Franchise Interviews

Our first show of the year focuses on self-awareness, self-improvement, and education.  Today’s show we recommend four great books to read for 2016.  They include the following:

Lonnie Helgerson on his book "Five Pennies: Ten Rules to Successfully Build a Franchise Mega-Brand and Maximize System Profits."Also, Julie Bennett - Franchise Author and writer for Franchise Times - "The Franchise Times Guide to Selecting, Buying and Owning a Franchise" is hitting bookstores this week. It's also available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble online. This is a must read for anyone looking to buy a franchise.Joel Libava discusses his book Become a Franchise Owner! The book if full of great information.  For example, Joel describes how to choose the right franchise for your specific situation.  He also lists the 40 crucial questions to ask current franchise owners.Warren Greshes - If you want your employees to perform at their best, then you need to become the best damn manager ever, someone who can inspire and motivate your staff. The Best Damn Management Book Ever teaches frantrepreneurs, managers, executives, and business owners how to do just that. From the highly praised author of The Best Damn Sales Book Ever, this concise trove of management wisdom outlines the nine keys to creating self-motivated high-achievers.

We are meeting with Shery Christopher, the Sr. Vice President of Nutty Scientists USA.  Nutty Scientists is the leading provider of interactive programs related to science and geared toward students PK-6, incorporating aspects of technology, engineering and math. The Nutty Scientists cater to afterschool programs and host interactive shows and special events led by instructors trained to orchestrate detailed experiments in a playful, yet structured atmosphere. In addition, the Nutty Scientists delivers its award-winning curriculum at camps, birthday parties and in-class workshops designed to teach children about science in a fun and collaborative way.

The franchise was founded in Madrid, Spain in 1996 and has grown to serve more than 9 million children in locations across the U.S. and in 40 countries around the world.

Founded in 1994 and franchising since 1995, Cookie Cutter Haircuts for Kids is one of the first and most unique children's' haircutting franchises in the country. The unique store design includes an in-store playground and video games, making a Cookie Cutters haircut a truly interactive experience. With the fantasy chairs that are only available to Cookie Cutters franchisees, the system is designed to keep children coming back to the salon again and again.  We are meeting with Neal Courtney of Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids

We are meeting with Brian Petruzzi of 1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria.  Serving customizable, authentic Neapolitan pizza on hand-tossed, never frozen dough and topped with more than 50 of the finest freshest ingredients, 1000 Degrees pizza perfectly captures American appeal and old world Neapolitan flavor. Each pie is familiar to New York style pizza, but maintains the light and airy appeal of Neapolitan style with a thin, slightly-charred crust.

We are meeting with Scott Mortier-Business Development for Dental Fix Rx franchise opportunity— Dental Fix Rx is a fast-growing mobile dental equipment repair service franchise and has landed on Franchise Times magazine’s 2015 Top 200+ list of top revenue producing U.S.-based franchises.  Business Development at Dental Fix Rx.  Some of the questions we ask Scott are the following:

•      Tell us about Dental Fix Rx and what services you provide.

•      How big is the dental equipment repair industry? Is it growing?

•      How do dental offices benefit from working with Dental Fix Rx?

•      Are there any competitors?

•      How big is the company today? How many franchisees/units do you have in the system?

•      How many states are you in? Where are you looking to expand Dental Fix Rx? In what regions of the United States are you seeing the greatest opportunities for growth?

•      How many units do you plan to open by the end of the year/in the next three years?

•      Who are your ideal franchisees?

•      Tell us about some of your All-Star franchisees. What are their backgrounds?

•      I read that you offer a franchise guarantee – that’s unique. Can you tell us about this promise?

We are meeting with Scott Walker, the CEO of Screenmobile.  Screenmobile is the nation's largest mobile screening franchise in the U.S., offering franchise opportunities for those desiring a non-traditional path towards owning a business. For nearly 35 years, Screenmobile has offered the highest quality installation services for window, porch, patio and retractable screens. By providing an unmatched convenience for its customers, the brand has become the most established mobile screening franchise in the country.

We are meeting with Amir Asor, CEO and founder E2 Young Engineers. E2 Young Engineers enrichment programs adopt a rational edutainment (the combination of education and entertainment) approach. E2 Young Engineers have developed a variety of different programs that can be used to teach the most important subjects. Children joining their educational community can learn and enjoy the likes of arithmetic, physics, and mechanical and software engineering.  E2 Young Engineers have developed special programs and workshops suited to children at both ends of the learning spectrum, from gifted children to those with learning disabilities. Unlike traditional teaching methods, our use of stories, experiments and demonstrations ensures that all children joining our enrichment programs will learn while they have fun. In fact, they’ll have so much fun they may not even realize they’re learning.

Have you ever dreamed of owning your own pub?  We are meeting with Dan White, the founder and CEO of Growler USA.  Growler USA - America's Microbrew Pub, launched in 2014, is a neighborhood gathering place dedicated to offering only American-made craft beverages and a menu designed to celebrate the unique flavors of each drink. With up to 100 taps of craft beer, hard cider, draught wine, root beer, cold-pressed coffee and kombucha tea, Growler USA invites guests to enjoy craft beverages suiting their unique palate. Each Growler USA captures the personality of the community it serves through its decor elements, localized menu offerings, and unique draught options.

Over the years, we have had some interesting categories and concepts on our show.  Today, we are meeting with David and Debra Blue of Blue Moon Estate Sales.  At Blue Moon Estate Sales, their franchisee specialists are committed to consistently meeting their customer’s needs. Blue Moon Estate Sales provides residential, commercial, and moving liquidation services with their customer’s preferences and needs in mind. With their dedication to high standards and excellence of service, they ensure their clients are always satisfied.  We begin the show by discussing the difference between an estate sale, auction and garage sale.

We are meeting with Lil Lovell of Coyote Ugly Saloon franchise.  The most famous bar on the planet is now the hottest franchise concept on the planet! With over 20 years of experience, Coyote Ugly is seeking International Franchise Partners to become a part of one of the most recognized trademarks in the world. The Coyote Ugly legend began with a girl, a dream, and a little bit of Wild Turkey. In 1992, Liliana “Lil” Lovell, a 24-year-old Wall Street apprentice-turned-bartender was living a good life. She was doing a job she loved, making money, and gaining notoriety for her antics on the bar as well as behind it.  In part 2, you will hear our interview on New York's WVOX with the legendary Dr. John Tantillo, AKA, the Marketing Doctor.