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We have a great show.  We are meeting with Ryan Wimpey, the founder of TipTop K9, a company that provides families dog training, obedience, and manners training. Since 2008, Tip Top K9 has expanded to 18 locations across the U.S., and they have been shaping the dog training industry in unique ways. 


Key Takeaways

Ryan will share his journey of growing Tip Top K9 from a single location to a nationwide franchise.

Detail how they have changed the dog training industry.

Provide tips and advice to aspiring franchisees on identifying the right time to expand.


In Part Two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast. 

 

We are meeting with Aicha Bascaro. Aicha is the Founder & CEO of the American Franchise Academy® (AFA) and a 30+ year veteran in the franchise industry. Aicha has lived in 14 countries working with master franchisor organizations, leading franchise companies, and managing franchise operations for brands like Domino’s Pizza, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen and Olive Garden. Her passion is working with franchise leaders focused on growth, financial and time freedom. Aicha is a coach, speaker, and author of Amazon Best-Selling books “The Franchise Fix” and “Multi-Unit Franchise Mastery”.

The AFA is celebrating its 8th anniversary in 2024 and focuses on helping franchisees turn their one-unit franchise job into a multi-unit enterprise through systems that increase employee retention and productivity, reduce costs, and increase profitability. Her clients are from the US and around the world.

In Part Two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast. 

Have you ever thought about running your own vacation rental business? We are meeting with Lukas Krause, the CEO of SkyRun Vacation Rentals, a leading vacation rental management company that’s been around for over 20 years, controlling the bookings of over 1,400 properties across 15 states. Some of the questions Lukas will address are the following:

Why are more travelers looking at vacation rentals vs. hotels for their lodging needs?

How is franchising making the vacation rental market more accessible?

What are some of the growing hurdles that property owners face in the vacation rental market, and how is property management removing those hurdles and making homeowners successful?

In part two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast. 

We are meeting with Atomic Wings CEO Zak Omar. Atomic Wings was created in 1989 to share authentic New York-style Buffalo wings. Now, with dozens of restaurants open in the U.S., Atomic Wings is setting its sights on nationwide growth. In addition to its existing locations, Atomic Wings targets New York, New Jersey, Texas, Arizona, and Nevada. The brand is led by owners and brothers Zak and Ray Omar. Atomic Wings offers customers fresh, never frozen, natural, and hormone-free chicken wings hand-tossed in 14 proprietary sauces, a classic menu, a welcoming dining experience, and a commitment to quality.



With a passion for authentic Buffalo wings and a dream to share them with the rest of the world, their delicious wings and signature sauces have made us a staple in NYC and beyond. Their fresh, never-frozen, hormone-free wings paired with any of our 14 sauces are guaranteed to blow your mind.  In Part Two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast. 

Have you ever wanted to open a bar? We have a great show.  We are meeting with Roman Maliszewski, founder of Tapster, the groundbreaking self-serve taproom concept. Their tasting room franchise opportunity eliminates much of the overhead and headaches of a typical bar. It offers entrepreneurs a proven blueprint and ongoing support to deliver a true Tapster experience.

Roman’s story is much more than just opening a bar. It’s a leap from a Princeton graduate to an advertising executive, a world traveler, and a BEERpreneur. His unique journey and industry knowledge have positioned Tapster at the forefront of a self-serve transformation within the bar industry!

Here’s why Roman & Tapster are newsworthy:

·        From Vendor to Visionary: Roman transitioned from the tech side (Pour My Beer) to build Tapster.

·        Self-Serve Revolution: Tapster capitalizes on staffing shortages and consumer desire for unique experiences.

·        Future of Bars: Roman predicts a rise in craft cocktails on draft alongside a focus on sustainability.

·        Sustainability & Innovation: Tapster prioritizes eco-friendly practices and constantly explores new ways to elevate the customer experience.

Roman is a passionate leader with a truly compelling story. He’s happy to discuss:

-        The impact of self-serve tech on the industry.

-        How Tapster fosters a unique customer experience.

-        Trends shaping the future of bars, including staffing shortages and sustainability.

Learn more by listening to the show. 

In part two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast. 

 

Do you recall the days when people relied on maps to reach their destinations? Thankfully, we now have GPS technology. This insightful comparison comes from Chad Harrison, Franchise Development Representative at Authority Brands, and Darren Guccione, CEO and co-founder of Keeper Security, Inc. They draw an analogy between GPS technology and maps in the context of franchising.