On this episode of Emerging Franchise Brands, Frank Fiume sits down with Shahpour Nejad, the founder of Pizza Guys. With roots going back to 1986, Pizza Guys has grown to nearly 100 locations by focusing on quality, community, and franchisee support. Shahpour shares how he started as a student working in pizza, grew organically through trust and partnerships, and avoided price wars by carving out a unique niche in gourmet specialty pizzas. His story is packed with timeless advice for entrepreneurs navigating early growth and building a brand that lasts.GUEST: Shahpour NejadWEBSITE: https://www.pizzaguys.com/DOWNLOAD FRANK'S FREE FRANCHISE TIPS E-BOOK!https://hovqr.to/cd790850For More Information and Extra Resources Visit:https://emergingfranchisebrands.com/Books Mentioned in this Episode:The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About Ithttps://amzn.to/4l3aGLQPODCAST LINKShttps://efbpodcast.com/https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emergingfranchisebrandsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35Frm7tIXHKYXWTDdmqKa4Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emerging-franchise-brands/id1701687149SOCIALInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/emergingfranchisebrands/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emergingfranchisebrandsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emerging-franchise-brands-podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/frankfiume------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Episode Shot and Edited at BlueBox Studios Tampahttps://blueboxdigital.com/

In this episode of Emerging Franchise Brands, Frank Fiume sits down with Matt Gorman, founder and president of Matty G’s Steakburgers & Lobster Rolls. Matt shares how his passion for food, sports, and family fueled the creation of this unique burger brand that feels more like a local hangout than a chain. Learn how he evolved from Italian restaurants to smash burgers, why community connection matters, and what makes now a perfect time to join the Matty G’s family.GUEST: Matt GormanWEBSITE: https://matty-gs.com/DOWNLOAD FRANK'S FREE FRANCHISE TIPS E-BOOK!https://hovqr.to/cd790850For More Information and Extra Resources Visit:https://emergingfranchisebrands.com/Books Mentioned in this Episode:The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About Ithttps://amzn.to/4l3aGLQPODCAST LINKShttps://efbpodcast.com/https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emergingfranchisebrandsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35Frm7tIXHKYXWTDdmqKa4Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emerging-franchise-brands/id1701687149SOCIALInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/emergingfranchisebrands/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emergingfranchisebrandsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emerging-franchise-brands-podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/frankfiume------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Episode Shot and Edited at BlueBox Studios Tampahttps://blueboxdigital.com/

In this episode of Emerging Franchise Brands, Frank Fiume chats with David Leonardo, CEO of Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream. David shares how a simple idea turned into a scalable franchise model using innovative technology and custom-crafted experiences. Learn how his background with Burger King and Arby’s helped shape Chill-N’s approach to franchising, why the brand stayed focused on singles and doubles, and what makes now the perfect time to join this emerging concept.GUEST: David LeonardoWEBSITE: https://www.chillnicecream.com/DOWNLOAD FRANK'S FREE FRANCHISE TIPS E-BOOK!https://hovqr.to/cd790850For More Information and Extra Resources Visit:https://emergingfranchisebrands.com/Books Mentioned in this Episode:The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About Ithttps://amzn.to/4l3aGLQPODCAST LINKShttps://efbpodcast.com/https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emergingfranchisebrandsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35Frm7tIXHKYXWTDdmqKa4Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emerging-franchise-brands/id1701687149SOCIALInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/emergingfranchisebrands/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emergingfranchisebrandsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emerging-franchise-brands-podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/frankfiume------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Episode Shot and Edited at BlueBox Studios Tampahttps://blueboxdigital.com/

Frank Fiume talks with Steven and Olivia Guistolise, co-founders of Stadium on Wheels, a baseball-themed food truck franchise serving foot-long stadium classics with a nostalgic twist. From humble beginnings in Chicago to big wins in Arizona and now franchising nationwide, they share how they created a scalable mobile food experience rooted in family, Americana, and love for the game. Hear how they’re keeping it simple, fun, and franchise-friendly.GUEST: Steven & Olivia GuistoliseWEBSITE: https://stadiumonwheels.com/franchise/DOWNLOAD FRANK'S FREE FRANCHISE TIPS E-BOOK!https://hovqr.to/cd790850For More Information and Extra Resources Visit:https://emergingfranchisebrands.com/Books Mentioned in this Episode:The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About Ithttps://amzn.to/4l3aGLQPODCAST LINKShttps://efbpodcast.com/https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emergingfranchisebrandsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35Frm7tIXHKYXWTDdmqKa4Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emerging-franchise-brands/id1701687149SOCIALInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/emergingfranchisebrands/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emergingfranchisebrandsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emerging-franchise-brands-podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/frankfiume------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Episode Shot and Edited at BlueBox Studios Tampahttps://blueboxdigital.com/

Frank Fiume sits down with Kirk Bowyer, co-founder and CEO of Mini Athletics, to explore how a simple idea inspired by his son's soccer class grew into an international children's franchise. From humble beginnings in Cambridge, UK to expansion across the US, Kirk shares how Mini Athletics carved out a unique niche in early childhood sports. Hear his candid thoughts on US franchise regulations, dealing with brokers, and why now is the perfect time to join Mini Athletics.GUEST: Kirk BowyerWEBSITE: https://miniathleticsfranchising.com/DOWNLOAD FRANK'S FREE FRANCHISE TIPS E-BOOK!https://hovqr.to/cd790850For More Information and Extra Resources Visit:https://emergingfranchisebrands.com/Books Mentioned in this Episode:The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About Ithttps://amzn.to/4l3aGLQPODCAST LINKShttps://efbpodcast.com/https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emergingfranchisebrandsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35Frm7tIXHKYXWTDdmqKa4Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emerging-franchise-brands/id1701687149SOCIALInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/emergingfranchisebrands/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emergingfranchisebrandsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emerging-franchise-brands-podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/frankfiume------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Episode Shot and Edited at BlueBox Studios Tampahttps://blueboxdigital.com/

On this episode of Emerging Franchise Brands, Frank Fiume is joined by Jason Sant, CEO of Team Up Athletics, and COO Damon Sant. The brothers share how they built a thriving franchise that blends high-touch, local service with national-level resources in the team uniform and sports equipment industry. They discuss why franchising was the right model for their business, how they’re filling a major gap in a fragmented market, and what kind of franchisee thrives in their system. With over 36 locations since launching in 2022, Team Up Athletics is proving there's power in going local.

GUEST: Jason & Damon Sant

WEBSITE: https://teamupathletics.com/

DOWNLOAD FRANK'S FREE FRANCHISE TIPS E-BOOK!

https://hovqr.to/cd790850

For More Information and Extra Resources Visit:

https://emergingfranchisebrands.com/

Books Mentioned in this Episode:

The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It

https://amzn.to/4l3aGLQ

PODCAST LINKS

https://efbpodcast.com/

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emergingfranchisebrands

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35Frm7tIXHKYXWTDdmqKa4

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emerging-franchise-brands/id1701687149

SOCIAL

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emergingfranchisebrands/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emergingfranchisebrands

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emerging-franchise-brands-podcast/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/frankfiume

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Episode Shot and Edited at BlueBox Studios Tampa

https://blueboxdigital.com/

Michael Wagner, President of Roof Scientist, shares how his team is transforming the roofing industry with proprietary nano-ceramic technology. Backed by Homefront Brands, this new franchise model is designed for scalability, recession resilience, and real-world impact for owners who want to build something meaningful in the home services space.

GUEST: Michael Wagner

WEBSITE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-wagner-2a10637/

https://homefrontbrands.com/brands/roof-scientist/

DOWNLOAD FRANK'S FREE FRANCHISE TIPS E-BOOK!

https://hovqr.to/cd790850

For More Information and Extra Resources Visit:

https://emergingfranchisebrands.com/

Books Mentioned in this Episode:

The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It

https://amzn.to/4l3aGLQ

PODCAST LINKS

https://efbpodcast.com/

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emergingfranchisebrands

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35Frm7tIXHKYXWTDdmqKa4

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emerging-franchise-brands/id1701687149

SOCIAL

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emergingfranchisebrands/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emergingfranchisebrands

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emerging-franchise-brands-podcast/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/frankfiume

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Episode Shot and Edited at BlueBox Studios Tampa

https://blueboxdigital.com/