Lisa Druxman is a mom on a mission. She is the founder of FIT4MOM, the country's largest fitness program for moms, a noted speaker, author, podcaster and powerhouse of energy. A self proclaimed idea monkey and #momboss, Lisa is passionate about helping women get out of overwhelm and in to a life of health and happiness. A well-published author, Druxman has written on business for Entrepreneur and on motherhood for magazines such as Fit Pregnancy, Shape and more. Recognizing her...

Today’s guest is Pete DiFilippo, a principal at C Squared Advisors, a leading investment bank and advisory firm that helps multi-unit franchisees in the restaurant and retail industries maximize the value of their businesses by presenting comprehensive solutions and executing complex transactions. Prior to joining C Squared, DiFilippo served in franchise finance leadership roles for well-known national banking institutions. With more than 100 years of collective experience, C Squared has...

Brian Kelley has served as the President and CEO of Phenix Salon Suites for just under four years, leading the brand toward exponential growth and success across more than 340 locations in 34 states through the U.S. and now internationally. He has over 25 years of financing, owning, operating, and developing franchise businesses all across the United States in both the salon and restaurant industries. Mr. Kelley currently leads the charge as the salon suite concept continues expanding its...

Chris Prefontaine is the four-time best-selling author of Real Estate on Your Terms, The New Rules of Real Estate Investing, and Sell With Authority for Real Estate Investors. He’s also the founder of the Wicked Smart companies and host of the Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast. With over 31 years experience in real estate, Chris’s expertise ranges from constructing new homes and owning a Realty Executive Franchise to running his own investments and coaching clients throughout North America. ...

From franchisee to franchisor, Sharon Arthofer knows exactly what a franchisee needs. Sharon began her career in retail and made a shift 30 years ago as the first franchisee of Wetzel’s Pretzels. She was instrumental in growing the company from one location to malls across the country. But now, she has become the franchisor of a new and emerging concept. Sharon Arthofer is the Founder and CEO of Sip Fresh, a mall-based beverage stop for customers with a big twist. The hand-crafted concept...

With an extensive background of 30+ years in franchising, today’s guest shares his perspective on the franchise business model and his shift from food service to restoration. Bob Moore is the Vice President of Franchise Operations for United Water Restoration Group. United Water Restoration Group (UWR) has provided water restoration services and reconstruction for the last 15 years and looks forward to future growth as it is currently about to cross the 100 unit mark for franchise...

Today’s guest has carved out a unique lane in the food industry offering all the benefits of a typical cold juice bar but with the added micro-cafe toast concept. This puts the brand in a whole different category that reaches a much broader audience and certainly gives them a unique edge in the market. We’re talking about Toastique, with founder and CEO Brianna Keefe. She created the first Toastique storefront just five years ago at the age of 24 with nothing to lose. And the success was...

Today’s guest is Michael Slupecki, CEO of Griswold Home Care. He joined Griswold in 2020 as the CEO and is responsible for leading the development, operations, and execution of their short and long-term strategies. His career in home care began in 2004 when he joined a domestic franchise home healthcare, home Hospice, and healthcare staffing company as their controller. Over his tenure, he found himself in the role of the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, transforming the...

With proven success developing 26 franchise brands across multiple industries, Joe Malmuth brings over 15 years of experience, progressive thinking, motivation, and enthusiasm to the world of franchising. Known for his unique ability to seamlessly blend the art and science behind a revenue building franchise development program, Malmuth has been instrumental in the accelerated success of many world-class and innovative brands.  Joe’s expertise in starting new franchises and developing growth...

Let’s talk about the finances of a startup. It can be daunting and a stressful consideration for entrepreneurs. Initially, there is so much spending and the revenue just isn’t there for the first several months to offset it yet. If you’ve been a business owner before, you know that the first few months can be a whirlwind of planning and bringing in funds. And for most of us, we begin with a loan. Grant Ferguson is the CEO of Unsecured Funding Source, and he’s here today to talk about this...

It is a rare occurrence to have a leader in the franchise space that operates two distinct brands! But today, David Bloom joins me as the Chief Development and Operating Officer of two different franchises: Capriotti’s and Wing Zone. In this episode, David describes the differences and similarities of both franchises, both within the casual dining space. His early career with iconic brands both in the hotel and restaurant industries prepared him for his current role and he was able to learn...

Eric Casaburi started Retro Fitness in the heart of the 2008 recession. Experiencing unexpected and unprecedented growth during what was otherwise described as “dark” economic times, he eventually grew Retro Fitness to 150+ locations nationwide. Today, Casaburi is in the public spotlight once more as the Founder and CEO of the country's first anti-aging franchise brand, Serotonin Centers, also launched during the roughest of economic times – the heart of the 2020 pandemic. Serotonin...

Before the trampoline park boom in the family entertainment industry, Launch Entertainment was a really new concept. Rob Arnold, CEO of Launch Entertainment joins me today to talk about the opportunities in the family entertainment industry and how they’ve been able to stay ahead of the trend by building a robust experience for the entire family. The family entertainment industry is expected to reach a whopping $69 billion this year and Rob knows first hand what it is like to tap into that...

For many franchises, the goal is to expand. Depending on the business model, ideal locations, and finding the right people, this can be done quickly or it could be a slower process. But the most important thing is that there is a plan for business expansion and tactics in place to see the right results. Chuck Pistor, President and CEO of Miracle Method talks about just that in today’s episode of Franchise Euphoria. Miracle Method is the nation’s largest home improvement franchise and has...

Today’s unique franchise concept comes from husband and wife duo Shiva and James Boecker. Shiva and James are the founders of Rockstar Martial Arts and they founded the brand when they realized there was a hole in the fitness market. They set out to create a luxury concept that fostered discipline and leadership skills in kids through martial arts and a connection with their families and community. What started out as a one location business became a franchise with 6, soon to be 7, locations...

The way we work has forever been changed as a direct result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, people want the option to work remotely or are driven to create their own (often online) business. This has created an interesting opportunity for a new franchise called Success Space. Ted Laatz, President of Success Space, joins the Franchise Euphoria Podcast today to talk about the emerging coworking concept that is a subsidiary of EXP World Holdings. This unique concept allows people to use an...

In the early 2000’s, life-time Restaurateurs Mijo Alanis and Pam Vivio began to notice a shocking new trend: while working in Pam’s family restaurant, they watched as people traded in their cheeseburgers and french fries for salads and fresh produce. After witnessing more and more customers seek healthier options, they began to theorize about a new concept that served fresh, healthy foods and smoothies. While this type of concept had begun to take a foothold on the East and West Coasts, Mijo...

David Keil, President of Franworth, joins the podcast today and he has flipped the traditional sense of franchise industry giveback on its head. Having extensive experience in the franchise space, previously serving as CEO for Haagen-Dazs Shoppes, HoneyBaked Ham, Pure Barre and The Lash Lounge, Keil has recently embarked on his newest mission – Franchise For Good.  In 2020, Keil founded Franchise For Good, the nonprofit division of Franworth, with the vision of helping nonprofit companies...

The Covid-19 pandemic has created an ongoing trend of working and playing from home. And what better way to come together to connect than with sports? My Backyard Sports is one of the most unique franchises available and it does just that. Founder, Michael Kraner, joins the podcast today to share the unique offerings that My Backyard Sports brings to not only families, but the communities they live in and all of this matches the company’s core values. But how do they make this happen? By...

New to the US market, Mr Jeff is a laundry service that boasts pick-up and drop-off services all from an app on your phone. While laundry isn’t always an exciting topic, this episode proves that anything can be made easier through tech and impeccable customer service. Peter Stern is the Managing Director of Mr Jeff in the US. He shares the history of Mr Jeff, the tech background of the company, and why moving into the United States is creating opportunities for franchisees. Expansion is...

Franchising seems complicated, but in reality it is very simple. Simple doesn’t always mean easy, however, and that’s where choosing the right brand for you is important. Today’s guest is Joe Gale, Director of Franchise Development with Pancheros Mexican Grill. Pancheros was founded by Rodney Anderson in 1992 as a single restaurant in Iowa City. Now, as they celebrate their 30th birthday, the company also celebrates moving closer to their goal of opening 100 locations. In this episode, Joe...

Amy’s career began in New York City, where she spent ten years in the media industry, cutting her teeth at Grey Advertising, which led to selling ads for the fashion magazine, NYLON. After a move to Oregon, Amy made a complete career pivot, following her love of exercise into a 10-year run overseeing franchise sales and business development for the boutique fitness brand barre3. At barre3, Amy was instrumental in building the business, scaling it from a scrappy startup into a cult brand with...

Scott Greenberg helps franchisees improve their leadership skills and grow their business. For more than two decades he’s been a full-time speaker and franchise performance coach, giving presentations throughout the world to franchise clients that include McDonald’s, Great Clips, Anytime Fitness, Wyndham Hotel Group, RE/MAX, and countless other emerging, mid-sized and large franchise organizations. Scott specializes in the human elements of franchise operations that include franchisee mindset...

Josh Skolnick is a serial entrepreneur who began a successful landscaping business in his youth. In 2008, he founded Monster Tree Service and grew it into a multi-million-dollar franchise with over 200 territories across the U.S. before selling it to Authority Brands in 2020. In 2018, Skolnick took over Redbox+, a patented combination portable toilet and dumpster rental service turning it into a nationally recognized brand with over 240 territories, but his drive didn’t stop there. On his...