Modern Business

We recorded this episode inside of the Dwarf House right outside of downtown ATL, which is renown as the first ever Chick-Fil-A location. We had the pleasure of being treated to lunch while we podcasted with Dee Ann Turner, who served as the VP of Culture for the iconic brand known for its almost cult like culture. Dee Ann worked along side the iconic Cathy’s, the founding family, and is now on tour promoting her new book “BET ON TALENT”. Pick up the book on Amazon or at your local book store. Listen to this episode of you want to take a walk down memory lane and learn about the origins of the brand, learn about the secret sauce to the culture they built, and much more. Oh, and BE SURE you hit SUBSCRIBE to the podcast! Follow Us On Facebook and LinkedIn: @MODRNbusiness @Zjfishman (insta too) @RyanThomasHicks (insta too) SPONSORS: SCORPION INTERNET MARKETING: www.Scorpion.co/mb Named the #1 franchise marketing company in America by Entrepreneur Magazine, Scorpion delivers all-in-one solutions for fra

As Gotcha Covered celebrates the opening of their 100th franchise unit, Justin and Paul have a wide ranging discussion about building tech that is simple and useful for end users, the state of marketing attribution in the digital age, guarding against an economic downturn, and how the opportunity to own a business plays an increasingly meaningful role in the age of life extension via advancements in medical technology. Share: Follow Us On Facebook and LinkedIn: @MODRNbusiness @Zjfishman (insta too) @RyanThomasHicks (insta too) EPISODE SPONSOR: SCORPION INTERNET MARKETING www.Scorpion.co/mb Named the #1 franchise marketing company in America by Entrepreneur Magazine, Scorpion delivers all-in-one solutions for franchise brands looking to defeat disjointed marketing and increase revenue. As a marketing partner, Scorpion assists franchises in the management of branding, website design, online listings, paid advertising, and more, eliminating the need for multiple vendors. To learn more, visit www.Scorpion.co

Enjoy this business opportunity review (the third in a mini series during the summer tour hosted by IFPG President Red Boswell) Red has a discussion with Bryan Klein, CEO and Founder Of The Max Challange.

This episode marked the start of week 3 of the summer podcast tour, and it was fun to be joined by the Founders of 9Round, Shannon "the cannon" and Heather Hudson. In this episode we learn about the roots of 9Round, and discuss how they went from Zero to 100 locations, then WAY beyond. In Fact, Shannon has a book with that title: Zero to 100: The Blood, Sweat, and Tears of Building a Fitness Chain from Idea to 100 Locations. You can grab it here: https://www.amazon.com/Zero-100-Building-Fitness-Locations/dp/149176547X As always, we also asked about their processes, how they differentiate and create culture, and how they leverage MODRN technology to gain an edge. Listen today and be sure you SUBSCRIBE to the podcast! Follow Us On Facebook and LinkedIn: @MODRNbusiness @Zjfishman (insta too) @RyanThomasHicks (insta too) SPONSORS: SCORPION INTERNET MARKETING: www.Scorpion.co/mb Named the #1 franchise marketing company in America by Entrepreneur Magazine, Scorpion delivers all-in-one solutions for franchise

It was an honor to sit down with Don Fox, CEO of Firehouse Subs on Day #19 of our journey. Don is an iconic guy in the restaurant industry (and in franchising) and has a TON to share with you in this episode. As a 45 year hospitality industry veteran, I think anyone can pick up a gold nugget or two from this episode. Special thanks to STAN FRIEDMAN from FRM Solutions for setting up this meeting for us. One of the things i'll note is, the answer to the question about what he did with success early on will be of tremendous value to Marketing Leaders. Be sure to listen for that at the beginning of this episode, and share the episode with franchise marketing leaders and colleagues. In the episode we covered: -Don's Background and what brought him to Firehouse -The KEY thing Don believes he and the team did RIGHT early on -State of the industry: A decline in dine-in and where the industry is heading -How Don creates incredible loyalty as a leader -What makes Firehouse different? -How they identified a correl

This was an especially fun stop because Zack and I were given a private tour of the facility and we walked a way with a ton of treats, even CANDLES to make our bus smell better. Enjoy this conversation where we talked all things Spice And Tea Exchange, modern technology, best practices, industry advice and more. Follow Us On Facebook and LinkedIn: @MODRNbusiness @Zjfishman (insta too) @RyanThomasHicks (insta too) HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: SCORPION INTERNET MARKETING www.Scorpion.co/mb Named the #1 franchise marketing company in America by Entrepreneur Magazine, Scorpion delivers all-in-one solutions for franchise brands looking to defeat disjointed marketing and increase revenue. As a marketing partner, Scorpion assists franchises in the management of branding, website design, online listings, paid advertising, and more, eliminating the need for multiple vendors. To learn more, visit www.Scorpion.co/mb RPM: www.openmyfranchise.com Open for business - a simple term but a complex process; Let RPM he

The Podcast crew was fresh and rested on this episode after a few days relaxing in Florida at Zacks LOVELY grandparents place. In this chat we explore everything from best practices in franchise development, to advancing technology, to B2B marketing tactics. SPONSORS: SCORPION INTERNET MARKETING: www.Scorpion.co/mb Named the #1 franchise marketing company in America by Entrepreneur Magazine, Scorpion delivers all-in-one solutions for franchise brands looking to defeat disjointed marketing and increase revenue. As a marketing partner, Scorpion assists franchises in the management of branding, website design, online listings, paid advertising, and more, eliminating the need for multiple vendors. To learn more, visit www.Scorpion.co/mb BDO: www.bdo.co Successful franchise systems are based on a consistent approach to business processes and compliance, as well as sound operational and financial controls. BDO is a leader in franchise accounting and advisory services, providing a comprehensive suite of integrat

In this episode of Modrn Business, Zack Fishman dives into the exciting children’s salon space with Pigtails & Crewcuts’ VP of Franchise Development, Michelle Holliman. We take a look at how Pigtails & Crewcuts differentiates themselves, what type of franchisee they look for and about the nuances of their fast-growing industry. Share: Follow Us On Facebook and LinkedIn: @MODRNbusiness @Zjfishman (insta too) @RyanThomasHicks (insta too) Title Sponsor of the Summer Tour: Franchisors.com Audio Engineer: Ben Kliever EPISODE SPONSORS: SCORPION INTERNET MARKETING www.Scorpion.co/mb Named the #1 franchise marketing company in America by Entrepreneur Magazine, Scorpion delivers all-in-one solutions for franchise brands looking to defeat disjointed marketing and increase revenue. As a marketing partner, Scorpion assists franchises in the management of branding, website design, online listings, paid advertising, and more, eliminating the need for multiple vendors. To learn more, visit www.Scorpion.co/mb RPM: w

On Day 1 of week #3 on the SUMMER PODCAST - we find ourselves in Tampa Florida meeting with the Co Founder Of College Hunks Hauling Junk. In this episode we explore a lot, including: the roots of the. Brand, Omar and Nicks big Shark Tank pitch, Vivid Vision for the brand, building out a call center to support franchisees, and much more. Share: Follow Us On Facebook and LinkedIn: @MODRNbusiness @Zjfishman (insta too) @RyanThomasHicks (insta too) EPISODE SPONSORS SCORPION INTERNET MARKETING www.Scorpion.co/mb Named the #1 franchise marketing company in America by Entrepreneur Magazine, Scorpion delivers all-in-one solutions for franchise brands looking to defeat disjointed marketing and increase revenue. As a marketing partner, Scorpion assists franchises in the management of branding, website design, online listings, paid advertising, and more, eliminating the need for multiple vendors. To learn more, visit www.Scorpion.co/mb RALLO: www.rallio.com Rallio is a powerful combination of social media technolog

In this discussion, our second to last stop in Atlanta, Zack Fishman sits with Teri Harof (Director Of Franchise Development) at Workout Anytime and reviews the franchise opportunity and much more! Share: Follow Us On Facebook and LinkedIn: @MODRNbusiness @Zjfishman (insta too) @RyanThomasHicks (insta too) EPISODE SPONSORS: SCORPION INTERNET MARKETING www.Scorpion.co/mb Named the #1 franchise marketing company in America by Entrepreneur Magazine, Scorpion delivers all-in-one solutions for franchise brands looking to defeat disjointed marketing and increase revenue. As a marketing partner, Scorpion assists franchises in the management of branding, website design, online listings, paid advertising, and more, eliminating the need for multiple vendors. To learn more, visit www.Scorpion.co/mb RPM: www.openmyfranchise.com Open for business - a simple term but a complex process; Let RPM help you. We are a real estate/project management firm whose main goal is to turnkey the opening process for both franchisee

This was a fun stop in Atlanta because of two reasons. First we recorded this short yet value packed Podcast with Kristen Hartman, the President of Cinnabon and Carvel. Secondly, we had a huge platter of special treats waiting for us in the kitchen and we really enjoyed that before hitting the road again. Kristen was gracious with her time and it is obvious that she truly loves both franchising and her brands. In this episode we dove in to topics ranging from how the "healthy lifestyles" trend is actually helping her business (hint, everyone needs a treat) to how these brands are using technology to gain an edge. The other thing I loved discussing was the topic of why marketing leaders make great brand presidents. Listen today and be sure you SUBSCRIBE to the podcast! Follow Us On Facebook and LinkedIn: @MODRNbusiness @Zjfishman (insta too) @RyanThomasHicks (insta too) SPONSORS: SCORPION INTERNET MARKETING: www.Scorpion.co/mb Named the #1 franchise marketing company in America by Entrepreneur Magazine,

In this Podcast Zack, sits with friend and mentor Mark Montini, the Chief Marketing Officer of Floor Coverings International (a leading mobile flooring business). Zack and Mark chat all things marketing, PR, franchising and more. Please be sure to hit the SUBSCRIBE button, and comment with your feedback on what you got from the episode! Follow Us On Facebook and LinkedIn: @MODRNbusiness @Zjfishman (insta too) @RyanThomasHicks (insta too) HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: SCORPION INTERNET MARKETING www.Scorpion.co/mb Named the #1 franchise marketing company in America by Entrepreneur Magazine, Scorpion delivers all-in-one solutions for franchise brands looking to defeat disjointed marketing and increase revenue. As a marketing partner, Scorpion assists franchises in the management of branding, website design, online listings, paid advertising, and more, eliminating the need for multiple vendors. To learn more, visit www.Scorpion.co/mb IFPG: www.ifpg.org The International Franchise Professionals Group is the

On this episode, Zack Fishman sits down with Pinch A Penny’s CDO Michael Arrowsmith to discuss the differentiators for the brand, how they use technology to set themselves apart and Pinch A Penny’s plan for the next 12-24 months. Follow Us On Facebook and LinkedIn: @MODRNbusiness @Zjfishman (insta too) @RyanThomasHicks (insta too) HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: SCORPION INTERNET MARKETING www.Scorpion.co/mb Named the #1 franchise marketing company in America by Entrepreneur Magazine, Scorpion delivers all-in-one solutions for franchise brands looking to defeat disjointed marketing and increase revenue. As a marketing partner, Scorpion assists franchises in the management of branding, website design, online listings, paid advertising, and more, eliminating the need for multiple vendors. To learn more, visit www.Scorpion.co/mb IFPG: www.ifpg.org The International Franchise Professionals Group is the world’s largest and most respected franchise consultant organization. IFPG’s nearly 1,000 members consist of

On this Millennial Monthly episode of Modrn Business, Zack Fishman spends some time with Junkluggers CEO Josh Cohen to learn how he came up with the concept, how he caters to millennial franchise candidates and what Junkluggers does to market to the young consumer. Follow Us On Facebook and LinkedIn: @MODRNbusiness @Zjfishman (insta too) @RyanThomasHicks (insta too) HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: SCORPION INTERNET MARKETING www.Scorpion.co/mb Named the #1 franchise marketing company in America by Entrepreneur Magazine, Scorpion delivers all-in-one solutions for franchise brands looking to defeat disjointed marketing and increase revenue. As a marketing partner, Scorpion assists franchises in the management of branding, website design, online listings, paid advertising, and more, eliminating the need for multiple vendors. To learn more, visit www.Scorpion.co/mb IFPG: www.ifpg.org The International Franchise Professionals Group is the world’s largest and most respected franchise consultant organization. IF

With over 100 locations open and 275 units sold, Cookie Cutters is one of the fastest growing franchises in the industry and THE fastest growing children’s hair salon. In this interview, Neal dives in to his philosophy on smart business growth and the specific strategies he has employed within Cookie Cutters. Neal also riffs on his views about changing consumer expectations as millennials become new parents, the importance of creating loyalty in the digital age via customer convenience, and the personal “why” that drives his passion for the business. SCORPION INTERNET MARKETING: www.Scorpion.co/mb Named the #1 franchise marketing company in America by Entrepreneur Magazine, Scorpion delivers all-in-one solutions for franchise brands looking to defeat disjointed marketing and increase revenue. As a marketing partner, Scorpion assists franchises in the management of branding, website design, online listings, paid advertising, and more, eliminating the need for multiple vendors. To learn more, visit www.Scorp

In this Episode, Zack Fishman sits with Harris Research and goes over the history of the brand business opportunity with Dwayne Tanner and Doug Smith. Follow Us On Facebook and LinkedIn: @MODRNbusiness @Zjfishman (insta too) @RyanThomasHicks (insta too) HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: SCORPION INTERNET MARKETING www.Scorpion.co/mb Named the #1 franchise marketing company in America by Entrepreneur Magazine, Scorpion delivers all-in-one solutions for franchise brands looking to defeat disjointed marketing and increase revenue. As a marketing partner, Scorpion assists franchises in the management of branding, website design, online listings, paid advertising, and more, eliminating the need for multiple vendors. To learn more, visit www.Scorpion.co/mb IFPG: www.ifpg.org The International Franchise Professionals Group is the world’s largest and most respected franchise consultant organization. IFPG’s nearly 1,000 members consist of franchisors, franchise consultants, brokers, lenders, attorneys, real estate

Enjoy this special guest episode hosted by one of our sponsors, Red Boswell, President of the International Franchise Professionals Group. On the episode Red dives in to the Business Opportunity with Michael Haith, CEO of Teriyaki Madness.

We are really excited to publish this value packed episode. It really is at the top of our list for favorite conversations on the tour as we hosted a round table discussion with Joe Mathews covering a range of topics. If you know Joe, he has opinions and he is not afraid to speak his mind. But his opinions are rooted in facts and backed by a very long career in franchising. Listen in as we dive into topics like: -What it was like working for the Legendary Fred DeLuca -The numbers behind franchising, how many brands, how many new brands per year, how many franchise licenses are awarded and to who? -Private Equity coming in to franchising, is a consolidation inevitable? -Advice to emerging brands on how to look at capitalization, operations, and more -What is franchising 3.0 and a "charge" for the next generation Book link (free download!): https://franchiseperformancegroup.com/future-of-franchising/ SPONSORS: SCORPION INTERNET MARKETING: www.Scorpion.co/mb Named the #1 franchise marketing company in Am

In this episode with the Chief Marketing Officer and CXO of CraftWorks Holdings, we sit down with Josh Kern to discuss local store marketing, navigating agencies, new technologies, changing consumer habits, and much more. One of the interesting hot topics we dive in to is engaging the community and local store marketing. We got in to specific examples using their Logan’s Roadhouse and old Old Chicago brands. Other Brands in their portfolio of brands include Rock Bottom, Chophouse and more. Sponsors: SCORPION INTERNET MARKETING: www.Scorpion.co/mb Named the #1 franchise marketing company in America by Entrepreneur Magazine, Scorpion delivers all-in-one solutions for franchise brands looking to defeat disjointed marketing and increase revenue. As a marketing partner, Scorpion assists franchises in the management of branding, website design, online listings, paid advertising, and more, eliminating the need for multiple vendors. To learn more, visit www.Scorpion.co/mb RALLIO: Rallio is a powerful combinatio

In this special episode hosted by Justin Mink from Scorpion, Matt Friedman of Wing Zone shares his views on how third party delivery is shaping the restaurant industry and where he sees this monumental shift taking the industry, along with thoughts on menu innovation and how he quarterbacked a turn around for the Wing Zone brand and his franchisees. ~*~*~*~ Follow Us On Facebook and LinkedIn: @MODRNbusiness @Zjfishman (insta too) @RyanThomasHicks (insta too) Title Sponsor of the Summer Tour: Franchisors.com Audio Engineer: Ben Kliever SCORPION INTERNET MARKETING www.Scorpion.co/mb Named the #1 franchise marketing company in America by Entrepreneur Magazine, Scorpion delivers all-in-one solutions for franchise brands looking to defeat disjointed marketing and increase revenue. As a marketing partner, Scorpion assists franchises in the management of branding, website design, online listings, paid advertising, and more, eliminating the need for multiple vendors. To learn more, visit www.Scorpion.co/mbh