From A to Franchisee: The Podcast for Smarter Franchise Buying
Franchise Business ReviewFranchise Business Review is the trusted, independent source for franchise research. Join FBR President and COO Michelle Rowan as she demystifies the franchise buying process. From funding to franchisee satisfaction, she covers everything you need to know about buying and running a successful franchise. Michelle’s not going it alone, either. With 20 years in market research, Franchise Business Rev... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 57 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EntrepreneurshipBusinessInvesting | |||
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Host: Michelle Rowan, President, Franchise Business Review
Guest: Paul Kuskowski, IRS Enrolled Agent and Founder of Cobalt Tax Services
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Host: Michelle Rowan, President of Franchise Business Review
Guests; Toni King and Audrey Ryder, Multi-Unit Franchisees from YogaSix
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Michelle is joined by multi-unit Taco John's franchisee Tamra Kennedy to discuss whether the American Franchise Act is good for franchisees.
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This is a great podcast to listen to and gain insight on franchising! This is so helpful to listen too. FBR has a wealth of industry knowledge and insights on franchising. I am an owner of a franchise and of a do-it alone business.
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Love that Michelle Rowan and Franchise Business Review have started this pod. It’s incredibly informative, comes from a credible source, and is a fun listen. Looking forward to more episodes!
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These episodes are great so far. The host and the guests break down investing in a franchise in a way that’s easy to grasp.
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A practical, data-driven show focused on franchising as a path to business ownership. Episodes commonly explore funding options, franchisee satisfaction, culture within systems, and how external factors like private equity or economic downturns shape opportunities. Listeners often include prospective franchise buyers and current owners seeking actionable insights, benchmarks, and real-world stories from multi-unit operators and industry professionals. A notable strength is its evidence-based approach, leveraging third-party research and practitioner experience to help buyers evaluate brands, funding, and long-term fit.
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