Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast

Tariq Johnson & Franchise Empire
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Tariq Johnson from Zero to Profitable Franchise (and YouTube) reveals his strategies (profitable franchise secrets) on buying franchises and getting them profitable FAST, so you can experience the freedom and flexibility with owning a profitable franchise business!   Get access to exclusive interviews with top performing Franchisees, accountants, and business experts so you can learn from their mistakes, and hear real life success stories so you can feel more confident in your franchise journey.  Tariq signed onto his first franchise in 2015 after making a (scary) $300,000 investment. He got that location profitable in less than 60 days, and has since gone on to buy and sell numerous franchise locations. He intimately understands the fear, confusion, and overwhelm that comes with trying to make it as a full time entrepreneur.   You’ll learn about FDD’s, franchisee validation calls, how to buy a franchise, the most profitable franchise industries, franchise funding, SBA loans, and marketing strategies so you can thrive as a franchise owner and create your dream life with your family and loved ones. No matter what stage of buying a franchise you are in, this podcast will help you do one thing. Go from Zero to Profitable Franchise! Hit subscribe, and get ready to create your dream life.

  1. 2d ago

    Drop the Mop: There are 25+ Revenue Streams in this Facility Management Franchise

    We appreciate it when we can work with business owners who have been building their franchise business with their family members. Today's podcast was started by Savannah Oddo's grandfather 60 (yes, sixty) years ago, and it still hasn't hit a ceiling on growth. Chantel sits down with Savannah, VP of Franchise Development at City Wide Facility Solutions, to unpack a B2B franchise model that is scalable and strong. City Wide isn't your typical cleaning crew business.  Instead, it's a franchise based on one point of contact managing 20+ facility services for commercial properties. If you were hoping to pick up a mop or a rag, this franchise is not for you. Savannah explains how City Wide Facility Solutions, once a family janitorial company, transformed into a management business with 25+ revenue streams and exclusive territories so that franchisees collaborate instead of compete.  So, put the mop down and listen up.  ------------------    Considering Investing In A Franchise?   🔍 Request a Territory Check | Check territory availability here: http://www.franchiseempire.com/checkterritory?utm_source=feaug112026    🔄 Franchise Resales | Find existing businesses for sale: https://www.franchiseempire.com/resales?utm_source=feaug112026    ------------------    Ready to Build Your Empire?    🚨 Join The #1 Community for Owning a Money-Making Franchise: https://www.skool.com/franchiseempirebuilders/about    🚀 Franchise Buyers Academy - Speed up your journey with our step-by-step mini-course: https://www.franchiseempire.com/FBA?utm_source=feaug112026    💰 Get Business Grants From the Government: https://www.franchiseempire.com/bizgrants?utm_source=feaug112026    ------------------    Free Resources to Get You Started!   Download our list of 42 High Performing (and profitable) Franchises: https://www.franchiseempire.com/42hpf?utm_source=feaug112026   Grab & understand 14 Franchise Buying Mistakes that could destroy your investment: https://www.franchiseempire.com/14fbm?utm_source=feaug112026   Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=feaug112026   Watch our FREE Franchising Masterclass to find, vet, and launch for : https://www.franchiseempire.com/masterclass?utm_source=feaug112026   Download our FREE StarterKit: The Zero to Profitable Franchise in Less Than 12 Months Guide:  https://www.franchiseempire.com/o-ztpf-guide?utm_source=feaug112026  ------------------    Get High Performing Franchises In Your Inbox Every Week  https://www.franchiseempire.com/newsletter?utm_source=fe    ------------------ 01:00 Welcome back / episode introduction  01:42 Introducing City Wide Facility Solutions and Savannah Oddo  02:27 How City Wide revolutionized commercial building maintenance  02:39 A 60-year family legacy  04:31 One-stop shop: managing 20+ facility services  09:06 Back-office support: accountant, call center, marketing team  09:38 (Sponsor message: 5 Low-Cost Franchises)  13:54 Cost to get started and the path to top quartile  14:55 Average unit volume and return on investment  16:25 Rather than dollars grown, to lives impacted  22:15 Why City Wide isn't a semi-absentee model  23:04 Competitive moat: same side of the table as the client  32:20 The due diligence process and finding the right fit  32:45 Support, playbook, tools, and comp plans  33:21 Exclusive territories and franchisee collaboration  35:14 Every building needs maintenance  35:47 20, 25, 30 franchise concepts in one  My Most Popular Business Videos:  https://youtu.be/EYBKoz68FUg  https://youtu.be/nJtAHaDYenA   https://youtu.be/gpWQRflrtDY   https://youtu.be/RPe2Sf6eL60   https://youtu.be/NpnFyXi4sAg   https://youtu.be/U90fmdWhzCg   https://youtu.be/fCLy6cc82Hw   https://youtu.be/xQZkfQNkhqs    Legal stuff we have to say!   The information presented on this website is based on the most recent Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) available for each franchise opportunity. For detailed financial representations, please refer to Item 19 of the applicable FDD.    Note that this information may have changed since publication. We strongly recommend verifying all fees, investment requirements, and franchise offers directly with the franchisor before making any investment decisions.   This website and its contents are intended for informational purposes only and do not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. Franchise offers can only be made through the delivery of an FDD that is registered and compliant with applicable state laws.   Franchise opportunities referenced herein may not be available in all states or countries. Offers are only valid where legally permitted and in compliance with local regulations.   There is no guarantee of success, profitability, or financial performance. Starting any business including purchasing a franchise, involves inherent risk, and outcomes will vary. No results are promised or assured.   Prospective franchisees are strongly encouraged to carefully review the FDD and consult with qualified legal and financial advisors prior to making any franchise investment decisions.

  2. 4d ago

    You Don't Need to Be a Painter to Own a Fresh Coat Painting Franchise

    Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=feaug112026 How do painting and a boxing movie belong together in this podcast?  Listen to learn how the strange combination works.  In this episode, Chantel sits down with Chris Lucas, VP of Franchise Development at Fresh Coat Painters, to break down a business model that's disrupting a recession-resistant industry with a variety of revenue streams. It's a painting franchise that doesn't require its owners to ever touch a paint can. Chris explains why Fresh Coat isn't looking for painters. Instead, they're looking for leaders who can show up in their community while following a proven system backed by strong support. Chris also shares the cost of entry and investment details for Fresh Coat franchise ownership, and he gets personal about facing fear and jumping into business ownership, owning his inner Rocky Balboa along the way.  ------------------    Considering Investing In A Franchise?   🔍 Request a Territory Check | Check territory availability here: http://www.franchiseempire.com/checkterritory?utm_source=feaug112026    🔄 Franchise Resales | Find existing businesses for sale: https://www.franchiseempire.com/resales?utm_source=feaug112026    ------------------    Ready to Build Your Empire?    🚨 Join The #1 Community for Owning a Money-Making Franchise: https://www.skool.com/franchiseempirebuilders/about    🚀 Franchise Buyers Academy - Speed up your journey with our step-by-step mini-course: https://www.franchiseempire.com/FBA?utm_source=feaug112026    💰 Get Business Grants From the Government: https://www.franchiseempire.com/bizgrants?utm_source=feaug112026    ------------------    Free Resources to Get You Started!   Download our list of 42 High Performing (and profitable) Franchises: https://www.franchiseempire.com/42hpf?utm_source=feaug112026   Grab & understand 14 Franchise Buying Mistakes that could destroy your investment: https://www.franchiseempire.com/14fbm?utm_source=feaug112026   Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=feaug112026   Watch our FREE Franchising Masterclass to find, vet, and launch for : https://www.franchiseempire.com/masterclass?utm_source=feaug112026   Download our FREE StarterKit: The Zero to Profitable Franchise in Less Than 12 Months Guide:  https://www.franchiseempire.com/o-ztpf-guide?utm_source=feaug112026  ------------------    Get High Performing Franchises In Your Inbox Every Week  https://www.franchiseempire.com/newsletter?utm_source=fe    ------------------ 00:00 Introduction to Chris Lucas and his background 02:12 Chris's early entrepreneurial influences and family history 04:06 Transition from traditional jobs to franchising in home services 05:59 What drew Chris to Fresh Coat Painters and the industry 08:01 The importance of industry stability and growth opportunities 10:03 The diverse revenue streams in the painting franchise 11:47 The scalability of the business model and support systems 14:02 Cost of entry and investment details for franchisees 15:59 Support, training, and ongoing coaching for franchise owners 17:58 The impact of support and systems on franchise success 19:55 Top performer revenue and first quartile numbers 21:47 Recurring revenue through referrals and customer relationships 23:00 Backgrounds of Fresh Coat's top-performing owners 25:17 The #1 indicator of a top 10 performer: following the model 27:31 Franchisee feedback, national conference, and Sherwin Williams partnership 33:02 Facing fear and Chris's advice for aspiring owners  My Most Popular Business Videos:  https://youtu.be/EYBKoz68FUg  https://youtu.be/nJtAHaDYenA   https://youtu.be/gpWQRflrtDY   https://youtu.be/RPe2Sf6eL60   https://youtu.be/NpnFyXi4sAg   https://youtu.be/U90fmdWhzCg   https://youtu.be/fCLy6cc82Hw   https://youtu.be/xQZkfQNkhqs    Legal stuff we have to say!   The information presented on this website is based on the most recent Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) available for each franchise opportunity. For detailed financial representations, please refer to Item 19 of the applicable FDD.    Note that this information may have changed since publication. We strongly recommend verifying all fees, investment requirements, and franchise offers directly with the franchisor before making any investment decisions.   This website and its contents are intended for informational purposes only and do not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. Franchise offers can only be made through the delivery of an FDD that is registered and compliant with applicable state laws.   Franchise opportunities referenced herein may not be available in all states or countries. Offers are only valid where legally permitted and in compliance with local regulations.   There is no guarantee of success, profitability, or financial performance. Starting any business including purchasing a franchise, involves inherent risk, and outcomes will vary. No results are promised or assured.   Prospective franchisees are strongly encouraged to carefully review the FDD and consult with qualified legal and financial advisors prior to making any franchise investment decisions.

  3. Aug 11

    How to succeed with a Cabinet IQ franchise

    Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=feaug112026 Cabinet IQ founder and CEO Michael Hartel breaks down what it actually takes to own one of the fastest-growing kitchen cabinet and countertop franchises in the country. He walks through the real numbers — the investment range, first-year revenue, and how new owners with no industry experience are opening strong by simply running the playbook. Michael explains why the showroom costs less to build than people fear, how franchisees beat shops that have been open 40 years, and the five core values he looks for in every candidate. If you're weighing which franchise to buy, this is a candid, numbers-first look at the model, the support, and the kind of person who thrives in it. ------------------ Considering Investing In A Franchise? 🔍 Request a Territory Check | Check territory availability here: http://www.franchiseempire.com/checkterritory?utm_source=feaug112026 🔄 Franchise Resales | Find existing businesses for sale: https://www.franchiseempire.com/resales?utm_source=feaug112026 ------------------ Ready to Build Your Empire? 🚨 Join The #1 Community for Owning a Money-Making Franchise: https://www.skool.com/franchiseempirebuilders/about 🚀 Franchise Buyers Academy - Speed up your journey with our step-by-step mini-course: https://www.franchiseempire.com/FBA?utm_source=feaug112026 💰 Get Business Grants From the Government: https://www.franchiseempire.com/bizgrants?utm_source=feaug112026 ------------------ Free Resources to Get You Started! Download our list of 42 High Performing (and profitable) Franchises: https://www.franchiseempire.com/42hpf?utm_source=feaug112026 Grab & understand 14 Franchise Buying Mistakes that could destroy your investment: https://www.franchiseempire.com/14fbm?utm_source=feaug112026 Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=feaug112026 Watch our FREE Franchising Masterclass to find vet and launch for : https://www.franchiseempire.com/masterclass?utm_source=feaug112026 Download our FREE StarterKit: The Zero to Profitable Franchise in Less Than 12 Months Guide:  https://www.franchiseempire.com/o-ztpf-guide?utm_source=feaug112026 ------------------ Get High Performing Franchises In Your Inbox Every Week https://www.franchiseempire.com/newsletter?utm_source=fe ------------------ 00:00 - Franchise Performance, FDD, and Investment Breakdown 05:51 - Customer Experience, Net Promoter Score, and Rapid Growth 07:53 - Ideal Candidate Profile, Business Model, and Networking 12:32 - Overcoming the Fear of Having No Industry Experience 13:51 - The Discovery Process for Prospective Franchisees 17:53 - Core Values and Culture of the Brand My Most Popular Business Videos: https://youtu.be/EYBKoz68FUg https://youtu.be/nJtAHaDYenA  https://youtu.be/gpWQRflrtDY  https://youtu.be/RPe2Sf6eL60  https://youtu.be/NpnFyXi4sAg  https://youtu.be/U90fmdWhzCg  https://youtu.be/fCLy6cc82Hw  https://youtu.be/xQZkfQNkhqs Legal stuff we have to say! The information presented on this website is based on the most recent Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) available for each franchise opportunity. For detailed financial representations, please refer to Item 19 of the applicable FDD.  Note that this information may have changed since publication. We strongly recommend verifying all fees, investment requirements, and franchise offers directly with the franchisor before making any investment decisions. This website and its contents are intended for informational purposes only and do not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. Franchise offers can only be made through the delivery of an FDD that is registered and compliant with applicable state laws. Franchise opportunities referenced herein may not be available in all states or countries. Offers are only valid where legally permitted and in compliance with local regulations. There is no guarantee of success, profitability, or financial performance. Starting any business including purchasing a franchise, involves inherent risk, and outcomes will vary. No results are promised or assured. Prospective franchisees are strongly encouraged to carefully review the FDD and consult with qualified legal and financial advisors prior to making any franchise investment decisions.

  4. Aug 9

    How do you find the right franchise?

    Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=fe Is your dream franchise opportunity actually a nightmare in disguise? 🛑 Too many entrepreneurs make emotional decisions based on "good vibes" instead of hard numbers, while forced expansions and unethical brokers trap others before they even open their doors. In this deep dive Chantel Soumis and Tariq Johnson, separate fact from feeling, exposing major industry red flags, and share the real growth lessons from legacy giants like Jersey Mike's. Plus, don't miss our rapid-fire "This or That" entrepreneurship breakdown! ------------------ Considering Investing In A Franchise? 🔍 Request a Territory Check | Check territory availability here: http://www.franchiseempire.com/checkterritory?utm_source=fe 🔄 Franchise Resales | Find existing businesses for sale: https://www.franchiseempire.com/resales?utm_source=fe ------------------ Ready to Build Your Empire? 🚨 Join The #1 Community for Owning a Money-Making Franchise: https://www.skool.com/franchiseempirebuilders/about 🚀 Franchise Buyers Academy - Speed up your journey with our step-by-step mini-course: https://www.franchiseempire.com/FBA?utm_source=fe 💰 Get Business Grants From the Government: https://www.franchiseempire.com/bizgrants?utm_source=fe ------------------ Free Resources to Get You Started! Download our list of 42 High Performing (and profitable) Franchises: https://www.franchiseempire.com/42hpf?utm_source=fe Grab & understand 14 Franchise Buying Mistakes that could destroy your investment: https://www.franchiseempire.com/14fbm?utm_source=fe Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=fe Watch our FREE Franchising Masterclass to find vet and launch for : https://www.franchiseempire.com/masterclass?utm_source=fe Download our FREE StarterKit: The Zero to Profitable Franchise in Less Than 12 Months Guide:  https://www.franchiseempire.com/o-ztpf-guide?utm_source=fe ------------------ Get High Performing Franchises In Your Inbox Every Week https://www.franchiseempire.com/newsletter?utm_source=fe ------------------ 00:00 - Podcast Intro and Mission 01:03 - Separating Fact from Feeling in Franchise Decisions 04:28 - Ownership Reality and Unlearning Bad Habits 06:46 - The Trick of Balancing Control vs. Delegation 10:56 - Growth Lessons: The Story of Jersey Mike's 12:56 - The Risks of Forced Franchise Expansion 20:20 - Exposing Red Flags and the Price of Unethical Brokering 22:34 - The Myth of Effortless Passive Income 24:55 - Building the Skills to Prepare for Long-Term Success 27:12 - Due Diligence and Assessing Candidate Intentions 31:12 - Lobbying and Navigating Franchise Regulation 33:45 - The Need for Professional Standards Among Franchise Brokers 39:07 - Rapid-Fire: This or That Entrepreneurship Insights 44:34 - The Tightrope of Celebrating Wins vs. Staying Hungry 48:40 - Facing the Truth and Managing the Emotional Roller Coaster 52:51 - Podcast Outro and Future Episode Wrap-Up My Most Popular Business Videos: https://youtu.be/EYBKoz68FUg https://youtu.be/nJtAHaDYenA  https://youtu.be/gpWQRflrtDY  https://youtu.be/RPe2Sf6eL60  https://youtu.be/NpnFyXi4sAg  https://youtu.be/U90fmdWhzCg  https://youtu.be/fCLy6cc82Hw  https://youtu.be/xQZkfQNkhqs Legal stuff we have to say! The information presented on this website is based on the most recent Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) available for each franchise opportunity. For detailed financial representations, please refer to Item 19 of the applicable FDD.  Note that this information may have changed since publication. We strongly recommend verifying all fees, investment requirements, and franchise offers directly with the franchisor before making any investment decisions. This website and its contents are intended for informational purposes only and do not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. Franchise offers can only be made through the delivery of an FDD that is registered and compliant with applicable state laws. Franchise opportunities referenced herein may not be available in all states or countries. Offers are only valid where legally permitted and in compliance with local regulations. There is no guarantee of success, profitability, or financial performance. Starting any business including purchasing a franchise, involves inherent risk, and outcomes will vary. No results are promised or assured. Prospective franchisees are strongly encouraged to carefully review the FDD and consult with qualified legal and financial advisors prior to making any franchise investment decisions.

  5. Aug 4

    CertaPro Painters Franchise: How This Owner Gets Leads Without Paid Ads

    Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=feaug42026 CertaPro Painters franchise owner Erik Harris sits down with Chantel Soumis to explain why he chose to buy into a franchise instead of going solo and why he'd never want to be "on an island by himself." He breaks down the real value of franchise support and training, and how it gave him a proven path to scale his territory. Erik also shares his #1 lead source (networking and realtor referrals over paid ads) and the exact system that earned his team 108 Google reviews in a single year. If you're weighing which franchise to buy, this is a real, behind-the-scenes look at what ownership actually takes. ------------------ Considering Investing In A Franchise? 🔍 Request a Territory Check | Check territory availability here: http://www.franchiseempire.com/checkterritory?utm_source=feaug42026 🔄 Franchise Resales | Find existing businesses for sale: https://www.franchiseempire.com/resales?utm_source=feaug42026 ------------------ Ready to Build Your Empire? 🚨 Join The #1 Community for Owning a Money-Making Franchise: https://www.skool.com/franchiseempirebuilders/about 🚀 Franchise Buyers Academy - Speed up your journey with our step-by-step mini-course: https://www.franchiseempire.com/FBA?utm_source=feaug42026 💰 Get Business Grants From the Government: https://www.franchiseempire.com/bizgrants?utm_source=feaug42026 ------------------ Free Resources to Get You Started! Download our list of 42 High Performing (and profitable) Franchises: https://www.franchiseempire.com/42hpf?utm_source=feaug42026 Grab & understand 14 Franchise Buying Mistakes that could destroy your investment: https://www.franchiseempire.com/14fbm?utm_source=feaug42026 Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=feaug42026 Watch our FREE Franchising Masterclass to find vet and launch for : https://www.franchiseempire.com/masterclass?utm_source=feaug42026 Download our FREE StarterKit: The Zero to Profitable Franchise in Less Than 12 Months Guide:  https://www.franchiseempire.com/o-ztpf-guide?utm_source=feaug42026 ------------------ Get High Performing Franchises In Your Inbox Every Week https://www.franchiseempire.com/newsletter?utm_source=feaug42026 ------------------ 0:00 Learning to Delegate as an Owner 0:45 The Franchise Support & Training System 4:40 His #1 Lead Source: Networking, Not Paid Ads 7:55 The Realtor Referral Engine 11:00 What He Won't Spend On (+ the Personal Touch) 14:55 How He Gets 108 Google Reviews a Year My Most Popular Business Videos: https://youtu.be/EYBKoz68FUg https://youtu.be/nJtAHaDYenA  https://youtu.be/gpWQRflrtDY  https://youtu.be/RPe2Sf6eL60  https://youtu.be/NpnFyXi4sAg  https://youtu.be/U90fmdWhzCg  https://youtu.be/fCLy6cc82Hw  https://youtu.be/xQZkfQNkhqs Legal stuff we have to say! The information presented on this website is based on the most recent Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) available for each franchise opportunity. For detailed financial representations, please refer to Item 19 of the applicable FDD.  Note that this information may have changed since publication. We strongly recommend verifying all fees, investment requirements, and franchise offers directly with the franchisor before making any investment decisions. This website and its contents are intended for informational purposes only and do not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. Franchise offers can only be made through the delivery of an FDD that is registered and compliant with applicable state laws. Franchise opportunities referenced herein may not be available in all states or countries. Offers are only valid where legally permitted and in compliance with local regulations. There is no guarantee of success, profitability, or financial performance. Starting any business including purchasing a franchise, involves inherent risk, and outcomes will vary. No results are promised or assured. Prospective franchisees are strongly encouraged to carefully review the FDD and consult with qualified legal and financial advisors prior to making any franchise investment decisions.

  6. Aug 2

    Is Graze Craze the Right Franchise for You?

    Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=feaug022026 In this episode of the Zero to Profitable Franchise podcast, host Chantel Soumis spotlights Graze Craze, the powerhouse charcuterie and grazing board concept taking the country by storm. Graze Craze's director of franchise development, Shane Lee, joins the show to discuss the brand’s rapid expansion to 136 locations across four countries in just five years of franchising. Shane reveals the secrets behind their streamlined, low-overhead model that operates with just a few employees and no cooking equipment, making it a simple yet highly profitable sales and marketing business. Tune in to discover the brand's unique approach to B2B catering, their hands-on support system, and how they are defining an entire category with virtually no national competition. ------------------ Considering Investing In A Franchise? 🔍 Request a Territory Check | Check territory availability here: http://www.franchiseempire.com/checkterritory?utm_source=feaug022026 🔄 Franchise Resales | Find existing businesses for sale: https://www.franchiseempire.com/resales?utm_source=feaug022026 ------------------ Ready to Build Your Empire? 💰 Get Business Grants From the Government: https://www.franchiseempire.com/bizgrants?utm_source=feaug022026 ------------------ Free Resources to Get You Started! Download our list of 42 High Performing (and profitable) Franchises: https://www.franchiseempire.com/42hpf?utm_source=feaug022026 Grab & understand 14 Franchise Buying Mistakes that could destroy your investment: https://www.franchiseempire.com/14fbm?utm_source=feaug022026 Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=feaug022026 ------------------ Get High Performing Franchises In Your Inbox Every Week https://www.franchiseempire.com/newsletter?utm_source=feaug022026 ------------------ 00:00 - Intro 00:35 - Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast Introduction 01:06 - Guest Introduction: Shane Lee (Graze Craze) 02:05 - Shane Lee's Background and Journey in Franchising 04:12 - The Beginning and Rapid Growth of Graze Craze 06:02 - The United Franchise Group (UFG) Advantage 07:11 - Operational Model and Target Audience 09:41 - The Wine Pairing Experience 10:43 - Real Estate and Accelerated Launch Timeline 13:49 - Marketing Strategies and In-House Support 16:05 - Scale of Business Simplicity and Training Program 17:10 - Supply Chain, Partnerships, and Corporate Support 18:43 - Franchise Business Consultants (FBCs) and Ongoing Support 20:49 - The Number One Misconception About Owning a Charcuterie Business 22:17 - Annual Conferences and Regional Meetings 24:42 - B2B Catering vs. Direct-to-Consumer Sales 25:50 - Target Audience and Repeat Customers 27:55 - Success Stories: Elite Athletes and the World Cup 31:57 - Advice for First-Time and Risk-Adverse Business Owners 34:01 - Deal Breakers and Candidate Disqualifications 37:07 - Single Unit to Multi-Unit Development Agreements 39:35 - Controlling the Charcuterie Industry and 5-Year Outlook 42:23 - Navigating Health and Food Trends 44:24 - International Expansion and Conclusion My Most Popular Business Videos: https://youtu.be/EYBKoz68FUg https://youtu.be/nJtAHaDYenA  https://youtu.be/gpWQRflrtDY  https://youtu.be/RPe2Sf6eL60  https://youtu.be/NpnFyXi4sAg  https://youtu.be/U90fmdWhzCg  https://youtu.be/fCLy6cc82Hw  https://youtu.be/xQZkfQNkhqs Legal stuff we have to say! The information presented on this website is based on the most recent Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) available for each franchise opportunity. For detailed financial representations, please refer to Item 19 of the applicable FDD.  Note that this information may have changed since publication. We strongly recommend verifying all fees, investment requirements, and franchise offers directly with the franchisor before making any investment decisions. This website and its contents are intended for informational purposes only and do not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. Franchise offers can only be made through the delivery of an FDD that is registered and compliant with applicable state laws. Franchise opportunities referenced herein may not be available in all states or countries. Offers are only valid where legally permitted and in compliance with local regulations. There is no guarantee of success, profitability, or financial performance. Starting any business including purchasing a franchise, involves inherent risk, and outcomes will vary. No results are promised or assured. Prospective franchisees are strongly encouraged to carefully review the FDD and consult with qualified legal and financial advisors prior to making any franchise investment decisions.

  7. Jul 28

    Is Rolling Suds the Right Franchise for You?

    Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=fe Feeling trapped by the corporate "golden handcuffs" and looking to build real enterprise value through business ownership? In this episode of the Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast, host Chantel Soumis sits down with Aaron Harper, the Chairman and Founder of Rolling Suds, to discuss his incredible journey of transforming a single-unit family business into America’s fastest-growing power washing franchise. Discover how Rolling Suds scaled past 350+ territories overnight by shifting the traditional pressure washing model away from low-ticket residential driveways to high-ticket, recurring commercial B2B contracts.  If you want to know what it truly takes to transition from an employee to a multi-unit franchise operator, this masterclass in operational clarity and purpose-driven leadership is for you! ------------------ Considering Investing In A Franchise? 🔍 Request a Territory Check | Check territory availability here: http://www.franchiseempire.com/checkterritory?utm_source=fe 🔄 Franchise Resales | Find existing businesses for sale: https://www.franchiseempire.com/resales?utm_source=fe ------------------ Ready to Build Your Empire? 🚨 Join The #1 Community for Owning a Money-Making Franchise: https://www.skool.com/franchiseempirebuilders/about 🚀 Franchise Buyers Academy - Speed up your journey with our step-by-step mini-course: https://www.franchiseempire.com/FBA?utm_source=fe 💰 Get Business Grants From the Government: https://www.franchiseempire.com/bizgrants?utm_source=fe ------------------ Free Resources to Get You Started! Download our list of 42 High Performing (and profitable) Franchises: https://www.franchiseempire.com/42hpf?utm_source=fe Grab & understand 14 Franchise Buying Mistakes that could destroy your investment: https://www.franchiseempire.com/14fbm?utm_source=fe Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=fe Watch our FREE Franchising Masterclass to find vet and launch for : https://www.franchiseempire.com/masterclass?utm_source=fe Download our FREE StarterKit: The Zero to Profitable Franchise in Less Than 12 Months Guide:  https://www.franchiseempire.com/o-ztpf-guide?utm_source=fe ------------------ Get High Performing Franchises In Your Inbox Every Week https://www.franchiseempire.com/newsletter?utm_source=fe ------------------ 00:00 - Intro: From Employee to Largest Power Washing Company1 00:44 - Welcome to the Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast2 01:14 - Introducing Guest Aaron Harper and the Rolling Suds Story3 07:50 - Securing the First 10-15 Franchises4 11:49 - Unlocking Massive Enterprise Value with B2B Accounts5 15:35 - Key Candidate Qualities for Franchise Success6 18:47 - The Biggest Mistake New Franchise Owners Make7 23:56 - Strategic Coaching and Professional Development8 27:14 - Cleaning the Superdome & Fighting Against Irrelevance9 29:17 - The Franchise Evaluation and Power Launch Process10 33:21 - Single-Unit vs. Multi-Unit Operators11 35:36 - Final Advice for First-Time Franchise Candidates12 38:35 - Outro: Systems, Strategy, and Strategic Discomfort13 My Most Popular Business Videos: https://youtu.be/EYBKoz68FUg https://youtu.be/nJtAHaDYenA  https://youtu.be/gpWQRflrtDY  https://youtu.be/RPe2Sf6eL60  https://youtu.be/NpnFyXi4sAg  https://youtu.be/U90fmdWhzCg  https://youtu.be/fCLy6cc82Hw  https://youtu.be/xQZkfQNkhqs Legal stuff we have to say! The information presented on this website is based on the most recent Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) available for each franchise opportunity. For detailed financial representations, please refer to Item 19 of the applicable FDD.  Note that this information may have changed since publication. We strongly recommend verifying all fees, investment requirements, and franchise offers directly with the franchisor before making any investment decisions. This website and its contents are intended for informational purposes only and do not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. Franchise offers can only be made through the delivery of an FDD that is registered and compliant with applicable state laws. Franchise opportunities referenced herein may not be available in all states or countries. Offers are only valid where legally permitted and in compliance with local regulations. There is no guarantee of success, profitability, or financial performance. Starting any business including purchasing a franchise, involves inherent risk, and outcomes will vary. No results are promised or assured. Prospective franchisees are strongly encouraged to carefully review the FDD and consult with qualified legal and financial advisors prior to making any franchise investment decisions.

  8. Jul 26

    What is the Role of a Franchisor vs. a Franchisee?

    Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=fe This video breaks down the exact roles, responsibilities, and level of control shared between a franchisor and a franchisee. While the franchisor is responsible for providing the complete operational blueprint including marketing, training guidelines, and brand protection tools the franchisee is the ultimate business owner who handles everyday operations like hiring, staff management, and executing the system. Through personal anecdotes about owning Five Guys franchises and navigating site approvals, the speakers emphasize the importance of following the proven system and maintaining a collaborative relationship to achieve profitability. ------------------ Considering Investing In A Franchise? 🔍 Request a Territory Check | Check territory availability here: http://www.franchiseempire.com/checkterritory?utm_source=fe 🔄 Franchise Resales | Find existing businesses for sale: https://www.franchiseempire.com/resales?utm_source=fe ------------------ Ready to Build Your Empire? 🚨 Join The #1 Community for Owning a Money-Making Franchise: https://www.skool.com/franchiseempirebuilders/about 🚀 Franchise Buyers Academy - Speed up your journey with our step-by-step mini-course: https://www.franchiseempire.com/FBA?utm_source=fe 💰 Get Business Grants From the Government: https://www.franchiseempire.com/bizgrants?utm_source=fe ------------------ Free Resources to Get You Started! Download our list of 42 High Performing (and profitable) Franchises: https://www.franchiseempire.com/42hpf?utm_source=fe Grab & understand 14 Franchise Buying Mistakes that could destroy your investment: https://www.franchiseempire.com/14fbm?utm_source=fe Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=fe Watch our FREE Franchising Masterclass to find vet and launch for : https://www.franchiseempire.com/masterclass?utm_source=fe Download our FREE StarterKit: The Zero to Profitable Franchise in Less Than 12 Months Guide:  https://www.franchiseempire.com/o-ztpf-guide?utm_source=fe ------------------ Get High Performing Franchises In Your Inbox Every Week https://www.franchiseempire.com/newsletter?utm_source=fe ------------------ 00:00 – Intro and Podcast Welcome 00:53 – Overview of Franchisor vs. Franchisee Roles 01:35 – Employee Management and Owner Control 03:14 – Success is 100% Dependent on the Franchisee 05:44 – Ad-break: Low-cost Franchises List 06:02 – The "Having a Baby" Franchise Analogy 07:00 – Value-adds: Call Centers and Brand Protection 08:33 – Learning to Trust the Franchisor’s Data and Advice 10:04 – Clarifying the Partnership Dynamics 12:22 – Anecdote: Real-world Site Approval Lessons 13:45 – Setting Up the Business: The IKEA Analogy 14:52 – The Reality of Hiring and Operations Management 15:39 – Modern Digital Systems vs. Past Operations 16:11 – Competitive Environments and Broker Networks My Most Popular Business Videos: https://youtu.be/EYBKoz68FUg https://youtu.be/nJtAHaDYenA  https://youtu.be/gpWQRflrtDY  https://youtu.be/RPe2Sf6eL60  https://youtu.be/NpnFyXi4sAg  https://youtu.be/U90fmdWhzCg  https://youtu.be/fCLy6cc82Hw  https://youtu.be/xQZkfQNkhqs Legal stuff we have to say! The information presented on this website is based on the most recent Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) available for each franchise opportunity. For detailed financial representations, please refer to Item 19 of the applicable FDD.  Note that this information may have changed since publication. We strongly recommend verifying all fees, investment requirements, and franchise offers directly with the franchisor before making any investment decisions. This website and its contents are intended for informational purposes only and do not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. Franchise offers can only be made through the delivery of an FDD that is registered and compliant with applicable state laws. Franchise opportunities referenced herein may not be available in all states or countries. Offers are only valid where legally permitted and in compliance with local regulations. There is no guarantee of success, profitability, or financial performance. Starting any business including purchasing a franchise, involves inherent risk, and outcomes will vary. No results are promised or assured. Prospective franchisees are strongly encouraged to carefully review the FDD and consult with qualified legal and financial advisors prior to making any franchise investment decisions.

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Tariq Johnson from Zero to Profitable Franchise (and YouTube) reveals his strategies (profitable franchise secrets) on buying franchises and getting them profitable FAST, so you can experience the freedom and flexibility with owning a profitable franchise business!   Get access to exclusive interviews with top performing Franchisees, accountants, and business experts so you can learn from their mistakes, and hear real life success stories so you can feel more confident in your franchise journey.  Tariq signed onto his first franchise in 2015 after making a (scary) $300,000 investment. He got that location profitable in less than 60 days, and has since gone on to buy and sell numerous franchise locations. He intimately understands the fear, confusion, and overwhelm that comes with trying to make it as a full time entrepreneur.   You’ll learn about FDD’s, franchisee validation calls, how to buy a franchise, the most profitable franchise industries, franchise funding, SBA loans, and marketing strategies so you can thrive as a franchise owner and create your dream life with your family and loved ones. No matter what stage of buying a franchise you are in, this podcast will help you do one thing. Go from Zero to Profitable Franchise! Hit subscribe, and get ready to create your dream life.

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  • Creator
    Tariq Johnson & Franchise Empire
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    190
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    Clean
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    © 2026 Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast
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