From A to Franchisee: The Podcast for Smarter Franchise Buying
From A to Franchisee: The Podcast for Smarter Franchise Buying
Podcast Description
Franchise 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 Review has insights from hundreds of thousands of franchise owners to uncover the highest-rated brands.
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The podcast covers various topics related to franchising, including franchise myths, foundational knowledge about franchising, and personal stories from industry experts. For example, episodes explore the economic impact of franchising, the intricacies of franchise agreements, and common misconceptions about passive income, providing listeners with actionable insights into the franchise landscape.

Franchise 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 Review has insights from hundreds of thousands of franchise owners to uncover the highest-rated brands.
In this episode of ”From A to Franchisee,” we delve into the 2026 list of top franchises for women, celebrating female franchise owners and the brands that support them. Our host, joined by frequent guest and producer Allison Dudas, explores the unique methodology behind the rankings, emphasizing that no brand can pay to be on the list. Instead, the rankings are based on comprehensive surveys of franchisees, focusing on trust, training, support, and marketing.
The discussion highlights the significant participation of women in the franchise industry, with 8,550 female franchisees contributing to the survey out of 23,000 total respondents.
Resources
- Key4Women
- Top Franchises for Women
- Top Franchises for Culture
- Top Recession-Resistant Franchises
- Best Franchises for Moms and Dads
- How To Become a Successful Mompreneur
- Work Life Balance in Franchising
- Watch: An Insider for Conversation About the Best Franchises for Women
- Listen: Women In Franchising
- Listen: Barriers to Diversity in Franchising
- Listen: How Much Money Can You Make Owning A Franchise
- Read: How Many Businesses Reach $1 Million Revenue? The Truth Might Shock You
- Read: Growth Trends of Women-Owned Businesses from the National Women's Business Council
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