The Franchise Life
Welcome to The Franchise Life, where we welcome entrepreneurs, dreamers, diversifiers, and anyone looking to make a transition towards freedom and financial success. I’m Stacie Shannon. A true lover of all things “entrepreneurism.” I currently reside in Palm Beach County, Florida, and spent 21 years working in the aviation industry - until I ultimately found my true passion through business ownership! Since then, I have never looked back. I absolutely love what I do. Day in and day out, I work with individuals hoping to explore franchise ownership opportunities. In this show, you will learn more about the franchise discovery process. You’ll hear directly from entrepreneurs themselves about their successes and their struggles. We will also be highlighting some of our favorite, most successful franchise brands for you to learn more about. We’ll raise some questions, find some answers, have some laughs and perhaps even share a drink or two all while inspiring you to perhaps consid...
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Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
In this episode of The Franchise Life Podcast podcast, Stacie sits down with Brianna Keefe, Founder & CEO of Toastique. At 28 years old, Brianna was recognized as a Forbes "30 under 30" entrepreneur in 2022, along with many other recognitions. What an accomplishment!
Stacie and Brianna discuss the "Toastique" brand, a gourmet toast and juice bar focused on bringing nutritious "grab and go" dining options to communities nationwide. Toastiques focus on quality and transparency is also unparalleled. Brianna shares how each Toastique location candidly displays the derivative of their ingredients and how products are locally sourced, prepared in-house, and all-natural.
Brianna discusses the impact of having success at a young age, her passion for the brand, and the challenge of scaling while remaining consistent with the product delivered in each location. Brianna also highlights current opportunities for potential franchisees and the company's general direction as a whole. If you're considering franchising in the fast-casual dining industry, this episode is a must-listen!
Since offering its franchise concept in 2020, Toastique has awarded over 60 locations and continues expanding its brand nationwide.
If you are interested in learning more about financing for franchises or would like to explore beginning your franchise journey reach out today at stacie@fusionfranchising.com or 319.440.0857.
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Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
In the 20th Episode of The Franchise Life Podcast, I sit down with Kristen Gordon, National Accounts Manager for Benetrends Financial. We outline financing options for individuals looking to purchase a franchise. Franchise ownership can be an excellent way to achieve your business goals, but it is important to have a clear understanding of the financing process before you make any decisions. In this podcast, we discuss the different types of financing available to franchisees and provide tips on how to get approved for a loan. I also present Kristen with real world examples to help you identify the best options in a variety of industries.
If you're interested in learning more about financing for franchises or would like to explore beginning your own franchise journey reach out today at stacie@fusionfranchising.com or 319.440.0857. You can also follow us on instagram @FusionFranchising for more tips and expertise
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
In this episode, we dive into the top 5 "Trending Franchise Segments of 2023"!
Highlights of these trending segments include:
Home Services Investments
Home-based businesses for less than $200k total investment
A Restoration concept that has 28.5% NET margins!
A Painting concept with proprietary technology that has AVG Gross Margins of 59%!
Real-Estate Investments
Full-service vacation rental property management companyRecurring revenue, minimal staff, semi-passive ownership, and total investment under $160k
Non-medical assisted living homesInvest in residential property and turn a home into a boutique-style assisted living home
Each resident pays between $6,500 to $10,000 per month for their room
Total investment starts at $118K!
Health & Wellness Investments
No medical experience is needed for most concepts in this segment!
Mental Health ClinicsStrong recurring revenue stream, insurance-based, flexible hours, telehealth
Strong semi-passive business model, manage the Clinical Director.
Total investment between $200-$400k.
Anti-Aging, Wellness, MedSpa'sMultiple revenue streams include hormone replacement therapy, IV Vitamin Infusions, Nutrition Guidance, Weight Loss, Botox, Hydrafacials, BodySculpting, Medical Grade Skin Care
Investment Range starts at $325k
Pet Industry Investments
Globally, the pet industry will catapult to a $350B industry by 2027!
Home-based business modelsInclude pet care, dog training, pet grooming
Investment start as low as $80k!
Doggie Day Cares & Boarding FacilitiesOutstanding Revenues for one concept include:Avg. Gross Sales = $1.1M, Net Operating Profit = $342K
Total Investment Range: $358k ++++
Food & Beverage Investments
QSR Concepts offers more health-focused options as Consumers are increasingly seeking out nutritious “grab-and-go” dining optionsA QSR brand that focuses on gourmet toasts, juices, etc. has AVG Gross Sales of $847,710, with an AVG NET Profit of $173k!
Mobile Food ConceptsA mobile food concept that focuses on special events, has minimal staff, and little overheads have NET Profit Margins of 83.8% for owner-operators, and the total investment is under $253k!
BreweriesHot, hot, hot! Craft brews continue to gain more and more momentum! This is a hot industry to invest in and leverage a national supply chain for the brews.
This is a great episode to listen to and gain exposure to the breadth of opportunities available in the franchising industry!
If you are interested in learning more about any of these concepts or franchising in general, you can reach out to us at stacie@fusionfranchising.com or 319.440.0857.
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Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
DonutNV is an interactive, mobile franchise opportunity that is fun to operate and highly profitable! Their offering includes hot mini donuts, fresh squeezed lemonade, other juices, and hot and iced coffee, including their signature NVous iced coffee! The ongoing vision at DonutNV is to build a brand that makes guests say, "WOW!" The concept is designed to be memorable and offers extreme flexibility for owners to pick & choose what events they would like to participate in, whether a green market, corporate events, graduations, weddings, birthday parties, festivals, concerts, fundraisers, and so much more. The possibilities are limitless. Joining me in this episode is Jen Cain, Vice President of Franchise Development for DonutNV. Jen touches on topics such as the technology behind the business, its proprietary product line, turnkey trailers, minimal employees, and various ownership models. With over 50 franchisees throughout the United States today, this brand is capturing the attention of investors due to its low investment cost and business model flexibility. Interested in learning more about DonutNV market availability and investment levels? Reach out to us today at stacie@fusionfranchising.com or 319.440.0857. Please give us a follow on Instagram @fusionfranchising for future episodes. https://www.instagram.com/fusionfranchising/?igshid=NmNmNjAwNzg%3D
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Today, Grand Welcome is one of the fastest-growing franchise systems leveraging the highly fractured, $81 billion-dollar short-term vacation rental market. Brandon Ezra, Founder and CEO of Grand Welcome, joins me in this episode to share his entrepreneurial story and give us an inside look at why this brand, with over 50 locations throughout the US today, is on a significant growth trajectory. Ezra states, "Our long-term focus is on providing unprecedented value and service to our franchisees and property owners via technology and marketing. The goal is to produce high revenue vacation rentals and best-in-class 5-star service for our vacationing guests— our ultimate goal is to reshape the vacation rental industry." Grand Welcome is a home-based business that offers owner-operator or semi-passive ownership models and can start with as few as zero employees. Not only that, but Grand Welcome corporate offers a 24/7 customer service line + outbound sales support that all franchisees can leverage to help grow and manage their businesses quickly and efficiently! Interested in learning more about Grand Welcome market availability and investment levels? Reach out to us today at stacie@fusionfranchising.com or 319.440.0857. Please give us a follow on Instagram @fusionfranchising for future episodes. https://www.instagram.com/fusionfranchising/?igshid=NmNmNjAwNzg%3D
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Bloomin' Blinds has over 100 territories sold nationwide and continues to draw the attention of new investors, given its differentiating attributes. Bloomin' Blinds is a zero-inventory, high-margin, home-based, truly mobile service that requires minimal employees to be successful. Additionally, its "repair" revenue stream allows this business model to stand the test of time during economic downturns. A service its competitors do not provide. Offering repairs and sales adds to a customer's value perception, aids in efficient and economical marketing, builds the customer base faster, and repairs are virtually 100% profit. Kelsey Stuart (CEO of Bloomin' Blinds) and Bert McGavock (Bloomin' Blinds Franchise Owner of NW San Antonio, TX) join me in this episode to discuss the business model. We touch on topics such as: The "ideal prospect/franchisee" attributes from a corporate perspective Making the transition from a career in the railroad industry to becoming a Bloomin' Blinds business owner Support of the franchisor to its investors/franchisees How technology is an integral part of the business model and daily operations The simplicity of the business model and having customer leads from Day 1! With an AUV of $607K per territory and 30% net profits (2022 Franchise Disclosure Documents Item 19), Bloomin' Blinds has positioned itself as an attractive investment opportunity in the home services sector. If you are interested in learning more about the Bloomin' Blinds franchise opportunity, reach out to us today at stacie@fusionfranchising.com or 319.440.0857. Please give us a follow on Instagram @fusionfranchising for future episodes. https://www.instagram.com/fusionfranchising/?igshid=NmNmNjAwNzg%3D
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Today's episode focuses on the importance of marketing, specifically digital marketing, and how implementing an integrated marketing plan can take your small business to the next level. Jason Brian (Owner) and Michel Picard (Sales Director) of Brian Marketing Group, located in Jupiter, FL, join me to share their expertise and how they help clients navigate the many options of digital marketing. Some of the topics we cover: Social Media - YouTube Shorts, YouTube Ad Campaigns, Instagram, Instagram Reels, Facebook, etc. Google Pay-Per-Click (PPC) advertisements How all franchise brands are not created equal in their level of marketing support Whether a product or service is "googleable" and how that drives an initial marketing strategy in specific directions Importance of tracking and measuring advertisements How to vet an advertising agency, and much more. What does a reasonable pilot budget look like for Google ads? And much more... The best approach is what makes the most sense for an individual client. And that's why leaning on advertising experts is the best approach to utilize the monies you have to spend on advertising your business. You'll be able to click here to learn more about Brian Marketing Group's services. To explore franchise opportunities and learn which ones might be the best match for you? Reach out to us today at stacie@fusionfranchising.com or 319.440.0857. Please give us a follow on Instagram @fusionfranchising for future episodes. https://www.instagram.com/fusionfranchising/?igshid=NmNmNjAwNzg%3D
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Groovy Hues Painting is a brand differentiating itself with its sophisticated communication tools and on-the-spot financing, making every project easy and affordable for its customers. Josh Hoffman (Director of Franchise Development) and John Pleiss (Brand President) join me in this episode to share more about the Groovy Hues brand. Josh and John dive into brand specifics such as: Multiple Revenue Streams: Painting: The Groovy Hues Crew are experts in Residential and Commercial Painting Power Washing Services: Power Wash & Soft Wash options Gutters & Shutters: Gutter & shutter replacement and Painting Custom Curb Appeal: Technology to show homeowners enhancements they can make to the exterior of their homes. Sherwin Williams National Partnership:Resource for new franchisees to launch their business on color selections and also subcontractor painters. Sophisticated Communication Tools:Communication is key to Groovy Hues. They will communicate with clients every step of the way during their project. ColorSnap® Technology:Preview your space with the ColorSnap® visualizer tool! Choose or upload a photo of your home and select your colors; it is as simple as that. On-the-Spot Financing:Franchisees can offer on-the-spot financing through relationships that Groovy Hue's corporate has established for their clientele. And much, much more! Interested in learning more about Groovy Hues Painting market availability and investment levels? Reach out to us today at stacie@fusionfranchising.com or 319.440.0857. Please give us a follow on Instagram @fusionfranchising for future episodes. https://www.instagram.com/fusionfranchising/?igshid=NmNmNjAwNzg%3D
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
Have you ever heard the sentiment that "Failure can be the greatest teacher?" For my guest, Zach Beutler, Co-Founder of HorsePower Brands, failure is what fueled his success in building some of the most desired franchise brands/opportunities in the home services industry today. At the age of 20, with $20k in his pocket, Zach Beutler invested in his first franchise. But his journey did not come without challenges. He was faced with some tough times, mentally and financially, and found himself having to rebuild his career after having filed for bankruptcy at one point in time. One quote you will see prevalent throughout all of the HorsePower brands marketing materials is by Mark Twain "Good decisions come from experience, and experience comes from bad decisions." Today, Zach Beutler and Josh Skolnick have built a company (HorsePower Brands) with eight franchises within its portfolio with the goal of having 25 brands within its portfolio by the year 2025! Zach and I dive into the value and unparalleled support HorsePower Brands provides its franchisees, including its innovative outlook on "empire building" within its portfolio of brands. And Zach even shares which brand is his #1 favorite out of their brand portfolio and why? Interested in learning more about franchise opportunities within the HorsePower brands portfolio? Reach out to us today at stacie@fusionfranchising.com or 319.440.0857. Give us a follow on social media for future episodes: Social Media (qrcodes.pro)
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Blingle! Premier Lighting is a B2B and B2C franchise model that attracts investors nationwide, given its first-to-market as a national lighting franchise brand and the unparalleled support that the HorsePower Brands umbrella provides. Joining me in this episode are Josh Skolnick, Chairman & Co-Founder of Horsepower Brands, and Travis Miller, Brand President of Blingle. Josh and Travis dive into brand specifics such as: Multiple Revenue Streams: Holiday Lighting, Landscape & Patio Lighting, Permanent Lighting, Event Lighting, and Commercial Lighting Rocket-Z - An in-house recruitment agency that helps franchisees recruit key personnel and provides ongoing support throughout the longevity of their business. Lights for Christmas - 60,000 square foot distribution center purchased and owned by HorsePower Brands, so they own their supply chain for franchisees' lighting needs. Virtual Designers - Blingle! Virtual designers connect with customers to create a design for their home or business. Franchise Rocket Digital Marketing - An in-house marketing agency that implements all digital marketing for franchisees. Call Center Support - Every Blingle! franchisee will have access to call center support 24/7. Interested in learning more about Blingle! Premier Lighting market availability and investment levels? Reach out to us today at stacie@fusionfranchising.com or 319.440.0857. Please give us a follow on Instagram @fusionfranchising for future episodes. https://www.instagram.com/fusionfranchising/?igshid=NmNmNjAwNzg%3D