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Franchise Fit Podcast
Welcome to the Franchise Fit Podcast, formerly known as Eye On Franchising! Same powerful stories — new name and focus. We help you find the right franchise fit so you can build wealth, freedom, and legacy through business ownership....I am your host - Lance Graulich ! I have spent over 30 years in the franchise industry... I am a Franchise broker. I have been a multi-unit, multi-brand franchisee, president of franchise advisory Councils, and I have even created my own brands and sold them. Are…
Episodes
Franchise Fit PodcastHouse of Colour Franchise: Is Personal Styling a Smart Business?
Can a color analysis franchise become a seven-figure business? House of Colour USA CEO Ally Van Iten reveals how she went from styling clients in her living…
Franchise Fit PodcastInside AtWork: The Business of Making Millions Hiring People
What if one of the most overlooked business opportunities in America isn't a restaurant, retail store, or tech startup, but a staffing agency? Some AtWork…
Franchise Fit PodcastWhy Are Beauty & Wellness Franchises Booming?
What happens when the founder of a fast-growing lymphatic drainage franchise decides to reinvent the nail salon industry? With 160 The TOX locations awarded…
Franchise Fit PodcastBuying a Business? Why I would Choose a Franchise Instead
Should you buy an existing business or buy a franchise? For first-time business owners, that decision can determine whether you're buying a proven system with…
Franchise Fit PodcastHow Contractors Get Found By AI In 2026
AI could replace the first 20 minutes of your home service sales process, and customers may soon expect to see HVAC pricing before they ever speak with your…
Franchise Fit PodcastHow One Truck Became a 60+ Location Wildlife Business
Can a wildlife control business really grow from one truck and a pager into 60+ locations across two countries? Bill Dowd did it, and some of his franchisees…
Franchise Fit PodcastHow He Built 100+ Locations From One Preschool
Can a preschool become a million-dollar business, a real estate play, and a business that holds up during tough economies? Drew McWilliams explains how he…
Franchise Fit PodcastHow Scenthound Reinvented the Dog Grooming Business
How did a dog wellness business grow to 170 open locations while building recurring revenue around a problem most dog owners overlook? In this episode of the…
Franchise Fit PodcastWhy This Car Guy Bought Two Beauty Businesses
What happens when a successful automotive executive leaves the car business and jumps into body sculpting AND nails? In this episode of the Franchise Fit…
Franchise Fit PodcastHow This Founder Built a $20 Million Dollar a Year Clean Air Business
A duct-cleaning franchise doing more than $2 million in annual revenue? Modern PURAIR founder Lane Martin explains how this overlooked home-service business…
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He Built 400 Bath Remodel Territories So Far - Now He's Launching Flooring!
Can you own a franchise without quitting your job? Dean explains why “semi-absentee” shouldn’t mean handing the keys to a general manager and checking the bank…
Franchise Fit PodcastThe Hidden Business Behind Commercial Kitchens
In this episode of the Franchise Fit Podcast, Lance Graulich sits down with Jon Floyd, owner and operator of HOODZ, to talk about building a commercial kitchen…
Franchise Fit PodcastIs a Kids Art Franchise Actually Profitable?
Can a kids art franchise become a profitable business while making a meaningful impact on families? Justin Nihiser explains how Kid Create Studio combines…
Franchise Fit Podcast5 Red Flags Before You Franchise Your Business
How do you franchise your business without weakening the company that made it successful? Brian Luciani explains the economics and founder mindset that…
Franchise Fit PodcastCan You Own a Chess Franchise Without Chess Skills?
Can a youth enrichment franchise teach three-year-olds chess and produce strong unit economics without a storefront? Story Time Chess has built its business…
Franchise Fit PodcastHow to Build a Semi-Absentee Home Service Franchise
Home service franchise ownership can look passive from the outside. Alex Filipuk explains why semi-absentee ownership only works when capital, cash flow, time…
Franchise Fit PodcastInside One of America's Biggest Staffing Companies
Can you build a multimillion-dollar staffing franchise without recruiting or HR experience? Melissa Davis explains why sales ability, people skills, and…
Franchise Fit PodcastWhy Tech Executives Are Choosing Home Care Brands Like Caring Senior Service
Lance Graulich sits down with Del Salinas, Director of Franchise Development at Caring Senior Service, to explain how a non-medical home care franchise works…
Franchise Fit PodcastZiebart COO Brian Jackman & Franchisee Nick Lambie Reveal 67 Years of Success
In this episode of the Franchise Fit Podcast, Lance Graulich sits down at the International Franchise Association with Brian Jackman, President of Ziebart…
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Wet Fuel Franchise Founder Cory Albertson on the Diesel Gold Rush
In this episode of the Franchise Fit Podcast, Lance Graulich sits down with Cory Albertson, co-founder of Wet Fuel, a mobile diesel fuel delivery franchise…
Franchise Fit PodcastTony Hulbert Reveals Why HorsePower Brands Is Winning Home Services
Lance Graulich sits down with Tony Hulbert, CEO of HorsePower Brands, to talk about why home service franchises continue to be one of the strongest categories…
Franchise Fit PodcastArt Coley of CGI Franchise on Data, Funnels & Franchise Growth
In this episode of the Franchise Fit Podcast, Lance Graulich sits down with Art Coley of CGI Franchise at the International Franchise Association show in Las…
Franchise Fit PodcastKristen Denzer, Founder of Tierra Encantada Franchise - Why This Is Not Your Typical Daycare
In this episode of the Franchise Fit Podcast, Lance Graulich sits down at the International Franchise Association in Las Vegas with Kristen Denzer, Founder and…
Franchise Fit PodcastInside Franchise FastLane with Don Tarinelli: Fit, Validation & Growth
In this episode of Franchise Fit, Lance Graulich sits down with Don Tarinelli, Chief Development Officer of Franchise Fastlane, during IFA Week in Las Vegas…
Franchise Fit Podcast32 Years Owning Capriotti's & Great American Cookies Franchises with Michael Solomon
In this episode of the Franchise Fit Podcast, Lance Graulich sits down in Las Vegas during International Franchise Association Week with longtime franchisee…
Franchise Fit PodcastFranchise vs Acquisition: Dan Claps on Building Wealth Faster
At the International Franchise Association Show in Las Vegas, Lance Graulich sits down with Dan Claps, CEO of Voda Cleaning & Restoration and founder of…
Franchise Fit PodcastCrazy Pita Founder Mehdi Shares His Success Formula
In this episode of the Franchise Fit Podcast, Lance Graulich sits down with Medhi of Crazy Pita to talk about building a restaurant brand for 20 years and…
Franchise Fit PodcastFranchise Marketing Secrets: Why Trust Can't Be Automated | Chantel Soumis
At the International Franchise Association, I sat down with fractional CMO Chantel Soumis to talk about what’s really working in franchise marketing today. We…
Franchise Fit PodcastPlumbing Franchise Profits Revealed | Matt O’Rourke of Z PLUMBERZ | BELFOR Franchise Group
In this episode of the Franchise Fit Podcast, Lance Graulich interviews Matt O’Rourke of Belfor Franchise Group at IFA Las Vegas to break down the opportunity…
Franchise Fit PodcastInside City Wide Facility Solutions with Adria Hartwig - 1 Billion in Revenue 2026!!
What does it really take to succeed in franchising? In this episode of the Franchise Fit Podcast, Lance Graulich interviews Adria Hartwig of City Wide Facility…
Franchise Fit PodcastHow Five Star Franchising Builds Successful Franchisees with Missy Wright
At the IFA Convention in Las Vegas, Lance Graulich interviews Missy Wright, VP of Franchise Development at Five Star Franchising, about what makes franchisees…
Franchise Fit PodcastLeading The $8 Trillion Longevity Industry
Gary Brecka and Tony Robbins are at the center of this episode of the Franchise Fit Podcast, as Lance Graulich interviews Anthony Geisler, Founder and CEO of…
Franchise Fit Podcast30+ Years Of Franchise PR Secrets That Get Picked Up! With Founders Brad & Sherri Fishman
They've attended EVERY IFA Convention Since 1993 — Here's Everything They Know About Franchise PR 🎙️ Brad and Sherri Fishman didn't just build a PR empire…
Franchise Fit PodcastTruBlue Franchise Success Story: CPA Builds a Business in LA
Can a CPA really build a home service franchise while keeping his full-time job? In this episode of the Franchise Fit Podcast, Lance Graulich interviews…
Franchise Fit PodcastNavy SEAL Turned This Into a Scalable Mobile Franchise (DuraFleet)
In this episode of the Franchise Fit Podcast, I sit down with Patrick Gavan — former Navy SEAL and Founder/CEO of DuraFleet — to break down a scalable mobile…
Franchise Fit PodcastParking Lot Striping & Maintenance: How Appell Striping Lands Big Accounts (Sealcoating + Potholes)
Welcome to the Franchise Fit Podcast! In this episode, I’m joined by Brian & Michael Appell—the guys behind a national pavement striping, maintenance, and seal…
Franchise Fit PodcastThe Biggest Advantage of Buying a Franchise: Built-In Support (You’re Not Alone)
Thinking about buying a business for the first time? Most people don’t fail because they’re lazy — they fail because they’re alone. In this episode of the…
Franchise Fit PodcastHow Much Do Franchise Owners Make? (Real Numbers + The Math Nobody Does)
Welcome back to another solo episode of the Franchise Fit Podcast with Lance Graulich—where he talks about real franchise owner incomes, real numbers, and the…
Franchise Fit PodcastHow Much Money Do You REALLY Need to Buy a Franchise?
Welcome back to the Franchise Fit Podcast—I’m Lance Graulich. Most people overestimate franchise costs and underestimate returns, which keeps them stuck in…
Franchise Fit PodcastWhy Franchising Is the Fastest Path to Ownership in 2026
If you want to own a business without wasting years figuring it out, this episode explains why franchising is the fastest on-ramp to ownership in 2026. We…
Franchise Fit PodcastFirst-Time Business Owner Advice: What This 1-800-PACKOUTS Franchisee Learned
Welcome back to the Franchise Fit Podcast — I’m your host Lance Graulich. Today I’m joined by Keith McBride, a successful 1-800-PACKOUTS franchisee in the…
Franchise Fit PodcastNew Year, New Career: Why 2026 Is The Time to Bet On Yourself
If your New Year’s resolution is financial freedom, career control, or finally becoming your own boss, this episode is your wake-up call. Corporate America has…
Franchise Fit PodcastWhy Good Businesses Fail Without Strong Leadership- Joel Worthington, Former Brand President Explains
In this episode of the Franchise Fit Podcast, host Lance Graulich interviews Joel Worthington, leadership expert and former President of Mr. Electric…
Franchise Fit PodcastSam Miles CPA: The #1 Tax Mistake Business Owners Make
Lance Graulich sits down with Sam Miles, CPA (Guardian CPAs) to break down the biggest tax mistakes first-time business owners make — and how to avoid them. If…
Franchise Fit PodcastThe Junk Start Franchise Turning Trash Into Millions | Daniel McCarty Interview
Franchise Fit Podcast (formerly Eye on Franchising) is back with another powerhouse episode — and today’s guest is disrupting an entire industry. Meet Daniel…
Franchise Fit PodcastThe Future of Franchise Marketing: Inside Sweet Influencers’ AI Strategy for Faster Growth in 2026
Franchise Fit Podcast (formerly Eye on Franchising) returns with a powerhouse episode on the future of influencer marketing in franchising — featuring two…
Franchise Fit Podcast200 MPH to a 52-Year-Old Driving School Empire — Brad Coleman Teaches Franchise Success
Welcome back to Franchise Fit Podcast (formerly Eye on Franchising)! After 4+ years, we’ve rebranded—but the mission is the same: bringing you the most…
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Lightspeed Restoration Is Exploding- Corey Benish Tells Why (Kitchen & Bath Tune-Up Too)
I sit down with Corey Benish, President & CEO of Home Franchise Concepts (HFC) — the powerhouse behind brands like Budget Blinds, Kitchen Tune-Up, Bath…
Franchise Fit PodcastArtificial Turf Is The Next Millionaire Making Franchise- The Waterloo Turf Story
Welcome back! After 4 incredible years, Eye On Franchising is officially becoming the Franchise Fit Podcast — because it’s ALL about finding the right…
Franchise Fit PodcastFlorida’s Cleaning Queen Michelle Zahoransky: Her MaidPro Success Story
Welcome to the Franchise Fit Podcast, formerly known as Eye On Franchising! Same powerful stories — new name and focus. We help you find the right franchise…
Franchise Fit PodcastStill A Goldmine: Inside Grease Monkey & Speedee Oil Change Franchises with Kelly Tope
In this episode, I sit down with Kelly Tope, Vice President of Franchise Development at Full Speed Automotive (the umbrella behind brands like Grease Monkey &…
Franchise Fit PodcastHow 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…
Franchise Fit PodcastInside the Booming Bathroom Remodeling Franchise Making Millions | Brad Hillier, CEO of Re-Bath
Today’s guest is Brad Hillier, the CEO of Re-Bath — the #1 bathroom remodeling franchise in America. We dive into one of the hottest sectors in the U.S…
Franchise Fit PodcastWhy I’ll Never Start a Business Alone | PostNet Franchise Owner Explains the Power of Franchising
Today’s guest is Shawna Hicks Cranston, a 15-year PostNet franchisee and longtime entrepreneur who’s built something special — a community-driven, people-first…
Franchise Fit PodcastRyan’s Journey: Building a $3 Million Dollar a Year Cabinet IQ Franchise in Year 1
Today’s guest is Ryan C, an early franchisee with Cabinet IQ who’s already crushing it. In just over a year, Ryan has 3 territories in South Carolina and…
Franchise Fit PodcastTech Career to Franchise Freedom | Mike Jewett, Rookie of the Year, Builds That 1 Painter in Maryland
Today’s guest is Mike Jewett, a tech executive turned entrepreneur who partnered with me to discover and launch his That 1 Painter franchise. 🚀 Inside this…
Franchise Fit PodcastCorporate Franchise Ops. to Multi-Unit Franchise Owner : Jon Steward Shares All
What happens when a corporate franchising executive leaves the boardroom to build his own empire? Meet Jon Steward – the “Franchise Lover.” After 25+ years in…
Franchise Fit PodcastFranchise Fit Secrets with Beth Toenies from BELFOR Franchise Group
Today’s guest is Beth Toenies, one of the youngest and brightest leaders in franchising. She is: Vice President of Franchise Development at BELFOR Franchise…
Franchise Fit PodcastHow Steve Sargent Earns $375K+ Profit with Auto Repair Franchise | Milex & Mr. Transmission
What happens when a laid-off pharmaceutical exec reinvents himself as an auto care franchise owner? Meet Steve Sargent, who turned a $275K investment into a…
Franchise Fit PodcastThe “Fun & Sexy” Franchise Making Millions | Sal Longo of Busy Bee Jumpers
Forget boring franchises. This is the FUN one. 🏰🎉 Bounce houses, water slides, obstacle courses—and serious money. Meet Sal Longo, the powerhouse founder of…