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We Bought a Franchise – The #1 Franchise Podcast by Real Franchise Owners

The top franchise podcast where actual franchise owners reveal what really works in franchise ownership. If you're researching how to buy a franchise or evaluating franchise opportunities, this is your unfiltered source.

HOSTED BY REAL FRANCHISE OWNERS

Jack and Jill Johnson — certified franchise consultants who've actually owned franchises. Jack built a home care franchise to 100+ units and sold it to private equity. He's guided 600+ clients to franchise ownership and $100M+ in transactions.

Every episode features real operators:
- Jack & Jill Johnson – Former franchise owners, certified consultants
- David San Juan – Pink's Windows franchise owner
- Brian Gross – Former Art of Drawers franchisee, CFP
- Morgan Noller & Kathryn Allen – Award-winning Soccer Stars operators
- Jay & Carolina Orosa – Franchise owners with successful exit

These aren't consultants reading scripts. They're owners who've hired employees, managed cash flow, and built sellable businesses.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP

✅ Best franchise opportunities by investment level ($100K-$500K+)
✅ Which categories work: home services, senior care, B2B (and why QSR/fitness often fail)
✅ How to read an FDD and spot Item 19 red flags
✅ Franchise validation strategies that reveal truth
✅ Why "passive income franchises" are myths
✅ Real profitability timelines and working capital needs
✅ Truth about franchise resales and "turnkey" traps
✅ Why private equity buys boring franchises
✅ Franchise financing: SBA loans, ROBS, HELOC
✅ Multi-unit strategies and exit planning for 3-5x EBITDA

WHY WE'RE DIFFERENT

Most franchise podcasts are sales pitches. We tell you "no" when needed.

🎯 Hosted by former franchise owners, not just consultants
🎯 No sugarcoating: failures and challenges included
🎯 Financial transparency: real investment numbers
🎯 Actionable advice, not motivational fluff

We cover franchises under $100K to $500K+: home services (roofing, HVAC, plumbing), senior care (placement, home care), B2B services, food/restaurant franchises, fitness franchises.

WHO SHOULD LISTEN?

✔️ First-time franchise buyers researching opportunities
✔️ Corporate executives exploring franchise ownership
✔️ Professionals with $150K-$2M+ evaluating investments
✔️ Current franchise owners scaling operations
✔️ Anyone tired of franchise broker hype

RECENT EPISODES

🎙️ Starting a Roofing Franchise With Zero Experience
🎙️ GymGuyz CEO: Scaling Mobile Fitness to 7 Countries
🎙️ How Low-Cost Franchises Build Sellable Equity
🎙️ Why Private Equity Loves Home Services Franchises

SUBSCRIBE & GET RESOURCES

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🔔 New franchise owner interviews every week

Want personalized franchise guidance from former owners?

👉 Franchise Match Quiz: www.thefranchiseinsiders.com
📞 Text 305-710-0050 for calculators, FDD decoder, red flags checklist

✅ Guided 600+ clients to franchise ownership
✅ $100M+ in transactions advised
✅ 200+ franchise brands represented
✅ We tell you "no" when franchises aren't right

We'd rather lose your business than watch you fail.

Jack & Jill Johnson | The Franchise Insiders

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Send us a text Ready to turn a franchise into a true asset rather than a demanding job? We sit down with Jay and Carolina Orosa—former top-performing home care franchisees and now part of our franchise consulting team—to unpack how they launched, scaled to hundreds of clients and 300+ caregivers, and exited on favorable terms without losing the heart of the business. Their story blends compassion with ruthless clarity on unit economics, showing why culture and margins aren’t opposites; they’r...
Send us a text Pilates franchise investment is exploding - but is it actually profitable? Emily Brown from Limitless Franchise Growth breaks down the real numbers behind Jet Set Pilates, Project Lean Nation, and Fundraising University franchises. We cover franchise costs, unit economics, profit margins, and what differentiates top-performing boutique fitness owners from those who struggle. 🎯 What You'll Learn: ✅ Pilates franchise cost breakdown and ROI expectations ✅ Why recurring revenue mod...
Send us a text Brandon Downer: How Pink's Window Cleaning Franchise Turned Home Services Into Hospitality | The Franchise Insiders Podcast Discover how Brandon Downer built Pink's Window Cleaning from a neighborhood observation into a thriving home services franchise that treats customers like guests and technicians like hospitality professionals. From Layoffs to Launching a Home Service Franchise After two layoffs, Brandon Downer and his partner Carter spotted an opportunity during a neighbo...
Send us a text Pool service franchise meets tech-driven recurring revenue. Discover how Puddle Pools built a scalable pool cleaning franchise across the U.S. and Canada with predictable cash flow, lean overhead, and margins that attract both operators and private equity. The Pool Maintenance Franchise Business Model We sit down with Puddle Pools founder Mark Amery and our full franchise consulting team to break down a home service franchise opportunity built on weekly residential routes, mand...
Send us a text A small-town key and a big idea changed fitness forever. We’re sitting with Chuck Runyon, Co-Founder of Anytime Fitness and Purpose Brands, to trace the leap from oversized racquetball clubs to tech-enabled, 24/7 gyms that actually match how people train today. Chuck opens up about building with empathy for small business owners, why “health first, brand second” guides every decision, and how a relentless focus on unit-level performance fuels enduring growth. We dig into the t...
Send us a text We sit down with GymGuyz founder Josh York to unpack how a mobile fitness brand scaled to seven countries by pairing accountability with convenience and culture. We talk mindset, unit economics, trainer retention, recovery, cash flow, and the power of relentless consistency. • bringing the workout to clients anywhere with fully equipped vans • why gyms fail most people and accountability wins • exercise as medicine and habit design that sticks • group sessions, B2B classes, an...
Send us a text How Two First-Time Franchisees Built a Thriving Roofing Business — Without Construction Backgrounds In this episode, the team sits down with Kevin and Kathy, first-time franchise owners of Action Exteriors, to unpack how two non-constructors turned a leap of faith into a fast-growing exterior restoration business. They share how they mastered insurance claims, learned the trades on the fly, built a team-first culture, and turned single-scope roof jobs into multi-trade projects ...
Send us a text Want a business that doesn’t just pay you—but can be sold for a multiple? We dive with Thomas Scott into the playbook behind low-investment, high-potential franchises and why home services are the quiet engine of real, sellable equity. From custom closets to dryer vents, Thomas breaks down how to “build the box”: modern marketing, a tight CRM stack, accessible SBA financing, and a category with durable demand. We talk strategy, not hype—how to win in crowded markets by studying...
Send us a text Looking for the real playbook behind franchise growth in a high-rate, AI-shaken market? We sat down with Aaron Harper—architect of Rolling Suds’ explosive rise—to unpack why niche, recurring service businesses are beating capital-heavy food brands and how honest expectations turn into better outcomes. From the Patch Boys turnaround during COVID to building the largest power washing brand by units nationwide, Aaron shares the decisions that mattered: targeting a service with com...
Send us a text What does it take to build a successful children's hair salon franchise? Lacy Altenhofen, owner of multiple Sharkey's Cuts for Kids locations in Texas, reveals the unexpected journey that transformed her from marketing professional to thriving entrepreneur. Driven by a desire to bring valuable services to her hometown communities, Lacy discovered Sharkey's Cuts for Kids through what she calls "serendipity" – receiving an email from the co-founder himself while simultaneo...
Send us a text When searching for a franchise opportunity, are you immediately drawn to the newest concepts with the flashiest marketing? In this eye-opening discussion with Voda Restoration CEO Dan Claps and a powerhouse panel of successful franchise owners, we unpack the surprising truth about franchise selection that most prospective buyers miss. "90% of being an entrepreneur is picking the right industry," shares Dan, who sold his previous franchise company to private equity before...
Send us a text What happens when you gather six successful franchise owners in one room and ask them to share their unfiltered insights? You get a masterclass in franchise reality that cuts through the noise and marketing hype. The Franchise Insiders team brings decades of combined experience as both franchise owners and consultants to deliver a refreshingly honest look at what's actually working in franchising today. This special roundtable episode features Jack and Jill alongside their exp...
Send us a text What makes some franchise owners wildly successful while others struggle? Scott Greenberg, acclaimed author and former top-performing franchisee, unlocks the secrets of "wealthy franchisees" in this eye-opening conversation. Scott's journey began unexpectedly when he spotted an Edible Arrangements ad in an airline magazine. As a motivational speaker seeking both real-world business experience and additional income, he took the plunge into franchise ownership. What followed was...
Send us a text What happens when you combine 13 years of corporate experience with the right franchise opportunity? Brian Gross's remarkable story answers this question, revealing how he transformed from a comfortable but unfulfilled financial services professional into the top-performing Art of Drawers franchisee in Tampa, Florida. Brian's journey began where many aspiring entrepreneurs find themselves—scrolling through business listings without direction, feeling like a "professional tire ...
Send us a text Authentic Neapolitan pizza finally gets the franchise treatment it deserves! In this captivating conversation, we sit down with Trey Reinhart, a Cascadia Pizza franchisee who's redefining what's possible in pizza franchising. Trey's story starts far from the world of food - managing truck stops and gas stations - before recognizing an opportunity when the corporate world began squeezing his entrepreneurial spirit. When his brother started developing Cascadia Pizza, Trey spent ...
Send us a text Ever wondered how successful franchisees minimize their tax burden while maximizing profits? In this eye-opening episode, we're joined by Michael Reeder, a financial strategist who specializes in helping franchise owners keep more money in their pockets through clever, legitimate tax planning. Michael reveals his powerful "purchase and heavily finance" strategy for business vehicles instead of leasing, explaining how this approach allows franchisees to capture substantial tax ...
Send us a text Ever dreamed of running a thriving business from a Hawaiian beach? When our flight home was cancelled, we discovered firsthand the true freedom franchise ownership can bring. Instead of calling a boss to beg for more time off, we simply shifted into remote management mode, working with our capable teams from poolside. Our general manager's response? "No worries, I've got this." This seamless work-life integration represents what's possible when you own the right franchise with...
Send us a text "From Startup to Profit: A Franchise Success Story" Dan and Cori Anikstein share how they built a profitable Gatsby Glass franchise in under 18 months. Dan leveraged capital from his previous successful business exit, while Cori brought her digital advertising expertise to create a powerful partnership. Their hands-on approach and focus on organic growth earned them top recognition within the franchise system. The couple reveals how their complementary skills drive succe...
Send us a text What if there was a franchise opportunity with average revenues of $7.8 million that 99% of franchise searchers have never heard about? In this revealing episode, Bubba Snider shares his transformation from Fortune 200 executive to successful City Wide Facility Solutions franchise owner in Alabama. When the pandemic hit in 2020, Bubba, approaching 50, made the bold decision to leave corporate America behind—a choice he now only wishes he'd made sooner. Three years into o...
Send us a text When we bought our Pink's Windows franchise, no one told us the real secret: big commercial accounts are a double-edged sword that could make or break your first year. Jack and Jill Johnson pull back the curtain on their franchise journey, revealing how they navigated the dangerous gap between commercial payment cycles and the daily cash demands of payroll and operations. Inside this episode: Why their $50K emergency fund wasn't just nice—it was essential survival gearThe sched...
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