Franchise Hounds

Joining me today is Michael Kraner. 

Michael is the Founder, the CEO and the Chief Sports Officer of My Backyard Sports.   

My Backyard Sports designs and builds incredible customized courts such as basketball, tennis and pickleball for residential and commercial use.

Michael has been recognized as a successful technology entrepreneur and past member of the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies. Michael started his first company as a college student at Cornell University and then took the company national upon graduation.

Michael is an avid sports participant and fan and believes many of the greatest lessons in life are learned 'On the Court and Between the Lines'.

I hope you enjoy today's discussion with Michael Kraner of My Backyard Sports

Website: www.mybackyardsportsfranchise.com

Joining me today is Amy Reed.  Amy is the Co-Founder of Woofies.  

Woofies is an award winning  pet care franchise that provides pet sitting, dog walking and mobile grooming. 

Woofies was named one of the nation’s top 100 Small Businesses by the US Chamber of Commerce and their new Woofie’s Academy Pet Grooming School won Franchise Update Media’s 2020 Innovation Award

Amy and her co-founder were recently recognized as a Top 50 Woman of Wonder by Franchise Dictionary Magazine.

I hope you enjoy today's discussion with Amy Reed from Woofies. 

https://ownawoofies.com

Joining me today is Scott Greenberg.  

Scott is the author of the newly released book “The Wealthy Franchisee”. 

Scott was an award winning, multi-unit operator for Edible Arrangements.  Now a motivational speaker and recognized as the “Franchise Influencer,” he understands first-hand what it takes to transform businesses from average to extraordinary.

Drawing upon his years of consulting for countless franchise brands and a decade running his own Edible Arrangements franchises, Scott Greenberg reveals the secrets of the franchise industry’s superstars.   

Why is it that while running the same business, some franchisees thrive while others struggle?   You’ll learn who these superstars  are, how they think, and what separates them from typical franchisees. 

Scott’s clients include iconic franchise brands such as McDonalds, Great Clips, Anytime Fitness, GNC and Wyndham Hotel Group 

I hope you enjoy today's discussion with Scott Greenberg, the author of “The Wealthy Franchisee”. 

Joining me today is Michael Reeder a Certified Public Accountant and the managing shareholder of Swartz & Reeder Advisors which is a CPA firm in the Chicago area. 

Michael is passionate about business ownership and answers the accounting questions that any hopeful franchisee should have answered. 

I hope you enjoy today’s discussion with Michael Reeder from Swartz & Reeder Advisors. 

Topics covered: 

• Importance of your accountant understanding the franchise model
• Unique accounting requirements of a franchisee
• Choice of entity for franchisees
• Funding a franchise purchase
• Franchise resale considerations

Michael Reeder CPA
Managing Shareholder | Swartz & Reeder Advisors

m: 847.302.3397 (text/call)

email: [email protected]

Joining me today is Ben Crosbie.  Ben is the co-owner and chief development officer of The DRIPBaR. 

The DRIPBaR offers many different Intravenous Vitamin Drips that deliver essential nutrients right at the cellular level for maximum absorption.

Topics Covered: 

• Who is an ideal candidate for a franchisee of The DRIPBar?
• What is a drip?
• Who is a typical customer of The DRIPBaR? 
• The number of employees required and medical supervision?
• Total investment range to open The DRIPBar?  
• What makes a good market or a location for The DRIPBar?  
• How much can you make owning The DRIPBar?  

Website: www.theDRIPBaR.com

Joining me today is Matt Cook, the Franchise Development Manager with Home Team Inspection Service 

Home Team Inspection Service is the industry leader in home inspections.  They assist buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals with a wide variety of home and business inspections.  

Their team approach to inspections is unique in the industry and will enable a franchise  owner to immediately differentiate themselves from the competition in the home inspection marketplace.

If you’d like to learn more about Home Team Inspection Service, I would be happy to help. Please reach out through the form at www.FranchiseHounds.com.

I hope you enjoy today's discussion with Matt Cook from Home Team Inspection Service.

Topics Covered include: 

• History of Home Team Inspection Service 
• How many locations does Home Team Inspection Service  have? How many more can the US market support? 
• Who is an ideal candidate for Home Team Inspection Service 
• Typical day for an owner of Home Team Inspection Service 
• What is a typical investment for Home Team Inspection Service 
• What is a typical buying/discovery process timeline?  
• How are Home Team Inspection Service  territories defined?  
• Average number of employees for Home Team Inspection Service ?  
• Competition for Home Team Inspection Service  franchisees? 
• How much can you make owning a Home Team Inspection Service? 

MATT COOK
Franchise Development Manager
HomeTeam Inspection Service
Direct Line (513) 248-7738

Joining me today is Eric Schechterman the Chief Development Officer at Benetrends Financial.   For over 35 years, Benetrends has offered access to a complete range of financing solutions and tools to help entrepreneurs fund their business ventures and is recognized as an authority in franchise and small-business financing. 

As the Chief Development Officer for Benetrends Financial, Eric oversees sales, marketing and strategic relationships. Eric has been a featured speaker at numerous franchise industry conferences and earned a distinction of Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) by the Board of Governors of the IFA in 2016.

A funding partner like Benetrends Financial is a really valuable resource for me and my candidates as  most candidates don’t have a sense for what they can afford and the funding options that are available.

Topics covered:

1. Process of working with a funding partner like Benetrends Financial

2. What are the different funding options available? 

• SBA Loan
• SBA Express Loan
• ROBS Plan /401k Rollover
• Unsecured Lines of Credit

3. How important is your credit score?
4. Determining the right bank to work with for your loan.
4.  Determining how much someone can invest in a franchise opportunity.

Contact Info:

Eric Schechterman
Benetrends Financial
Chief Development Officer
Direct: 267.638.9275
[email protected]

Joining me today is Matt Reeves. 

Matt is the Senior Vice President of Franchise Development with Premium Service Brands. 

Premium Service Brands has a unique offering of 6 major home & commercial service franchise opportunities under one umbrella.

• 360 Painting
• ProLift Garage Doors
• Handyman Pro
• Maid Right
• Kitchen Wise
• Renew Crew

Topics Covered include: 

• History of 360 Painting
• How many locations does 360 Painting have? How many more can the US market support? 
• Who is an ideal candidate for 360 Painting
• Typical day for an owner of 360 Painting? 
• What is a typical investment for 360 Painting? 
• What is a typical buying/discovery process timeline?  
• How are 360 Painting territories defined?  
• What type of office facility is needed for 360 Painting? 
• What's the initial Training program look like for 360 Painting franchisees
• Average number of employees?  
• Is there a Seasonal component? 
• Percentage of Exterior vs Interior painting work? 
• Competition for 360 Painting franchisees? 
• Typical customer for 360 Painting? 
• Are there both  residential and commercial applications for 360 Painting?

Matt Reeves
Premium Service Brands
VP of Franchise Development
Office: 940.367.2300 

Joining me today is Brittany Blackman. Brittany is the Franchise Development Manager with Handyman Connection.

Handyman Connection has been franchising since 1993 and was the first handyman concept to offer franchise opportunities. Unlike general handyman services, Handyman Connection connects customers with specialists skilled in particular trades.

Topics covered: 

• How many locations does Handyman Connection have? 
• Who is an ideal candidate for Handyman Connection?
• What is a typical day like for an owner? 
• What is the typical investment to become a Handyman Connection franchisee?
• What is a typical buying/discovery process timeline?  
• What makes a good territory for Handyman Connection? 
• What type of office facility is needed?  
• What's the initial training program look like? 
• Average number of employees?  Are they employees or subcontractors? 
• Types of services offered by Handyman Connection
• Who is a typical customer for Handyman Connection? 
• Are there both residential and commercial applications? 
• Does Handyman Connection have an Item 19?
• What separates Handyman Connection from other Handyman Services?

Joining me today is Dana Hansen. Dana is the Director of Franchise Development with College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving. 

College Hunks has been named one the fastest growing companies in America by “Inc.” magazine and has made “Entrepreneur” magazine’s list of top franchise opportunities for five years in a row and counting.

I hope you enjoys today's discussion with Dana Hansen from College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving. 

Topics covered: 
- History of College Hunks Hauling Junk
- Who is an ideal candidate for College Hunks Hauling Junk? 
- How many locations are there?
- What is a typical investment for College Hunks Hauling Junk? 
- What makes a good territory and how are they defined? 
- What type of office facility is needed?
-Average number of employees required?  

 https://www.collegehunkshaulingjunk.com

Dana Hansen
Director of Franchise Development
813.557.9999