The Global Franchise Podcast

Find your inner power and financial freedom, with Felicia Alexander of TITLE Boxing Club

It’s no secret that the past three years have presented fitness clubs with unseen challenges requiring immense tenacity to power through. But TITLE Boxing, the leading authentic heavy bag boxing club, has risen above the challenges and is now stronger than ever. The brand offers a workout designed to build your fitness, control your breathing, and clear your mind, with more than 145 locations and a proven franchise model that helps franchisees unleash their entrepreneurial spirit.
To find out more about the concept, we decided to catch up with Felicia Alexander, CRO of BoxUnion and TITLE Boxing Club,  whose love of fitness started at a very young age. Felicia found her passion for boxing when she was only 16 years old, having lost her father to a sudden heart attack. Channeling the pain, Felicia put on the gloves and felt the inner power she never knew she had.
She went on to have a successful career as a sales and marketing executive for companies like Sun Microsystems, Sony, Mattel, and Leaf Group. Together with her business partner, Todd Wadler, they launched BoxUnion back in 2017.
Now, having been acquired by BoxUnion in early 2021, TITLE Boxing has been heavily investing in infrastructure and the refinement of operations to support franchisees.
Join us on this episode of the Global Franchise Podcast as Felicia talks about exploring a gap in the market, improving members’ experience, and most importantly, knocking out the mental health stigma.
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Double your business revenue in 90 days, with Simon Severino of Strategy Sprints

The benefits of escaping the nine-to-five grind and running your own business are endless: from a better work-life balance and flexible hours to more financial gains and the feeling of being your own boss. But once you get your dream business, the question is: how do you grow it successfully?
Simon Severino, the founder of consulting firm Strategy Sprints, has found a way to pull business owners out of the weeds and rocket their numbers. Having invented the Strategy Sprints Method, Simon helps businesses double revenue in just 90 days by using 12 assignments.
A TEDx talker and investor, Simon has reached financial freedom and helped thousands of entrepreneurs do the same with a firm that runs without being dependent on them.
Join us on this episode of the Global Franchise Podcast as Simon shares his blueprints for automating your business and achieving that ideal work-life balance.
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This episode of the Global Franchise Podcast is brought to you by Unleashed Brands, the world’s first youth enrichment franchise platform helping kids learn, play, and grow. For more information about the platform and franchise opportunities under Unleashed, head over to www.unleashedbrands.com.

Break bias and build resilience, with Christina Russell of Radiance Holdings

The health and beauty sector has certainly shown some resilience coming out of the COVID pandemic. Looking ahead, the global beauty industry market size is expected to increase by 3.5 per cent in 2024, to total $590.9bn, before rising another 3.4 per cent to hit $611.2bn in 2025.
One industry-leading organization that has recorded outstanding performance of its flagship brands, is Radiance Holdings. Led by CEO, Christina Russell, the company represents a collection of premier brands in the beauty, wellness and self-care sector, including Sola Salons, the world's largest and fastest growing salon studios franchise; Woodhouse, the largest premium day spa making high-end, resort-level experiences accessible in a neighborhood setting; and BeautyHive, an online distributor of professional beauty products.
Radiance Holdings’ sense of community and inclusivity really defines the franchise model, which is why we wanted to catch up with Christina – from the key values that help beat the competition to the lessons she learned as a female executive and the advice she gave to every woman who wants to break the glass ceiling.
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This episode of the Global Franchise Podcast is brought to you by Unleashed Brands, the world’s first youth enrichment franchise platform helping kids learn, play, and grow. For more information about the platform and franchise opportunities under Unleashed, head over to www.unleashedbrands.com. 

From a legendary California pizza to a global brand, with Giorgio Minardi of California Pizza Kitchen

If there is one thing the world can agree on, it’s our love for pizza. The overall market size of the pizza restaurant industry in the U.S. topped over $55bn in 2021, making pizza franchises a lucrative business opportunity. But how do you ensure that you stand out from the crowd when the pizza market is only getting further saturated? 
Combining unexpected flavors and high-quality ingredients, as well as doing things differently certainly helps. At least that’s the stance for California Pizza Kitchen (CPK). Having launched in Beverly Hills in 1985, CPK offers California-style pizza with a passion for combining fresh, seasonal ingredients with flavor inspirations from across the globe. CPK operates nearly 200 restaurants worldwide and at the end of 2021, the company even launched its first domestic franchising program. 
To learn more about the growth of CPK, we wanted to catch up with Giorgio Minardi, executive VP of global development and franchise operations at the company. Having occupied executive roles at a number of international brands, Giorgio brings more than 35 years of business experience to CPK. 
Join us as we learn more about the origins of CPK, its values, and how Giorgio is leading the charge when it comes to CPK’s domestic expansion. 
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Franchising as a force for good, with Dave Keil of Franworth

Our guest this week is something of a franchising veteran, having been CEO for a number of large international brands such as Haagen-Dazs, Pure Barre, and The Lash Lounge. Dave Keil is now the president of franchise consultancy Franworth and uses his decades of experience in assisting franchise brands with their growth and development.  
In recent years, however, Dave has also turned his talents to the charitable world of non-profits. Having founded Franchise for Good in 2020 – the official non-profit division of Franworth – he now works directly with companies who are seeking guidance to achieve sustainable growth. And with a strong understanding of how to do so on the franchise side of things, Dave has been able to translate these learnings elsewhere.  
Join us as we learn more about the origins of Franchise for Good, what the organization is doing to promote ethical causes, and what challenges could impact the business model as we continue through 2023. 
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Essential advice for prospective franchisees, with David Weaver of Franchise Your Freedom

This week we’re joined by David Weaver, an accomplished consultant for FranChoice and the president of Franchise Your Freedom. As the name of his organization would suggest, David is a lifelong advocate for the power of franchising and the independence that the business model can bring.  
Over his career, he has helped over 150 business owners spread their entrepreneurial dreams through over 200 individual franchise locations and continues to work with entrepreneurs in realizing their franchising potential.  
We wanted to speak with David about what’s hot in franchising right now. That means the kinds of questions that new franchisees should be asking their franchisor, what kind of risks can be associated with the business model, and how the pandemic has elevated the opportunity found within specific segments. 
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Three lessons for growth-focused franchisors, with Michael Browning of Unleashed Brands

This week’s guest is perhaps one of our most in-demand yet, with Michael O. Browning Jr. being a hot commodity within the North American franchising scene. Having launched Unleashed Brands in 2021, Michael has continued with impressive momentum and was recently appointed to the IFA’s board of directors, giving him a direct line into the American franchising community.  
Michael’s history with franchising goes back over a decade when he founded and ran Urban Air Adventure Parks back in 2010. This has now become a part of the Unleashed Brands portfolio, which also includes concepts like Class 101, Premier Martial Arts, Snapology, Little Gym, and most recently, XP League.  
Join us as we catch up with Michael about the future plans for Unleashed Brands, as well as his learnings and experiences having become a key figure within the international franchising landscape. 
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How competition can drive franchising success, with Chris and Jenny McCuiston of Goldfish Swim School

While many franchise brands are built around making as much money as possible for all involved, some concepts strive to put more back into the world than just financial gains. One such example is Goldfish Swim School, which co-founders Chris and Jenny McCuiston created in order to make children as safe as possible around water.  
This commitment to compassion has benefitted the brand’s expansion, and since its 2006 creation, Goldfish has now grown to have more than 250 schools either open or in development across the U.S.  
Join us as we sit down with Chris and Jenny to learn more about the journey they’ve gone on in the 16 years since Goldfish was created, and what kind of partners they’re looking for when curating the franchise’s future. 
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Why experiences are crucial in franchising, with Vanessa Yakobson of Blo Blow Dry Bar

Sometimes, franchise brands can ride the line between multiple industries to ultimately create something completely new and fresh. One such example is Blo Blow Dry Bar, which positions itself in both the wellness and beauty markets to deliver blowdrys and other beauty services to its customers; with a focus put on the experience that its guests receive.  
The brand’s CEO, Vanessa Yakobson, knows a thing or two about delivering exceptional customer service. She has grown the brand since acquiring it with her partners in 2009, and over the next 13 years, Vanessa and her team developed Blo from a humble Canadian concept into an international powerhouse.  
This year, Blo is celebrating its 15th anniversary, so what better time to catch up with Vanessa to reflect on the brand’s successful past, and look toward its ambitious future. 
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From homelessness to international acclaim, with Sanjeev Sanghera of Döner Shack

It’s always exciting to speak with the founder of a homegrown brand that’s just on the cusp of international success. This week, we’re joined on the podcast by Sanj Sanghera, co-founder and MD of the Döner Shack and Döner Haus franchise brands.  
Döner Shack was launched in Leeds in the U.K. back in 2019 and has since steadily grown with new openings in both Manchester and Leicester. Sanj has also spoken about putting plans in place to develop in the States, too, with New York and Florida being eyed as key initial markets.  
But how do you go from launching a brand, and three pandemic-stricken years later, look at taking it overseas? And what does it take to develop an idea from an initial seed to a portfolio of successful restaurant locations? Join us as we speak with Sanj about these questions and many more. 
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