skinny.

Latest / Franchise Fit Podcast

How a Soup Kitchen Director Ann Wiard Built a Thriving Taste Buds Kitchen Franchise

In this episode, I’m joined by Ann Wiard, a Taste Buds Kitchen franchisee from Rhode Island, who turned her passion for food, education, and family experiences into a thriving business. She shares how she went from Executive Director of a soup kitchen to owning one of the most successful Taste Buds locations — earning 31% profit margins and out-earning her husband!

We talk about family cooking classes, hilarious date-night stories, how she paid off her investment in 2.5 years, and why following the franchise system is the ultimate recipe for success.

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome to Eye on…

The skinny

The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.