Interviews

Tell us more about Billboard Connection and what attracts franchisees to your business The term "outdoor advertising" or "out-of-home media" refers to all forms of media that reaches consumers outside their homes. Formats include large billboards and posters located on major highways, busy arterial roadways and local streets; bus bench, bus shelter & telephone or … Q&A with Billboard Connection’s Tom Flood, Vice President and Brand Director

How was Billboard Connection originally conceived and started? The original agency was started by an independent billboard rep who was asked to source other billboard advertising other than the inventory he represented. After researching he found that there was a multitude of options and even more companies that sell these options so he recognized the … Q&A with Tom Flood, VP and Brand Director for Billboard Connection

                                                                                                                                                                                          Robin Rotella, VP/Director of Franchise Sales & Marketing, recently discussed The Grout Doctor’s remarkable opportunity with Franchise Gator. Grout Doctor has taken over this industry with their specialties in renewing existing tile, natural stone and grout to its original beauty. They have recently been rated one of the top franchises in North America … Q&A with Robin Rotella VP of Franchise Sales/Marketing of The Grout Doctor

How was your HobbyTown USA originally started? HobbyTown USA founders Thomas Walla and Merlin Hayes purchased a long established local hobby store in Lincoln, NE in 1980. After opening a second location in Lincoln they began to receive multiple inquiries about franchising the business.   What was your original vision for HobbyTown USA company? How … Bob Wilke, President of Hobby Town Discusses Exceeding Franchisor Expectations

Curtis Nelson’s father began K&N Mobile franchises in 1972 and they have since grown into an amazing company. We had to chance to ask him some questions and he had a lot to tell us about his business and the franchising world as a whole.                                                                                                                                                                                             What has changed in your vision for the … Franchise Gator learns more about K&N Mobile Franchises from President and CEO, Curtis Nelson

Protecting parking lot owners against violators is in ever-growing demand and Park Select has seen this and is providing a service to fulfill these needs. Park Select takes the responsibility, and the costs, away from the lot owner and transfers them to the parking violator, where it belongs! Tell us more about the beginning of … An in-depth discussion about Park Select Franchising

How was Hurricane Grill & Wings originally started? The entire idea of Hurricane Grill & Wings started with Chris Russo.  As a young man, Chris lived in Fort Pierce, FL had a passion for flavors.  His mother taught his how to cook and he turned his love for food and flavor into a small restaurant. … Martin O’Dowd, President of Hurricane Grill & Wings, Discusses the Flavorful Franchise

SURE STEP safety floor and tub treatment creates a sophisticated tread design into the surface of hard mineral floors and bathtubs making them safer WET then the same surface DRY if untreated.  The below interview is with their Director of Marketing, Glen Stroud.  Glen answers all your questions about how they began and the opportunity … Q&A with Sure Step Franchise Director of Marketing, Glen Stroud

Rapid Recovery franchisees provide service to air conditioning and heating contractors, mechanical contractors, refrigeration contractors and facilities maintenance departments. Additionally Rapid Recovery provides service to landfills, salvage companies, demolition contractors, military bases and more. Please enjoy the Q&A session below with the National Service Manager, Les Rhynard to learn more about this fast growing franchise. … Q&A with Rapid Recovery Franchise National Service Manager, Les Rhynard

Ron discusses world domination and having fun while doing it.    How was Pizza Schmizza originally conceived and started? In 1993, Pizza Schmizza founder, Andre Jehan realized his destiny. Excited, he approached his father, Roger, with the good news. Roger quipped ‘Pizza Schmizza – Get a real job!’.  The name stuck, and the rest is … Q&A with Pizza Schmizza, Ron Berger, Chairman/CEO