Franchise Interviews

If you go to our “About Us” page, you will notice the first paragraph discusses why we started Franchise Interviews. It states the following: Every business has a story. That is one of the reasons we created Franchise Interviews. It is amazing and inspiring how ordinary people achieved extraordinary success through franchising. Today’s guest and franchisee is a classic example of someone achieving the American dream through franchising.

Today’s Great Quote in Franchising comes from Tony Lutfi. Tony Lutfi,is the Chief Executive Officer of the Marlu Investment Group. The Marlu Investment Group are franchise owners to systems like Little Caesars, Sizzler, Jack in the Box, Arby’s, Church’s Chicken, Sears Appliance & Hardware Stores, Sears Home Appliance Showrooms, Sears Outlet Stores, and more.

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We have a great show. We are meeting with Jesse Coslov- Founder/CEO of The Dog Stop. The Dog Stop® provides premium services and retail experience for dogs and their owners. Their one-stop-shop focus allows pets to enjoy boarding, dog daycare, grooming, and training within one facility's confines. Their concept alleviates the stress of traveling to multiple locations and dealing with strangers daily. The Dog Stop® model allows our highly trained staff to build relationships with their clients, four-legged and two. In addition, our carefully selected retail offering has a health and wellness focus, from foods to treats and holistic treatments. In part two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.

We have a great show. We meet with Peter Stern, Managing Director, USA of Mr Jeff. Mr Jeff is a laundry service infused with cutting-edge AI technology that has globally modernized the tedious task of laundry in more than 30 countries and is proud to announce its contribution to the conservation of water and energy through its laundry services. Using laundry services saves 12,373,102 gallons of water and 593.273 kilowatts of energy a year compared to doing laundry at home. 

Mr Jeff, a tech-based home-delivery laundry service, is part of Jeff, a wellness services platform founded in Valencia, Spain, in 2015 by three young entrepreneurs. With Mr Jeff hubs in over 30 countries, the goal is to provide The Good Good Life to its users and business owners. In part two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.

We have a great show. We meet with Peter Stern, Managing Director, USA of Mr. Jeff. Mr. Jeff is a laundry service infused with cutting-edge AI technology that has globally modernized the tedious task of laundry in more than 30 countries and is proud to announce its contribution to the conservation of water and energy through its laundry services. Using laundry services saves 12,373,102 gallons of water and 593.273 kilowatts of energy a year compared to doing laundry at home. 

Mr. Jeff, a tech-based home-delivery laundry service, is part of Jeff, a wellness services platform founded in Valencia, Spain, in 2015 by three young entrepreneurs. With Mr. Jeff hubs in over 30 countries, the goal is to provide The Good Good Life to its users and business owners. In part two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.

We are meeting with the President and CEO of the Desert Moon franchise opportunity, Gary Occhiogrosso. Dessert Moon is the East Coast's original Fresh Mexican Grille franchise. Desert Moon has been "The Fresh, Healthful Alternative to Fast Food" since 1992. It's all about the food!!! Fresh ingredients, big flavor, made-to-order, zero trans fat, high fiber, low fat with gluten-free and essential Organic items. Our modified table service is set in a fun, fast-casual environment.

"Embrace the Journey Together in Franchising - Join the Flow and Paddle Along; Avoid Going Against the Current. This insightful quote is from David Ritterling, representing Visiting Angels, featured in the Great Quotes in Franchising Podcast. Wise counsel from David!"

Today, Franchise Interviews celebrates National Pretzel Day.  If you love a Pretzel, then National Pretzel Day on April 26 is the day for you. According to National Today, Pretzels, somewhat surprisingly, got their start in the Catholic Church. Sometime around the 7th Century A.D., monks presented their students with treats of baked dough twisted in the shape of crossed arms. At the time, crossing one’s arms was the traditional posture for prayer. Not only that, but pretzels, made from water, flour and salt, were also the perfect food for Lent — when meat, dairy and eggs were prohibited. So, there you have some National Pretzel Day history — with a twist!

Today we will play a clip of an interview we did with Bill Dunn. Auntie Anne's is award-winning franchise system that is consistently ranked number one in the category of hand-rolled soft pretzels by Entrepreneur's Franchise 500, has received the World-Class Franchise. Bill offers advice on how to select a charitable partner that makes sense for your brand's identity. He will also discuss how to get employees emotionally invested in a common cause and how to get your charitable mission in front of customers.

Auntie Anne's got its start in 1988 when Anne Beiler bought a stand in a Pennsylvania farmer's market. After some experimentation, "Auntie" Anne created a masterpiece — the same freshly baked goodness you know and love today.

Since September 2011, Auntie Anne’s® has partnered with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) to raise money and awareness of childhood cancer causes and cures. To date, Auntie Anne’s have raised more than $3.7 million for the foundation.

We are meeting with Nick Lopez, the founder of LIME Painting. After discovering his passion for home improvement while owning his first painting LLC, Nick Lopez founded LIME Painting in 2013 to set the standard of excellence in painting high-end residential and commercial properties. Five years later, he put his perfected business model to the test and began franchising to provide high-quality interior and exterior painting, coating, and other restoration services to maintain the aesthetic and integrity of luxury properties across the country.

Every Business Has A Story

Nick Lopez founded his first painting LLC at the age of 19 to help pay for his college tuition and textbooks. A company he started out of necessity quickly blossomed into a passion for home improvement. Nick will discuss how Michael Gerber's book "The E-Myth Revisited" had a significant impact on his life.  Find out what happened next by listening to the podcast.

We play a clip from the great Michael Gerber from our Great Quotes in Franchising podcast in Part Two.

Great Quotes in Franchising Podcast - The Same Vision and Passion - Today's Great Quote in Franchising comes from Nancy Bigley, the CEO of Bottle and Bottega.

We are meeting Edward Navan, Co-Founder, and CVO of The Covery. The Covery is a destination for IMMERSIVE Wellness. Its mission is to keep its members and communities healthy and productive through various services for the Mind and Body. More than ever, Immunity and mental health are the critical factors for a healthy lifestyle. At The Covery, we help you understand and formulate a plan to best boost your feelings of well-being and overall health.

Every Business Has A Story

Founded in early 2019, The Covery came about as the fitness industry was booming, and co-founders Edward Navan and Troy Archer saw a gap in the industry regarding recovery from different workouts. Since then, the brand has evolved from those who work out to everyone and the natural stresses in their daily lives. In Part Two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.