Modrn Business

In this episode, Zack “slides” into the family entertainment center space with Bron Launsby of Slick City. Why is PE so interested in this space? What made this former franchisee become a franchisor? Why slides? We answer this and more in this interview!

In this Supplier Wire Series episode of Modrn Business Podcast, Ryan Hicks chats with Morgan Smith, President of SalesDesk. SalesDesk provides lead generation for franchise development and commercial lead generation for franchisees.

Ryan & Morgan discuss how SalesDesk drives success for franchise systems through innovative lead generation strategies and impactful email marketing campaigns.

Connect with today's guest: franchisesuppliernetwork.com/featured-supplier/salesdesk/

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In this Modrn Business episode, Zack sits down with QSR & FSR’s Editorial Director, Danny Klein, to talk about all things restaurant M&A so far in 2024. We go through the deals that surprised us, the deals we loved, the reasons behind some of these bankruptcies and the rumors we’re seeing in the space. M&A in the restaurant space is back, baby!

In this episode, Zack chats with REP'M Group Co-Founders Rob Cambruzzi and Nick Sheehan about the trends within franchising's health, wellness & beauty space. What's makes a brand grow? What prohibits one from taking off? What is PE looking for? All is that is covered here!

In this Supplier Wire Series episode of Modrn Business Podcast, Ryan Hicks chats with Brad Stevens, Founder & CEO of Outsource Access. Outsource Access helps franchisors and franchisees redefine how they scale with highly talented, affordable talent from the Philippines to drive revenue & profitability.

Ryan & Brad discuss why Outsource Access was founded, their "fanatical" focus on customer service, and what the future holds after ranking in the top 7% of the fastest growing private businesses in America on the Inc 5000 list.

Connect with today's guest: franchisesuppliernetwork.com/featured-supplier/outsource-access/

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In this episode, Zack opens up the Modrn Business audience to the world of “red light therapy” with CEO & Founder, Terri Simpson and President, Andrea Dobkin, of Avanti Body. We discuss the founding story, the viability of red light therapy, how they educate their customers/franchisees/land lords about the industry, an exciting new announcement and all about where they’re opening across the USA. To learn more, visit www.avantibody.com or www.avantibody.com/franchise!

In this Supplier Wire Series episode of Modrn Business Podcast, FSN VP of Business Development Jake Fishman chats with Lizzy Young, Director of Franchise Engagement for DevHub. DevHub is a CMS truly built for franchises - where you can scale and integrate freely with the support you need, when you need it.

Jake & Lizzy discuss Lizzy's years of experience in franchising, and how DevHub's world-class CMS helps Zors and Zees scale & grow.

Connect with today's guest: franchisesuppliernetwork.com/featured-supplier/devhub/

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In this MB episode, Zack chats with Paul Flick, founder of one of the original home service platforms, Premium Service Brands. We discuss the secret behind his shared service model, how he’s adding revenue streams for his franchisees, his investment thesis, how they’re taking advantage of the current economic climate and how they use technology to gain an edge.

In this Supplier Wire Series episode of Modrn Business Podcast, FSN VP of Business Development Jake Fishman chats with Oscar Wimshurst, Senior Partnerships Manager of NiceJob. NiceJob is a Reputation Marketing platform helping franchisees get 4x the reviews and 2x the sales.

Jake & Oscar discuss Oscar's background, what "reputation marketing" is, and how NiceJob drives franchisee revenue.

Connect with today's guest: franchisesuppliernetwork.com/featured-supplier/nicejob/

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In this MB episode, Zack returns to the children’s service space, this time with Jamie Krasnov, CEO of Apex Leadership. We discuss the viability of the children’s service space as a whole, where Apex plays a role in its success, the massive addressable market for school fundraising, their ideal franchise candidate and much more!