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.
Episodes

Saturday Dec 21, 2024
Saturday Dec 21, 2024
Ninja nation franchise opportunity
We are meeting with Lucas Clarke, VP of Franchise Development of Ninja Nation. Ninja Nation is the leading provider of world-class obstacle course arenas and experiences nationwide. Each Ninja Nation location offers a variety of obstacles designed to allow participants of all skill levels to get involved, and visitors can look forward to ever-evolving courses and equipment. The mission is to provide a fun, safe, and engaging space where everyone can be a hero.

Sunday Dec 15, 2024
Sunday Dec 15, 2024
We are meeting with the Mathansium franchise opportunity. Mathnasium Learning Centers specialize in teaching kids math in a way that makes sense to them. Students go to Mathnasium year-round to catch up, keep up, and get ahead in math. The proprietary Mathnasium MethodTM results from 40 years of hands-on instruction and research. Franchising since 2003, Mathnasium has become one of the fastest-growing educational franchises. Over several hundred Mathnasium franchises exist in North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Sunday Dec 15, 2024
Sunday Dec 15, 2024
Lightbridge Academy Franchise Opportunity
We are meeting with the Chief Operating Officer of Lightbridge Academy, Gigi Schweikert. Lightbridge Academy has been renowned by Entrepreneur Magazine as one of the Leading Edge Franchisors innovating in Big Ways. Lightbridge Academy offers early education and childcare to children from six weeks through Kindergarten.

Sunday Dec 15, 2024
Sunday Dec 15, 2024
KLA Schools Franchise Opportunity
We are meeting with Roberto Ortega, CEO and co-founder of KLA Schools. KLA Schools is an upscale preschool catering to children three months up to age six. KLA Schools offers innovative early childcare facilities and a distinctive approach to early childhood education. Progressive educational philosophies, including the Reggio Emilia Approach, inspire the KLA Schools model. KLA is building a world-class franchise organization that sets new standards for excellence within the children's educational services industry.

Sunday Dec 15, 2024
Sunday Dec 15, 2024
Franchise Interview with Kids First Swim SchoolFrom 2005 through 2014 there were an average of 3,536 fatal unintentional drownings annually in the United States, equating to about ten deaths per day. To help combat this statistic, KIDS FIRST Swim Schools, the world's largest provider of children's swimming instruction, is gearing up for nationwide expansion with the recent announcement of its franchise opportunity.

Thursday Dec 12, 2024
Thursday Dec 12, 2024
Kiddie Academy franchise opportunity
We are meeting with Greg Helwig, the President of Kiddie Academy, an industry leader in educational childcare. Since 1981, Kiddie Academy® has provided a better way to care for and educate children and create stronger communities. They are passionate about it and have been an education-based childcare leader for more than 30 years.
People and Culture
Parents wouldn’t trust just anyone to care for their children. This is why Kiddie Academy takes extra special care in ensuring that only the most qualified and caring people care for your child. Equally important, we strive to create an environment of growth and learning for our people.

Thursday Dec 12, 2024
Thursday Dec 12, 2024
This was one of our first historic podcasts. JungleQuest goes beyond bouncing balls and inflatables. JungleQuest is a safe, fun, and experiential challenge for kids, an indoor rock climbing and challenge course that teaches self-confidence, responsibility, problem-solving, and teamwork. JungleQuest is designed for kids ages 2 to 12; the center features zip lines, Burma bridges, swings, rock walls, tree houses, and tunnels.

Thursday Dec 12, 2024
Thursday Dec 12, 2024
ABOUT i9 SPORTS...Founded in 2003 by Frank V. Fiume, i9 Sports is the world's first and fastest-growing youth sports franchise, offering flag football, basketball, soccer, cheerleading, and other sports for kids ages 4 to 14. i9 Sports leagues emphasize having fun and not winning. There are no tryouts, drafts, or fundraisers, and i9 Sports encourages equal playing time for all kids to boost self-esteem. The name i9 Sports is based on nine principles that best symbolize the company's franchise and core ideology: imaginative, innovative, interactive, integrity-driven, passionate, inspirational, instructional, insightful, and inclusive. With over 200,000 members in 750 communities, i9 Sports is planning an international expansion.

Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
Franchise Interview with Huntington learning centerWe are meeting with Anne Huntington Sharma, President of Huntington Learning Center, the nation's leading tutoring and test prep provider with approximately 300 locations nationwide and a growing roster of online programs. Ann will discuss how she led the company through a complete digital transformation in response to the global pandemic, launching a variety of new digital and hybrid programs including HuntingtonHelps LIVE, Huntington Study Hall, Huntington Homework Help, and Academic Performance Coaching.

Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
Franchise Interview with Hi-five sportsWe have a great show. We are meeting with Ryan Tuchman, CEO and Founder of Hi-Five Sports Franchising. Hi-Five’s mission is to enrich the lives of children through team sports in a fun and non-intimidating manner. They emphasize fun and entertainment that provides children with an unparalleled youth sports experience.