Modern Business

CEO of Eggs Up Grill, Ricky Richardson, joins Zack on this new episode of Modrn Business to talk about their spin on the better-breakfast category, the brand's investment in technology, how they have handled economic pressures on a unit-level and why menu innovation is key to Eggs Up Grill's success from a consumer and franchise development perspective.

Justin Bartek (Director of Marketing) and Mike LaRue (VP of Franchise Sales) from Jinya Ramen Bar join the show to discuss how they're catering to an Americanized ramen palette, how they're utilizing data to target their ideal customer and about their express concept, Bushi by Jinya.

Zack chats with CEO Scott Snyder and COO/CFO Will Brand to talk about their turnaround of 32-year old legacy brand Bad Ass Coffee. From technology overhauls to a focus on operational efficiency, this brand has seen some significant changes that have contributed to its resurgence as a brand to be reckoned with in the coffee space within franchising.

Zack catches up with fellow Chicago native and CEO of Aloha Poke, Chris Birkinshaw, about their concept emerging out of a crowded poke category, their innovative food safety technology that sets them apart, their exciting multi-unit growth plans and how they approach the employment challenges currently being faced in the F&B industry.

Zack gets a chance to learn all about one of the hottest new brands in the restaurant franchising space, Roll Em' Up Taquitos. Through his chat with CDO & Partner Chris Wyland, MB finds out how REU managed to get 300+ units in development in 15 months, their amazing tech stack, their unique branding and their plans for additional brands under their umbrella, Bomb AF Brands.

We welcome back Ben Crosbie, CEO and bring along Candace Byrnes, CDO from The DripBar to discuss their rapid ascent in the past 2 years, how they educate their consumer on IV infusion, why Candace decided to become both a franchisor/franchisee of the brand and their goals for the rest of 2022.

On this episode of the Modrn Business podcast, we chat with CEO of Stellar Service Brands, Gary Findley. We discuss his new book “The Red Neck CEO”, how his upbringing contributed to his success, the importance of street-smarts, the relationships he built with his employees while he was at Curves and his latest venture Stellar Service brands. Link to Gary's first episode: https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/DzP5JV1TEgckBbTVA Special thanks to Monica and BizCom Associates for setting up this reunion episode! Episode Highlights ● Gary talks about how his upbringing & the values he learnt growing up in a small town contributed to his success (3:20) ● The reason behind the controversial title for his book The Red Neck CEO and why it doesn’t have a derogatory or negative meaning to him (7:41) ● Why Founders should take care of their employees (9:17) ● Why street-smarts is a necessary trait for entrepreneurs to succeed in life and business (13:32) ● The importance of your spouse trusting you and supporting your vision

In this new episode, Zack learns all about the Italian Ice aficionados of the Southeast, Jeremiah's Italian Ice. EVP of Operations Nicole DiPietro discusses their path towards 100 units, how culture plays a role in differentiation/recruitment, plans for non-traditional growth and the awesome founding story.

Zack welcomes back the CEO of Radiance Holdings, Christina Russell, to get an update on how Radiance has progressed, criteria for new brands they're looking to acquire, their new e-commerce platform, BeautyHive and some of their big goals for the rest of 2022.

In this Modrn Business episode, Zack chats with the CEO & Founder of Fastest Labs, Dave Claflin. We discuss how technology has helped them gain an edge over other franchisors in their category, why Amazon DSP operators are the perfect franchisees for them, the future of the drug testing industry and other major plans for 2022.

In this Modrn Business episode, we chat with Founder & CEO of Southern Steer, Greg Snyder. I ask about how Southern Steer is disrupting the butchery space, why he decided to franchise the brand, how they're utilizing technology to outpace mom & pops and how they are using community-driven efforts to differentiate from big-box grocers.

In this Modrn Business episode, Zack hops on with the CEO of Zoom Room, Mark Van Wye. They discuss Zoom Room's unique place in the pet services market, the founding story of the brand, how they educate consumers about their niche, the secret behind their exponential growth and exciting new technology being rolled out in 2022.

In this Modrn Business episode, Zack sits down with the Co-Founder & CEO of Smokin' Oak Wood-Fired Pizza, Matt Mongoven. We discuss how he has evolved his brand since they started franchising in 2016, how they use technology to gain an edge over their pizza compatriots, how he has used Springboard to level up his business and major plans for 2022.

In this episode of Modrn Business, Zack sits down with LIT Method's Chief Strategy Officer, Mike Abramson. We discuss their emergence into franchising, about their celebrity investors, their proprietary machine and about their growth plans for 2022.

In this Modrn Business episode, Zack hops on with Vanessa Yakobson, CEO & Partner of Blo Blow Dry Bar. We talk about their new membership model, the brand refresh within their locations, technology that their franchisees can use to gain an edge and other major goals for 2022.

In this segment, Zack Fishman catches up with franchise development expert Jason Stowe to discuss one of the hottest new B2B concepts in franchising, Cyberbacker. We talk about why outsourcing is a hot trend in the professional world, why it's a viable investment for a potential franchisee and their main goals for 2022.

In this interview, Zack sits down with Boston's VP of Marketing (Katie Borger) and VP of Sales & Development (Ryan Reeves) to discuss how Boston's approaches their tech stack, how they've changed their real estate footprint and some major plans for 2022.

Ryan and Zack are in Texas to chat with the Chief Executive Officer of HTeaO, Justin Howe.

In this episode Ryan and Zack sit down and chat with Sherif Mityas, the President of BRIX Brands.

In this final episode of 2021, Ryan and Zack chat with Joe Mathews about the 2021 Franchise year. Register for Young Conference 2022: www.franchiseyoungconference.com