Franchisor Hot Seat

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Welcome to Franchisor Hot Seat, the essential podcast for entrepreneurs, franchisors, and investors ready to unlock massive business growth and franchise success. Hosted by industry expert Nick Powills of 1851 Franchise, we provide a comprehensive look at the franchise community. Tune in for insightful expert interviews, in-depth business analyses, and inspiring franchisee stories that go beyond the headlines. We're your premier source for franchise news and education, offering the guidance you need to navigate this dynamic, billion-dollar industry. Get equipped for your journey! Find invaluable resources and support at 1851franchise.com, and discover how to buy or grow a franchise with 1851growthclub.com.

  1. 10/02/2025

    Franchisor Hot Seat | goGLOW | Melanie Richards

    Meet Melanie Richards, Founder and CEO of goGLOW. / melanie-richards-a492207 What is goGLOW? Founded in 2010 by Melanie Richards, goGLOW is a leader in sunless tanning and skincare, with a focus on healthier tanning through proprietary products, including proprietary formulations and equipment, that are paraben-free, sulfate-free, cruelty-free, vegan, and use eco-certified DHA, setting it apart from other franchises. The brand has earned recognition including ALLURE's Best of Beauty award for its professional skin service-level results. According to PR Newswire, the company hit a milestone of 100 franchises this July since launching its program in 2023. This milestone underscores goGLOW's explosive national expansion, with the brand on track to open 25 more locations and surpass 150 awarded franchises by the end of this year. Melanie Richards, a former probation officer turned beauty executive, bootstrapped goGLOW from a $5,000 credit card into a multi-million dollar clean beauty brand with $663,000 AUV, 32% profit margins, and a celebrity fan base that includes Lady Gaga.

    24 min

  2. 09/22/2025

    David Bloom | Capriotti's Sandwich Shop

    Meet David Bloom, Chief Development & Growth Officer at Capriotti's Sandwich Shop. https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-bloom-6671a012/ What is Capriotti's Sandwich Shop? Capriotti's is a restaurant franchise serving sandwiches with a focus on mouth watering ingredients and sourcing practices. Cpariotti's was ranked the #1 QSR Brand for Highest Quality and Taste by Sandelman & Associates in 2015, and as a franchise was named one of Newsweek's America's Favorite Restaurant Chains 2022 and a Top Food Franchise by Entrepreneur Franchise 500. Bloom's background includes senior leadership positions in a variety of high growth franchise brands. His early career in the franchise industry began as a multi-unit franchisee and included serving as Senior Vice President of Brand Expansion for Quiznos. Learn more about Capriotti's Sandwich Shop here: https://www.ownacapriottis.com/#~b7b23002-a62b-4710-bc44-338a5eeb45ee

    17 min

  3. 09/02/2025

    HomeWell Care Services | Mike Condon

    Meet Mike Condon, VP of Franchise Development for HomeWell Care Services. / mikecondon24 What is HomeWell Care Services? HomeWell is in-home care business serving seniors and others in need of home care throughout their local communities with personalized in-home care plans designed to suit each client's specific needs and Signature Programs for fall prevention, post-medical care and life enrichment. Mike Condon has worked in healthcare for the past 15 years and over the last 5 years has jumped headfirst into franchising by owning and operating his own multi-unit location franchise company while pushing Homewell franchising to the center stage of the health and wellness space.

    30 min

  4. 08/27/2025

    The Franchisor Hot Seat | Scott Talley | Network In Action

    Meet Scott Talley, Founder and Franchisor behind Network In Action. https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-talleynia/ What is Network In Action? NIA's franchise model brings networking into the 21st Century with the only professionally run networking group in the country. NIA offers monthly, professionally-led meetings with a robust technological platform that allows members to easily pass and track referrals, access business resources, and manage their network from a dedicated app. Scott Talley founded NIA in 2014 and began franchising in 2015. He works as a full-time franchisor speaker & trainer who has published three books on networking, business networking, and business relationship strategies. Want to learn more about NIA? Visit the link below: https://www.franchise.networkinaction.com/

    27 min

  5. 08/27/2025

    The Franchisor Hot Seat | Mike Oberholtzer | HomeVestors of America

    Meet Mike Oberholtzer, Vice President of Franchise Development with HomeVestors of America. / mike-oberholtzer-72572b4 What is HomeVesters of America? Recognized as one of the Best of the Best Franchises in 2023 by Entrepreneur, HomeVestors is a privately-owned real estate investment franchisor. Known for their slogan, "We Buy Ugly Houses" HomeVestors franchisees buy homes in need of repair directly from owners, renovate and either sell or rent these properties. Learn more here: https://franchise.homevestors.com/house-flipping-franchise/

    31 min

  6. 08/05/2025

    The Franchisor Hot Seat | Dillas Quesadillas | Maggie & Kyle Gordon

    Meet Maggie and Kyle Gordon, Co-Founders of Dillas Quesadillas. What is Dillas? This episode dives into the inspiring journey of a college concept turned booming fast-casual restaurant. The story of Dillas Quesadillas is a classic entrepreneurial tale, born from a simple college craving and built with seasoned industry discipline. The brand's journey from a single location to a rapidly expanding fast-casual competitor is rooted in a clear vision for quality, culture, and, of course, the perfect quesadilla. This isn't just another burger or pizza joint. Dillas offers a unique, differentiated concept with immense room for expansion, making it ideal for multi-unit owners. With a combined 40 years of experience and 9 years dedicated to refining systems, Dillas ensures your location operates smoothly from day one. Dillas also boasts Best-in-Class Sales Volumes with elite AUVs, proving "Dillas Diehards" crave their "dilla-icious" quesadillas and rave about the service.

    34 min

  7. 06/26/2025

    The Franchisor Hot Seat | KidStrong | Matt Sharp & Lincoln Brown

    Meet Matt Sharp and Lincoln Brown, Co-Founders of KidStrong. / mattsharp321go / lincoln-brown-13ba87 What is KidStrong? KidStrong is a unique concept that uses science-based fitness games to build confidence, character, and family connection. With 45-minute classes, led by expert coaches, KidStrong blends fitness and fun to help kids unlock their superpowers across three key pillars: Character, Physical, and Cognitive development. KidStrong now has over 160 locations, serving over 65,000 kids per week, demonstrating its strong market appeal and proven business model. If you're looking to make a difference in your community, KidStrong is the business for you. Learn more about KidStrong: https://franchise.kidstrong.com/

    2 min

  8. 06/12/2025

    The Franchisor Hot Seat | Home Halo | Dan Deak

    Meet Dan Deak, CEO and Founder of Home Halo! / dan-deak-homehalo Dan is a seasoned leader in the senior care industry with over a decade of experience. Inspired by his personal journey caring for his mother after a life-changing injury, Deak launched Home Halo to bring ethical, high-quality home care to seniors and veterans. What is Home Halo? Home Halo offers a unique opportunity to tap into the expanding market of non-medical care for seniors and veterans. With a focus on providing meaningful, personalized care, especially for vulnerable populations often underserved in the home care space, Home Halo's franchise program provides you with the exclusive chance to become part of this exciting and fulfilling industry backed by a proven concept and a business model built for scalable growth. Learn more at: https://homehalofranchising.com/

    33 min
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Welcome to Franchisor Hot Seat, the essential podcast for entrepreneurs, franchisors, and investors ready to unlock massive business growth and franchise success. Hosted by industry expert Nick Powills of 1851 Franchise, we provide a comprehensive look at the franchise community. Tune in for insightful expert interviews, in-depth business analyses, and inspiring franchisee stories that go beyond the headlines. We're your premier source for franchise news and education, offering the guidance you need to navigate this dynamic, billion-dollar industry. Get equipped for your journey! Find invaluable resources and support at 1851franchise.com, and discover how to buy or grow a franchise with 1851growthclub.com.

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    1851 Franchise | Everything Franchising Resource
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    103
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    Clean
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