and tax preparation under one roof, providing a one-stop shop for the budget-minded consumer. Beyond auto insurance, Fiesta offers insurance services for watercraft, motorcycles, homeowners, rentals, condos, apartments, tenant occupied property, commercial auto, commercial property, commercial general liability, Mexico insurance and special event coverage.

On the tax side, they offer federal and state personal income tax filings, business tax returns, electronic filing and bank products. Fiesta also provides motor vehicle registration services, travel services, wireless services and instant wire money transfers as well as accounting and bookkeeping services.

Listen to Franchise Interviews live on BlogTalkRadio.com - Wednesday, October 27 at 10AM to 11AM EST (7PM-8PM PT).

Franchise Interviews' radio show is dedicated to educating & motivating aspiring entrepreneurs on franchising and features interviews with experts. Hosted by Marty McDermott & Don Johnson. You can listen on BlogTalkRadio.com each week.

You can also listen to the archived shows 24 hours per day, 7 days per week at http://www.franchiseinterviews.com

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Moe's Southwest Grill This Week on Franchise Interviews-Oct. 7

2010-10-05T07:42:00.003-04:00

Franchise Interviews Meets Moe's Southwest Grill Two Franchises - Thursday, October 7 on BlogTalkRadio.com at 10AM EST.

The first Moe's Restaurant opened in Atlanta, GA in 2000, and offered burritos, tacos, quesadillas, nachos, fajitas and salads. Guest could choose from over 25 fresh ingredients including grilled chicken, steak or tofu. As part of FOCUS Brands, they are dedicated to the success of franchises and are committed to providing world-class support and service based on respect and trust.

To demonstrate their commitment to freshness, Moe's has never used freezers, microwaves animal fat, lard or MSG. Over the years, Moe's has added ground beef, pulled pork, baco and Junior burritos to the menu and has featured popular limited time offers.

Moe's was named a Top Ten Growth Chain by Restaurant Hospitality in 2007, an Gold Award winner of the 2008 Cosumer's Choice in Chains Awards and the next "it" brand by AOL Business Award in 2009. Join Marty and Don as they interview Moe's and find out what makes this franchise chain so successful!

Listen to Franchise Interviews live on BlogTalkRadio.com - Thursday, October 7 at 10AM to 11AM EST (7PM-8PM PT).

Franchise Interviews' radio show is dedicated to educating & motivating aspiring entrepreneurs on franchising and features interviews with experts. Hosted by Marty McDermott & Don Johnson. You can listen on BlogTalkRadio.com each week.

You can also listen to the archived shows 24 hours per day, 7 days per week at http://www.franchiseinterviews.com

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Wireless Zone AND No Limit Media Consulting on Franchise Interviews

2010-09-08T19:08:00.003-04:00

Franchise Interviews Meets Two Franchises - Wireless Zone and No Limit Media Consulting - Wednesday, September 8 on BlogTalkRadio.com at 10AM EST.

This week Franchise Interviews speak with Kevin Downs, Director of Marketing for Wireless Zone. Founded in 1988 as "The Car Phone Store", Wireless Zone has become the nation's largest premium retail franchisor and was ranked the No. 1 franchise in its category by Entrepreneur magazine.

Every store is independently owned and operated, exclusively offering Verizon Wireless products and services. In 2009, the more than 400-unit franchise awarded more than 100 new franchise locations, setting a strong tone despite the rocky economy. Wireless Zone is a division of Automotive Technologies, Inc.

On today's show, we will discuss social media tactics for franchisors including how to use the social media tools, how to effectively drive franchise leads, and the do's and don'ts that franchisors should know when using social media. Kevin will discuss ways that Wireless Zone has connected with its core customers and potential franchisees through social media outlets.

We are also meeting with Nick Powlis of No Limit Media Consulting, a progressive communications firm specializing in public relations and social media. Working exclusively with franchisors, No Limit uses innovative tactics to drive franchise leads for its clients and create an unmatched consumer buzz. Unlike traditional PR firms, No Limit extends its services into the Social Arena by building customized campaigns, including personalized management, designed to use consumer praise to drive franchise sales.

Listen to Franchise Interviews live on BlogTalkRadio.com - Wednesday, September 8 at 10AM to 11AM EST (7PM-8PM PT).

Franchise Interviews' radio show is dedicated to educating & motivating aspiring entrepreneurs on franchising and features interviews with experts. Hosted by Marty McDermott & Don Johnson. You can listen on BlogTalkRadio.com each week.

You can also listen to the archived shows 24 hours per day, 7 days per week at http://www.franchiseinterviews.com

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Meet AAmco This Week on Franchise Interviews-Wed. July 28

2010-07-27T19:32:00.002-04:00

Franchise Interviews Meets AAmco Franchise Development on BlogTalkRadio.com on Wednesday, July 28 at 10AM EST.

AAmco is the world's largest chain of transmission specialists and one of the leaders in total car care services. The AAMCO brand has approximately 900 automotive centers throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Established in 1962, AAMCO is proud to have served more than 35 million drivers. Today, under the leadership of CEO and President Marc Graham, American Driveline Systems Inc., the parent company of AAMCO and Cottman Transmissions Systems, LLC, AAMCO has laid out a comprehensive strategy focused on strengthening current franchisee profitability and complemented by a growth plan through the next five years.

We are meeting with Tony Padulo. Prior to joing ARCO, Padulo spent 22 years working with Dunkin' Brands, Inc., parent of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins. For nearly a decade, Padulo served as Vice-President of New Business Development, International, where he was responsible for launching the brands in over 30 new countries. He spent his final three years at the company as Vice-President of New Business Development and Franchise Services, guiding franchising activities for the brands as well as overseeing development of non-traditional units inside chains. Padulo was also Senior VP of Franchise Equipment for Papa Gino's Inc., holding company for both Papa Gino's Pizzas and D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches, and most recently worked with RE/MAX of New England, where he developed the industry's first non-traditional development program with third party retailers.

"As a brand with a historically established household name, I sincerely look forward to leading AAMCO's franchise and real estate development by initiating innovative franchise development strategies to the already established model. My main priority is to increase franchising activity through a focused growth strategy, while concurrently streamlining AAMCO's center opening lead times," said Padulo.

Listen to Franchise Interviews live on BlogTalkRadio.com - Wednesday, July 28 at 10AM to 11AM EST (7PM-8PM PT).

Franchise Interviews' radio show is dedicated to educating & motivating aspiring entrepreneurs on franchising and features interviews with experts. Hosted by Marty McDermott & Don Johnson. You can listen on BlogTalkRadio.com each week.

You can also listen to the archived shows 24 hours per day, 7 days per week at http://www.franchiseinterviews.com

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EagleRider - This Week on Franchise Interviews

2010-07-08T13:18:00.003-04:00

Franchise Interviews Meets President of EagleRider on July 8 on BlogTalkRadio.com

EagleRider is the world's largest motorcycle rental and tour company specializing in Harley-Davidson® rentals, ATV rentals, Dirt Bike rentals and Watercraft rentals. The franchise offers bike enthusiasts the opportunity to rent the American Dream and experience the ultimate motorcycle touring adventure from worldwide locations.

Whether for a weekend escape or for a cross-country motorcycle tour, EagleRider provides the means to release the pent up outlaw that yearns for the open road. The franchise boasts 110 locations around the world in 12 countries with plans to add 50 more locations in 2010. Come join Marty and Don as they meet with Chris McIntyre, President of EagleRider.

Listen to Franchise Interviews live on BlogTalkRadio.com - Thursday, July 8 at 10AM to 11AM EST (7PM-8PM PT).

Franchise Interviews' radio show is dedicated to educating & motivating aspiring entrepreneurs on franchising and features interviews with experts. Hosted by Marty McDermott & Don Johnson. You can listen on BlogTalkRadio.com each week.

You can also listen to the archived shows 24 hours per day, 7 days per week at http://www.franchiseinterviews.com

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GoFranchise.com Website Officially Launches

2010-06-22T13:38:00.002-04:00

GoFranchise.com, an online franchise information website, announces the official launch of its new website.

GoFranchise.com offers informative one-stop franchise services. Visitors can have access to a weekly franchise radio show as well as over 150 past shows featuring interviews with leading franchise experts and top franchise industry professionals.

Other services include current franchise news and related articles, along with a franchise directory listing over 3,000 franchise opportunities - both international and domestic. Visitors will also find finance lending programs, industry suppliers, a franchise book resource section, and franchise consultants and experts by state to assist you.

GoFranchise.com was established by one of the acclaimed founders of the national radio show "Franchise Interviews" and is geared to franchise suppliers, franchisors, franchisees, area developers, consultants and entrepreneurs looking for franchise business information and opportunities. "We feel the website fills an important need in the franchising industry," said Don Johnson, Founder and President of the website. Johnson also says "the industry needed a one-stop component." GoFranchise.com helps visitors with their search without having to spend hours upon hours researching all facets of the industry on numerous sites.

For the most up-to-date and current franchising news, visit GoFranchise.com.

For more information, contact Don Johnson directly via e-mail at support@gofranchise.com or call toll free (888) 875-6228.

Stockade Corp. - This Week on Franchise Interviews - Thurs. June 24

2010-06-21T14:05:00.002-04:00

Franchise Interviews Speaks with Terry Harstad of Stockade Corp., Thursday, June 24 at 10AM EST on BlogTalkRadio.com

Stockade Corp. is the franchisor for Montana Mike's, Coyote Canyon and Sirloin Stockade.

Stockade Companies started as a single Sirloin Stockade in Oklahoma City in 1966. Since then, they have grown into a multi-concept chain adding Montana Mike's Steakhouse in 1998 and Coyote Canyon in 1999. They currently operate over 80 restaurants in 9 states and Mexico.

Today, Stockade companies is owned by a management group. The management group led by Tom Ford, a lifelong franchisee, includes Terry Harstad - COO, Steve Schmidt - CFO, and Doug Frieling, Franchisee. Mr. Ford's vision, energy and experience will continue to influence our commitment to providing guests great value and variety.

With the incredible deals available for real estate, they're offering some incredible incentives for new and existing franchisees. Come join your hosts, Marty and Don, as they meet with Terry Harstad from Stockade Companies.

Listen to Franchise Interviews live on BlogTalkRadio.com - Wednesday, June 16 at 10AM to 11AM EST (7PM-8PM PT).

Franchise Interviews' radio show is dedicated to educating & motivating aspiring entrepreneurs on franchising and features interviews with experts. Hosted by Marty McDermott & Don Johnson. You can listen on BlogTalkRadio.com each week.

You can also listen to the archived shows 24 hours per day, 7 days per week at http://www.franchiseinterviews.com

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Empowerkit - This Week on Franchise Interviews - June 16

2010-06-15T12:25:00.002-04:00

Franchise Interviews Meets Empowerkit CEO on Wednesday, June 16 at 10AM EST on BlogTalkRadio.com

Join your hosts, Marty and Don, as they interview Empowerkit franchise. Empowerkit is a robust web-based platform for franchisors to provide to their franchisees, empowering them with their own fully customizable websites to drive unit-level marketing and SEO, in turn increasing lead flow and strengthening brand awareness.

- No IT resources required
- No investment from the franchisor
- No more need to worry about "rogue" franchisee websites

Find out more about this rapidly growing franchise opportunity this week on Franchise Interviews.

Listen to Franchise Interviews live on BlogTalkRadio.com - Wednesday, June 16 at 10AM to 11AM EST (7PM-8PM PT).

Franchise Interviews' radio show is dedicated to educating & motivating aspiring entrepreneurs on franchising and features interviews with experts. Hosted by Marty McDermott & Don Johnson. You can listen on BlogTalkRadio.com each week.

You can also listen to the archived shows 24 hours per day, 7 days per week at http://www.franchiseinterviews.com

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101 Mobility Featured on Franchise Interviews, Thurs. June 10

2010-06-07T13:51:00.002-04:00

Franchise Interviews Meets with 101 Mobility Franchise CEO Dave Pazgan on Thursday, June 10 at 10AM EST on BlogTalkRadio.com

Every 24 hours in the United States, 10,000 people turn 60 years old. The increasing numbers of seniors represents a growth opportunity for companies of all kinds since older Americans control 70 percent of the disposable income in the US. Numerous businesses are rushing to serve this fast-growing marketplace, but only one - 101 Mobility - has positioned itself in a unique market niche to capitalize on America's monumental shift in aging lifestyle.

101 Mobility is the nation's first full-service sales, service and installation provider of a complete line of affordable, high-quality mobility and accessibility products and equipment including stair lifts, auto lifts, ramps, porch lifts, power wheelchairs and scooters, plus a wide variety of other medical equipment such as walkers, hospital beds and more. 101 Mobility just launched a franchise program and is seeking to become the only full-service dealer with a nationally recognized brand in the the mobility products industry.

101 Mobility is on the incline: More than 90 percent of seniors have a desire to "age in place" by remaining independent and in their own home. As a result, according to MedTech Research, durable medical equipment is one of six homecare product categories expected to benefit from demographic and healthcare trends and is likely to experience significant market growth, expanding at a compound annual rate of more than four percent through 2012!

Join your hosts, Marty McDermott & Don Johnson as they meet with Dave Pazgan, CEO of 101 Mobility. Listen to Franchise Interviews live on BlogTalkRadio.com - Thursday, June 10 at 10AM to 11AM EST (7PM-8PM PT).

Franchise Interviews' radio show is dedicated to educating & motivating aspiring entrepreneurs on franchising and features interviews with experts. Hosted by Marty McDermott & Don Johnson. You can listen on BlogTalkRadio.com Thursdays at 10AM EST.

You can also listen to the archived shows 24 hours per day, 7 days per week at http://www.franchiseinterviews.com

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Complete Nutrition Featured Wed. June 2 on Franchise Interviews

2010-06-01T13:25:00.002-04:00

Franchise Interviews Meets Ryan Zink, President of Complete Nutrition on Wednesday, June 2 at 10AM EST on BlogTalkRadio.com

Founded in 2004, Complete Nutrition is an upscale nutritional supplement store that features weight loss and sports nutrition products. Unlike other stores where you already need to be an expert when you walk inside to decipher exactly what is on the shelves, Complete Nutrition offers a less intimidating experience for those not so familiar with the nutrition industry.

The staff of every store consists of certified personal trainers, former strength coaches and others experienced in health and fitness who offer knowledgeable advice and who see sports nutrition and weight loss as a long-term career. They use a consultative approach with their customers and continue to offer them support after they leave the store.

Complete Nutrition's success is evident in its rapid expansion by opening 35 locations in less than 18 months, all of which have a 100 percent success rate. Deals have been signed to have 60 locations open by the end of this year.

Join Marty and Don as they interview Ryan Zink, President of Complete Nutrition Franchise.

Listen live on BlogTalkRadio.com - Wednesday, June 2 at 10AM to 11AM EST (7PM-8PM PT).
OR
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Beef 'O' Brady's - Broadcast Rescheduled for May 27

2010-05-24T12:46:00.001-04:00

Franchise Interviews Meets With Beef 'O' Brayd's on BlogTalkRadio.com on Thursday, May 27 at 10AM EST.

This show was originally scheduled for May 13, but due to technical difficulties, it will now be broadcasted on May 27.

Beef 'O' Brady's is a neighborhood gathering spot for friends, family and teammates to celebrate a win or catch the big game on TV. Good food and great service go hand in hand at every Beef 'O' Brady's. From mouth-watering Buffalo-style chicken wings to a vested interest in the community - each franchise continues the traditions created by founder Jim Mellody in 1985.

Learn more about their management style and strong network support. Also, hear more about their commitment to create a sense of community which includes adult and youth athletics, local schools, and community organizations.

Join Don and Marty as they meet with the top executive and a franchisee to discuss the longevity of this successful franchise!

Listen live on BlogTalkRadio.com - Thursday, May 27 at 10AM to 11AM EST (7PM-8PM PT).
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How Do You Roll? May 19 on BlogTalkRadio.com

2010-05-17T13:30:00.002-04:00

Franchise Interviews Meets with How Do You Roll? - Wednesday, May 19 at 10AM EST on BlogTalkRadio.com

Yuen will be talking with Marty and Don about the How Do You Roll? franchise concept, the unique niche that the concept has found in the sushi industry and much more. Yuen will talk about how he and his brother founded the concept and his brother's history of being a sushi chef for more than 10 years.

How Do You Roll?, an aggressively expanding fast casual sushi franchise based in Austin, TX, is expecting more than 10 locations open by the end of 2010. The franchise concept offers high quality sushi at a reasonable price and is made within minutes using proprietary maki machines as the customer customizes exactly what they want. How Do You Roll? also offers authentic side items and a traditional Japanese dessert. To learn more about the franchise concept or about this exciting franchise opportunity, listen to the show!

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This Week: Beef 'O' Brady's on Franchise Interviews May 13

2010-05-12T14:25:00.002-04:00

Franchise Interviews Meets With Beef 'O' Brayd's on BlogTalkRadio.com on Thursday, May 13 at 10AM EST.

Beef 'O' Brady's is a neighborhood gathering spot for friends, family and teammates to celebrate a win or catch the big game on TV. Good food and great service go hand in hand at every Beef 'O' Brady's. From mouth-watering Buffalo-style chicken wings to a vested interest in the community - each franchise continues the traditions created by founder Jim Mellody in 1985.

Learn more about their management style and strong network support. Also, hear more about their commitment to create a sense of community which includes adult and youth athletics, local schools, and community organizations.

Join Don and Marty as they meet with the top executive and a franchisee to discuss the longevity of this successful franchise!

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Schlotzsky's Franchise Interviewed

2010-05-11T10:23:00.003-04:00

Franchise Interviews recently hosted Schlotzsky's Franchise on BlogTalkRadio.com.

Listen to the archived show at FranchiseInterviews.com.

For close to 40 years, Schlotzsky's has grown to an international franchise chain with locations in 35 states and four countries. "The Original" sandwich is still the mainstay of Schlotzsky's and today people ca also enjoy fresh baked bread, delicious hot sandwiches and panini, specialty pizzas, toasted wraps, freshly tossed salads, gourmet soups and more!

Marty and Don recently spoke with a top executive and a successful franchisee. Listen to the show to find out more about this highly successful franchise.

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NexCen Brands - Wed. May 5 on Franchise Interviews

2010-05-04T14:12:00.003-04:00

Franchise Interviews Meets with Jerry Slover, VP of Franchise Development for NexCen Brands on BlogTalkRadio.com. Listen in Wednesday, May 5 at 10AM EST.

NexCen owns and manages seven worldwide brands covering Fast Service Restaurants and Retail Footwear and Accessories. Franchised brands include: Great American Cookies, MaggieMoo's Ice Cream and Treatery, Marble Slab Creamery, Pretzelmaker and Pretzel Time and two franchised retail concepts: TAF (The Athlete's Foot) and Shoebox New York.

NexCen currently has approximately 1,700 franchised stores across its brands, located in over 35 countries worldwide.

Come join Marty and Don as they interview Jerry Slover, VP of Franchise Development for NexCen Brands.

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FRANCHISING 2010 AND BEYOND

2010-05-03T14:22:00.002-04:00

In this economy, franchising will continue to grow, and there are other interesting things going on in franchising in 2010 which don't involve the latest craze, gimmick or silly launch.

One trend is social media and marketing. Consumers have information at their fingertips. They expect quick answers, and they are not interested in "being sold" on a product anymore. The franchises who adapt to this new environment should prosper.

Also, the franchise industry has been capitalizing on baby boomers that are living longer. One trend is franchising concepts which allow retired folks to enjoy themselves longer. Examples include: cruises, fitness centers, and golf-related franchises. Senior medical and non-medical care is also a rapidly growing segment.

Other sectors that should continue to grow in 2010 include:

Children's education franchises and parent outsourcing is still expanding
Green continues to grow
Home-based franchises are popular due to convenience and low investment
Food sectors with new concepts are constantly popping up
Discount retail and resale shops are increasing since consumer spending is down
Local businesses that support locally grown produce
Alcohol that is affordable
Pet spending is up according to the American Pet Products Association

Don & Marty Recently on the Lynn Johnson Motivational Radio Show

2010-04-27T14:55:00.005-04:00

Don Johnson and Marty McDermott, hosts of Franchise Interviews, were recently interviewed themselves on the Lynn Johnson Motivational Radio Show, a nationally broadcast show that was about franchises. It was broadcasted on CBS radio and Federal News Radio.

Click on the link to listen: http://icestream.bonnint.net:8000/dc/3wt/lynn/!LYNN_JOHNSON_04-03-2010.mp3

6 Things to Know Before Starting a Franchise

2010-04-22T08:55:00.002-04:00

6 Things to Know Before Starting a Franchise
By Jim Sebastiano, MatchPoint Consultant

1) You will be flying solo. After training you are on your own.

2) Have a cash stash (because of the credit crunch).

3) Money will be tight. Make sure to have money put away for living expenses that will last six months to a year.

4) Don't get suckered. Review the franchise disclosure document. Ask a lot of questions and don't get sold on anything. Also, watch out for resales that are too good to be true.

5) Do your research. If you follow the program you should have a 90% success rate. Follow the program and choose a good location. Also, talk to other franchise owners before buying. Lastly, have a franchise lawyer review liability disclaimer clauses.

6) Be forewarned. As the franchisors start to hurt, it is possible they will go into the red.

LED Source Franchise-Wed. April 21 at 10AM EST

2010-04-19T12:34:00.003-04:00

LED Source Franchise Opportunity Meets with Franchise Interviews on BlogTalkRadio.com on Wednesday, April 21 at 10AM EST.

LED Source launched a franchise program and gained the recognition of becoming North America's first and only franchisor of LED (light-emitting diode) lighting. They have leveraged huge buying discounts to provide discount pricing and cost-saving retrofits to customers as it seeks to play a key role in a fast-growing marketplace with unlimited potential. LED Source is seeking to LED lighting in businesses and homes throughout Canada and the United States by building a network of more than 150 LED Source franchise offices within three years.

Join Marty and Don to find out more about LED Source and the advantages of their green franchise.

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HomeWell Senior Care - Thursday, April 15 at 10AM EST

2010-04-12T13:58:00.002-04:00

Franchise Interviews to meet HomeWell Senior Care Franchise CEO Joshua Hoffman, along with New Jersey-based franchisee Louis Romano on Thursday, April 15 on BlogTalkRadio.com at 10AM EST.

Founder of HomeWell Senior Care, Joshua Hoffman, started as a caregiver when he was 19 years old and then went on to start his own company! They started franchising in 2003 and today have more than 30 offices in 13 states and Canada.

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Roni Deutch Tax Center - Thursday, April 8 on Franchise Interviews

2010-04-02T09:47:00.002-04:00

Franchise Interviews speaks with Roni Deutch, founder of Roni Deutch Tax Center, this Thursday, April 8 on BlogTalkRadio.com at 10AM EST.

Roni Deutch Tax Center fills the need for competent income tax preparation services. Their tax professionals are thoroughly trained to find the deductions and tax credits that apply to your unique situation and take full advantage of the tax laws while preparing tax returns.

AllBusiness.com ranks Roni Deutch Tax Preparation Franchise as one of the fastest growing franchises and it is ranked No. 168 overall in a comprehensive listing of the nation's top 300 franchise companies by AllBusiness.com. In addition, the Roni Deutch Tax Center earned an "outstanding growth ranking" of No. 29 based on "how fast a franchisee system is growing," as well as a "financial health ranking" of No. 52 overall based on the overall financial strength of the franchise. Lastly, Dun & Bradstreet's All Business All Stars rankings listed it as the top 300 best franchises in the country.

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OxiFresh Carpet - on Franchise Interviews March 31 at 10AM EST

2010-03-31T09:12:00.002-04:00

OxiFresh Carpet Meets with Franchise Interviews on BlogTalkRadio.com this Wednesday, March 31 at 10AM EST.

OxiFresh is committed to being an environmentally friendly business by using efficient and low energy solutions. The non-toxic carpet cleaning agents are applied with a low moisture process and are safe for children and pets.

OxiFresh is ranked #9 as a Top New Franchise and #30 as a Fastest Growing Franshise by 2010 Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500, and has been awarded the franchisee satisfaction award from Franchise Business Review.

Founded in 2006, OxiFresh currently has more than 120 units in 184 territories throughout the United States, and has more than 50 locations in development.

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Meet Paul Mann of Fetch! Pet Care on Franchise Interviews 3/25/2010

2010-03-25T16:12:00.002-04:00

Franchise Interviews Meets with Paul Mann of Fetch! Pet Care on March 25, 2010.
Listen to this archived show FranchiseInterviews.com.

Fetch! Pet Care is America's largest and most trusted pet sitting and dog walking franchise servicing more than 1,800 cities and towns nationwide. They have partnered with some of the largest corporations in America that market services to millions of their employees, customers and members. The Fetch! Pet Care brand is rapidly becoming a household name, and you too can be part of it.

Last year they were voted among 100 of America's lowest risk and low-cost franchises by Entrepreneur Magazine. In addition, Entrepreneur Magazine named them as one of 7 hot businesses that can make you rich! This year they were named to Entrepreneur Magazine's coveted Franchise 500. Fetch! Pet Care was also named as one of 20 boom businesses to get into by Small Business Opportunities Magazine.

Listen to this fascinating show as your hosts, Don and Marty, interview Paul Mann of Fetch! Pet Care.

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Wed. March 17 - Dr. Scott Shane on Franchise Interviews

2010-03-16T17:12:00.003-04:00

Dr. Scott Shane Meets Franchise Interviews on BlogTalkRadio.com Wednesday, March 17 at 10AM EST.

Dr. Shane discusses his fascinating book, "Born Entrepreneurs, Born Leaders: How Your Genes Affect Your Work Life."

Scott Shane has written a fascinating account of how our inherited DNA influences our work life. "This book is about more than our genes - it's about what our genes can tell us about ourselves." - Dean Hamer, Molecular Biologist and author of "The Science of Desire, Living With Our Genes" and "The God Gene."

"This book is a great read for anyone interested in the exciting new world of genetics. Focusing on job choices and workplace behavior, it shows what genetics can offer employers, employees, parents and students alike." - Tim Spector, MD, Professor of Genetic Epidemiology and Directo of TwinsUK, Kings College London, and author of "Your Genes Unzipped."

"Scott Shane has done a masterful job in taking difficult and sophisticated scientific findings and translating them into readable and comprehensive terms and implications." - Richard D. Avery, noted behavioral geneticist and Chair of the Management and Organization Department, University of Singapore.

Come join Marty and Don as they interview this dynamic author.

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Margaritas - Thursday, March 11 on Franchise Interviews

2010-03-09T13:32:00.002-05:00

Margaritas Franchise Meets with Franchise Interviews on BlogTalkRadio.com Thursday, March 11 at 10AM EST.

Home of the World's Best Margarita, New England's Beloved Margaritas Mexican Restaurant is Franchising across the entire Atlantic Seaboard.

From colorful authentic decor to a commitment to community relations through field trips and visiting artist demonstrations, Margaritas provides an atmosphere rich with the culture and flavors of Mexico, offering guests a fun dining adventure in a festive gallery of Mexican art. Margaritas Mexican Restaurants has 19 locations throughout Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Connecticut.

Margaritas is now franchising for the first time. The first company-owned restaurant in the plan is set to open in the first quarter of 2010 in Lexington, MA. Most Margaritas Mexican Restaurants range in size from 5,200-7,500 square feet, due to the company's specialty in doing conversions of existing restaurants which fit their concept.

Margaritas has outpaced competitors in the casual dining segment, demonstrating solid unit-level economics fueled by a $2.3 million average sales volume, a beverage-to-food sales ratio of 45 percent and a 21.6 percent EBITDAR, which falls into the top tier of its peers. A strategic site-location process, which includes extensive research conducted by Buxton, an industry leader in customer analytics, also contributes to Margaritas' success.

Come join Marty and Don as they interview Margaritas franchise.

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East Coast Wings and Grill March 3 on Franchise Interviews

2010-03-02T13:51:00.002-05:00

Sam Ballas, CEO of East Coast Wings and Grill Meets with Franchise Interviews, Wednesday, March 3 at 10AM EST on BlogTalkRadio.com.

Sam will be talking with Marty and Don about why East Coast Wings & Grill has enjoyed 24 consecutive quarters of positive same-store sales increases despite other restaurants seeing consecutive losses.

Committed to family, and far different from the norm in the chicken wing segment Ballas and Kontos took over in 2000, after they noticed that the vast majority of wing concepts focused on pushing alcohol sales to make money. By creating a warm and inviting decor and focusing on families, customers started flocking to the restaurants.

Another reason for their success is the diverse menu offerings. The East Coast Wings & Grill menu offers an array of high quality food including wraps, salads, overstuffed sandwiches, burgers and more. While the wings will always be the staple and have won every major chicken wing award in North Carolina, East Coast Wings & Grill differentiates itself from other wing concepts by providing high quality food other than wings. The menu offerings consist of more than 90 percent fresh, never frozen food.

ABOUT EAST COAST WINGS
East Coast Wings & Grill, a fast growing casual dining chicken wing franchise, has 12 locations in North Carolina and many more are expected to open in 2010. The franchise concept not only caters to the chicken wing lover, which hit previously unseen levels of popularity in 2009 including the sale of more than 13 billion whole chicken wings, by offering 75 different flavors of chicken wings, but also wraps, sandwiches, burgers and more, all using fresh - not frozen - ingredients.

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Geoff Hill, Roark Capital Group, 2/25 on Franchise Interviews

2010-02-24T13:25:00.003-05:00

This Thursday, February 25, Franchise Interviews Speaks with Geoff Hill, VP of Roark Capital Group, on BlogTalkRadio.com at 10AM EST.

Roark Capital Group, an Atlanta-based private equity firm, specializes in business and consumer service companies with attractive growth prospects and revenues ranging from $20 million to $1 billion. They have acquired 15 franchise/multi-unit brands that collectively have more than 14,000 point of distribution, 2,600 franchisees, and $3.7 billion in system-wide revenues across 50 states and 33 countries.

Roark's franchise portfolio includes such well-known brands as Carvel, Cinnabon, Schlotzsky's, Moe's Southwest Grill, Seattle's Best Coffee International, McAlister's Deli, Money Mailer, Fast Signs, Batteries Plus and Primrose Schools. The firm has more than $1.5 billion of equity capital under management.

Join Don and Marty on BlogTalkRadio.com as they interview Geoff Hill, Vice-President of Roark Capital Group, Thursday, Feb. 25 at 10AM EST.

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2010 Broker Appreciation Kickoff!

2010-02-22T16:12:00.003-05:00

Now through June 30, 2010, Diamond Financial Services (www.franchisefunding.net), a sister company of Franchise Buyer Direct and SellFranchise.com, is now offering broker referral fees for loans of $300,000 to $2 million (SBA/7A programs). Call the office toll free for more information.
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Guerrilla Marketing for the Franchisee

2010-02-15T14:40:00.002-05:00

Guerrilla Marketing for the Franchisee met with Franchise Interviews on February 11, 2010 on BlogTalkRadio.com.

The Book: Guerrilla Marketing for the Franchisee. Many franchisees enter into a franchise business and think owning their own business will be much easier than it really is. Consequently, they often become discouraged from not experiencing the success they thought they signed up for. Other franchisees don't understand marketing and what it actually takes to grow their business. There is a false sense of security thinking that the sales will automatically come because they signed up for a "turn key" system. At the end of the day the success of each franchise business comes down to the operating franchisee.

This book teaches business owners how to own their own success and failures, what marketing is and what it takes to compete in today's tough business environment. Guerrilla Marketing defines marketing as "every bit of contact you or anyone in your company has with any part of the public." With over 14 million books sold worldwide, Guerrilla Marketing is one of the best known marketing brands in history - because it works. We had the pleasure of meeting with Todd Woods, CEO of Guerrilla Marketing Strategies, Inc., and Eddie Leonard, Chief Operating Guerrilla.

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Kiplinger Article on Franchises

2010-02-05T12:24:00.002-05:00

Franchises Getting Upper Hand Over Independents

Kiplinger, Jan. 2010 by Jonathan N. Crawford

Franchises are making gain on independents, especially restaurants. By 2012, franchise eateries including fast foods, family sit-down places will outnumber all others. From 2000 to 2008, the number of franchise restaurants grew by 20%, while non-franchises fell by 4% (according to NPD Group marketing research company). Deflated customer spending and crimped credit cards could even accelerate this trend.

“Franchises have been far from insulated from the recession, but overall they have performed better,” says Jonathan Maze, editor at Franchise Times trade magazine.

On the whole, franchises will outgrow their non-franchise rivals this year. They are typically better positioned than a mom and pop shop and they benefit from brand presence, corporate marketing an advice from the franchisor.

Moreover, lenders may be less tightfisted with franchise owners than non-franchise owners, according to Darrell Johnson, president and CEO of FRANdata, and independent research firm. In fact 60 new franchise brands were added last quarter 2009.

The overall economic output for franchises is expected to rise 2.8% this year. The biggest gains will be in personal services, quick service restaurants and business services, according to Pricewaterhouse Coopers.

Unishippers on Franchise Interviews Wed. Feb. 3 at 10AM EST

2010-02-02T12:39:00.003-05:00

Franchise Interviews will meet with Dan Lockwood, President of Unishippers Franchise on Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 10AM on BlogTalkRadio.com.

Unishippers helps small businesses save time, trouble and money on all their shipping needs. They create a complete, individualized shipping solution for customers and know that one size definitely doesn’t fit all and are proud to tailor their solutions to a business’ specific needs.

Learn about this growing industry and franchises that demand aggressive/competent sales people to succeed. Come join Don Johnson and Martin McDermott as they meet with Dan Lockwood, President of Unishippers and Chris Cadigan, owner of Unishippers of Oceanside, New York, to discuss the success of Unishippers. They will also talk about b2b relationships and how to create long term relationships with customers.

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Maaco Auto Franchise - This Week on Franchise Interviews Jan. 22

2010-01-19T12:23:00.003-05:00

Maaco “America’s Body Shop” Franchise to meet with Franchise Interviews on BlogTalkRadio.com on Friday, Jan. 22 at 10AM EST. Join Marty and Don as they find out more about this franchise!

Maaco is “America’s Body Shop” with nearly 500 franchised locations across the continent boasting system-wide sales that approach $500 million. Maaco provides auto paint and auto body repair services for more than 12,000 vehicles a week and 600,000 a year, more than any other company in North America. The more than 17 million vehicles Maaco has repaired since 1972 could create a traffic jam 15 lanes wide from New York to Los Angeles.

Come join Don and Marty as they interview one of the top executive to find out what makes Maaco so successful after so many years in the industry.

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EduFit - Thursday Jan. 14 at 10AM EST

2010-01-12T12:00:00.003-05:00

Franchise Interviews to Meet with EduFit Fitness Franchise on BlogTalkRadio.com

Thursday, January 14 at 10AM EST

EduFit is a franchised fitness concept providing convenient, appointment-based personal training services to men and women. Different from circuit or group training concepts, EduFit's certified personal trainers work with up to five clients during a session, with each client following a customized training program.

The company was launched in Scottsdale , Ariz. In August 1998 and began franchising in April 2009. Currently, EduFit has two locations in Scottsdale and one in Phoenix . They expect to have 25 studios either open or in development by the end of 2010 and 200 locations nationwide within five years.

Join Marty and Don as they learn more about this up and coming franchise opportunity!

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Team Blue - Jan. 7 on Franchise Interviews

2010-01-06T13:11:00.005-05:00

This week on Franchise Interviews we meet with Team Blue. Tune in Thursday, January 7, 2010 at 10AM EST on BlogTalkRadio

Team Blue is seeking to change and lead the multi-billion-dollar U.S. car wash industry by opening a national chain of “first-of-its-kind” franchised locations that offer a better quality wash; clean, customer-friendly operations and a unique “brand experience” to customers, while establishing itself as the first national presence in the car wash industry. Team Blue expects to have 35 franchises either open or in development throughout the country by the end of 2012.

Join Don and Marty as they meet with the top executives of this rapidly growing franchise!

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Closets by Design on BlogTalkRadio Dec. 17 at 10AM EST

2009-12-16T12:47:00.004-05:00

Franchise Interviews to Interview Closets by Design on BlogTalkRadio.com Thursday, December 17 at 10AM EST.

Join Marty and Don as they speak with Jerry Egner, CEO of Closets by Design, and find out why the franchise is so successful.

Since 1982, Closets by Design has built a reputation as the nation’s leader in the closet organizing and storage remodeling industry. The company offers customers comprehensive solutions to all their organizational needs in a short and simple process by designing, building and installing custom home offices, closets, garage cabinets, wall units, laundries, pantries, wardrobe mirror doors and other home organization systems.

Closets by Design also offers a wide selection of finishes, accessories and hardware. There are currently 33 franchise locations across the country. With the real estate market the way it is, more and more people are deciding to refurbish their home instead of moving into a new one. Join Marty and Don as they meet with Jerry Egner, the CEO of Closets by Design.

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Franchise Interviews Meets with Value Place, Thurs. Dec. 3 at 10 AM EST

2009-12-02T15:16:00.002-05:00

Franchise Interviews Meets with Value Place President of Franchise Services, Gina-Lynne Smith, on Thursday, Dec. 3^rd, 10 AM EST on BlogtalkRadio.com

The Value Place brand comes from the management team that created and developed lodging brands such as Residence Inn (now owned by Marriott), Summerfield Suites (Hyatt) and Candlewood Suites (Intercontinental) . It is an economy extended stay lodging and short-term residential property brand that features remarkably affordable weekly rates, rigorous cleanliness standards and secure temporary lodging with an unparalleled commitment to the comfort, privacy and peace of mind of each guest.

Value Place is one of the fastest-growing lodging brands in the nation. The company currently has nearly 160 locations open in 26 states; the company expects to end 2009 with 167 locations. Join Marty and Don as they interview Gina-Lynne Smith, President of Franchise Services, and find out what makes this franchise so successful.

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Franchise Interviews Celebrates 150th Show Wed. Nov. 25 at 10AM EST on BlogTalkRadio

2009-11-23T11:34:00.002-05:00

Franchise Interviews Celebrates Three Years and 150th Show Wednesday, Nov. 25 at 10AM EST on BlogTalkRadio with franchise expert Dr. John P. Hayes

Since 1979, John Hayes has worked in the franchise community as a consultant, franchisee and franchisor. He is the author of several franchise-related books and countless articles that have appeared in media worldwide. He is also the co-author (with Zig Ziglar) of Network Marketing for Dummies. Areas of Expertise Dr. Hayes has served for many years as an advisor to franchisors, franchisees and small business owners internationally.

Widely Published Author He is the author or co-author of 18 non-fiction books including the Franchise Pre-Investment Checklist, Franchising: The Inside Story, Start Small, Finish Big, You Can’t Teach A Kid To Ride A Bike At A Seminar, and most recently Get It! The Secrets of Cultivating the HomeVestors Millionaire Mindset. His articles about franchising and business-related topics have appeared in Reader’s Digest, Inc. Magazine, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, International Herald Tribune, etc. and many publications sponsored by the International Franchise Association. Corporate Level Expertise From November 2004 until January 2009 he served as President & CEO of HomeVestors of America, Inc., the We Buy Ugly Houses® company.

Join Marty and Don as they interview John about his success and the franchise industry. Listen to Franchise Interviews live on FranchiseInterviews.com or Blog Talk Radio every Thursday from 10AM to 11AM EST (7PM-8PM PT) or listen to the archived shows 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Franchise Interviews - Ask the Frantrepreneur Who Owns One http://franchiseinterviews.com

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Mathnasium This Thursday Nov. 19 on Franchise Interviews at 10AM EST

2009-11-16T12:02:00.002-05:00

Franchise Interviews to Meet with Tiffany Morrison, Director of Marketing, Mathnasium on BlogTalkRadio Thursday, Nov. 19 10AM EST.

Mathnasium has launched a new marketing campaign.

Franchise Interviews to meet with Tiffany Morrison, Director of Marketing, regarding Mathnasium's launch of their new marketing campaign. The messaging is targeted at families with kids who need math help and is aimed at motivating them to call or visit their local Mathnasium franchise. The campaign messaging will also be used on Mathnasium’s promotional items. Warning: Your Child Could Become Crazy About Math is a message that is part of Mathnasium’s history.

Franchising since 2003, Mathnasium has become one of the fastest growing educational franchises, with a new center opening each week. There are more than 200 Mathnasium franchises in North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia .

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Express Medical Transporters Franchise Opportunity Meets with Franchise Interviews

2009-10-26T11:53:00.001-04:00

Listen in Wednesday, October 28 at 10AM EST

Express Medical Transporters, was founded in 1995 by its President/CEO, Bernard A. Squitieri. With more than 25 years of experience in the transportation industry, Mr. Squitieri started the company with one vehicle. Today, Express Medical Transporters is the largest for-profit non-emergency transportation company in the state of Missouri. By completing thousands of trips per year with more than 150 vehicles on the road, Express Medical Transporters is able to provide the very best in price, quality and efficiency when it comes to transportation anywhere in Missouri. Because Express Medical Transporters owns all of its vehicles, equipment and has its own maintenance facility, we are able to eliminate the middle-man, thus reducing costs and controlling other transportation variables. These circumstances make our transportation services less expensive than using a broker or even a taxicab, while providing a higher level of service. Our drivers, and the drivers for our franchisees, are trained to assist non-emergency patients, who may be confined to wheelchairs or other mobility aids, to and from necessary medical appointments including dialysis, in getting home after a hospital stay or an emergency room visit. Our drivers, and our franchisees' drivers, are D.O.T. certified and trained in first aid and CPR. In addition, every driver is subject to random drug testing and extensive background checks to insure the highest level of care by our personnel. By being able to provide all types of vehicles including wheelchair accessible vans, minivans, sedans and even busses, Express Medical Transporters, or one of EMT USA 's franchisees, can be your total transportation solution.

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First Watch Franchise - Thursday Oct. 22 at 10AM EST

2009-10-19T09:37:00.001-04:00

First Watch Franchise Opportunity Meets with Franchise Interviews

THEY STARTED SIMPLY AS A FRESH IDEA First Watch was founded in 1983 in Pacific Grove , CA on the simple concept of putting customers first. In other words, we strive to provide unexpectedly extraordinary experiences everyday. It’s all part of our “YOU FIRST™” service philosophy—our commitment to doing whatever it takes to make our customers’ visits memorable. They begin each day at the crack of dawn, slicing fresh fruits and vegetables, baking muffins and whipping up our French toast batter from scratch. We’re committed to freshness—using some of the finest ingredients available—never compromising quality. Their unique Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch creations are freshly prepared to each order. When customers arrive, we welcome them with a pot of our coffee, complimentary newspapers and Wi-Fi Internet access. Today, First Watch Restaurants, Inc. is one of the largest privately owned, daytime-only restaurant companies in the country. Headquartered in Bradenton, FL, and operating more than 75 restaurants in 11 states, First Watch offers something for everyone, from traditional Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch favorites to our signature creations. Business or pleasure, we take pride in meeting the special needs of our customers.

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Kona Ice - Listen In on 10/14/09 at 10AM EST

2009-10-13T11:04:00.003-04:00

Tony Lamb is the founder of Kona Ice, which provides a bright, welcoming and professional alternative to the typical ice cream truck. Kids line up to buy shaved ice and get to use a patented “Flavor Wave” where customers can pour their own flavors onto the ice—with literally thousands of combinations, making it a fun, interactive experience for kids.

Kona Ice, a national franchise, now has 63 franchises in 23 states and the District of Columbia. Its crisp, clean trucks and revolutionary design certainly are changing the way America thinks about the stereotypical ice cream truck. The franchisor anticipates 500 Kona Ice franchises nationwide in the next five years alone. Tony can discuss how Kona Ice was formed and turned into a franchise. Some possible questions include: About Kona Ice Launched in 2007 by Tony Lamb, Kona Ice provides a bright, welcoming and professional alternative to the typical ice cream truck. Kona Ice is committed to the community and has donated more than $250,000 to local organizations since its inception. Kona Ice has quickly become a desirable franchising opportunity due to the low overhead, flexible hours, quick profit margins and low royalty fee, fixed at $3,000 per year.

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Eight Chains Mark Major Anniversaries in 2009

2009-09-29T15:34:00.001-04:00

Author: Pam George

In the year of historic buy-outs, bail-outs and lay-offs, the following eight family-owned chains have stood fast through economic ups and downs, proving success comes in all different segments. All are marking major anniversaries in 2009 and are thriving.

Community Coffee Company – Celebrating 90 years

Carvel – Celebrating 75 years

Little Caesars – Celebrating 50 years

Culver’s – Celebrating 400 years

Fazoli’s – Celebrating 20 years

McAlister’s Deli- Celebrating 20 years

Firehouse Subs – Celebrating 15 years

Wingstop – Celebrating 15 years

THE HOMETEAM INSPECTION SERVICE

2009-09-22T14:08:00.004-04:00

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 - THE HOMETEAM INSPECTION SERVICE MET WITH FRANCHISE INTERVIEWS

HomeTeam has carved a niche in pre-sale inspections prior to the home's listing. Home sale transactions can fall through as the result of problems discovered during a buyer's inspection but pre-sale inspections enable necessary repairs to be made ahead of time or adjust the home price accordingly to remain as attractive to buyers.

The opportunities to succeed with HomeTeam home inspection franchise are better today then ever before. When buying a home, it has become standard practice to have a home inspection before the sale closes. In fact, the number of real estate home inspections performed each year is on the rise; almost 90 percent of all homes sold are inspected. Also, many mortgage companies now require a home inspection as a financing requirement.

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FranchiseLeasing.com Officially Launched

2009-09-03T14:20:00.001-04:00

Hazlet, NJ – FranchiseLeasing.com, announces its official launch offering equipment leasing services for the franchise industry. FranchiseLeasing.com is an affiliate of Diamond Financial Services (N.J.) and FranchiseFunding.net, a nationwide financing service specializing in business loans and equipment leasing to the franchise industry for over 12 years.

FranchiseLeasing.com specializes in equipment leasing of new and used equipment from restaurants to offices, heavy equipment, printing, dry cleaning security, mall kiosks and much more. Franchise professionals have the advantage of speaking with highly-trained experts who understand franchise financing and can help franchise owners avoid costly and timely mistakes.

FranchiseLeasing.com is geared toward the franchise entrepreneur looking for the right tools in equipment leasing opportunities to help them succeed. “We feel FranchiseLeasing.com fills an important need in the franchising industry and offers another finance option in a tough lending environment,” said Don Johnson, Founder and President of FranchiseLeasing.com. Johnson also says “the industry needed an equipment leasing company that specializes in franchising only and is familiar with small businesses and the current economic climate.” According to Johnson, leasing provides many benefits, but most importantly it improves cash flow since leasing typically carries little in the way of up-front costs. Leasing is easier and faster than traditional business lending and allows franchise owners to have the most updated equipment to maximize production and sales.

For more information about FranchisingLeasing.com, visit www.FranchiseLeasing.com or call 877-508-2274.

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West Keansburg, NJ 07734

Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas - Thursday, September 3 at 10AM EST

2009-09-03T13:54:00.001-04:00

On Thursday, September 3, John Martin of Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas Franchise Opportunity Meets with Franchise Interviews.

For over 10 years, The Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas has provided a unique combination of theatre and restaurant, showing first-run and independent films while offering in-theatre food and beverage service that includes an extensive menu of freshly prepared appetizers, sandwiches, pizzas and salads as well as a wide selection of hand-crafted beers and great wines. We are the only concept in the growing cinema-eatery category that is franchising.

The typical Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has four to ten screens that resemble traditional movie theatres except rows of seats alternate with bench-style tables. Individual theatre seating ranges from 75 to 320 seats. First-come, first-serve seating begins approximately 45 minutes prior to show time. Customers are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy the pre-show entertainment. Instead of a barrage of advertising, a variety of short films are shown that change on a regular basis, some with tie-ins to the feature film.

“We're proud of the fact that we don't show any advertising,” President and CEO John Martin said. “People don't want to pay for a movie and then be bombarded with 15 minutes of dancing candy and fountain drinks.”

Once seated, customers order from the menu and the friendly wait staff brings the food to their seats. Customers can continue to order throughout the movie by writing their requests using the paper and pencils on their table and placing it on the clips attached to the table. Waiters quietly collect and deliver those orders without distracting from the movie. All tabs are closed before the film ends.

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Missed A Franchise Interviews Show? Listen Anytime You Want

2009-08-31T09:49:00.001-04:00

On Thursday, August 20, 2009 Franchise Interviews had their first franchise
attorney symposium with some of the top franchise attorneys in the country
for this special two-hour edition.

You can hear the live and recorded shows by going to FranchiseInterviews.com
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347-838-8238.

Martin McDermott, President of Franchise Interviews said, "This may be our
most important show in the two and a half years of doing the show".

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New Website Announced for GoFranchise.com

2009-08-30T21:23:00.004-04:00

GoFranchise.com, an on-line franchise information website, announces the official launch of its new website. GoFranchise.com offers informative one stop franchise services. Visitors can have access to a weekly franchise radio show as well as over 100 past shows featuring interviews with leading franchise experts and top franchise industry professionals.

Other services include current franchise news and related articles, along with a franchise directory listing over 2,000 franchise opportunities - both international and domestic. Visitors will also find finance lending programs, industry suppliers, franchise book resource section, and franchise consultants and experts by state to assist you.

GoFranchise.com was established by one of the acclaimed founders of the national radio show “Franchise Interviews” and is geared to franchise suppliers, franchisors, franchisees, area developers, consultants and entrepreneurs looking for franchise business information and opportunities. “We feel the website fills an important need in the franchising industry,” said Don Johnson, Founder and President of the website. Johnson also says “the industry needed a one-stop shopping (and everything franchise) type of website as well as a global component.” GoFranchise.com helps visitors with their search without having to spend hours upon hours researching all facets of the industry on numerous sites.

For the most up-do-date and current franchising news, visit GoFranchise.com. For more information, contact Don Johnson directly at info@GoFranchise.com or call 888-875-6228.

August 13 at 10AM EST: Instant Tax Service

2009-08-12T14:48:00.003-04:00

CEO, Fez Ogbazion of Instant Tax Service Meets with Franchise Interviews

Fez has an incredible story: He emigrated to the US from Ethiopia when he
was just a kid. When he began college at the University of Cincinnati, he
needed a way to earn a living that fit with his class schedule. He was
working on a degree in finance and accounting, and felt that doing taxes
would be a great fit. He could work on his skills, build a client base, and
make a little money during the short tax season. So with the help of some
credit cards and donations from friends and family, Fez opened his first tax
business.

Within five years, Fez had 26 locations in the Cincinnati, OH area. In 1999
- realizing he needed more startup capital to build the business he
envisioned - he sold the business to Jackson Hewitt and used the money from
the proceeds to found Instant Tax Service in Dayton, OH. Fez had to start
all over again, but he'd learned a lot from his first business experience.
This time, it took him just seven years to grow his business from a single
storefront to the 4th largest tax company in the U.S.

Today, Instant Tax Service has over 1,200 locations in 34 states.
Entrepreneur Magazine ranked it the #1 new franchise in the country this
year for the second year in a row. It's consistently ranked among the
National Minority Franchising Initiative's Top 50 franchises for minorities
and was recently included among the Franchise Times' Fast 55.

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PIU Management - Thursday, July 16 at 10AM EST

2009-07-13T12:09:00.001-04:00

Lee Knowlton, President and CFO of PIU Management, the parent company of PIU Holdings, LLC and BU Holdings, LLC will be the guest speaker on Franchise Interviews on Thursday, July 16 at 10AM EST.

PIU management owns both Pump It Up and BounceU, the nation’s leaders in the indoor, inflatable party segment, were created as fun, safe, clean places for children and adults to enjoy. Most recently, Lee also served as the Chief Operating Office for Kahala Corp, where he oversaw all Domestic and International Operations for the company's 12 brands with over 3,750+ stores. Top brands include: Cold Stone Creamery, Blimpie, Taco Time, Samurai Sam’s, Surf City Squeeze and Great Steak and Potato.

Join Don Johnson and Marty McDermott as they interview Mr. Knowlton on his 18+ years of experience in operations management and find out more about PIU's high volume stores, training, implementation of new products and or programs, strategic planning, and team building. According to Mr. Johnson, "Lee Knowlton has a very impressive franchising background and we are excited to have him on our show."

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Big Mouth Advertising

2009-07-07T11:47:00.002-04:00

Big Mouth Advertising Meets with Franchise Interviews

Big Mouth Advertising offers effective state of the art Scrolling Mobile technology and exists to provide businesses with a creative solution helping them break through today's media clutter with high impact, geographically targeted, "In Your Face" Advertising messages that generate results. Big Mouth Advertising vehicles are one-stop shopping for Branding, New Product Rollouts, Grand Openings, Events and Guerrilla marketing. Welcome to the world of mobile advertising, welcome to Big Mouth Advertising!

Click here to listen to the full interview as featured on Blog Talk Radio's Franchise Interviews.

Love Golf? Make It Your Business! - Listen July 9, 2009

2009-07-07T09:55:00.002-04:00

THIS WEEK ON FRANCHISE INTERVIEWS - JULY 9, 2009 AT 10AM EST

LOVE GOLF? MAKE IT YOUR BUSINESS ! If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for golf, you've come to the right place. Presenting Parmasters Golf Training Centers. The world's first year round, indoor golf training center franchise that literally guarantees results.

"For those who dream of getting into the golf business, this is the perfect opportunity." - Forbes Magazine

"The clubby, yet affordable feel of the Parmasters Centers will attract crowds year-round." - INC Magazine "

For this rapidly growing emerging franchise, in a very hot industry, the sky is the limit!" -
Canadian Franchise & Dealership Guide

"All in all Parmasters looks like it is in the process of revolutionizing not only franchising, but the way people play golf." - Canadian Business Franchise Magazine

"The next big thing. One of the 66 hottest new franchises!" - Entrepreneur Magazine

Listen to the full interview this Thursday, July 9, 2009 at 10AM EST on Blog Talk Radio's Franchise Interviews

Find Out More About Rita's - Thursday, April 30 at 10AM EST

2009-04-27T10:56:00.004-04:00

Rita's Franchise Opportunity to appear on Franchise Interviews Weekly Radio Show on BlogTalkRadio Thursday, April 30, at 10AM EST.

If you are a frequent listener to our weekly franchise radio show, than you already know what fans Don and Marty are of Rita's. Marty McDermott recently mentioned on a previous show that there is a cult following with Rita's. Tune in to find out why.

Rita's is celebrating 25 years of being in business. Listen in on Thursday, April 30 at 10AM EST to find out more. Franchise Interviews will be meeting with Mark Mele the VP of Franchising for Ritas.

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This Week: Wing Zone - Thursday, April 16 at 10AM

2009-04-14T14:34:00.002-04:00

Wing Zone Franchise Opportunity to appear on Franchise Interviews Weekly Radio Show on BlogTalkRadio Thursday, April 16, at 10AM EST.

Matt Friedman co-founded Wing Zone with Adam Scott in their fraternity house at University of Florida because they couldn’t find a good wing restaurant in town. Now the franchise is rocking with approximately 100 locations! Matt will talk about starting his business in a frat house and the rise of the chicken wing craze in America.

About Wing Zone:

While earning customer loyalty from consumers nationwide, Wing Zone is also receiving recognition from within the food service and franchise industries. In fact, Wing Zone was rated a Top 20 New Franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine, included in Bond’s Top 100 Franchise Opportunities, ranked in Franchise Times’ Fast 55 and was recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing, privately held companies in America .

Wing Zone was founded in 1991 at the University of Florida by Matt Friedman and Adam Scott, who cooked wings with homemade sauces in their fraternity house kitchen and delivered them to fellow college students.

Tune in on Thursday, April 16 at 10AM EST to find out more.

This Week: Jersey Mike's - Thursday, Feb. 5 at 10AM EST

2009-02-03T13:22:00.004-05:00

Jersey Mike’s Franchise Opportunity to appear on Franchise Interviews radio show on BlogTalkRadio Thursday, February 5 at 10AM EST.

It started back in 1956 and was originally called Mike's Subs. Mike opened the small shop in the sea-side town of Point Pleasant, New Jersey. You have to remember that in 1956, there were very few franchise restaurants or hamburger chains. No chain pizza, chicken or taco restaurants, either. In 1956, proprietors or mom-and-pop businesses would open their stores in basic storefront locations like you see here. To survive and thrive, they had to offer exceptional quality products, coupled with unparalleled service. In 1956, Mike was unique in that the product he was offering was a relatively new item in American society — the submarine sandwich. Mike also benefited from the geographic location of his store. Point Pleasant, New Jersey is centrally located in the state on the legendary Jersey Shore. The rest is history!

Tune in on Thursday, February 5 at 10AM EST to find out more about the Jersey Mike’s franchise opportunity.

You can hear live and recorded shows by going to http://blogtalkradio.com/franchise-interviews or by going to http://www.franchiseinterviews.com.

Is Franchise Ownership For You?

2009-01-27T14:31:00.001-05:00

To answer this very common question, one should ponder the benefits. Since franchising includes a wide variety of industries with efficient expansion and growth, the odds are significantly higher that a franchise owner will be successful when the correct formula is used. Also, since the franchise falls under a parent company, there are benefits of a franchisor’s advice which include site selection, design, expansion, use of equipment, training, products and services, and marketing tools. Buying into an established venture allows the use of trademarks and benefits of the franchise image that may be already set in a consumer’s mind. Although a franchise owner may need to forgo some independence of entrepreneurship, the trade off is a support system that could span many years.

ShelfGenie - Thursday Jan. 22 on BlogTalk Radio

2009-01-20T13:13:00.002-05:00

ShelfGenie Franchise Opportunity to appear on Franchise Interviews Weekly Radio Show on BlogTalkRadio Thursday, January 22, at 10AM EST.

Allan Young's successful, but short-lived, career as a small-business consultant in Richmond, Virginia was sidetracked in 2005 when he was deployed to the Middle East as an operations officer with the U.S. Army Reserve.

Young handed off some of his accounts to other consultants and returned six months later “thinking I wouldn't have any clients and would have to completely restart my business.”

One company waited. Launched out of a garage in 2000, the company designed, built and manufactured high-quality, custom Glide-Out shelving that fit existing cabinetry in kitchens, bathrooms and elsewhere throughout the home, gliding in and out with the touch of a finger and saving homeowners thousands on expensive remodeling while making their shelving more functional and easy to use.

The mother-son ownership team - Joyce Burgess and Andrew Kerwin - wanted Young to develop a growth plan and he implemented a dealership model for the business that Kerwin had launched after moving to Richmond from California , where he had worked in the shelf conversion industry and realized its potential. Within a year the company had 30 dealers throughout the country, all recruited by Young. What he saw in the industry was something he had witnessed before.

“I always viewed the closet industry as a very close cousin to ours. Looking at their history has enabled to make smarter, more strategic decisions,” Young said. “Ten to 15 years ago, the closet industry was where we were a couple of years ago. It was very fragmented and people never thought it would make it. Now you can find over 10 large, successful closet organization companies in every major market in the country.”

In what can only be described as a whirlwind, the 37-year-old Young, along with business partner and franchising veteran Barry Falcon, 56, has taken the foundation that Burgess and Kerwin established with their original concept and founded ShelfGenie Franchise Systems, the nation's only franchised provider of custom-built shelving solutions that glide in and out.

Franchising efforts were launched in May 2008. The company expects to grant two franchises a month through 2008 and expects to have 125 to 150 franchise owners by the end of 2010. ShelfGenie can be operated as a home-based business and the company is targeting major markets throughout the Northeast, Florida , Texas and California for initial growth.

ShelfGenie has planned and perfected a smooth, simple-to-operate business model.

Tune in on Thursday, January 22 at 10AM EST to find out more.

You can hear the live and recorded shows by going to FranchiseInterviews.com or BlogTalkRadio.com/Franchise-Interviews

Thursday Jan. 15 - Tune in for Naturell Franchise

2009-01-12T13:26:00.002-05:00

Naturell Franchise Opportunity will appear on Franchise Interviews Weekly Radio Show on BlogTalkRadio Thursday, January 15, at 10AM EST.

Over the last two years, Franchise Interviews has had some of the biggest names in franchising on their weekly radio show as well as some exciting new franchise concepts. This Thursday, January 15 at 10 AM EST, franchisees to the Naturell franchise opportunity will appear on Franchise Interviews weekly radio show.

Without a college degree Mike Nero, CEO and Founder of Naturell, ventured out to the world of becoming an eco-preneur way before going green was considered "cool." Nero had been an employee for a carpet cleaning business and saw the harmful chemicals that were being used in the cleaning solutions. Nero was determined to find a solution that would be less harmful and completely organic. After all, wet carpet and dark places is the ultimate breeding ground for mold and mildew to grow - and to have your kids and pets rolling around on that is a little unsettling to the stomach.

After 10 years of testing out organic solutions out of his garage, Nero developed a cleaning solution he was completely happy with, patented it - much to his opposition - and now has a company that thrives in the San Francisco area and is opening a sea of franchises in the near future. In fact, his company, which currently has only one location, and completely organic solution is in such high demand that he turns away business opportunities, which is exactly why he wants to open more through franchising.

So here's a friendly Santa Clara that developed a completely organic solution that is, oh yeah, made from sea kelp - seaweed in Iceland 's pristine waters. Who would think about essentially rubbing seaweed on your carpeting to make for a safer environment for your kids? Nero also developed a solution that eliminates the use of gas-guzzling, vehicle powered equipment (perfect in this time of gas prices). His method even reduced drying time to 30 minutes and uses 20 times less water than traditional carpet cleaners. Talk about going green. Nero was on top of the green craze long before it was cool and he just rolled out the red carpet for a completely new segment in franchising and is making its debut as the nation's first green franchise to enter the $5.3 billion industry.

Tune in on Thursday, January 15 at 10AM EST to find out more.

You can hear the live and recorded shows by going to FranchiseInterviews.com or BlogTalkRadio.com/Franchise-Interviews

This Week: Superior Wash Franchise - Thursday Jan 8

2009-01-07T10:52:00.006-05:00

Superior Wash Franchise Opportunity will appear on Franchise Interviews Weekly Radio Show on BlogTalkRadio Thursday, January 8, at 10AM EST.

Franchise Interviews ended 2008 with a fantastic interview with Christine Specht who is the President and COO of Cousins Subs. Cousin’s Subs is the brainchild of Bill Specht and Jim Sheppard.

Christine started working at Cousins Subs when she was 15 years old. Now 34, she assumed the role of president and COO in March 2008. Franchise Interview spoke to Christine about her transition from making subs, bussing tables and running the register to being Cousins Subs’ head honcho. After nearly 40 years in business, how does Cousins Subs continue to keep up with the ever-changing market? Go to http://www.blogtalkradio.com/franchise-interviews/2008/12/18/cousins-subs-franchise-opportunity-meets-with-franchise-interviews to hear the whole show.

This Thursday, January 8 at 10 AM EST, Franchise Interviews will meet with Vincent Garcia and Jodi Scott, founders and owners of Superior Wash , a national 24-hour mobile fleet washing company.

The company is a leader in the fleet-washing industry and services Fortune 500 clients such as Coca-Cola, Fed-Ex, UPS and Budweiser trucks. Not only does the company help to alleviate the pressure of rising gas costs for corporate-owned fleet systems by conveniently traveling to an accounts fleet site, but they also use an environmentally friendly water recovery system in doing so. The concept was founded by Vincent and Jodi, who are former independent fleet washing competitors. They devised this unique US EPA-approved eco-friendly system as another way to set themselves apart from any other player in the industry. Not only do they target markets based on a distinctive system that differs from that of many other franchises, they also handle all billing matters differently- right in corporate headquarters. Another perk – any franchisees can start the business at home, which as you mentioned on a show preview coming up, is an increasing trend. ( SOHO )

Tune in on Thursday, January 8 10AM EST to find out more.

You can hear the live and recorded shows by going to FranchiseInterviews.com or BlogTalkRadio.com/Franchise-Interviews

Valpak - This Week on Franchise Interviews

2008-12-08T13:39:00.000-05:00

Valpak Franchise Opportunity to appear on Franchise Interviews Weekly Radio Show on BlogTalkRadio Thursday, December 11, at 10AM EST.

Over the last two years, Franchise Interviews has had some of the biggest names in franchising on their weekly radio show as well as some exciting new franchise concepts. This Thursday, December 11 at 10 AM EST, franchisees to the Val-Pak franchise opportunity will appear on Franchise Interviews weekly radio show.

Layoffs and the down economy have consumers scrambling for more ways to save money. Valpak franchisees Bill and Michele Wagstaff are bringing savings right to resident's doorsteps with their business, Valpak, which targets approximately 40,000 households throughout Danville , VA and North Carolina every month. Not only do the Wagstaffs help consumers, but they're doing double-duty by providing valuable ads for local businesses

Valpak is one of the nation's leading direct mail companies delivering coupons to more than 45 million households in the United States , Canada and Puerto Rico . Through its combined products, including online savings portal Valpak.com, Cox Target Media - which owns and operates Valpak delivers.

Tune in on Thursday, December 11 at 10AM EST to find out more.

You can hear the live and recorded shows by going to FranchiseInterviews.com or BlogTalkRadio.com/Franchise-Interviews

10 til 2 Franchise - This Week on Franchise Interviews

2008-12-02T12:46:00.002-05:00

10 til 2 Franchise Opportunity will appear on Franchise Interviews' Weekly Radio Show on BlogTalk Radio Thursday, December 4 at 10AM EST.

Over the last two years, Franchise Interviews has had some of the biggest names in franchising on their weekly radio show as well as some exciting new franchise concepts. This Thursday, December 4 at 10 AM EST, the 10 til 2 franchise opportunity will appear on Franchise Interviews weekly radio show.

10 til 2 is a part-time placement service specializing in placing college-educated professionals in long-term, part-time positions. They are the nation's first staffing service of its kind. Topics discussed will be the following:

How moms find balance after working in corporate jobs and now have the opportunity to focus more on their families because of 10 til 2.
Discuss what types of industries 10 til 2 places people. Times are changing - young mothers today are much different than their parents. Why are so many women leaving high power corporate jobs an advanced degrees staying home with their kids?
The 10 til 2 franchise opportunity

Tune in on Thursday, December 4 at 10AM EST to find out more.

You can hear the live and recorded shows by going to FranchiseInterviews.com or BlogTalkRadio.com/Franchise-Interviews

Tips for Selling Your Business

2008-11-24T11:00:00.001-05:00

Selling your business? Follow these steps to increase your selling price:

Differentiate yourself – If customers see your products as unique and different outside the market, you can sell more at a higher price. If your product is not different, then show customers what makes you different from the rest.
Focus on niche markets – Position your products by focusing on specific industries. Pick a niche market that can drive the greatest sales and profitability.
Sell unique products – Products that are unique can increase the desire of a buyer and offer protection from the competition.
Reinvent yourself – Repackage what you offer to drive sales growth and profitability. Bigger sales = bigger growth and bigger offerings.

FranchiseInterviews Celebrates Anniversary

2008-11-18T11:20:00.004-05:00

FranchiseInterviews Reaches Milestone Celebrating Two Years and Their 100th Franchise Radio Show

Almost two years ago, Franchise Interviews launched their first national radio show. Their mission in creating the show was to introduce and educate aspiring entrepreneurs on franchising. Using a grass roots marketing approach, they have been able to generate thousands of visitors to our website FranchiseInterviews.com as well as thousands of listeners and subscribers to our weekly franchise radio show and franchise newsletter.

Since starting the show, they have received dozens of accolades.

Franchise Times magazine featured a two-page story in their November/December 2007 edition on our weekly franchise radio show.

Rush on Business called Franchise Interviews “A Sound Resource” in their August 15, 2007 edition.
Small Business Trends Radio stated, “Franchise Interviews…. The content is great. The range of topics covered is broad and comprehensive ranging from the beginner to franchising to the multi-location master franchiser.”
Eastern Pennsylvania Business Journal interviewed the hosts on several occasions as experts in the topic of franchising.
Karol Mercurio, consultant for Matchpoint, stated, “Being part of Franchise interviews was such a wonderful and positive experience for me. The information provided to the listeners who are thinking about business ownership or are currently engaged in the due diligence process is incredibly valuable. You provide your listeners with a wealth of information that will help them determine if franchising is the right path to explore or perhaps being self-employed is not an option and they should continue working on their careers.”

On Thursday, November 20 at 10AM EST, Don Johnson and Marty McDermott will discuss the last two years. They will talk about highlights from the last 100 shows, what they learned, what is ahead for the next two years and even some funny moments from the show. You will also here clips from legends in franchising like:

Jim Rudolph, CEO of Rita’s Water Ice franchise opportunity
The legendary Michael Gerber
Hall of fame speaker Warren Greshes
John Hewitt, founder of Jackson Hewitt and Liberty Tax franchise opportunity
George Naddaff, founder of Boston Market franchise opportunity
Kevin Hein, one of the top franchise attorneys in the country.

Marty McDermott, the President of Franchise Interviews state, “It is so exciting to reach this milestone. We have listeners from all over North America including the world. It is a wonderful feeling to have made a positive impact on the franchise community.”

Don’t miss this two-hour special of Franchise Interviews Thursday, November 20 starting at 10AM EST! You can hear live and recorded shows by simply going to http://www.franchiseinterviews.com or our show page on BlogTalkRadio.com http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Franchise-Interviews

Decor & You - Tune In Thursday, Oct. 23 at 10am EST

2008-10-20T14:45:00.003-04:00

Vice-President of Franchise Development for Décor & You to appear on Franchise Interviews radio show on BlogTalkRadio Thursday, October 23, at 10AM EST.

Franchise Interviews is meeting Shirley Warrington – VP Franchise Development for Décor & You.

Décor & You is a dynamic interior decorating franchise, a rapidly growing and changing business with national headquarters comfortably situated midway between Boston and New York City , in Southbury , Connecticut (population 28,000.)

Décor & You is part of the global home furnishings industry where sales top $200 billion each year!

Their website mentions that a Décor & You franchisee has access to a refined, proven system, which let’s you focus on the “big picture” of building your business – versus the day-by-day effort to grind out an entirely new business model on your own.

The Décor & You franchise provides instant vendor buying power: a vendor network with product resources, negotiating power and a competitive pricing edge in the interior-decorating marketplace.

The Décor & You franchise has access to proven marketing techniques, superior training and business coaching, which reduce the cost of overhead and investment in your business.

Their franchise opportunity offers a network of peers to share creative ideas and solutions to business problems. Pooled resources enable you to evolve and mature your business at a much faster rate.

The Décor & You franchise is backed by a growing brand that offers instant credibility in your marketplace as part of a national, interior decorating organization. As the franchise system grows, so does the value and rewards of your business.

Tune in on Thursday, October 23 at 10AM EST to find out more.

You can hear the live and recorded shows by going to FranchiseInterviews.com or BlogTalkRadio.com/Franchise-Interviews.

The Entrepreneur's Source - Tune In Thursday, Oct. 16 at 10AM

2008-10-13T12:47:00.002-04:00

President of The Entrepreneur’s Source to appear on Franchise Interviews radio show on BlogTalk Radio Thursday, October 16 at 10AM EST.

Franchise Interviews is meeting Brian K. Miller – President of the Entrepreneur’s Source.

Brian Miller joined The Entrepreneur’s Source in October 2003. Brian is involved in all aspects of training and support for TES franchises. He comes to TES as a seasoned Senior Executive having spent over 15 years in the Staffing Industry with Snelling Personnel Services. During his tenure with Snelling he held varying responsibilities including leadership capacity for both Franchise and Company-owned training. Brian helped found Snelling University. Brian has over 20 years experience in the Human Resources, Recruitment and Training and Development fields. In addition, Brian has extensive sales background in Business-to-Business and Major Account Sales. Brian has designed numerous creative Human Capital programs to solve the staffing needs of very diverse companies. He has extensive training experience using state of the art technology such as Virtual Classrooms and e-learning. Brian has been a guest speaker on both television and radio. Brian was promoted from Vice-President of Operations and Training to Executive Vice-President of Operations in May 2004. He assumed the role of President of The Entrepreneur’s Source in September 2005.

Their website mentions they provide all their clients with the most comprehensive, objective, unbiased and meaningful advice available anywhere. They apply their “win-win” principles to our four key service areas:

* Business Ownership Coaching

* Educating individuals in business ownership opportunities

* Coaching them through the evaluation of their goals and the attainment of their dreams

* Guiding them through career transitions

They have helped hundreds of people break the cycle of dependency on employers. Perhaps it’s your turn.

Their consultants’ life work is helping individuals achieve their full potential. Their own consulting business is growing through franchising.

They can help you evaluate the potential for franchising in your established business, then assist you through business planning, financing, marketing and more.

Candidates who have worked with The Entrepreneur’s Source are better informed and better qualified for franchise ownership. They are always interested in adding new franchisor organizations to our broad range of options for clients.

Tune in on Thursday, October 16 at 10AM EST to find out more.

You can hear the live and recorded shows by going to FranchiseInterviews.com or BlogTalkRadio.com/Franchise-Interviews.

The Entrepreneur's Source - Tune In Thursday, Oct. 16 at 10am

2008-10-13T12:28:00.005-04:00

President of The Entrepreneur's Source to appear on Franchise Interviews radio show on BlogTalkRadio Thursday, October16, at 10AM EST.

Franchise Interviews is meeting Brian K. Miller – President of The Entrepreneur’s Source.

Brian Miller joined The Entrepreneur's Source in October 2003. Brian is involved in all aspects of training and support for TES franchisees. He comes to TES as a seasoned Sr. Executive having spent over 15 years in the Staffing Industry with Snelling Personnel Services. During his tenure with Snelling he held varying responsibilities including leadership capacity for both Franchise and Company-owned training. Brian helped found Snelling University . Brian has over 20 years experience in the Human Resources, Recruitment and Training and Development Fields. In addition, Brian has extensive sales background in Business-to-Business and Major Account Sales. Brian has designed numerous, creative Human Capital programs to solve the staffing needs of very diverse companies. He has extensive training experience using state of the art technology such as Virtual Classrooms and e-learning. Brian has been a guest speaker on both television and radio. Brian was promoted from Vice President of Operations and Training to Executive Vice President of Operations in May 2004. He assumed the role of President of The Entrepreneur's Source in September 2005.

* Business Ownership Coaching

* Educating individuals in business ownership opportunities

* Coaching them through the evaluation of their goals and the attainment of their dreams

* Guiding them through career transitions

They have helped hundreds of people break the cycle of dependency on employers. Perhaps it’s your turn.

Their consultants’ life work is helping individuals achieve their full potential. Their own consulting business is growing through franchising.

They can help you evaluate the potential for franchising in your established business, then assist you through business planning, financing, marketing and more.

Tune in on Thursday, October 16 at 10AM EST to find out more.

You can hear the live and recorded shows by going to FranchiseInterviews.com or BlogTalkRadio.com/Franchise-Interviews

Franchise Interviews Oct. 9 at 10am EST - Moran Industries

2008-10-06T11:42:00.002-04:00

Chief Development Officer of Moran Industries Peter Baldine to appear on Franchise Interviews radio show on BlogTalkRadio Thursday, October 9, at 10AM EST.

Franchise Interviews is meeting Peter Baldine, Chief Development Officer of Moran Industries

Their website mentions in 1956, Dennis Moran founded Moran Industries based on a simple statement: "Americans depend on their cars, and they can depend on us." For over 50 years, Americans have relied on our professionalism and industry expertise to service their cars and maintain them on a regular basis.

Moran Industries offer the following recognized brands.

Mr. Transmission - The Professionals with over 50 years experience

building and repairing transmissions.

Milex Complete Auto Care - For over 40 years consumers have known to

"Bring Your Car to Milex" for complete auto care.

Alta Mere - Offering window tinting, car alarms and other "Toys for your Car",

Alta Mere provides top of the line accessories for your car.

Smart View Window Solutions - Our latest offering is a mobile

window tinting franchise targeting both residential and business customers.

The Industry

The automotive aftermarket industry is well established and continues to grow every year.

There are currently 232,000,000 cars on the road with more being made every day.

The automotive aftermarket industry is one of the largest, generating over $300 billion annually.

Cars are more complicated and computer controlled.

Cars are lasting longer and people are keeping them far beyond the life of the warranty.

Tune in on Thursday, October 9 at 10AM EST to find out more.

You can hear the live and recorded shows by going to FranchiseInterviews.com or BlogTalkRadio.com/Franchise-Interviews

Yum Brands Kicks Off Annual Anti-Hunger Campaign 10/2/08

2008-10-03T10:31:00.002-04:00

Franchise giant Yum Brands announced this week its annual campaign for hunger in its on-going World Hunger Relief campaign. Yum Brands made the announcement at the Clinton Global Initiative this week. Singer Mariah Carey will be featured in its posters as the Ambassador, and Muhammad Ali's wife, Lonnie Ali, will do the voice-over for television ads and public service announcements. Customers who donate at YUM establishments, which include KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Long Johns Silvers and A&W Restaurants, will receive a free download of Mariah's song, "Love Story." Yum Brands will create the equivalent of nearly $50 million in hunger awareness. According to the chairman and CEO of Yum Brands, David C. Novak, 850 million people suffer from starvation and hunger every day.

William Fikham of iSold It - Thursday, Oct. 2 at 10am

2008-09-29T11:50:00.001-04:00

Franchisee to iSold It William Fikhman to appear on Franchise Interviews radio show on BlogTalkRadio Thursday, October 2, at 10AM EST.

Franchise Interviews is meeting franchisee to the iSold It franchise opportunity William Fikhman.

Their website mentions that the iSold It franchise opportunity is a concept that offers customers an easy and effortless way to sell their items online. This unique approach to online retailing gives customers a “clicks & mortar” store where they can drop off merchandise that they would like to liquidate online. Customers simply stop by a store to drop off items they want to sell, and iSold It takes care of the rest.

Each full-service iSold It store provides the following services:

* Professionally photographs each item

* Posts the item for sale online

* Holds the item in inventory

* Answers buyer questions

* Packs and ships the item

William Fikhman is a 23-year-old student from California State University. William was the first place winner to USA GSEA Virtual Competition on Entrepreneurship

Tune in on Thursday, October 2 at 10AM EST to find out more.

You can hear the live and recorded shows by going to FranchiseInterviews.com or BlogTalkRadio.com/Franchise-Interviews

Next on Franchise Interviews, Sept. 25

2008-09-22T14:34:00.003-04:00

Snell & Wilmer Attorney: Holly Shilliday to appear on Franchise Interviews radio show on BlogTalkRadio Thursday, September 25, at 10AM EST.

Franchise Interviews is meeting with Snell & Wilmer Attorney Holly Shilliday.

Given today’s economic conditions, many businesses are heading into financial troubles, such as bankruptcy, and franchise systems are no exception. Holly will speak to our audience on how systems should:

- Prevent Bankruptcy: how to identify warning signs, how can franchisor get troubled franchisee back on track

- Protect Rights: what are the appropriate steps to protect the franchise system if bankruptcy is inevitable; what are the rights and responsibilities of the franchisor, franchisee and lender

- Handle Bankruptcy: what happens to a franchise agreement in
this situation, how is relationship with the lender affected

Holly Shilliday has represented and advised lenders and numerous franchisors in bankruptcy cases filed by franchisees and/or their guarantors.
Tune in on Thursday, September 25 at 10AM EST to find out more.

You can hear the live and recorded shows by going to www.franchiseinterviews.com or www.blogtalkradio.com/franchise-interviews

PostNet Franchise - September 11 on BlogTalk Radio

2008-09-11T11:23:00.003-04:00

Franchise Interviews is meeting with Brian Spindel of The PostNet franchise opportunity. Their website mentions that the rapid growth of the SOHO (small office/home office) market has been hard to ignore. Today’s technology has given more people than ever before the opportunity to start small businesses. Conversely, a tremendous need for services and products to support those enterprises has resulted. PostNet is the only company in its industry to successfully position itself as “The Ultimate Business Center” serving the explosive SOHO market by providing one-stop convenience for copying, printing and finishing services; digital services (graphic design, digital output, computer/internet services); and packing, shipping and mailing services.

Tune in on Thursday, September 11 at 10AM EST to find out more about the PostNet franchise opportunity.

You can hear live and recorded shows by going to http://blogtalkradio.com/franchise-interviews or by going to http://www.franchiseinterviews.com

Tom Scarda - on Franchise Interviews August 14

2008-08-11T11:57:00.003-04:00

Motivational Speaker and Consultant Tom Scarda to appear on Franchise Interviews radio show on BlogTalkRadio Thursday, August 14 at 10AM EST.

Tom mentions on his website that he is a regular guy who left the 9-5 world, promise of a pension and a gold watch to explore his desire to follow his dreams be an entrepreneur.

He reached deep inside of him - conquering the fear, anxiety and the doubt of his family and friends and channeled his faith and courage to change his life.

Tom will take his experiences from the streets of NY to your town and inspire, motivate and teach you to capture your dreams.

Tune in on Thursday, August 14 at 10AM EST to learn more from Tom Scarda.

You can hear live and recorded shows by going to http://blogtalkradio.com/franchise-interviews or by going to http://www.franchiseinterviews.com.

Baskins Robbins Opportunity - Find Out More July 10

2008-07-09T10:03:00.002-04:00

Next up on blogtalkradio's Franchise Interviews is Baskin Robbins. Find out more by tuning into the internet radio show on Thursday, July 10 at 10am EST.

We are meeting with James Franks, National Director of Franchising for Baskin-Robbins. July is National Ice Cream month and the weather will be warmer, so the timing for your listeners is great! For 62 years Baskin-Robbins® has been making people feel good inside and out. We’ve perfected the combination of delicious treats and a fun atmosphere. Now, we’re offering rewarding franchise opportunities that help aspiring business owners thrive and to continue our great heritage as America’s Favorite ice cream franchise.

Click here on July 10 to listen to the broadcast. For any broadcast you might miss, simply access the radio page at www.franchiseinterviews.com.

Always Best Care Featured June 19

2008-06-16T11:25:00.004-04:00

The hosts of Franchise Interviews have been discussing the incredible growth opportunity in the senior care industry. Always Best Care has created new dynamics in their industry to maximize franchisees potential for future strength and growth. Franchise Interviews will be meeting with the founder of Always Best Care Michael Newman. Listen in to BlogTalkRadio on Thursday, June 19 at 10am EST.

You can hear the show live by going to http://blogtalkradio.com/franchise-interviews.
Or, hear the show in the audio archives by going to http://www.franchiseinterviews.com/

Franchise Interviews Presents . . .

2008-06-11T14:06:00.002-04:00

Express Employment Professionals franchise opportunity to appear on Franchise Interviews radio show on BlogTalkRadio Thursday, June 12 at 10AM EST.

Since 1983, Express Personnel Services has been providing unparalleled staffing services across a variety of industries and today employ more than 375,000 people each year. However, even the most tried-and-true
operations need a change of pace every now and again. As the company marks its 25th anniversary, Express Services, Inc. has changed its name to Express Employment Professionals to refocus its branding efforts in order to better reflect its service lines and direction for the future.

You can hear the show live by going to http://blogtalkradio.com/franchise-interviews

or hear the show in the audio archives by going to http://www.franchiseinterviews.com

Highlights from last week:

Last week, Franchise Interviews met with another franchise opportunity that celebrated their 25th anniversary. Brueggers is a franchise opportunity that is known for authentic boiled and baked bagels. Bruegger's bakers lend their expertise to crafting a variety of other stone-hearth baked breads, such as Ciabatta and the exclusive Softwich™, a softer, square bagel ideal for sandwiches. In almost 300-neighborhood bakery-cafe's in 22 states, including Alaska, Bruegger's offers a warm, comfortable setting for guests to enjoy a wholesome meal with family and friends. Bruegger's also offers a rock solid investment opportunity for franchisees that have the drive to succeed in a nationally recognized concept that places strong emphasis on the success of its franchisees.

Bruegger’s has been featured in top trade publications such as Nation's Restaurant News, Fast Casual, QSR, Chain Leader and Hospitality Technology, and has earned many industry accolades including:

2007 Top 50 Award, Franchise Business Review
Rated # 1 in category by Entrepreneur Franchise 500 (`05, `06, `07)
Rated #8 in Fast Casual's top Mover's & Shakers
2006 Best in Drive Thru, QSR
2006 Top 10 under 300, QSR

In 2005 Bruegger's received another unique designation — Guinness World Record certification for the world's largest bagel.

Welcome to Our Blog!

2008-05-12T12:25:00.002-04:00

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