Franchise QB

Why are top franchise investors flocking to the interior and exterior shading market? In this episode of the Franchise QB Podcast, host Mike Halpern sits down with Amy Layne, Director of Franchise Development at Front Street Equity Partners, to break down the explosive franchise opportunity behind Zinga's. Zinga's is disrupting the multi-billion-dollar window covering and outdoor living industry. With over 25 years of operating history and proprietary in-house manufacturing, Zinga's provides...

Looking to invest in a high-margin fitness franchise with low overhead? In this episode, Mike Halpern sits down with Scott Capelin, Founder & CEO of inLIFE Wellness, to discuss how their low-cost reformer Pilates model grew to nearly 80 locations. About This Episode Scott Capelin shares his 27-year journey in the fitness and franchising industry, from multi-unit franchisee to scaling an international wellness brand. Discover how inLIFE Wellness achieves a 15-month member ret...

Unlock the massive growth potential of the $532 billion beauty industry with Head to Toe Brands! In this episode of Franchise QB, host Mike Halpern interviews Meg Roberts, CEO of Head to Toe Brands and former president of Molly Maid and The Lash Lounge. Meg reveals why hair extensions and unpretentious hair salons are taking over the franchise landscape through two standout concepts: Delta Crown and Bishops. Discover how Delta Crown leverages a membership-based, recurring revenue model...

Discover how Metal Supermarkets generates an impressive $2.19M Average Unit Volume (AUV) with a simple, high-margin B2B business model! In this episode of Franchise QB, host Mike Halpern sits down with Adria Hartwig, Chief Development Officer at Metal Supermarkets, to uncover why this 40-year legacy brand is one of the best-kept secrets in franchising. If you are looking for a high-performing franchise opportunity that operates on standard B2B "bankers hours" (no nights or weekends), o...

Want to know how to build a scalable franchise or business that commands a top-tier exit valuation? Bestselling author, CEO, and Acresis founding advisor Steven Pivnik reveals the exact framework to reduce founder dependency and maximize your payout. Episode Overview & Highlight Extract In this episode of The Franchise QB Podcast, host Mike Halpern sits down with Steven Pivnik—operating partner at Acresis, Iron Man finisher, and Everest mountaineer—to unpack what it takes to build a comp...