Franchise Fit Podcast

Lance Graulich
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Welcome to the Franchise Fit Podcast, formerly known as Eye On Franchising! Same powerful stories — new name and focus. We help you find the right franchise fit so you can build wealth, freedom, and legacy through business ownership....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!

  1. The Junk Start Franchise Turning Trash Into Millions | Daniel McCarty Interview

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    The Junk Start Franchise Turning Trash Into Millions | Daniel McCarty Interview

    Franchise Fit Podcast (formerly Eye on Franchising) is back with another powerhouse episode — and today’s guest is disrupting an entire industry. Meet Daniel McCarty, CEO & Founder of JunkStart, the first and only pay-by-weight junk removal franchise that’s redefining pricing, margins, and customer trust in a category that desperately needed innovation. If you think junk removal is a crowded, me-too home services space… buckle up. Daniel exposes “inside baseball” secrets of the industry, the infamous grandma tax, why traditional volume-based pricing makes no sense, and how JunkStart engineered a patented pay-by-weight model that transformed revenue, margins, and customer experience. We also break down territory size, investment levels, ideal franchisee profiles, enterprise value, B2B vs B2C mix, marketing strategy, and why 99 out of 100 franchises are not worth owning unless there's true differentiation. This episode is sponsored by SEO Samba — AI-driven marketing for franchisors and franchisees.

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  2. The Future of Franchise Marketing: Inside Sweet Influencers’ AI Strategy for Faster Growth in 2026

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    The Future of Franchise Marketing: Inside Sweet Influencers’ AI Strategy for Faster Growth in 2026

    Franchise Fit Podcast (formerly Eye on Franchising) returns with a powerhouse episode on the future of influencer marketing in franchising — featuring two industry icons: Angela Olea (Founder & CEO, Sweet Influencers) and Liberty Bernal (President & COO, Sweet Influencers). If you’ve ever wondered how AI, micro-influencers, and real UGC content will transform franchise growth, this is your episode. From the early days of Blackberries, Yellow Page ads, and landlines to AI-powered influencer campaigns… marketing has changed forever. And Sweet Influencers is leading the next wave. Whether you're a franchisor, franchisee, or future business owner — this episode reveals how influencer marketing REALLY works, how campaigns are matched to the right audience, why micro-influencers drive massive ROI, and how AI now predicts what content will actually convert. This episode is sponsored by SEO Samba — AI-Driven, Predictable Franchise Marketing Success.

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  3. 200 MPH to a 52-Year-Old Driving School Empire — Brad Coleman Teaches Franchise Success

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    200 MPH to a 52-Year-Old Driving School Empire — Brad Coleman Teaches Franchise Success

    Welcome back to Franchise Fit Podcast (formerly Eye on Franchising)! After 4+ years, we’ve rebranded—but the mission is the same: bringing you the most inspiring, profitable, and purpose-driven franchise opportunities in America. Today’s guest is Brad Coleman, CEO of Safeway Driving, NASCAR driver, safety advocate, and the mind behind a modernized, premium version of driver’s education. If you're looking for a home-based, low-investment, high-impact franchise, this episode is a must-watch. Safeway Driving has been around 52 years, trains safer drivers than any competitor, and posts incredible per-car revenue numbers ($90K avg). Brad shares the full story—from racing at 200 MPH to upgrading a dusty driving school into a scalable franchise model.

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    Lightspeed Restoration Is Exploding- Corey Benish Tells Why (Kitchen & Bath Tune-Up Too)

    I sit down with Corey Benish, President & CEO of Home Franchise Concepts (HFC) — the powerhouse behind brands like Budget Blinds, Kitchen Tune-Up, Bath Tune-Up, Tailored Closet, AdvantaClean, Lightspeed Restoration, PremierGarage, Two Maids, and Aussie Pet Mobile. In this episode, Corey reveals the truth about semi-absentee franchising, how HFC builds multi-million-dollar franchisees, and why their brands like Budget Blinds, Lightspeed Restoration, Kitchen Tune-Up, Bath Tune-Up, and PremierGarage dominate their categories. Learn how to evaluate franchise opportunities, compare franchising vs. business acquisition, understand scalability, and tap into the power of franchise systems, training, tools, community, and operational playbooks that actually work. If you want to build generational wealth through franchising — this is the episode you need. Sponsored by SEO Samba — AI-driven, predictable franchise marketing. TIMESTAMPS00:00 – “Corey… before I hit record—” (Oops, we’re already recording!) 00:27 – Welcome to Franchise Fit Podcast (formerly Eye On Franchising) 01:00 – Introducing Corey Benish, President & CEO of Home Franchise Concepts 02:00 – HFC wins Franchise Innovation of the Year 02:40 – “Are you getting to 3,000 Budget Blinds franchisees?” 03:50 – Why franchising beats buying an existing business 06:00 – The REAL risks of buying a non-franchise business 07:40 – Why partnership is in HFC’s DNA 09:20 – How HFC onboards and empowers franchisees 11:10 – International convention, collaboration, vendor partnerships 12:20 – What sets Home Franchise Concepts apart from competitors 14:55 – Backed by a $22B+ parent company — JM Family Enterprises 16:00 – Balancing emerging brands vs. mature ones 17:40 – How HFC decides where to invest brand-by-brand 19:10 – What it takes to scale a brand to national dominance 20:30 – Why “scalable & repeatable” is the heart of franchising 22:00 – AI, visualization tech, and the future of home services 23:20 – Is semi-absentee REAL or pure marketing hype? 25:10 – The truth: commitment, investment, and growth mindset 27:00 – “Fall in love with the operating model — not the logo” 28:10 – Great Clips story: Bald guy buys a hair salon 29:15 – How HFC guides candidates across 10 brands 31:00 – The millionaire franchisees: what they ALL do differently 33:20 – Advisory councils, innovation feedback, and collaboration 35:00 – The “mastermind effect” unique to franchising 36:40 – Multi-brand and multi-unit expansion at HFC 38:10 – Spotlight on Lightspeed Restoration — massive, fragmented, mandatory market 41:10 – Insurance relationships, 24/7 model, and explosive growth potential 43:00 – Why getting in early matters (my Wingstop story) 45:10 – Final advice: Don’t wait. Be curious. Love the model. Choose franchising. 47:00 – Closing thoughts + call to action 47:40 – Schedule your free Franchise Fit call below 👉 Franchise with Confidence: My services are 100% free to aspiring owners. Schedule a call today and find your perfect franchise fit. https://www.ionfranchising.com/consultation.asp 👍 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more real franchise stories.

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  5. Artificial Turf Is The Next Millionaire Making Franchise- The Waterloo Turf Story

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    Artificial Turf Is The Next Millionaire Making Franchise- The Waterloo Turf Story

    Welcome back! After 4 incredible years, Eye On Franchising is officially becoming the Franchise Fit Podcast — because it’s ALL about finding the right franchise fit. And today’s episode is a MUST-WATCH. We’re talking fake grass… real cash. 💰🌱 The founders of Waterloo Turf, Tim Lovett & Lance Ingram, join me to break down one of the hottest, most wide-open home-services niches in America. From $1.3M locations, to 800K first-year launches, to why there are ZERO other national competitors, this episode is packed with gold for anyone searching for high-profit, low-competition businesses. If you’ve ever wondered whether artificial turf is “the new normal”… the answer is YES. Sponsored by: SEO Samba — AI-driven, predictable marketing for franchises. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Franchise Fit Podcast announcement (formerly Eye On Franchising) 01:10 – Fake grass… real cash 02:20 – “The riches are in the niches” (and why turf is wide open) 03:15 – Waterloo Turf founders welcome + industry momentum 04:30 – Is artificial turf becoming the new normal? 06:20 – Governments pushing turf + water conservation 08:00 – Why Waterloo Turf is the only national turf brand 10:05 – Competing against mom-and-pops (huge advantage!) 11:20 – Investment costs: Starts around $106K 12:10 – Revenue breakdown: $1.3M at 15.6% net 13:25 – San Antonio: $800K in first 12 months 15:00 – Owner-operator vs semi-absentee (GM model) 16:45 – What makes a great franchise fit — and who they reject 18:30 – Franchisee profitability focus (weekly coaching, P&Ls, KPIs) 20:10 – 50+ hours of turf training — measuring, installs, operations 22:00 – How Waterloo does estimates in 5–7 minutes 23:45 – Marketing power: the “network effect” of turf 25:10 – Why referrals explode in this business 26:00 – NCAA athlete franchise fee discount (and why!) 27:30 – The wild story: crew quits mid-job… and becomes his best crew 29:15 – Residential vs commercial turf jobs 31:00 – Unique putting greens & “circus golf” 33:05 – “Move that bus” makeover moment 34:10 – Advice for first-time business owners 36:00 – Why franchising beats acquisition for many entrepreneurs 37:30 – Final thoughts from Tim & Lance 38:30 – How to book your Franchise Fit call 👉 Franchise with Confidence: My services are 100% free to aspiring owners. Schedule a call today and find your perfect franchise fit. https://www.ionfranchising.com/consultation.asp 👍 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more real franchise stories. Discover the true stories of the hustle, heart, and innovation fueling franchises across the globe: https://www.youtube.com/@FranchiseRoadTrip

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  6. Florida’s Cleaning Queen Michelle Zahoransky: Her MaidPro Success Story

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    Florida’s Cleaning Queen Michelle Zahoransky: Her MaidPro Success Story

    Welcome to the Franchise Fit Podcast, formerly known as Eye On Franchising! Same powerful stories — new name and focus. We help you find the right franchise fit so you can build wealth, freedom, and legacy through business ownership. Today’s guest, Michelle Zahoransky, is a powerhouse MaidPro franchisee who turned a college homework assignment — inspired by Dr. Gene Landrum, founder of Chuck E. Cheese — into a $4 million cleaning business. She shares how she went from cleaning houses solo to running multiple MaidPro locations, mentoring franchisees, and creating a company culture rooted in purpose, recognition, and recurring revenue.

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  7. Still A Goldmine: Inside Grease Monkey & Speedee Oil Change Franchises with Kelly Tope

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    Still A Goldmine: Inside Grease Monkey & Speedee Oil Change Franchises with Kelly Tope

    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.👉 If you’re thinking about owning a franchise — especially in automotive or multi-unit growth — you’ll want to hear this. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro & welcome 02:15 – Meet Kelly Tope, VP Franchise Development, Full Speed Automotive 05:40 – Why automotive? Why now? 08:30 – Multi-unit & multi-brand growth: the numbers speak 13:50 – Unit economics: average unit volume & EBITDA (top 25 %) 17:25 – What does top franchisee DNA look like? 21:10 – Struggles & pitfalls: what we’ve seen go wrong 25:45 – EVs, AI & the future of auto service 30:20 – Investment ranges: greenfield vs conversion sites 33:50 – Franchisee culture, one‐team mindset & why it matters 37:15 – Advice for first-time franchisees (all industries) 40:00 – Closing & final thoughts 👉 Franchise with Confidence: My services are 100% free to aspiring owners. Schedule a call today and find your perfect franchise fit. https://www.ionfranchising.com/consultation.asp 👍 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more real franchise stories. Discover the true stories of the hustle, heart, and innovation fueling franchises across the globe: https://www.youtube.com/@FranchiseRoadTrip

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  8. How a Soup Kitchen Director Ann Wiard Built a Thriving Taste Buds Kitchen Franchise

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    How a Soup Kitchen Director Ann Wiard Built a Thriving Taste Buds Kitchen Franchise

    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.     ⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Welcome to Eye on Franchising with Lance Graulich 01:12 – Meet Ann Wiard, Taste Buds Kitchen franchisee from Rhode Island 02:30 – Date nights, corporate events & “spicy” cooking stories 05:12 – Why Taste Buds Kitchen is a family favorite 07:48 – Teaching kids to love cooking (and eat broccoli tots!) 10:30 – Ann’s background: from soup kitchens to entrepreneurship 12:00 – Why she chose Taste Buds Kitchen over 4,000 other franchises 14:15 – Cooking camps, after-school programs & summer classes 17:00 – How much does it cost to open a Taste Buds Kitchen? 19:20 – Real numbers: $1.1M+ sales & 30% profit margins 21:45 – Ann’s journey to making $200K+ per year 24:10 – How she paid off her investment in 2.5 years 26:30 – Lessons learned: hire a general manager early 28:00 – Why some franchisees fail (and how to avoid it) 30:25 – Working with Taste Buds’ founder Jessie & the leadership team 32:40 – What kind of person thrives in this franchise 34:20 – The secret ingredient: building a passionate team 36:00 – Why Ann chose franchising instead of starting her own concept 38:10 – Advice for anyone considering a franchise 40:00 – Why talking to franchisees during validation is key 42:00 – Final thoughts & how franchising changed Ann’s life     👉 Franchise with Confidence: My services are 100% free to aspiring owners. Schedule a call today and find your perfect franchise fit. https://www.ionfranchising.com/consultation.asp 👍 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more real franchise stories. Discover the true stories of the hustle, heart, and innovation fueling franchises across the globe: https://www.youtube.com/@FranchiseRoadTrip

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Welcome to the Franchise Fit Podcast, formerly known as Eye On Franchising! Same powerful stories — new name and focus. We help you find the right franchise fit so you can build wealth, freedom, and legacy through business ownership....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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