Behind The Numbers: A Q1 2025 Temperature Check With FranData
In this MB episode, Zack checks in with franchising’s resident brainiacs, Edith Wiseman and Alicia Miller from FranData. We discuss how the perception of resales are changing, standardizing credit fund scoring to decrease risk for franchisees, how franchisors are using technology to become more “asset-light”, is the “low-investment” rush here to stay and much more!
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Building Enterprise Value Through Operations with Ali McElroy
In this episode, Zack chats with Kaleidoscope Growth Advisors’ Ali McElroy about all things operations. We discuss pitfalls in growing a brand early, her recommended first hire for a young franchisor, the industries she believes give highest likelihood of “sustainable growth” and her methodology to building enterprise value.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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