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Welcome to Franchise Today as it celebrates its 15th year in 2024. Join host Stan Friedman, President of FRM Solutions every Wednesday at 12 PM ET / 11 AM CT as he provides full disclosure on what’s going on inside franchising today and serves up discussions with weekly guests, who will talk about best practices for scaling their businesses for sustainable growth, through sensible franchising. Franchising remains an unintentional profession. Most people don't go to school to study about how to become involved in franchising. Rather, some life event causes it to find us. Each episode of the podcast begins with a look back at how franchising found my guest of the week. This is followed by a walk through their career up to and including the present day. It could be either a franchisor, franchisee or a supplier, that provides insights into high-level support services or top-quality products to better enable the franchise community. Each podcast will wrap with a look ahead to upcoming industry events, upcoming guests or important dates on the horizon.

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Jane Plitt is a fascinating biographer, who has made it her life's work, to uncover and share the lessons we can all learn, from the life of yet another fascinating woman: Martha Matilda Harper. Harper was a very early stage entrepreneur and... more
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When I return next week, I will be joined by author, entrepreneur and visiting scholar, Jane Plitt and we will discuss her book about the amazing life of Martha Matilda Harper and her American Dream: How One Woman Changed the Face... more
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So, a little time off for the 4th of July, but when I return it will be with a compelling story that I can't wait to share, when I am joined by Jane Plitt, on July 15th. Jane Plitt ran a thriving business consulting practice until she became enthralled... more
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John Hope Bryant is an American entrepreneur, author, philanthropist, and prominent thought leader on economic empowerment and financial dignity. Bryant is the founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Operation HOPE,... more
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Today the conversation around Diversity and inclusion continues. There's nothing new about those words in Key Bank's lexicon. As a matter of fact, diversity, equity and inclusion have long been fundamental cornerstones of all things at Key... more
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Michael Stone and I are best of friends, with many things in common… but then too, there are many things about each of us, that the other can't possibly experience directly... Like playing football for 7 years in the NFL. I will never... more
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As Host of Franchise Today, I'm accustomed to drawing out the stories, shared by my guests. This week I actually share a story of my own. It's about a personal and disappointing recent experience that I had as a customer, with a mega, global... more
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In the name of all those who have and continue to serve our nation and especially for the families, friends and loved ones of those who made the ultimate sacrifice, Franchise Today takes this week off in your honor. We also thank Scott Gittrich,... more
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Scott Gittrich is the founder and CEO of Toppers Pizza, a great midwestern pizza brand that is built to survive and thrive anytime, and yes, even in times like these. Scott's unwavering affection for pizza became a full-fledged love affair when he... more
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Pete Baldine is the President of the Moran Family of Brands, an automotive aftermarket franchisor with multiple brands. They are: Mr. Transmission, Milex Complete Auto care, Alta Mere Automotive Outfitters and SmartView Window... more
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