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Meet the Franchisee

Podcast by 1851 Franchise | Everything Franchising Resource

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About Meet the Franchisee

Welcome to Meet the Franchisee, the podcast dedicated to sharing real-life franchisee stories and the invaluable lessons they've learned. Hosted by Nick Powills of 1851 Franchise, each episode is a direct conversation with small business owners who have found franchise success. Go beyond the headlines to get honest, practical advice from business owners on their journey—from initial investment to daily operations. These candid success stories are your guide to the realities of entrepreneurship and offer the inspiration you need to build your own business. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a current franchisee, tune in to hear from the people who have been there.Get equipped for your journey! Discover how to buy or grow a franchise with Growth Club!

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23 episodes

episode A Look Back At 30 Years At Beef 'O' Brady's: A Multi-Generational Family Owner artwork

A Look Back At 30 Years At Beef 'O' Brady's: A Multi-Generational Family Owner

What does 30 years of restaurant franchising teach an entrepreneur? 1851 Franchise Publisher Nick Powills interviews Multi-Unit Franchisee Don Bosko [https://1851franchise.com/beef-o-bradys-franchise-don-bosko-story-2731948#stories], to explore his incredible franchising story with Beef 'O' Brady's, the family-oriented sports pub franchise that has served local communities for four decades. Don shares the raw, unfiltered reality of moving from the corporate ladder to semi-absentee ownership, detailing the "hustle and grit" required to scale a family sports pub concept into a multi-generational legacy. We dive deep into the mechanics of multi-unit operations, the importance of community-integrated marketing, and how to maintain an owner's mindset when facing economic or personal turbulence. Whether you are looking for your first investment or seeking to optimize an existing portfolio, Don's 35-year journey offers a masterclass in professional business ownership. Interested in franchising? Join the Growth Club [https://bit.ly/4rgUwRV] to find your franchise!

16 Apr 2026 - 29 min
episode Engineer and Aviator Turned Home Care Business Owner With Right At Home artwork

Engineer and Aviator Turned Home Care Business Owner With Right At Home

Vladimir Zarkhin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladimirzarkhin], owner of Right at Home of Boston Metro West, spent years as a successful engineer in the telecom industry before he eventually reached a point where he was no longer fulfilled. Looking for a franchise in the booming in-home senior care industry, Right at Home, the over-750-unit in-home care franchise, became a clear choice for Zarkhin. After 20 years with the brand, Zarkhin joins the countless other entrepreneurs who found their passion and were able to make a real impact on their local communities while building an asset and legacy for themselves and their families. Need help finding a franchise to own? Join the Growth Club now https://bit.ly/4rgUwRV [https://bit.ly/4rgUwRV]

6 Mar 2026 - 19 min
episode Meet Dillas Quesadillas First Franchisee | Pete John artwork

Meet Dillas Quesadillas First Franchisee | Pete John

Meet Pete John [https://www.linkedin.com/in/pete-john-018a532a8], the first franchisee to ever own a Dillas Quesdillas [https://1851franchise.com/dillas-quesadillas] location. When Pete John first walked into a Raising Cane's as a shift manager, he never imagined it would one day lead him to meeting Kyle and Maggie Gordon, a couple about to make history with their QSR+ concept Dillas Quesadillas. After more than a decade in restaurants and a call to former colleague Kyle Gordon, John became Dillas Primo Quesadillas' very first franchisee. John's territory covers all of Louisiana and parts of East Texas, with a development plan of 13 total stores. Interested in franchising? Join the Growth Club [https://bit.ly/4rgUwRV] to find your franchise!

11 Feb 2026 - 1 h 0 min
episode Unlock Growth: From Real Estate to Multi-Unit Ownership with Sola Salons artwork

Unlock Growth: From Real Estate to Multi-Unit Ownership with Sola Salons

1851 Franchise Publisher Nick Powills speaks with Sola Salons franchisees Marc Barber and Wesley Staples as they share their inspiring journey from commercial real estate to multi-unit salon suite ownership. / wesley-staples-69b90226 [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmxlaG9tT29MMnYtMWZTQWcybTBfN2U3RkVIUXxBQ3Jtc0ttWUFrMGZLTTlpS3JuQnNGbExpTmNrSzVJZFh5TWc1OUhrUnlYYTh4STdwTENYZFZGcXRnTE5oRks4dHc5ekRiWHMxMFN0S1A0SVByT3Z6U0NpejJSVUYzT3RTNE9RQjJIOGxPcnBQZ2g4T3BJNW1Vbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fwesley-staples-69b90226%2F&v=2pLH5FnGsq0] / marc-barber-597b3812 [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnJiSXctVlljV0t2Q2JEQkoyc2ZwYmRtQ2lvUXxBQ3Jtc0tuU2lEbUdJYWxCNmlabExiWjdhUnloX3lrVE8zdU5fdVhyU2g2SmZNck1vMTlyMUV4V21QdUdNY0pyMFJ1ZUhHNHk0N3FzcTVfc2dhNGsyT1lxSFR4R3BGeU02Mm04QUNnb3lCVUdGcVJyQmd5TlhBNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fmarc-barber-597b3812%2F&v=2pLH5FnGsq0] Marc and Wesley will reveal how they leveraged their industry expertise to identify Sola Salons as a strong real estate play and scalable franchise opportunity, including:

29 Sep 2025 - 29 min
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