The Global Franchise Podcast

Find your inner power and financial freedom, with Felicia Alexander of TITLE Boxing Club

It’s no secret that the past three years have presented fitness clubs with unseen challenges requiring immense tenacity to power through. But TITLE Boxing, the leading authentic heavy bag boxing club, has risen above the challenges and is now strong…

Double your business revenue in 90 days, with Simon Severino of Strategy Sprints

The benefits of escaping the nine-to-five grind and running your own business are endless: from a better work-life balance and flexible hours to more financial gains and the feeling of being your own boss. But once you get your dream business, the qu…

Break bias and build resilience, with Christina Russell of Radiance Holdings

The health and beauty sector has certainly shown some resilience coming out of the COVID pandemic. Looking ahead, the global beauty industry market size is expected to increase by 3.5 per cent in 2024, to total $590.9bn, before rising another 3.4 pe…

From a legendary California pizza to a global brand, with Giorgio Minardi of California Pizza Kitchen

If there is one thing the world can agree on, it’s our love for pizza. The overall market size of the pizza restaurant industry in the U.S. topped over $55bn in 2021, making pizza franchises a lucrative business opportunity. But how do you ensure tha…

Franchising as a force for good, with David Keil of Franworth

Our guest this week is something of a franchising veteran, having been CEO for a number of large international brands such as Haagen-Dazs, Pure Barre, and The Lash Lounge. David Keil is now the president of franchise consultancy Franworth and uses hi…

Essential advice for prospective franchisees, with David Weaver of Franchise Your Freedom

This week we’re joined by David Weaver, an accomplished consultant for FranChoice and the president of Franchise Your Freedom. As the name of his organization would suggest, David is a lifelong advocate for the power of franchising and the independen…

Three lessons for growth-focused franchisors, with Michael Browning of Unleashed Brands

This week’s guest is perhaps one of our most in-demand yet, with Michael O. Browning Jr. being a hot commodity within the North American franchising scene. Having launched Unleashed Brands in 2021, Michael has continued with impressive momentum and w…

How competition can drive franchising success, with Chris and Jenny McCuiston of Goldfish Swim School

While many franchise brands are built around making as much money as possible for all involved, some concepts strive to put more back into the world than just financial gains. One such example is Goldfish Swim School, which co-founders Chris and Jenn…

Why experiences are crucial in franchising, with Vanessa Yakobson of Blo Blow Dry Bar

Sometimes, franchise brands can ride the line between multiple industries to ultimately create something completely new and fresh. One such example is Blo Blow Dry Bar, which positions itself in both the wellness and beauty markets to deliver blowdry…

From homelessness to international acclaim, with Sanjeev Sanghera of Döner Shack

It’s always exciting to speak with the founder of a homegrown brand that’s just on the cusp of international success. This week, we’re joined on the podcast by Sanj Sanghera, co-founder and MD of the Döner Shack and Döner Haus franchise brands.   Dön…