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Franchise QB

Mike Halpern
Franchising
Artificial Intelligence
Franchise
Home Services
Franchise Model
Franserve
Sit Still Kids Salon
Face Foundrié
Booxkeeping
Seamless Assist
Appell Line Striping
Clear Pest Pros
Voda Cleaning and Restoration
National Accounts
BELFOR Franchise Group
Accelerated Waste Solutions
Discover Strength
On the Move
Weed Man
Safeway Driving

Welcome to the Franchise QB podcast where we empower entrepreneurs to WIN BIG in franchising. Hosted by Mike Halpern, a 20-year franchising veteran and entrepreneur, we huddle up weekly to educate our audience about the most successful small business model ever created: Franchising. Our mission is for listeners to achieve their American Dreams as new franchise owners. Let’s get started!

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Mike Halpern
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Episode 89: David Craghead, Chief Franchise Expansion Officer- Franserve
Q: What exactly does Franserve do for franchisors and brokers?
Franserve acts as the largest franchise consulting broker organization, connecting entrepreneurs to franchisors and providing trained brokers or consultants who guide applicants through the selection process at no cost to the applicant, ultimately introducing them to solid brand matches.
Episode 88: Stephanie Knepp- CEO, Sit Still Kids Salons
Q: Tell us how Sit Still started and why it fits into franchising.
Sit Still began in 2007 in Portland as a problem-solving concept for busy parents; its growth into a franchise was driven by a clear, scalable model that emphasized a small footprint, a need-based service, and a strong leadership team that could replicate success across markets.
Episode 92: Roman Maliszewski- Founder and CEO, Tapster
Q: What have you learned from operating in diverse markets and where do you see growth next?
Market differences in seasonality and drink preferences matter, but the core model—community-driven, low-friction experience with strong guest interaction—maps across markets, with expansion focused on Midwest and East Coast towns offering lower costs and big social potential.
Episode 92: Roman Maliszewski- Founder and CEO, Tapster
Q: When did you decide to offer Tapster as a franchise, and how did that process begin?
Even before opening, people started asking if it could be franchised; the concept's clean processes and branding led Roman to explore franchising, eventually leading to a formal launch as a franchisor in 2018.
Episode 92: Roman Maliszewski- Founder and CEO, Tapster
Q: Like in your view, who makes the best Tapster franchise partner?
The ideal partner doesn't need prior bar or restaurant experience; they must be deeply tied to their community, be highly social, enjoy meeting people, and be an advocate for local drinks and culture.

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Across recent episodes, the show centers on real-world franchising growth, operations, and strategy. Conversations frequently explore franchise development, brand building, and long-term profitability, with a strong emphasis on practical tactics such as startup costs, onboarding, training, KPI management, and cash-flow dynamics. Guests range from multi-unit operators to CEO-level leaders and development chiefs, often discussing how to scale while maintaining culture, quality, and a people-first approach. A notable pattern is the blend of hands-on operational advice with broader market trends—ranging from technology-enabled support (AI, VAs) to recurring revenue models and multi-brand platforms—that can help listeners evaluate opportunities,... more

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