In this episode of Fran Opps, host Jared Nassiff sits down live with Erica Tarnowski, Director of Franchise Development at Aroma Joe’s, one of the fastest-growing coffee franchise brands in the United States. With more than 120 drive-thru centered shops across eight states, Aroma Joe’s blends handcrafted coffee, espresso drinks, artisan quality beans, and the wildly popular AJ’s RUSH® Energy beverages into a compelling franchise model. 

Today’s conversation tackles a critical question for every aspiring business owner: how do you choose between multiple competing franchise opportunities? Erica shares her perspective from decades in franchise development — including previous work with Fantastic Sams and other brands — and explains why the right fit matters more than simply picking the most recognizable name.

Listen on Apple and Spotify!🎧

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/show/2mZJKRqd4rdbrzj9j2DC99?si=7fda844891214f28

Apple:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-brand/id1801616966