In this episode of Emerging Franchise Brands, host Frank Fiume sits down with Mike Harley, founder of Franchisor Advisor, to discuss the challenges and strategies for building a successful franchise. With decades of experience in franchising—including turning around struggling businesses, leading international expansions, and advising emerging brands—Mike shares valuable insights on what makes a franchisor thrive.GUEST: Mike HarleyWEBSITE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeharley/https://franchisoradviser.com/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 Ithttps://amzn.to/4ckNZxUPODCAST 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 John Gelastopoulos, CEO of Broken Yolk Café, to hear the incredible story of how he turned a single restaurant into a thriving franchise with 40 locations. From using credit cards to buy his first restaurant to implementing a simple but powerful marketing strategy, John shares the key moments that led to his success.

In this episode of Emerging Franchise Brands, Frank Fiume sits down with Jared Solomon, co-founder of Five Iron Golf, the franchise that is changing the way people experience golf. Jared shares how he and his team pioneered the concept of blending golf simulators with a bar and restaurant, creating a space for both serious golfers and casual entertainment seekers.

In this episode of Emerging Franchise Brands, Frank Fiume sits down with Karen Frank, co-founder of Greenlight Mobility, to discuss how her company is transforming homes for individuals with mobility challenges. Karen shares how her background as a physical therapist, along with her husband Greg’s expertise as an occupational therapist, led them to start a business dedicated to home modifications—allowing people to stay in the homes they love safely and comfortably.

In this episode of Emerging Franchise Brands, Frank Fiume talks with Garr Russell, founder of Fireside RV Rental, about how he turned a personal setback into a thriving franchise. What started as a Craigslist experiment with his own RV has grown into a booming business with over 55 franchise locations in just two years. Garr shares how his model leverages other people’s RVs, making it a low-overhead, high-reward opportunity for franchisees.

In this episode of Emerging Franchise Brands, host Frank Fiume talks with Christina Collins, founder of NeverStopMoving365, a pioneering franchise in youth personal training. Christina shares how her background as a physical educator led her to create a business that provides sports tutoring, swim lessons, and exercise training right in clients’ homes. She discusses the challenges of franchising a service-based business, the importance of finding the right franchisees, and how NeverStopMoving365 is tackling childhood obesity by making fitness fun.

In this episode of the Emerging Franchise Brands podcast, we sit down with Trace Miller, the visionary founder of Konala, a groundbreaking healthy fast food franchise. Trace shares his inspiring journey, from overcoming childhood health challenges to building an innovative drive-through concept that’s redefining quick-service dining. Learn how Konala’s commitment to quality, simplicity, and nutrition is setting new standards in the franchise industry. With a strong focus on scalability and franchisee success, Trace explains why Konala is poised to make a significant impact across the nation.

Join Frank Fiume as he chats with Dustin Ingle, Co-Founder and CEO of Insulation Commandos. Discover how Dustin's military background and experience in franchise development helped shape a fast-growing home services franchise. Learn about the company’s unique retrofit insulation niche, its innovative approach to franchisee support, and the strategies driving its rapid success in a competitive market.

In this episode of the Emerging Franchise Brands podcast, Kamille and Matt McCollum, co-founders of BODYBAR Pilates, share their inspiring journey from franchisees to franchisors. Discover how they turned their passion for health and wellness into a rapidly growing Pilates franchise, overcoming challenges like site selection, marketing hurdles, and even the pandemic.

In this episode of Emerging Franchise Brands, Frank Fiume speaks with Robin Gagnon, Co-Founder and CEO of We Sell Restaurants and an IFA board member. Robin shares her journey from corporate America to building a thriving national franchise specializing in restaurant brokerage. With insights into the franchise resale market, the importance of focus and discipline in niche franchising, and her experience with the International Franchise Association, Robin offers invaluable advice for emerging franchisors and franchisees alike.