Franchise Today

“What began as a rapidly growing Glide-Out™ shelving company evolved into the need to become a franchisor that was equally as progressive and growth-oriented. To achieve this, we developed an organizational structure where each department operates like its own company as a method to prevent stagnation and keep our employees hungry for success.” - Allan Young, founder & CEO of Noble Brands 

This week on Franchise Today, co-hosts, Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcome as their guest, Allan Young, founder & CEO of Noble Brands, franchisor of multiple concepts including, ShelfGenie and Outback Gutter-Vac.Young discusses how he has positioned Noble Brands to be unlike any company in the franchise industry. The discipline and leadership skills he gained from serving as a commander in the U.S. Army has translated to his entrepreneurial endeavors. After co-founding the ShelfGenie franchise in 2006, Young brought many of its functions in-house by launching a world class call center, CRM system, manufacturing facility.

Franchise Today airs LIVE Wednesdays at 11AM CT / 12PM ET with on-demand access on iTunes.

Franchise Today is sponsored by FRM Solutions and Franchise Foundry.

“This is the time of year when homeowners begin spending more time outside with friends and family and want to have a lush lawn on which to do so. They choose Weed Man because of the level of customer service and our standards.” -  Jennifer Lemcke, COO of Turf Holdings Inc. and Weed Man USA

Discussing a brand that has been around for 45 years is the order of the day this week on Franchise Today. Co-hosts, Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcome as their guest, Jennifer Lemcke, COO of Turf Holidings, Inc., the company that owns the expansion rights for Weed Man USA, which now has more than 472 territories nationwide. Lemcke explains how for the second year in a row, Weed Man USA has been named by Forbes Magazine as one of America’s best franchise opportunities under an initial investment of $150,000 and how the brand ranked second in its category on the publication’s 2016 “Best and Worst Franchises to Buy” list, eight spots higher than in 2015.

Franchise Today airs LIVE Wednesdays at 11AM CT / 12PM ET with on-demand access on iTunes.

Franchise Today is sponsored by FRM Solutions and Franchise Foundry.

"We take pride in being able to provide industry leading products, tools and resources that our franchisees need to keep them at the forefront of the industry year after year." - Kevin Lathrop, President of Unishippers."

This week on Franchise Today, co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcome as their guest, Kevin Lathrop, President of Unishippers. Beginning his career as one of the brand's franchise owner, Kevin shares his basic principles of passion, innovation and determination that enabled him to move into brand leadership and ultimately to his role as president, while never losing his entrepreneurial spirit. Lathrop further shares his thoughts the connection between franchisee and franchisor being integral to the success of a franchise company.

Franchise Today airs LIVE Wednesdays at 11AM CT / 12PM ET with on-demand access on iTunes.

Franchise Today is sponsored by FRM Solutions and Franchise Foundry.

"At the start of the recession in 2008, more and more people traded down from mid-priced gyms. While the price of these high-volume, low-priced gyms was good, the experience was not." - Todd Magazine, president of Blink Fitness.

Blink Fitness’s brand emphasizes “Mood Above Muscle,” a philosophy that celebrates the immediate positive feelings associated with exercise, rather than just the longer-term physical benefits. It's this philosophy that is discussed this week on Franchise Today as Blink Fitness president, Todd Magazine joins Franchise Today co-hosts, Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto. 

Franchise Today airs LIVE Wednesdays at 11AM CT / 12PM ET with on-demand access on iTunes.

Franchise Today is sponsored by FRM Solutions and Franchise Foundry.

“There was zero pressure and a lot of getting to know each other. They investigated us and our background and we did the same with them. Their track record is proven and it’s an industry that continues to grow.” - James Spink, a Bin There Dump That franchisee from Indianapolis

This week on Franchise Today, co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto are joined by Micheal Kernaghan (CEO/President) and John Ferracuti (Chief Operating Officer) of Bin There Dump That, North America’s leading residential-friendly dumpster rental franchise. The brand has officially reached the 100th franchise mark as it has grown exponentially since it began franchising in 2001, beginning its growth in Canada then blossoming throughout the United States.

Franchise Today airs LIVE Wednesdays at 11AM CT / 12PM ET with on-demand access on iTunes.

“The customer experience is where 101 Mobility has been able to stand apart with our core values reflecting our commitment to providing a level of customer service that is unmatched in the industry. Our franchise owners live in the communities they serve, they care about the customer, they are passionate and are willing to go above and beyond for their customers.” - Dave Pazgan, Co-founder & President of 101 Mobility

This week on Franchise Today, co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcome Dave Pazgan, Co-founder and President of 101 Mobility, the largest Franchisor provider of accessibility and mobility equipment. Dave shares the short, yet successful story of 101 Mobility and his vision for tripling the number of franchisees in major U.S. markets within the next five years.

Franchise Today airs LIVE Wednesdays at 11AM CT / 12PM ET with on-demand access on iTunes.

“Our goal is to create the most exciting day ever for dogs, while providing pet parents peace of mind that their dogs are in the hands of a trusted authority,” - Neil Gill, President & CEO, Dogtopia

The old saying is, You can't teach an old dog new tricks." Well, instead of tricks, it's new tips at Dogtopia, as explained by the brand's President & CEO, Neil Gill on this week's edition of Franchise Today. Listen to Gill share his thoughts on making a great brand even greater with co-hosts, Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto. The Dogtopia leader also shares how under his leadership several new initiatives have been executed including: employing an environmental biologist, implementing dog-safe cleaning products and programs, requiring a dedicated, CPR-trained health and safety officer to be on staff at all locations and creating an 11-step facility tour to foster complete transparency among pet parents.

Franchise Today airs LIVE Wednesdays at 11AM CT / 12PM ET with on-demand access on iTunes.

“When equipment breaks down, dentists rely on Dental Fix Rx for quick and professional on-site repairs – ultimately saving their practices time and money,” said David Lopez, CEO & co-founder of Dental Fix Rx. “We saw a lot of crossover between our areas of expertise and ways our services could complement each other. By combining our excellent back-end customer support teams with our national network of expert technicians, we are providing a tremendous value to dental professionals across America.”

This week on Franchise Today, co-hosts, Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcome as their guest, David Lopez, CEO & co-founder of Dental Fix Rx. Providing a much-needed solution to dental practices with a fast turnaround, reliable customer service and very competitive rates, Lopez discusses how Dental Fix has over 130 vans operating in the United States and Canada, serving more than 17,000+ dentists within a very unique business model.

Franchise Today airs LIVE Wednesdays at 11AM CT / 12PM ET with on-demand access on iTunes.

"You [up-and-coming entrepreneurs] need to constantly be improving.  When you get tired, you need to get out [of the business],  Your motor has to run in top gear all the time." - Eric Casaburi, CEO & Founder of Retro Fitness

Always thinking ahead is just one of the success components discussed this week on Franchise Today as Retro Fitness, CEO & Founder, Eric Casaburi joins show co-hosts, Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto. Faced with limited choices, Eric explains how he chose the right path towards owning his own fitness center and ultimately turning it into a fitness empire. Also, as another guest from the franchise community that has appeared on both Undercover Boss and Franchise Today, Eric shares his experience working undercover inside his organization, not only for the benefit of the television audience but also for his benefit as the brand leader.

Franchise Today airs LIVE Wednesdays at 11AM CT / 12PM ET with on-demand access on iTunes.

“I did everything in those years, knocking on doors to get jobs, hiring the employees to get them done, managing their schedules, dealing with customer complaints, resolving issues. It was the best hands-on learning you could get. It teaches you what the real world is about. And it allowed me to save enough to get my first truck, trailer and equipment.” - Carmelo Marsala, founder & President,Spray-Net

This week on Franchise Today, co-hosts, Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcome as their guest, Carmelo Marsala. Carmelo is not only the founder & President of Canadian franchise brand, Spray-Net, but is also a multiple award winner in entrepreneurship including: 

2015 Winner of the NextGen in Franchising Global Competition by International Franchise Association Educational Foundation

2015 Air Miles Small Business Achievement Award, Young Entrepreneur of the Year

2014 Finalist for the Ernst & Young, Young Entrepreneur of the Year

In this segment of Franchise Today, Carmelo discusses his rise from franchisee to a widely recognized young entrepreneur and his plans to expand the brand from Canada to the United States.

Franchise Today airs LIVE Wednesdays at 11AM CT / 12PM ET with on-demand access on iTunes.