FranchiseU! Podcast
1) Garrett Reed and Eli Cohen: A Deep Dive Into a Fast-Growing QSR
In this episode of FranchiseU!, Dr. Kathy Gosser takes a deep dive into the rise of Layne’s Chicken Fingers, (https://www.layneschickenfingers.com/) one of the fastest-growing brands in the QSR space....Show More
2) Brian Goldstein: From Taco Bell Team Member to Multi-Brand Franchise Owner
In this episode of FranchiseU!, Dr. Kathy Gosser sits down with Brian Goldstein (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-goldstein-513a3a245/), President and Owner of Fulenwider Enterprises (https://fulenwi...Show More
3) Leadership, Transparency, and Grit: How Ryan Parsons Turned One Idea into a Family of Franchise Brands
From graphic designer to CEO of a national family of franchise brands, Ryan Parsons has built a career defined by creativity and purpose. As the co-founder of the ‘Brothers That Just Do Gutters’ and n...Show More
4) Building a Franchise Legacy: In Conversation with David Blackburn
What does it take to build more than 160 McAlister’s Deli restaurants, lead nearly 8,000 employees, and still live by the motto “Have fun. No regrets.”? In this episode of FranchiseU!, host Dr. Kathy ...Show More
5) From Gridiron Glory to Franchise Empire: The Journey of Ed Muransky
From winning a Super Bowl with the Raiders to building one of the largest Auntie Anne’s franchise groups in the country, Ed Muransky has lived two extraordinary careers.In this episode of FranchiseU! ...Show More
6) From Combat Controller to Crumbl Cookies: The Journey of Nicholas Jewell
What do combat missions, data analytics, and warm cookies fresh from the oven all have in common? That is all part of my guest's incredible journey. Today I am joined by Nicholas Jewel, who is a decor...Show More
7) Finding Your True Colors: Ally Van Iten, House of Colour USA’s CEO on Beauty, Flexibility, and Franchising
You know what's great about franchising? It is that almost any concept can be franchised. And there's one I hadn't thought about. That is in the world of beauty, determining what colors look best on y...Show More
8) From BrightStar to Founder to Founder: Shelly Berkowitz's Journey of Resilience and Passion in Franchising
In this episode of FranchiseU! (https://business.louisville.edu/learnmore/franchiseu/), host Dr. Kathy Gosser (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleen-gosser-ph-d-aa971510/) speaks with Shelly Berkowitz,...Show More
9) Breaking Records & Building Brands: Ron Taylor’s Franchise Story
I have an opportunity, in my line of work, to talk to a lot of franchisees and a lot of franchisors. It's always enlightening, but it's very rare to be able to talk to someone who has been a franchise...Show More
10) Inside Magnolia Bakery: Success, Expansion, and the Art of Baking with Bobbie Lloyd and Jason Mattes
So many of us have heard about Magnolia Bakery. It's been famous from TV shows like Sex in the City; and Only Murders in the Building. They have delicious cupcakes and banana pudding, just all the won...Show More