Franchise Interviews

Great Quotes in franchising - Know your why

Today's Great Quote in Franchising comes from the founder of Creatif, Jaya Aiyar. Creatif is an experiential art destination that looks to entertain, educate, and inspire. An art studio for all ages, Creatif boasts unique and innovative technology, various options, and an award-winning studio space. Jaya advises our listeners on what to look for when buying a franchise. She starts with knowing your "why?" 
 

Great Quotes in franchising - The Most Prepared

Charlie Graves of Athletic Republic
Today's Great Quote in Franchising comes from Charlie Graves, Chief Executive Officer of Athletic Republic, the pioneer of the sports training industry. Athletic Republic offers state-of-the-art training that unlocks the potential of any athlete, helping them perform at their best. Over the past 30 years, their science-based protocols and specialized equipment have helped more than two million athletes of all ages achieve their goals. 

Great Quotes in franchising - Maps and GPS

Do you remember the old days when you would use a map to get to your destination? Fortunately, we have GPS technology. This Great Quotes in Franchising comes from Chad Harrison, Franchise Development Representative at Authority Brands, and Darren Guccione the CEO and co-founder of Keeper Security, Inc. 

Franchise Interview with Auntie Anne's

Franchise podcast with the Auntie Anne's franchise opportunity - Today, Franchise Interviews is meeting with the President and COO of Auntie Anne's, Bill Dunn. Auntie Anne's is an award-winning franchise system consistently ranked number one in the category of hand-rolled soft pretzels by Entrepreneur's Franchise 500, which has received the World-Class Franchise. Bill will also offer advice on selecting a charitable partner that makes sense for your brand's identity. He will also discuss how to get employees emotionally invested in a common cause and how to get your charitable mission in front of customers.  
 

Franchise Interview with Atomic Wings

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.
 

Franchise Interview with Hala Moddelmog, President of Arby's

We are excited to meet with Arby's President, Hala Moddelmog, to discuss the company's refranchising success and significant investment into the brand during great economic uncertainty. 
This episode with Hala was one of our most listened to segments (over 8,800 downloads) in the history of Franchise Interviews. 
Some of the topics discussed with Hala are the following:
• Arby's introduction of a new line of turkey roasters. Hala discusses why Arby's found it essential to expand its menu beyond its signature roast beef offerings.
• Arby's testing a new restaurant design/layout in select markets. Hala discusses what Arby's hopes to achieve with a new look and feel.
Here is an interesting fact. Arby's has one of the most recognizable logos on the planet. Click the play button below to listen to the show. 

Franchise Interview with Apola Greek Grill

We are meeting with Yianni Kosmides, founder of Apola Greek Grill. Apola is the most Authentic Greek Gyro you can get without buying a plane ticket! Fresh ingredients, gluten-free, vegan, halal and veg-friendly. Yianni Kosmides and his family business, Apola, is a Greek restaurant franchise that brings the best Greek street food culture to the USA. Yianni's business adventure has been featured in Yahoo Finance, Fast Casual, NBC, and other publications!
 

Franchise Interview with Another Broken Egg

We are meeting with Ron Green, CEO of Another Broken Egg Café. Another Broken Egg Café is a full-service breakfast, brunch, and lunch restaurant. Currently, they just launched their National Egg Month Giveaway and are quickly expanding. In the first quarter alone, they opened nine new locations and are targeting more areas for growth.
 

Franchise Interview Welcomes Back Angry Crab Shack

We are welcoming back Andy Diamond, President of Angry Crab Shack. Combining bold flavors in Asian food with his knowledge of seafood, Ron Lou launched Angry Crab Shack in 2013 in Mesa, AZ. A family-friendly neighborhood restaurant, Angry Crab Shack offers a vibrant, memorable dining environment and high-quality seafood at a more affordable price.
Every business has a story.
Former NFL player Ron Lou spent four years in the league with the Houston Oilers rather than the Philadelphia Eagles. During the next 35 years, he created five different restaurant concepts: breakfast, a sports bar, and three Chinese restaurants. Ready for another success, Lou set out to create something unique – not just another wing, burger, or pizza place. We play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast in part two. 

Franchise Interview Meets with Angry Crab Shack

In 2013, Angry Crab Shack launched in Mesa, AZ. This concept has a vibrant, memorable dining environment and offers high-quality seafood at a more affordable price. Angry Crab Shack combines Cajun- and Asian-inspired seafood, reasonable prices, and strategic real estate practices into the brand's winning franchise combination today. We are meeting with Andy Diamond, the President of Angry Crab Shack. Part two will play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.