A Place At Home Franchisee Talks Culture and Grit
Sam Van Alzah chose A Place At Home because of the people-first culture. It's with that mindset (and with a lot of grit) that he's built up his franchise.
Posts by Allison Dudas
50 Franchises That Survive Any Economy
This week's podcast episode unpacks the Top Recession-Resistant Brands of 2026. We get into the data and talk about what makes a brand future-proof, especially in these uncertain times.
The American Franchise Act: What Buyers Should Know
A bill in Congress could reshape franchisor support. Here's what to ask before you buy a franchise, whether or not it passes.
Inside Year One: A Travelin’ Tom’s Franchisee Tells All
Robin co-owns two Travelin' Tom's Coffee Trucks in Mystic, Connecticut, alongside her sister and her friend. This trio loves the hustle and bustle of this food and beverage truck and shares their insight from their first year of ownership.
Building Something On Her Own with 2 Right At Home Franchises
Heidi is a RIght At Home franchisee in Florida with two locations. She has 140 employees and knows her business has helped countless families navigate the challenges of aging in their homes.
Owning a YogaSix Franchise: Couple’s Journey to 7 Studios
Audrey Ryder and Toni King own 7 YogaSix franchises. In this episode of the podcast, they talk about working together as a couple and doing their due diligence while investigating franchise brands. They also share their insights from managing people at their various studios.
Husband and Wife Choose Community with Kitchen Tune-Up
Brian and Heather Biddulph are the husband-and-wife team behind Kitchen Tune-Up in the Akron-Canton area. Before starting their remodeling business, their careers looked very different. Brian spent years in real estate and renovating homes from top to bottom, while Heather taught math and later coached educators worldwide to strengthen mathematics instruction. That journey eventually led them to Kitchen Tune-Up, where they now have the privilege of transforming kitchens into spaces that are both beautiful and functional for the families who gather there every day. They began with one territory and now have two, with eight employees.
Is the American Franchise Act Good for Franchisees?
On this episode of the podcast, we welcome multi-unit Taco John's franchisee Tamra Kennedy to discuss whether the American Franchise Act benefits franchisees. If you're interested in investing in a franchise, you won't want to miss this conversation about this important legislation.
A PuroClean Family Business
This PuroClean franchisee truly has a family business. Read about his experience moving from carpet cleaning to PuroClean. He's most proud of the way his business shows up for his community.
Kona Ice Founder Tony Lamb: Building A Franchise Empire
This podcast episode features Tony Lamb, the founder and CEO of Kona Ice (among other brands). Eric Stites, FBR's founder, sits down for a talk about how Kona started, where it's going, and what Tony sees in the future of franchising.