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Welcome to Franchise Today as it celebrates its 16th Season in 2025. Join host Stan Friedman, President of FRM Solutions every Wednesday at 12 PM ET / 11 AM CT as he serves up discussions with weekly guests, who will talk about best practices for scaling their franchise businesses for sustainable growth, through sensible franchising. Franchising remains an unintentional profession. Most people don't go to school to study about how to become involved in franchising. Rather, some life event causes it to find us. Each episode of the podcast begins with a look back at how franchising found that week's guest. This is followed by a walk through the milestones of their journey and career, up to and including the present day. My guests could be franchisors, franchisees or suppliers, who provide insights into high-level support services or top-quality products to better enable the franchise community. Each podcast will wrap with a look ahead to upcoming industry events, upcoming guests or important dates on the horizon.

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Anne Huntington Sharma brings a unique perspective and depth of experience to Huntington Learning Center. In her role as President, Anne is focused on the company's digital transformation efforts, continued franchise expansion,... more
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This week we hear from Craig Sherwood, Senior Vice President of Development of US Development at Wingstop. Is there any doubt in your mind about how much I am looking forward to this conversation? Craig is uniquely qualified... more
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Roger Martin was once the Chief Operating Officer of an industry-leading pharmaceutical development and manufacturing company. His prior experience includes serving in the role of National Sales Director and Sr. Vice President of... more
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Scott Thompson is Chief Development Officer and Managing Director of all the brands, operating under the Level Five Capital Partners banner, most notably Big Blue Swim Schools. Scott is a strategic Franchise Executive, and Lifelong... more
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This week we hear from Scott Zide, CEO of Empower Brands. He started out as an Outdoor Lighting Perspectives franchise owner in St. Louis, Missouri, in 2000, and in 2002 was hired by the brand as a consultant, to help develop... more
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Mark Jameson's career is as entertaining to hear about, as he is informative and enlightening. Join us this week and learn about his story and the growth and development of Propelled Brands, under the leadership of former IFA... more
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Rafik Farouk began his illustrious career in hospitality in Egypt, right out of culinary school. Some 30 years later, he's done it all. From tending bar to International Operations and Franchise Development. Rafik's depth of... more
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This week we close out Season 13 of Franchise Today with a quick review of 2022 and a look ahead to 2023. Violating every rule of PC (Political Correctness) I will wish you all the very best for a safe and Happy Holiday Season, calling... more
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I hope you all had a safe and Happy Thanksgiving. I certainly have enjoyed my break on the beaches of Amelia Island, FL. This week I reprise my interview with Franchise Business Review's Emily George. Anyone who knows her, gives... more
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This week I present my interview with Jeremy Morgan, CEO of WellBiz Brands, the pre-eminent beauty and wellness franchise portfolio including Drybar®, Amazing Lash Studio®, Radiant Waxing™, Elements Massage®,... more
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