Welcome to Eye on Franchising...I am your host - Lance Graulich !
I have spent over 30 years in the franchise industry... I am a Franchise broker. I have been a multi-unit, multi-brand franchisee, president of franchise advisory Councils, and I have even created my own brands and sold them.
Are you one of the many people that want to be your own boss? If you are, then You are in the right place!
We are your tour guide on the road to business ownership. Our services are absolutely FREE. Whether you are a 1st time boss or a serial entrepreneur, we can help you find your perfect franchise!
Each week we will speak to fascinating folks from the world of franchising. Founders, funders and franchisees will share their journey to franchise success. Franchise tips will be revealed, Myths debunked, Real stories and fun facts will be shared.
We have many franchise finance partners from which you can choose, or perhaps you are an independent business owner looking to grow & scale your business by setting up a franchise.
Either way, our team can help you! Whether you were born an entrepreneur or you are willing to learn to become one, you are in the right place.
Please like, share, and subscribe!
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Welcome to Eye on Franchising...I am your host - Lance Graulich !
I have spent over 30 years in the franchise industry... I am a Franchise broker. I have been a multi-unit, multi-brand franchisee, president of franchise advisory Councils, and I have even created my own brands and sold them.
Are you one of the many people that want to be your own boss? If you are, then You are in the right place!
We are your tour guide on the road to business ownership. Our services are absolutely FREE. Whether you are a 1st time boss or a serial entrepreneur, we can help you find your perfect franchise!
Each week we will speak to fascinating folks from the world of franchising. Founders, funders and franchisees will share their journey to franchise success. Franchise tips will be revealed, Myths debunked, Real stories and fun facts will be shared.
We have many franchise finance partners from which you can choose, or perhaps you are an independent business owner looking to grow & scale your business by setting up a franchise.
Either way, our team can help you! Whether you were born an entrepreneur or you are willing to learn to become one, you are in the right place.
Please like, share, and subscribe!
In this episode, I sit down with Kelly Tope, Vice President of Franchise Development at Full Speed Automotive (the umbrella behind brands like Grease Monkey & Speedee). We go deep into:
Why automotive is an overlooked but high-potential franchise category.
How multi-unit growth works (40%+ of their franchisees are multi-unit/multi-brand).
The DNA of top performers — business acumen + the “aggressive follower” mindset.
Investment ranges, unit economics (top 25% units doing ~$1.8 M AV + $400-$500k EBITDA!).
Where EVs and AI are really headed in auto service.
What mistakes see franchises struggle — and how to avoid them.
A special message for first-time franchisees: how to evaluate fit, culture, and franchisor support.
In this episode, I’m joined by Ann Wiard, a Taste Buds Kitchen franchisee from Rhode Island, who turned her passion for food, education, and family experiences into a thriving business. She shares how she went from Executive Director of a soup kitchen to owning one of the most successful Taste Buds locations — earning 31% profit margins and out-earning her husband!
We talk about family cooking classes, hilarious date-night stories, how she paid off her investment in 2.5 years, and why following the franchise system is the ultimate recipe for success.
Today’s guest is Brad Hillier, the CEO of Re-Bath — the #1 bathroom remodeling franchise in America.
We dive into one of the hottest sectors in the U.S. economy, growing 6–8% per year and projected to continue for the next decade. Brad reveals how Re-Bath partnered with HGTV’s Jenny & Dave Marrs (Fixer to Fabulous) and why the brand is thriving in an aging-in-place, “do-it-for-me” market.
Today’s guest is Shawna Hicks Cranston, a 15-year PostNet franchisee and longtime entrepreneur who’s built something special — a community-driven, people-first business that’s thriving in Lakewood Ranch, Florida.
Before PostNet, Shawna and her husband owned a staffing franchise for 20+ years — so she knows exactly what it takes to succeed in multiple franchise systems. In this episode, Shawna shares her “Mayberry Approach,” why customer connection beats competition, and how her focus on mindset and relationships made her an award-winning owner.
Today’s guest is Ryan C, an early franchisee with Cabinet IQ who’s already crushing it. In just over a year, Ryan has 3 territories in South Carolina and Georgia, and he’s proving that you can keep your corporate job while building a thriving franchise business.
We’ll dive into Ryan’s journey from banking & finance into the remodeling world, his scariest moment signing the dotted line, how he balances his full-time job with being a franchise owner, and why he believes discipline, time management, and grit are the real keys to success.
Today’s guest is Mike Jewett, a tech executive turned entrepreneur who partnered with me to discover and launch his That 1 Painter franchise. 🚀
Inside this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ Why That 1 Painter is one of the fastest-growing home services franchises
✅ How Resi Brands provides world-class training, coaching & support for franchisees
✅ The true costs, challenges, and rewards of owning a painting franchise
✅ How Mike plans to hit $1M+ revenue per territory and become Maryland’s top painting company
✅ Why accountability, culture, and teamwork separate successful franchisees from struggling ones
What happens when a corporate franchising executive leaves the boardroom to build his own empire?Meet Jon Steward – the “Franchise Lover.” After 25+ years in franchising, including 17 years in senior operations roles with Dairy Queen, Great Clips, and Planet Fitness, Jon traded his corporate suit for ownership. Today, he’s a multi-brand franchisee running 14 Mosquito Shield territories in South Jersey.
Today’s guest is Beth Toenies, one of the youngest and brightest leaders in franchising. She is:
Vice President of Franchise Development at BELFOR Franchise Group, overseeing the national expansion of powerhouse brands including 1-800 WATER DAMAGE, Blue Kangaroo Packoutz, DUCKZ, and 1-800-BOARDUP.
Chief Operating Officer of 1-800-BOARDUP, guiding operations and supporting franchisees nationwide.
In this episode, Beth reveals:
✅ How to choose the right franchise opportunity in a crowded market
✅ Why DUCKZ & Blue Kangaroo Packoutz are two of the best franchises to own in 2025
✅ The truth about franchises vs. acquisitions (and why most acquisitions fail)
✅ How women, veterans, and young families can succeed in franchising
✅ Why AI will never replace franchise owners
✅ The secret to scaling: grit, leadership & customer service
What happens when a laid-off pharmaceutical exec reinvents himself as an auto care franchise owner? Meet Steve Sargent, who turned a $275K investment into a $1.5M Milex & Mr. Transmission business with the Moran Family of Brands.
Forget boring franchises. This is the FUN one. 🏰🎉 Bounce houses, water slides, obstacle courses—and serious money.
Meet Sal Longo, the powerhouse founder of Busy Bee Jumpers. He turned a college side hustle into a $5.5M seasonal business… and now he’s franchising across the U.S.
💰 Investment starts at just $165K
📈 Average revenue per territory: $862K
🎯 Semi-absentee model available
If you want a family-friendly business with massive demand, high margins, and incredible growth potential, this could be the most exciting franchise of 2025.
Missed calls = missed money. 💸 Most franchises & home service businesses lose thousands every year because no one answers the phone. Chatbots can’t fix that. Call centers drop the ball.
Enter AI Voice Agents – artificial intelligence that actually sounds like a real salesperson, books appointments 24/7, and never gets tired.
It’s Eye on Franchising Friday with your host, Lance Graulich! Today, I’m diving in with Mark Amery, Founder & CEO of Puddle Pools, the fast-growing pool cleaning & maintenance franchise making waves across North America. 🏊♂️🐡
From starting his first business at 19 to building FOUR successful home service brands, Mark shares the secrets behind Puddle Pools’ systems, technology, marketing power, and explosive franchise growth. If you’ve ever thought, “Why not just start my own pool cleaning company?”—this episode will open your eyes to why franchising beats going solo every time.
Welcome to Franchise Envy, the series where I talk to happy, successful franchise owners living their dream life. In this episode, meet Matthew Sarkela — US Marine Corps rifle instructor turned top-performing Mr. Appliance owner, and now the proud owner of three Dryer Vent Wizard territories.
We talk about:
✅ Why Dryer Vent Wizard is recession-proof & always needed
✅ How every 36 minutes a dryer fire happens (and how to prevent it)
✅ The “Messy Middle” of growing a business and how to survive it
✅ Scaling from 1 van to 5 and hitting $300K+ per van
✅ Finding your General Manager & creating the dream owner lifestyle
✅ Are entrepreneurs born or made?
Is roofing the most overlooked 7-figure franchise? Jason Santee, Executive Vice President from Storm Guard Roofing & Construction, joins Lance to reveal why you don’t need construction experience to succeed — and how franchisees are averaging $375K in NET income, with top performers exceeding $1.1 million!
✅ Learn how Storm Guard uses preventative inspections to tap into 70% of the market other roofers ignore
✅ Discover their franchisee training, performance coaching system, and upcoming retail model expansion
✅ Hear real stories from franchisees like Andrew & Stephanie — restaurant vets turned power couple owners
Welcome to Franchise Envy Wednesday! Today’s episode features the powerhouse HR executive turned franchisee, Nicole Smith of DOXA Talent — a remote, high-margin, conscious outsourcing franchise transforming the global talent game.
💼 Invest $100K. Build a $1.5M+ remote business. All from home.
🧠 Backed by top franchise attorneys.
🌎 Changing lives via global conscious outsourcing.
Franchise Tech Disruptor Alert! Welcome to Eye on Franchising Friday, where today’s guest is pioneering the smart home revolution through franchising and acquisition. Meet Hagan Kappler, CEO & Co-Founder of Daisy, and Gavin Lantzy the franchise growth expert building the first nationwide home automation service franchise.
Looking for a low-overhead franchise with high profit margins? Wondering how to scale a business fast — even in a pandemic? In this episode of Franchise Envy, I sit down with Jon Schloesser, multi-unit owner of Gotcha Covered, one of the top-rated home services franchises in North America.
Jon shares how he and his wife launched their window treatment franchise during the height of COVID — and quickly expanded to three locations across Wisconsin. We cover everything from initial investment costs, commercial vs. residential revenue, to what kind of franchisee fails in this industry.
Whether you're researching the best franchises to own in 2025, or you’re an aspiring first-time business owner, Jon’s brutally honest insights will help you understand what it really takes to succeed.
In this powerful episode of Eye On Franchising, I sit down with Andrew Pudalov, the Founder & CEO of Rush Bowls, a booming fast-casual franchise redefining healthy food on the go. From Wall Street to wellness, Andrew shares the real story behind Rush Bowls' 21-year journey, why he left banking after 9/11, and how he's building a national health food empire—no private equity required.
🚀 Whether you're an aspiring franchise owner, a health-focused foodie, or a first-time entrepreneur, this episode breaks down why Rush Bowls is dominating the bowl-based food space, how their no-scoop, no-junk model sets them apart, and what it takes to succeed in franchising today.
Thinking about buying a franchise? Wondering how much you can really make? Or if you can run it with family?
This Eye on Franchising Podcast episode is a must-watch for anyone exploring home services franchises. Meet Jennifer and Sierra, a mother-daughter duo who share their real-life journey with Kitchen Tune-Up and Bath Tune-Up—from investing under $200K to building a 7-figure business.
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.
Welcome to Eye on Franchising...I am your host - Lance Graulich !
I have spent over 30 years in the franchise industry... I am a Franchise broker. I have been a multi-unit, multi-brand franchisee, president of franchise advisory Councils, and I have even created my own brands and sold them.
Are you one of the many people that want to be your own boss? If you are, then You are in the right place!
We are your tour guide on the road to business ownership. Our services are absolutely FREE. Whether you are a 1st time boss or a serial entrepreneur, we can help you find your perfect franchise!
Each week we will speak to fascinating folks from the world of franchising. Founders, funders and franchisees will share their journey to franchise success. Franchise tips will be revealed, Myths debunked, Real stories and fun facts will be shared.
We have many franchise finance partners from which you can choose, or perhaps you are an independent business owner looking to grow & scale your business by setting up a franchise.
Either way, our team can help you! Whether you were born an entrepreneur or you are willing to learn to become one, you are in the right place.
Please like, share, and subscribe!
