Franchise Interviews 4.0

Welcome to Franchise Interviews weekly podcast and radio show. If you ever dreamed of one day owning your own business, then you have come to the right place. Listen to detailed interviews/podcasts with some of the most informative sources on the topics of franchising and entrepreneurship. People are hungry for good vital content (Keyes, 2009). To date, we have recorded over 850 interviews on our weekly franchise radio show with some of the top franchisors, franchise experts, franchise attorneys, franchisees, and franchise authors. You can even listen to our shows based on the category of interest on our website at https://www.franchiseinterview.com We have met with some exciting new franchise concepts as well as some of the biggest names in franchising. As a visitor to our website, all you have to do is click and listen. So grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and enjoy. It’s no problem if you can’t listen to the live show. Each show is recorded and immediately placed in our library of audio archives. To date, we have had over a quarter of a million listeners! Franchise Interviews is hosted by Dr. Martin J. McDermott. You will also here clips from Martin J. McDermott’s upcoming book, Rock Star MBA.

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Episodes

Sunday Jan 19, 2025

Brewster's Chicken has all the following under the same roof: Buckets of chicken, Brewster's Chicken, Chicken sandwiches, and side items. Brewster's uses Brewster's chicken process, which provides a tender, juicy, and flavorful product with a fraction of the carbs, fewer calories, and less fat in most instances than the leading national brand. Brewster's allows their menu to expand or contract; Brewster's offers beer as an option and believes in our 3 "Qs" ~ Quality, Quantity, and Quick-Service.
 

Sunday Jan 19, 2025

Franchise podcast with the Brass Tap franchise opportunity.
Today, we are talking about beer and wine at the Brass Tap. The Brass Tap is an upscale craft beer and wine bar renowned for its more than 300 varieties of imports, local craft beers, and a great variety of the finest wines and cigars. In June of 2012, Beef O' Brady's, a previous franchise on our podcast, acquired the rights to franchise The Brass Tap.
 

Sunday Jan 19, 2025

It has been about seven years since we last met with BOSTON'S PIZZA. We are meeting with Jeff Melnick, the President of BOSTON'S PIZZA Restaurant and Sports Bar. Boston's is a family-friendly casual dining restaurant and an energetic sports bar, all under one roof. For over 50 years, Boston's has specialized in providing a relaxing atmosphere and food from scratch to parties of all sizes. With Boston's brand promise, "We'll make you a fan," and 80+ menu items, primarily made in-house, they deliver on having something for every occasion and taste. Boston's is recognized by Entrepreneur magazine as one of the top three full-service restaurant brands.
  

Sunday Jan 19, 2025

We are meeting with Mike Best, Chief Operation Officer of Boston's The Gourmet Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar. Boston's is a full-service, pizza-themed, casual dining restaurant and sports bar offering incredible gourmet pizzas and gourmet pasta, along with a wide variety of other great dishes, such as wings, ribs, burgers, entree-size salads, sandwiches, and the most delicious and fresh kid's menu in the casual dining category.

Sunday Jan 19, 2025

Franchise interview with the Bonchon franchise opportunity
Bonchon created its signature sauce in Korea in 2002 and has kept its original recipe ever since. Every piece of Bonchon chicken is double-fried, then hand-brushed with their signature sauce.
Bonchon was created to satisfy a craving. A craving for nostalgia and familiarity. An appetite for the indulgent taste of authentic, flavorful, crunchy Korean fried chicken accompanied by a variety of unique pan-Asian comfort foods. Initially, there were few places in the United States to satisfy this craving.

Sunday Jan 19, 2025

We are meeting with Laura Eich, BIGGBY® COFFEE’s Chief Purpose Officer, to discuss how the coffee house’s unique and innovative approach to employee culture and team health through its LifeLab® Program has poised BIGGBY to succeed in today’s challenging labor market. Formerly known as BOOST, LifeLab® is a culture incubator as the company works toward its vision of refined human leadership.
As the current labor market continues to be challenging, with as many as 11 million job vacancies in the food service industry, BIGGBY® COFFEE’s culture centers around uniting the entire BIGGBY® population, ensuring baristas feel they are part of a healthy team and can see a future with the company.

Sunday Jan 19, 2025

Marty and Don want to know about Beef O’ Brady’s strategy to open restaurants in non-traditional locations such as hotels and why this benefits the franchisee, franchisor, and non-traditional settings. About Beef ` O’ Brady’s Beef’ O’ Brady’s is a fast-growing national chain of family sports pubs that achieves its success by building relationships with the local schools, youth sports leagues, and other community organizations in every Beef ‘O’ Brady’s neighborhood market. 

Sunday Jan 19, 2025

We are meeting with James Franks, National Director of Franchising for Baskin-Robbins. July is National Ice Cream Month, and the weather will be warmer, so the timing for your listeners is great! For over 80 years, Baskin-Robbins® has made people feel good inside and out. We’ve perfected the combination of delicious treats and a fun atmosphere. 

Sunday Jan 19, 2025

Presenting an intriguing gastropub franchise opportunity, today's interview spotlights Bar 145. "Gastro-What?" you may inquire. A gastropub, an American twist on the British concept, refers to a pub specializing in elevated, high-quality cuisine beyond the standard pub fare. These establishments boast a laid-back ambiance, emphasizing a distinct culinary experience akin to the finest restaurants. Bar 145 adheres faithfully to this concept, ensuring a menu that complements its diverse selection of beers, wines, and bourbons.
 

Sunday Jan 19, 2025

Introducing BannaStrow's - Your Premier Quick-Service Crepe Franchise Opportunity
Discover the innovative world of BannaStrow's as Franchise Interviews engages in a conversation with Mauricio Acevedo, the visionary CEO and Founder of this dynamic crepe franchise. BannaStrow's distinguishes itself with a unique business model centered around rapid expansion through non-traditional outlets, including strategically placed kiosks in airports, malls, and college campuses, as well as a versatile truck model.

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