Franchise Interviews 4.0

Juice It Up Meets with Franchise Interviews

Today, Franchise Interviews is meeting with Frank Easterbrook, CEO of the Juice It Up franchise opportunity.
Juice It Up was first launched in 1995. Juice It Up is a franchised smoothie and juice bar chain specializing in blended-to-order fresh fruit smoothies, fresh-squeezed juices, and other beverages served in a relaxed, family-friendly environment. Juice It Up combines fruit, proprietary fruit juices, non-fat yogurt, sherbet, and nutritional and vitamin supplements to create smoothies that are consistently voted best-tasting in blind taste tests among the top smoothie and juice bar chains.
 

Johnny's Italian Steakhouse on Franchise Interviews

Franchise Interview with Johnny's Italian SteakhouseJohnny's Italian Steakhouse, a leading dining destination offering everyday indulgence, is infusing the sophistication of legendary speakeasies with a modern edge - and finding success. Posting a 34 percent unit growth increase from 2017, this notable expansion showcases the demand for Johnny's Italian Steakhouse's enduring dining concept.
Combining classic steak and Italian cuisine throughout Midwest markets, Johnny's provides guests with a high-end dining experience without the high-end price. Johnny's is uniquely positioned, capitalizing on the demand for upscale dining at an accessible and affordable price.

Jinya Ramen Bar Meets with Franchise Interviews

Franchise Interview with Jinya Ramen BarWe are meeting with Clay Sanger of JINYA Ramen Bar: JINYA Ramen Bar was founded by Tomo Takahashi in 2010. His parents were restaurateurs in his native Japan, but he frequently visited the United States. Throughout his teenage and college years, he became obsessed with opening an authentic ramen restaurant on La Brea Avenue in Los Angeles. In 2010, Tomo made his vision a reality and opened the first JINYA Ramen Bar in Studio City, California. The restaurant was a communal eating experience utilizing community tables, a welcoming environment, modern interiors, and an authentic Japanese menu. People were falling in love with the authentic Japanese noodles and broth you couldn't find anywhere else
 

Jersey Mike's Subs Meets with Franchise interviews

Franchise Interview with Jersey Mike's SubsPeter Cancro, founder and CEO of Jersey Mike's Franchise Systems, has recently been named Entrepreneur of the Year, receiving the honor during the International Franchise Association's (IFA) 53rd Annual Convention, February 17-20, 2013. It started back in 1956 and was originally called Mike's Subs. Mike opened the small shop in the seaside town of Point Pleasant, New Jersey. Remember that 1956 there were very few franchise restaurants or hamburger chains. There are no chain pizza, chicken, or taco restaurants, either.
 

Jake's Wayback Burgers on Franchise Interviews

We are meeting with Bill Chemero, Executive Vice President of Jake's Wayback Burgers.Wayback Burgers began in 1991 as Jake's Hamburgers with a single restaurant in Newark, DE, still occupying its original location on Route 273. Home to the University of Delaware, Newark is also known for its automotive plants (little-known fact: reggae icon Bob Marley worked in one) and Main St. shopping district. A simple, unassuming "burger joint," Jake's soon became several stores and home to one of the region's favorite burgers. Jake's Hamburgers had always served big, juicy, hand-made burgers and real milkshakes crafted to order by a friendly staff. Delivering the freshest, most delicious food possible was Jake's only philosophy.
 

Ichor Restaurant Group/Old Carolina Barbecue on Franchise Interviews

Franchise podcast with Old Carolina Barbecue Company.
Franchise Interview with the ichor restaurant Group/old carolina barbecue
Brian Bailey discusses his background, the origin of Ichor, and the development of its brands. In the segment, Brian discusses strategies behind brand development and Ichor's growth plans.
Every Franchise Has a Story
The Ichor Restaurant Group is a family of franchise concepts. Headquartered in North Canton, Ohio, Ichor is a collaboration of individuals who share a passion for food, creativity, and excellence. The restaurant group develops, operates, and franchises unique restaurant concepts throughout the Midwest. The group focuses on developing efficient and profitable business models and delivering an extraordinary dining experience to its guests—for example, one of the concepts if Old Carolina Barbecue.
ABOUT OLD CAROLINA BARBECUE: In 2006, long-time friends Brian Bailey and Tim Hug (founders of Ichor Restaurant Group) opened their first Old Carolina Barbecue Company restaurant 60 miles south of Cleveland, in Massillon, Ohio. Inspired by the roadside shacks found in the Carolinas, Brian and Tim envisioned bringing original barbecue, authentic taste, and Southern hospitality to Northern markets that lacked such establishments. Old Carolina Barbecue offers hickory-smoked signature meats and scratch-made sides. The Sauce Bar features four original barbecue sauces that represent the authentic flavor profiles of the Carolinas, plus a flavorful Screaming' Beaver Hot Sauce with its rabid fan base. They also provide table service for their guests, a rarity in the fast-casual genre. Listen to the show to learn more. Click the play button to listen to the podcast.

HteaO Meets with Franchise Interviews

Franchise Interview with HTeaoHTeaO provides a selection of 26 handcrafted flavors of ultra-premium tea, available in both caffeinated and decaffeinated options, sweetened and unsweetened, at each of its locations. The consistency in flavor across all locations is maintained through its proprietary water filtration system. The menu encompasses a variety of hot and cold tea and coffee beverages, including unique options such as the Texas Chai Tea Latte and Iced Horchata coffee.

How Do You Roll franchise Meets with Franchise Interviews

Franchise interview with how do you roll?A sushi franchise! We are meeting with Yuen Yung of the How Do You Roll franchise. Yuen discusses a unique niche found in the sushi industry. Yuen discusses how he and his brother founded the concept and his brother's history of being a sushi chef for over 15 years.
How Do You Roll is an aggressively expanding fast-casual sushi franchise in Austin, TX. The franchise concept offers high-quality sushi at a reasonable price and is made within minutes using proprietary machines as the customer customizes precisely what they want. 

Handel's Homemade Ice cream & Yogurt Meets with Franchise Interviews

On today’s show, Franchise Interviews meets with Leonard Fisher, President and owner of Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream & Yogurt. Since 1945, Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream & Yogurt is prepared fresh every day on location. They use products, equipment, techniques, and recipes exclusive to Handel’s. Each batch is made in freezers precisely designed to create Handel’s distinctively smooth and creamy texture. 

Growler USA Meets with Franchise Interviews

Franchise Interview with Growler UsAHave you ever dreamed of owning your own pub? If so, today’s show will catch your interest. We are meeting with Dan White, the founder and CEO of Growler USA. Growler USA - America’s Microbrew Pub, launched in 2014, is a neighborhood gathering place offering only American-made craft beverages and a menu to celebrate each drink’s unique flavors. With up to 100 taps of craft beer, hard cider, draught wine, root beer, cold-pressed coffee, and kombucha tea, Growler USA invites guests to enjoy craft beverages that suit their unique palate.