Franchising 101

⭐ INTERESTED IN FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP? Schedule a call with one of our coaches today! https://francoach.zohobookings.com/podcast/#/podcast 🎙️ Episode 314 - The pet industry is booming, but a growing market alone doesn’t make a great franchise. You need the right market, a proven model, and the right team behind it. In this episode of Franchising 101, Tim Parmeter sits down with Tim Vogel, founder and CEO of Scenthound, a fast-growing pet care franchise built around routine hygiene and wellness for dogs. Vogel shares the unconventional journey that took him from a struggling mobile grooming business to a scalable franchise system now opening its 170+ locations. They talk about how Scent Hound identified an overlooked opportunity in the pet care market, why it took years of testing before franchising, and how the company built the systems and infrastructure needed to support rapid growth. Tim and Tim also dive into what makes a successful franchise owner, why following the franchisor’s proven recipe matters, how employee development can fuel multi-unit growth, and what franchise candidates should really be evaluating before they invest. In this episode: ✅ Why the pet care market continues to create new opportunities ✅ How Scenthound identified a gap between veterinary care and traditional grooming ✅ Why the company spent years testing and refining its model before franchising ✅ What it takes to scale a franchise without outgrowing your infrastructure ✅ How developing employees can create a pipeline for future locations ✅ What franchise owners actually do day to day ✅Why routine hygiene and wellness could represent the next major category in pet care 🔗 Resources & Mentions Interested in Scenthound? Get the info you need here: https://www.francoach.net/franchisors/ Visit FranCoach.net for free franchise guidance and to book a consultation. Watch FranCoach's TV show, the Franchising 360 Show, Fridays 8pm EST/5pm PST on the Biz TV Network www.biztv.com Check out Tim’s new book: "Becoming a Franchise Owner" – Now available on Amazon. https://amzn.to/4777udP Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. Leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review if you enjoyed the episode—we appreciate your support! Connect on Social Media: Find FranCoach on all major platforms for tips, updates, and new episodes. Instagram @yourfrancoach https://www.instagram.com/yourfrancoach/ Twitter: @FranCoach4U https://twitter.com/FranCoach4U Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/francoach4u/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@francoach4u ⭐ IS FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP FOR YOU? Schedule a call with one of our coaches today! FranCoach is connected with over 500 franchises and we walk you through the process of finding the perfect franchise for you. Our services are always free and we commit ourselves to helping you find your better tomorrow. https://www.francoach.net/ 👋 Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Contact us at [email protected]

⭐ INTERESTED IN FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP? Schedule a call with one of our coaches today! https://francoach.zohobookings.com/podcast/#/podcast 🎙️ Episode 313 - You’ve spent weeks researching, asking questions, talking to franchise owners, reviewing the numbers, and narrowing down your options. Now you’re invited to Meet the Team Day (sometimes called Discovery Day). What should you expect, and how do you know if you’re actually ready? Tim Parmeter breaks down what happens during this final stage of the franchise discovery process, how to prepare, what to look for, and the mistakes that can derail an otherwise successful meeting. In this episode: ✅ What Meet the Team Day really is and why it’s typically the final step in the discovery process ✅ How to know if you’re actually ready to attend ✅ Why you shouldn’t arrive with a long list of unanswered questions ✅ What to pay attention to when meeting the franchisor’s leadership and support teams ✅ How to determine whether you’ve truly found “your people” ✅ The difference between asking questions and questioning the franchisor ✅ What you should have completed before attending, including validation calls, FDD review, territory research, funding, and legal review ✅ The difference between virtual and in-person Meet the Team Days ✅ How to handle the dinner, the meetings, and the people you’ll encounter ✅ Why Meet the Team Day is also the franchisor’s opportunity to evaluate you ✅ What should happen after the meeting if the franchise is truly the right fit The goal isn’t to leave Meet the Team Day with more confusion. By the end of the process, the right opportunity should become crystal clear: it’s either a “heck yes” or it’s a no. 🔗 Resources & Mentions Visit FranCoach.net for free franchise guidance and to book a consultation. Watch FranCoach's TV show, the Franchising 360 Show, Fridays 8pm EST/5pm PST on the Biz TV Network www.biztv.com Check out Tim’s new book: "Becoming a Franchise Owner" – Now available on Amazon. https://amzn.to/4777udP Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. Leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review if you enjoyed the episode—we appreciate your support! Connect on Social Media: Find FranCoach on all major platforms for tips, updates, and new episodes. Instagram @yourfrancoach https://www.instagram.com/yourfrancoach/ Twitter: @FranCoach4U https://twitter.com/FranCoach4U Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/francoach4u/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@francoach4u ⭐ IS FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP FOR YOU? Schedule a call with one of our coaches today! FranCoach is connected with over 500 franchises and we walk you through the process of finding the perfect franchise for you. Our services are always free and we commit ourselves to helping you find your better tomorrow. https://www.francoach.net/ 👋 Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Contact us at [email protected]

⭐ INTERESTED IN FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP? Schedule a call with one of our coaches today! https://francoach.zohobookings.com/podcast/#/podcast 🎙️ Episode 312 - What if the best franchise opportunity isn’t the flashy one everyone is talking about? Tim Parmeter is joined by John Dobelbower, Senior Vice President of Growth at Eversmith Brands, for a look inside a growing portfolio of B2B franchise brands and the advantages of being part of a larger platform. From commercial landscaping and floor restoration to plumbing, refrigeration, hood cleaning, and specialty restoration, Jon explains why these “unsexy” businesses can create powerful opportunities for franchise owners. Sometimes the opportunity isn’t in the sexiest business. It’s in the business people will always need. In this episode: ✅ How Eversmith brings seven B2B brands together under one platform ✅ The power of shared customers, referrals, and cross-brand opportunities ✅ How national accounts and centralized sales support benefit franchise owners ✅ Why recurring, essential services can create long-term customer relationships ✅ What Eversmith looks for in prospective franchise owners ✅ Why a proven track record and grit can matter more than industry experience ✅ How franchise owners can grow by adding multiple brands in the same market ✅ The role of hiring, recruiting, and retention in service-based businesses ✅ Why franchisee community can become one of the biggest benefits of franchise ownership ✅ How private equity can impact a franchise system and its franchisees 🔗 Resources & Mentions Interested in Eversmith Brands? Get the info you need here: https://www.francoach.net/franchisors/ Visit FranCoach.net for free franchise guidance and to book a consultation. Watch FranCoach's TV show, the Franchising 360 Show, Fridays 8pm EST/5pm PST on the Biz TV Network www.biztv.com Check out Tim’s new book: "Becoming a Franchise Owner" – Now available on Amazon. https://amzn.to/4777udP Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. Leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review if you enjoyed the episode—we appreciate your support! Connect on Social Media: Find FranCoach on all major platforms for tips, updates, and new episodes. Instagram @yourfrancoach https://www.instagram.com/yourfrancoach/ Twitter: @FranCoach4U https://twitter.com/FranCoach4U Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/francoach4u/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@francoach4u ⭐ IS FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP FOR YOU? Schedule a call with one of our coaches today! FranCoach is connected with over 500 franchises and we walk you through the process of finding the perfect franchise for you. Our services are always free and we commit ourselves to helping you find your better tomorrow. https://www.francoach.net/ 👋 Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Contact us at [email protected]

⭐ INTERESTED IN FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP? Schedule a call with one of our coaches today! https://francoach.zohobookings.com/podcast/#/podcast 🎙️ Episode 311 - What actually makes a franchise the right fit for you? It’s probably not the hottest industry, the biggest revenue numbers, or something you happen to be passionate about. Tim Parmeter breaks down the three factors that matter most: the owner role, the people in your unit, and your alignment with the franchisor. The right franchise isn’t about finding what looks best on paper. It’s about finding what fits you. In this episode, Tim explores: ✅ Why your day-to-day role as the owner has to fit who you are ✅ How your staff, customers, and community shape your experience ✅ What to look for in a franchisor’s leadership, culture, training, and support ✅ Why finding “your people” within a franchise system matters ✅ The two non-negotiables of franchise ownership: follow the plan and put in the required effort ✅ Why chasing the “hottest” or most profitable franchise can lead you in the wrong direction 🔗 Resources & Mentions Visit FranCoach.net for free franchise guidance and to book a consultation. Watch FranCoach's TV show, the Franchising 360 Show, Fridays 8pm EST/5pm PST on the Biz TV Network www.biztv.com Check out Tim’s new book: "Becoming a Franchise Owner" – Now available on Amazon. https://amzn.to/4777udP Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. Leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review if you enjoyed the episode—we appreciate your support! Connect on Social Media: Find FranCoach on all major platforms for tips, updates, and new episodes. Instagram @yourfrancoach https://www.instagram.com/yourfrancoach/ Twitter: @FranCoach4U https://twitter.com/FranCoach4U Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/francoach4u/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@francoach4u ⭐ IS FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP FOR YOU? Schedule a call with one of our coaches today! FranCoach is connected with over 500 franchises and we walk you through the process of finding the perfect franchise for you. Our services are always free and we commit ourselves to helping you find your better tomorrow. https://www.francoach.net/ 👋 Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Contact us at [email protected]

⭐ INTERESTED IN FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP? Schedule a call with one of our coaches today! https://francoach.zohobookings.com/podcast/#/podcast 🎙️ Episode 310 - What does it really take to go from owning one franchise location to building a 35-unit business? In this episode of Franchising 101, Tim Parmeter sits down with Matt Hufnagel, a multi-unit Subway franchise owner, to hear the story behind his journey from a career in minor league sports and event promotion to building a large-scale franchise business with his wife. Matt shares why he chose franchising because he wanted to buy a business, not buy himself a job, and how scalability, freedom, and control shaped his decision. He also gets candid about the hard work, sacrifices, mistakes, and major decisions that came with growing from one location to 35. The conversation goes beyond the numbers, exploring the importance of company culture, employee relationships, franchisee community, acquisitions, and knowing when to bet on yourself. Matt also shares his advice for anyone considering franchise ownership and why franchising is anything but passive income. In this episode: ✅ Matt’s journey from sports and event management to franchise ownership ✅ Why scalability, freedom, and control led Matt to franchising ✅ Growing from one Subway location to 35 units ✅ The hard work, sacrifice, and commitment behind franchise success ✅ Building a strong culture and creating career opportunities for employees ✅ The power of franchisee-to-franchisee support and community ✅ How acquiring existing locations can fuel franchise growth ✅ Why franchising is not passive income ✅ What prospective franchise owners should know before getting started 🔗 Resources & Mentions Visit FranCoach.net for free franchise guidance and to book a consultation. Watch FranCoach's TV show, the Franchising 360 Show, Fridays 8pm EST/5pm PST on the Biz TV Network www.biztv.com Check out Tim’s new book: "Becoming a Franchise Owner" – Now available on Amazon. https://amzn.to/4777udP Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. Leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review if you enjoyed the episode—we appreciate your support! Connect on Social Media: Find FranCoach on all major platforms for tips, updates, and new episodes. Instagram @yourfrancoach https://www.instagram.com/yourfrancoach/ Twitter: @FranCoach4U https://twitter.com/FranCoach4U Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/francoach4u/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@francoach4u ⭐ IS FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP FOR YOU? Schedule a call with one of our coaches today! FranCoach is connected with over 500 franchises and we walk you through the process of finding the perfect franchise for you. Our services are always free and we commit ourselves to helping you find your better tomorrow. https://www.francoach.net/ 👋 Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Contact us at [email protected]