🎙️ Episode 216 – In this episode of Franchising 101, Tim Parmeter introduces us to the team behind Musicologie, including founders Kay and Joseph Barker, and the Director of Franchise Development, Annie Pomponio. Listen in as they recount the history of Musicologie, starting from their childhood piano lessons to touring in a vegetable oil-powered van…

🎙️ Episode 215 – In this episode of Franchising 101, host Tim Parmeter talks with guest Darrell Bruce, a former FranCoach client and current franchise owner. Tim and Darrell discuss Darrell’s journey to franchise ownership, covering topics like why Darrell chose to pursue this path, what challenges and considerations he faced along the way, and…

🎙️ Episode 214 – In this episode of Franchising 101, host Tim Parmeter dives into the “money stuff” behind finding the perfect franchise to own. Learn more about navigating the FDD, or Franchise Disclosure Document. Tim covers creating a “pro-forma” and other key considerations in determining the right franchise for your unique needs and your…

🎙️ Episode 213 – In this episode of Franchising 101, host Tim Parmeter is joined by Meg Roberts and Zach Munroe of Head to Toe Brands, a parent company that includes Frenchies Modern Nail Care, Bishops Cut and Color, and The Lash Lounge. Meg, Zach, and Tim dive into a discussion of the joy of…

🎙️ Episode 212 – In this episode of Franchising 101, Tim Parmeter and Danielle Wright discuss their recent experience at the International Franchise Association (IFA) Legal Advocacy Summit in Washington D.C. Listen as they explore the substantial impact of the franchise industry on employment and revenue in the U.S. and the importance of franchisees' involvement…

In this episode of Franchising 101, Tim Parmeter, founder and CEO of FranCoach, shares crucial insights on identifying the best franchise for you and the three pivotal factors to consider during the extensive discovery process. He debunks the misconception that money is the foremost concern, reminding us that financial success follows a good fit. Tim…

In this episode of Franchising 101,Tim Parmeter welcomes Jessi Brelsford, founder of Taste Buds Kitchen. Jessi shares her remarkable journey from a finance career on Wall Street to creating a unique franchise focused on cooking classes for all ages. She talks about the transition from her original side project, Cupcake Kids, to the full-fledged Taste…

In this episode of Franchising 101, Tim Parmeter interviews Brent Greenwood, Vice President of Franchise Development for Martinizing Cleaners. Brent shares his journey into the franchising industry, the innovative features of Martinizing Cleaners, and the various business models available for potential franchisees. The discussion covers the evolution of the brand, the importance of excellent customer…

This week on Franchising 101, Tim Parmeter welcomes a very special guest with an exciting announcement. Grab your popcorn and listen in on their hilarious conversation and learn about the launch of a new television show, Franchising 360, on Biz TV. The show will air every Friday at 8 PM Eastern (5 PM Pacific) and…

In this episode of Franchising 101, Tim Parmeter explores one of the key moments in the franchise selection process: the 'third call' with clients. Tim explains how FranCoach evaluates and presents three to four franchise options based on detailed discussions and profiles. He emphasizes the importance of keeping an open mind, even if initial choices…