FranchiseU!

By Dr. Kathy Gosser, Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence at the University of Louisville

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Episodes: 121

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FranchiseU! is your inside track to the franchise world—whether you’re a franchisee, franchisor, investor, entrepreneur, corporate exec, or just franchise-curious. Hosted by Dr. Kathy Gosser, a leading voice in franchise education, the podcast features insightful interviews with industry pros and rising stars, from franchise owners to C-suite leaders, support specialists, scholars, and students. Each episode dives into real stories, lessons learned, and strategies that shape the franchise industry. Dr. Gosser brings her expertise and energy to every conversation, unpacking key takeaways and offering personal insights that connect the dots between theory and practice. It’s part conversation, part classroom, and all about helping you understand and thrive in franchising.

Episode Date
Garrett Reed and Eli Cohen: A Deep Dive Into a Fast-Growing QSR
Dec 08, 2025
Brian Goldstein: From Taco Bell Team Member to Multi-Brand Franchise Owner
Nov 24, 2025
Leadership, Transparency, and Grit: How Ryan Parsons Turned One Idea into a Family of Franchise Brands
Nov 10, 2025
Building a Franchise Legacy: In Conversation with David Blackburn
Oct 28, 2025
From Gridiron Glory to Franchise Empire: The Journey of Ed Muransky
Oct 14, 2025
From Combat Controller to Crumbl Cookies: The Journey of Nicholas Jewell
Sep 30, 2025
Finding Your True Colors: Ally Van Iten, House of Colour USA’s CEO on Beauty, Flexibility, and Franchising
Sep 16, 2025
From BrightStar to Founder to Founder: Shelly Berkowitz's Journey of Resilience and Passion in Franchising
Sep 02, 2025
Breaking Records & Building Brands: Ron Taylor’s Franchise Story
Aug 19, 2025
Inside Magnolia Bakery: Success, Expansion, and the Art of Baking with Bobbie Lloyd and Jason Mattes
Aug 05, 2025
Exploring the Role and Impact of the International Franchise Association With Matt Haller and Jennifer Brandeen
Jul 22, 2025
Agape Capitalism and a Family’s Legacy with Jane Abell and Tony Capuano from Donatos Pizza
Jul 08, 2025
Revolutionizing Wellness: A Deep Dive into Next Health with COO Scott Svilich
Jun 24, 2025
Finding Your Niche: Franchising Success with Amy Leclerc
Jun 10, 2025
Navigating the Franchise World with James Hilovsky of FranDream
May 27, 2025
Building a Potbelly Dynasty: An Interview with Hampden Keil, COO of The Keil Group
May 13, 2025
Harnessing Geofencing for Franchise Success: Insights from Ernesto Cullari and Barbara Wardell with the Cullari and Wardell Ad Agency
Apr 29, 2025
Bonny and Marcus Shelton (Bacon Enterprises, Inc.)
Apr 15, 2025
Jamie Krasnov (Apex Leadership Company)
Apr 01, 2025
Erika Wasser (Prospr)
Mar 18, 2025
Michael Seaman (Swipesum)
Mar 04, 2025
Will Cantrell (Cantrell Schuette P.A.)
Feb 18, 2025
Aaron Engler and Mollie Sommer (Border Foods)
Feb 04, 2025
Kenny Rose (FranShares)
Jan 21, 2025
Onyi Odunukwe (Glo Tanning)
Jan 07, 2025
Isabel Botero, Ph.D. (NextGen Franchising Part 1)
Dec 10, 2024
Shawn Brady (Harman Management Corporation)
Dec 03, 2024
Ryan Sawchuk (ReUp Companies)
Nov 19, 2024
Aicha Bascaro (American Franchise Academy)
Nov 05, 2024
Gary Liskovich (Harmonyze)
Oct 22, 2024
Samantha Gorman (Fitness Premier Clubs)
Oct 08, 2024
Mike Esposito (Franchise Equity Partners)
Sep 24, 2024
Stephanie Schon (The Bar Method)
Sep 10, 2024
Heather McLeod (Authority Brands)
Aug 27, 2024
Alicia Miller (Big Money in Franchising)
Aug 13, 2024
Dennis Weese (West Point Optical)
Jul 30, 2024
Del Salinas (Caring Senior Service)
Jul 16, 2024
Doug Smith (BELFOR Franchise Group)
Jul 02, 2024
Randy Shacka (Two Men and a Truck)
Jun 18, 2024
Pete First (BrightStar Care)
Jun 04, 2024
Digging Deeper with Dr. Kathy Gosser & Monica Rothgery
May 21, 2024
Brian Belmont (FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers)
May 07, 2024
BONUS EPISODE: Response To FTC Ruling Banning Noncompete Contracts With Michael Gray (Lathrop GPM)
May 06, 2024
Jim Holthouser (GoTo Foods)
Apr 23, 2024
Monica Rothgery (Lessons From The Drive Thru)
Apr 09, 2024
Gregg Majewski (Craveworthy Brands)
Mar 26, 2024
George Tinsley (GWTinsley Consulting)
Mar 12, 2024
Jeremy Morgan (WellBiz Brands)
Feb 27, 2024
Carl Udler (Hughes)
Feb 13, 2024
Erik Helgesen and Stephen R. Preuss (PayMore Group)
Jan 30, 2024
Bennett Maxwell (Dirty Dough Cookies)
Jan 16, 2024
Brave Williams (Workout Anytime)
Jan 02, 2024
Charlie Jebran (Jebran & Abraham, PC)
Dec 19, 2023
Turp Ricketts (Horsepower Brands)
Dec 05, 2023
Mike Kulp (KBP Brands)
Nov 21, 2023
Erin Fletter (Sticky Fingers Cooking)
Nov 07, 2023
Rocco Fiorentino (Benetrends Financial)
Oct 24, 2023
Gigi Schweikert (Lightbridge Academy)
Oct 10, 2023
Trevor Rappleye (Franchise Filming)
Sep 26, 2023
Joe Thornton (Scooter's Coffee)
Sep 12, 2023
Damien Dwin (Lafayette Square)
Aug 28, 2023
Tara Riley (Fresh Coat Painters)
Aug 15, 2023
Dom Rubino Profit Tool Belt Podcast
Aug 08, 2023
Eli Bensignor (Lathrop GPM)
Aug 01, 2023
Morgan Merrill And Sarah Shanks SRS Real Estate Partners
Jul 25, 2023
Christopher Seman (Strategic Franchising)
Jul 18, 2023
Julie Canseco (Main Squeeze Juice Bar)
Jul 11, 2023
Colette Bell (Ace Handyman Services)
Jul 05, 2023
Eric Maas (Complete Weddings + Events)
Jun 27, 2023
Scott Oaks (Scoop Soldiers)
Jun 20, 2023
Terri Harof (Workout Anytime)
Jun 13, 2023
Blas Escarcega (Pollo Campero)
Jun 06, 2023
Brianna Keefe (Toastique)
May 23, 2023
Bryan Park (Footprints Floors)
May 16, 2023
Caroline Thomas And Nima Agsari (UL Students Discuss IFA Convention)
May 09, 2023
Chris Buitron (Main Line Brands)
May 02, 2023
Jillyan Morris (Fitness Premier)
Apr 25, 2023
Michael Slupecki (Griswold Home Care)
Apr 18, 2023
Adam Long (HomeTeam Inspection Service)
Apr 04, 2023
Michelle Waits (Biggby Coffee)
Mar 28, 2023
Joe Delatte (Home Clean Heroes)
Mar 21, 2023
Tim Swackhammer (Mold Medics)
Mar 07, 2023
Bob Moore (United Water Restoration Group)
Feb 21, 2023
Frank Toral (Neighborhood Kids Schools)
Feb 08, 2023
DeNita Carani (Pet Wants)
Jan 24, 2023
Marcus Tom (ServiceMaster Clean And Merry Maids)
Jan 12, 2023
Amy and Josh Arnold (Card My Yard)
Dec 20, 2022
Larry Hughes (7-Eleven)
Dec 07, 2022
Lauren Fernandez (Full Course)
Nov 22, 2022
Joe Malmuth (Batteries Plus)
Nov 04, 2022
Ashley Mitchell (Streamline Brands)
Oct 25, 2022
Scott Greenberg (The Wealthy Franchisee)
Oct 08, 2022
Ramzi Daklouche (Edible Brands)
Sep 28, 2022
Greg Creed (Creed UnCo)
Sep 13, 2022
Paul Pickett (Wild Birds Unlimited)
Aug 30, 2022
Jackie Bondanza (Hounds Town USA)
Aug 16, 2022
Liane Caruso (Entrepreneur Media)
Aug 02, 2022
Sergio Carvallo (Boston's Pizza Mexico)
Jul 19, 2022
Ruth Agbaji (Code Wiz)
Jul 05, 2022
Jerry Akers (Sharpness, Inc.)
Jun 21, 2022
Craig Dunaway (Penn Station, Inc.)
Jun 07, 2022
Michael Browning (Unleashed Brands)
May 24, 2022
Michelle Rowan (Franchise Business Review)
May 10, 2022
Josh York (GYMGUYZ)
Apr 26, 2022
Doug Flaig (Stratus Building Solutions)
Apr 12, 2022
John Cywinski (Dine Brands)
Mar 29, 2022
Patricia Perry (Edible Brands)
Mar 15, 2022
Rob Weddle (Authority Brands)
Mar 01, 2022
Aylwin Lewis
Feb 15, 2022
Jody Luihn (LVE Partners)
Feb 01, 2022
Sophia Swemba
Jan 18, 2022
Omar Simmons (Exaltare Capital Partners)
Jan 04, 2022
Maggie Payette Harlow (Signarama)
Dec 14, 2021
Lauren Coulter (Biscuit Belly)
Nov 30, 2021
Jania Bailey (FranNet)
Nov 16, 2021
Gene and Yolanda Camarena (La Raza Pizza, Inc.)
Nov 02, 2021
Luis Veras (ITL Management)
Oct 19, 2021
Matt Haller and Rikki Amos (IFA)
Sep 08, 2021
Artie Starrs (Topgolf Entertainment Group)
Sep 08, 2021
Mike Grams (Taco Bell)
Sep 03, 2021
FranchiseU Sizzle Trailer
Sep 03, 2021