In today’s inspiring episode, we meet Nichole Daher, the incredible founder of Success On The Spectrum (SOS Franchising) — the first autism services franchise in the U.S..

From a mom on a mission to help her daughter, to a national franchise with 50+ locations, Nicholeshares her emotional journey, the recession-proof business model, and how you can change lives and make money doing it.

🔥 Whether you're a purpose-driven entrepreneur, a parent, or a future franchisee looking to make a difference — this episode will blow your mind.

 Timestamps:

00:00 – Welcome to Eye on Franchising Friday
01:17 – Meet Nichole Daher: Mom, founder, & franchise visionary
03:06 – The heartbreaking moment that launched SOS
05:45 – Why franchising was the only way to scale the mission
08:10 – “You could franchise your little business” – Nichole’s turning point
10:38 – The biggest misconception about autism services
13:40 – What is ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) and why it works
16:12 – Who shouldn’t buy this franchise (and why Nichole says no)
19:20 – This is NOT a set-it-and-forget-it business
21:30 – Ideal SOS franchisees: veterans, parents, rule-followers
23:55 – What training & support at SOS Franchising really looks like
26:08 – You don’t need a background in special education
27:42 – Mission + profit: How franchisees earn $200K/month
29:15 – Medicaid, insurance, and recession-proof payments
31:10 – Heartwarming story: The nonverbal teen who typed stories
34:25 – Nichole’s legacy: setting the standard in autism care
36:10 – The problem with private equity in ABA therapy
38:20 – Her vision for more community-driven franchises
39:55 – The advice all new franchisees need to hear
42:00 – Finding your purpose AND your profit
44:00 – Want your own team of trained caregivers? Here’s how.
45:10 – Nichole’s advice to aspiring business owners
47:15 – “Make your mama proud” – Final words of wisdom
48:00 – Book a call to find your perfect franchise fit!

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