Modrn Business

Modrn Business Podcast
Modrn Business

Co-hosted by the dynamic duo Ryan Hicks & Zack Fishman, Modrn Business is an award-winning, interview-style podcast that spotlights franchising's brightest executives. Follow along each week as we uncover franchising's top technology trends, the hottest franchise industries to invest in, ways to improve your own franchise business and how to potentially become a franchisee.

  1. MAR 28

    Franchise Trends and Headlines - April 2025: with Ryan Hicks & Zack Fishman

    In this episode Zack Fishman and Ryan Hicks break down a list of their top thoughts and six topics here in the month of April: 1) The Top Learnings From UnConference:
Game-Changing Insights on Value Creation & Growth. Featuring David Barr (Franchise Investor, Chairman of PMTD Restaurants, and former IFA Chairman) and Chris Dull (CEO of Freddy's Frozen Custard). 2) Sneak Peak: YoungCon Agenda Is Here! A quick thumbnail on what the event entails. Register here: https://franchiseyoungconference.com/ 3) Is Franchise M&A Heating Up?
 An industry update from Zack Fishman. 4) An Emerging Service Brand Growth Story. A great example for emerging and regional franchisors. 5) Zack’s Advice On PR In 2025. As an expert on the topic he brings practical insights on PR for franchise organizations in the modern age. 6) Technology Corner: A discussion around 4 topical technologies to stay up to date on what's possible in todays fast pace world of technology advancements. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter: Get the Hottest Franchise News & Trends, Every Month Franchise experts Ryan Hicks & Zack Fishman will be sharing their personal thoughts on industry headlines & trends. https://share.hsforms.com/2QTZETnIPReacZuTlRmmRoAdisk2

    57 min

  2. FEB 24

    Franchise Trends & Headlines: February 2025 (PLUS IFA Convention Recap)

    Join Ryan Hicks and Zack Fishman as they host Jamie Adams, Chief Revenue Officer of Scorpion, and Ryan Combe, Managing Partner of Cornerstone Franchise Partners. In this episode we dive into the latest chatter from the IFA convention and share behind‑the‑scenes insights on franchising trends, technology decisions, and the power of networking. From debating whether to build or buy tech to discussing economic forecasts and mentorship initiatives, this episode delivers a dynamic conversation peppered with franchise success stories and personal anecdotes that reveal the heartbeat of the industry. Episode Outline: 1) Intro & Sponsor Shout-Out: Candidate view is an innovative new way to streamline your hiring process and focus only on the best talent with one way video prescreening. Candidates respond on their own time so your franchisees can save their time. No more scheduling headaches, no more wasted interviews, just faster, smarter hiring. Join top franchise organizations already saving time, energy, and money with CandidateView. Visit CandidateView. 2) IFA Convention Recap: Insights on the event’s energy, networking moments, and feedback on session formats. 3) Tech & Transaction Talk: Debates on building vs. buying proprietary technology and the impact on franchise value. 4) Economic Outlook & Industry Trends: Discussion of franchise growth statistics, employment increases, and GDP impact. 5) Anecdotes & Success Stories: Stories from the NFL to Hardee’s, illustrating how small moves can lead to generational wealth. 6) Mentorship & Community Focus: Ideas on establishing mentorship programs to support franchise success and sustainability. 7) Closing Thoughts & Connect: Final reflections and a call-to-action to join the conversation on LinkedIn and subscribe to the newsletter.

    1 hr

  3. FEB 5

    On The Bleeding Edge: A Look Back & Forward At Franchising's Early-Stage Brands with Brian Luciani, SMB Advisors

    In this Modrn Business episode, Zack chats with one of franchising’s foremost experts on early-stage franchisors, Brian Luciani of SMB Franchise Advisors & Stadium Ventures. We talk about venture capital’s increased prominence with franchisors, start-up category trends from 2024, what we’ll be seeing in 2025 and how the new Trump administration will dictate the types of brands we see start franchising in the years to come.

    42 min

  4. FEB 2

    How This FranDev Technology Has Disrupted The Way Franchisors Use Meta

    In this MB conversation, Ryan hosts the co-founders of Sales Chatz, a franchise development advertising technology that has disrupted the way franchisors use Meta advertising to attract franchise candidates.

    44 min

  5. JAN 31

    The Secret Sauce On Building A Brand MUMBOs Can't Resist With Dan Rowe, CEO & Founder of Fransmart

    In this episode, Zack sits down with CEO & Founder of Fransmart, Dan Rowe, to talk all things franchise sales. We get into his humble beginnings, what industries within franchising he has historically gravitated to, his opinions on how to build enterprise value through franchise sales, his secrets to sourcing MUMBOs leads (hint, it’s not easy to replicate) and his outlook on how franchise sales will change in this decade.

    50 min

  6. JAN 28

    2024 Reflections and 2025 Trends in Franchising

    In this episode, Ryan Hicks and Zack Fishman bring on guests Jamie Adams, (Chief Revenue Officer of Scorpion) and Ryan Combe (Managing Partner of Cornerstone Franchise Partners) to reflect on key winners and trends in the franchise landscape in 2024, and make predictions for 2025. We also explore significant leadership changes, lessons learned in 2024, and contrarian beliefs for the future of franchising, emphasizing the importance of franchisee profitability and the potential for franchising to grow as a percentage of GDP. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 03:12 - Reflections on 2024: Winners and Trends 05:58 - The Role of Institutional Investors in Franchising 08:53 - The Rise of Franchise Sales Organizations 12:06 - Predictions for 2025: Key Players and Trends 14:57 - Breakout Brands of 2024 and 2025 18:11 - Bold Moves and Disruptors in Franchising 21:06 - The Future of Health and Wellness Franchises 45:03 - Chick-fil-A's Bold Business Moves 51:10 - The Rise of Limited Service Restaurants (LSR) 57:54 - Innovations Shaping the Future of Food Service 01:09:32 - Leadership Changes and Their Impact 01:12:46 - Lessons Learned in 2024 01:17:00 - Contrarian Beliefs for 2025

    1h 31m

  7. JAN 23

    Home Service, Franchise Tech & PE with Serviceminder

    In MB’s first episode of 2025, Zack is joined by Serviceminder’s new CEO, Berkley Simmons and their Founder & CTO, John Keene, to talk all things PE within home service. We discuss how technology plays a role in reaching your next stage of growth, predictions for how franchise technology will play a role in this second phase of PE investment, the right time to roll out a robust technology such as Serviceminder and the importance of recognizing franchising’s uniqueness vs. other business models.

    49 min

  8. 12/17/2024

    Hagan Kappler, CEO & Founder of Daisy

    In this episode, Zack explores the new industry of smart home automation with the franchisor to market, Daisy CEO & Founder, Hagan Kappler. We discuss her decision to go the venture capital route, her “grow by acquisition” strategy, her plans for starting franchise development and the future of the smart home automation industry.

    46 min
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Co-hosted by the dynamic duo Ryan Hicks & Zack Fishman, Modrn Business is an award-winning, interview-style podcast that spotlights franchising's brightest executives. Follow along each week as we uncover franchising's top technology trends, the hottest franchise industries to invest in, ways to improve your own franchise business and how to potentially become a franchisee.

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  • Creator
    Modrn Business Podcast
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    467
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