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The Franchising 101 Podcast
Our goal is to keep our listeners informed on all things franchise ownership and help them discover if franchisor ownership is right for them.
Latest Episodes
Franchising 101 – 2025 Franchise 500 Ranking with Entrepreneur’s Jason Feifer – Episode 226
🎙️ Episode 226 – In this episode of Franchising 101, we are joined by Jason Feifer, editor-in-chief of Entrepreneur magazine, for a deep dive into the 46th annual Franchise...
Franchising 101 – Does It Take Millions? – Episode 225
🎙️ Episode 225 – In this episode of Franchising 101, Tim Parmeter, founder and CEO of FranCoach, discusses one of the biggest misconceptions in franchising: the financial investment required....
Franchising 101 – Awareness: Your Compass for Franchising Success in 2025 – Episode 224
🎙️ Episode 224 – In this episode of Franchising 101, Tim Parmeter welcomes frequent guest Danielle Wright to discuss the highs and lows of the franchising world in 2024...
Franchising 101 – Embracing Competition in Franchising & End-of-Year Reflections – Episode 223
🎙️ Episode 223 – In this episode of Franchising 101, FranCoach Founder & CEO, Tim Parmeter, discusses the common fears surrounding competition in the franchising world. He talks about...
Franchising 101 – The Fastest Labs Experience: Insights and Opportunities with Brandy Reed – Episode 222
🎙️ Episode 222 – In this episode of Franchising 101, Tim Parmeter welcomes Brandy Reed from Fastest Labs to discuss the company’s unique non-medical lab services, including drug, alcohol,...
Franchising 101 – How Much Time Does the Franchise Process Take? With Tim Parmeter – Episode 221
🎙️ Episode 221 – In this episode of Franchising 101, FranCoach Founder & CEO, Tim Parmeter, answers a question submitted by a client – how much of my time...
Franchising 101 – Why the Why? With Tim Parmeter – Episode 220
🎙️ Episode 220 – In this episode of Franchising 101, Tim Parmeter explores the various motivations for becoming a franchise owner and why it is important to know yours....
Franchising 101 – In Their Words – Episode 219
🎙️ Episode 219 – In this episode of Franchising 101, Tim Parmeter welcomes Chad Ackerman, a former corporate HR professional who transitioned into entrepreneurship. They discuss Chad’s journey from...
Franchising 101 – Is Business Ownership Right for You? with Pat Hyland – Episode 218
🎙️ Episode 218 – In this episode of Franchising 101, Tim Parmeter welcomes Pat Hyland, Vice President of Franchise Development for Neighborly Brands and author of ‘Stop Chasing Two...
