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Franchise Fit Podcast

Franchise Fit Podcast

Hosted by Lance Graulich

Episodes

293

Latest episode

Aug 2026

Language

EN

About the show

Welcome to the Franchise Fit Podcast, formerly known as Eye On Franchising! Same powerful stories — new name and focus. We help you find the right franchise fit so you can build wealth, freedom, and legacy through business ownership....I am your host - Lance Graulich ! I have spent over 30 years in the franchise industry... I am a Franchise broker. I have been a multi-unit, multi-brand franchisee, president of franchise advisory Councils, and I have even created my own brands and sold them. Are you one of the many people that want to be your own boss? If you are, then You are in the right place! We are your tour guide on the road to business ownership. Our services are absolutely FREE. Whether you are a 1st time boss or a serial entrepreneur, we can help you find your perfect franchise! Each week we will speak to fascinating folks from the world of franchising. Founders, funders and franchisees will share their journey to franchise success. Franchise tips will be revealed, Myths debunked, Real stories and fun facts will be shared. We have many franchise finance partners from which you can choose, or perhaps you are an independent business owner looking to grow & scale your business by setting up a franchise. Either way, our team can help you! Whether you were born an entrepreneur or you are willing to learn to become one, you are in the right place. Please like, share, and subscribe!

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August 20, 202626 min

He Built 400 Bath Remodel Territories So Far - Now He's Launching Flooring!

Can you own a franchise without quitting your job? Dean explains why “semi-absentee” shouldn’t mean handing the keys to a general manager and checking the bank account once a month. Owners still need to lead. The difference is that they don’t necessarily have to perform one of the major day-to-day jobs inside the company. In Five Star Bath Solutions and Five Star Flooring, the owner can oversee the business rather than personally running sales calls or completing installations. Technology also allows many management responsibilities to happen outside traditional business hours or from almost anywhere. That makes this conversation especially relevant for corporate executives and first-time franchise buyers researching semi-absentee franchises, home service franchises, executive franchise models, and businesses they can build while transitioning out of corporate America.

August 13, 202619 min

The Hidden Business Behind Commercial Kitchens

In this episode of the Franchise Fit Podcast, Lance Graulich sits down with Jon Floyd, owner and operator of HOODZ, to talk about building a commercial kitchen cleaning franchise from the ground up. Jon’s path into the business started in an unexpected place: aboard U.S. Navy ships in 1997, where cleaning kitchen hoods was sometimes handed to him as punishment. Years later, after retiring from his military career and exploring several business ideas, Jon found HOODZ while researching franchise opportunities. He launched his franchise in 2023 and has since expanded his interests across multiple states.

August 6, 202628 min

Is a Kids Art Franchise Actually Profitable?

Can a kids art franchise become a profitable business while making a meaningful impact on families? Justin Nihiser explains how Kid Create Studio combines youth enrichment, community involvement, and a proven franchise system.

July 30, 202626 min

5 Red Flags Before You Franchise Your Business

How do you franchise your business without weakening the company that made it successful? Brian Luciani explains the economics and founder mindset that separate scalable concepts from expensive mistakes. In this Franchise Fit Podcast episode, Lance Graulich sits down with Brian Luciani, Chief Growth Officer and Venture Partner at SMB Franchise Advisors, to answer the question many independent business owners ask: Is my business ready to franchise? Brian explains product-market fit, repeatable operations, unit economics after royalties, and founder responsibilities. He explains why becoming a franchisor means moving from player to coach, why the first franchisee can shape the culture for years, and why accepting the wrong candidate can cost more than walking away from a check.

July 23, 202627 min

Can You Own a Chess Franchise Without Chess Skills?

Can a youth enrichment franchise teach three-year-olds chess and produce strong unit economics without a storefront? Story Time Chess has built its business around that exact idea. In this episode of the Franchise Fit Podcast, host Lance Graulich sits down with Jon Sieber, co-founder of Story Time Chess, and Elise Morales, Director of Franchise Development at Franchise FastLane, to examine a children’s education franchise that combines storytelling, chess instruction, school partnerships, and a low-overhead operating model.

July 16, 202623 min

How to Build a Semi-Absentee Home Service Franchise

Home service franchise ownership can look passive from the outside. Alex Filipuk explains why semi-absentee ownership only works when capital, cash flow, time, and operational complexity support the owner’s expectations. Can a Siding Franchise Become Semi-Absentee? Lance Graulich sits down with Alex Filipuk, founder and CEO of Ideal Siding, to discuss how a technology professional with no siding installation experience built a specialized home services franchise with nearly 100 locations across the United States and Canada. Alex explains why siding is an essential service, why it is more complex than roofing, and how that complexity can create opportunity for owners who follow a proven system. This episode is for tech executives, first-time franchise buyers, and investors researching home improvement franchises. You’ll also hear why professionals concerned about AI replacing corporate jobs are moving toward local service businesses. For another example, watch Why Tech Executives Are Choosing Home Care Brands .

July 9, 202620 min

Inside One of America's Biggest Staffing Companies

Can you build a multimillion-dollar staffing franchise without recruiting or HR experience? Melissa Davis explains why sales ability, people skills, and operational commitment matter more than an industry résumé. Melissa Davis, Vice President of Franchising for Express Employment Professionals, joins Lance Graulich to break down the staffing franchise model, what separates top owners from low performers, and why this B2B business can scale within a single territory. Melissa shares that 95% of Express franchise owners enter without a background in staffing, recruiting, or human resources. She also discusses first-year owners approaching $1 million in revenue and territories open two or more years averaging $5.3 million in top-line sales.

July 2, 202620 min

Why Tech Executives Are Choosing Home Care Brands Like Caring Senior Service

Lance Graulich sits down with Del Salinas, Director of Franchise Development at Caring Senior Service, to explain how a non-medical home care franchise works and why demand is growing as more seniors choose aging in place over assisted living. This episode is for first-time franchise buyers and corporate professionals considering a recession-friendly service franchise. Del explains why successful owners must be coachable and committed to the system while building strong relationships.

June 18, 202619 min

Ziebart COO Brian Jackman & Franchisee Nick Lambie Reveal 67 Years of Success

In this episode of the Franchise Fit Podcast, Lance Graulich sits down at the International Franchise Association with Brian Jackman, President of Ziebart Corporation, and Nick Lambie, award-winning Ziebart franchise owner, Air Force veteran, VetFran Committee member, and Franchisee of the Year.

June 11, 202626 min

Wet Fuel Franchise Founder Cory Albertson on the Diesel Gold Rush

In this episode of the Franchise Fit Podcast, Lance Graulich sits down with Cory Albertson, co-founder of Wet Fuel, a mobile diesel fuel delivery franchise built around B2B recurring revenue, fleet fueling, proprietary trucks, and a small-staff operating model. Cory shares how Wet Fuel started, why America runs on diesel, and how construction companies, fleet operators, generators, and commercial businesses can save time, labor, and money by having fuel delivered directly to their vehicles and equipment. If you are looking for a franchise opportunity with no brick-and-mortar location, business-to-business customers, recurring revenue, and a first-mover advantage in mobile diesel delivery, this episode is a must-watch.

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