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.
Hosts: Allison Dudas & Mariah Morgan, Franchise Business Review
Guest: Aisha ”Pinky” Cole Hayes, Founder & CEO of Slutty Vegan
Pinky Cole has lived the full arc of restaurant entrepreneurship, from lines down the block and a $33 million investment to a restructuring that left her without her company for 43 days. She joins Allison Dudas and Mariah Morgan to share how she bought Slutty Vegan back and rebuilt it as a franchise system. She also speaks candidly about the mental toll of that stretch and the people who carried her through it. Along the way, she covers how she chooses franchisees, why she's keeping the system small, and what she'd tell anyone considering the leap into business ownership.
Resources
- Listen: Kona Ice Founder Tony Lamb
- Listen: The Path to Multi-Unit, Multi-Brand Success in Franchising
- Listen: Industry Spotlight on Brick and Mortar Food Franchises
- Read: Chick-fil-A Costs, Pros, and Cons
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