Who hosts Franchise QB?

Franchise QB is hosted by Mike Halpern. They have published 140 episodes. The show covers business, with an entrepreneurship focus.

What has Franchise QB covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Episode 141: Solving Gaps and Building Community in the Salon Suite Industry", "Episode 140: Doctors & Lawyers Are Flocking To The Modern Halo | Franchise: High ROI Beauty Business", and "Episode 137: Why 90% of Franchise Owners Fail | Building a 7-Figure Mobile Fitness Business". The latest went out on 30 Sep 2026 and ran about 32 minutes. These are from season 1. Reading two or three of these before pitching is the fastest way to see what the show actually books.

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Franchise QB publishes weekly, a median of 7 days between episodes. Episodes average about 25 minutes. The back catalogue stands at 140 episodes. A show on this cadence plans ahead, so pitch earlier rather than closer to the date you want.

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For Franchise QB, Booking Probability sits at 35/100, Listen Score at 30/100, and the guest bar is around 80/100. The show has not signalled guest openness recently, which raises the bar on relevance. A verified contact is on file.

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Franchise QB

Hosted by Mike Halpern · business · EN-US · 140 episodes

Audience: 14~4.9k on YouTube

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Welcome to the Franchise QB podcast where we empower entrepreneurs to WIN BIG in franchising. Hosted by Mike Halpern, a 20-year franchising veteran and entrepreneur, we huddle up weekly to educate our audience about the most successful small business model ever created: Franchising. Our mission is for listeners to achieve their American Dreams as new franchise owners. Let’s get started!

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Episode #141
Episode 141: Solving Gaps and Building Community in the Salon Suite Industry
Sep 29, 202632 minS1
Discover how Image Studios CEO Jason Olsen transformed salon suite franchising and why franchise investors are building scalable, semi-absentee empires in the beauty industry. Learn the exact process discipline and investment strategy required to expand into multi-unit franchise ownership. Episode Overview & Highlight Extract In this episode of The Franchise QB Podcast, host Mike Halpern sits down with Jason Olsen, Founder & CEO at Image Studios Franchise. Jason breaks down his entrepreneurial journey starting at age 16, transitioning out of the automotive dealership space, and building a national salon suite franchise platform with over 150 locations open and 200+ in development. They also discuss the creation of parent company Gorgeous Collective, the financial requirements (Item 7 & Item 19), and how franchise owners scale their portfolios. "If the fear of staying put is bigger than the fear of starting a business, that’s when people move forward. Fear is a normal emotion when you're looking at starting a business... lean into that because there's something new here you're going to learn." — Jason Olsen, Founder & CEO at Image Studios Key Takeaways Recession-Proof Model: How the beauty and salon suite sector offers stability compared to traditional retail or automotive industries. Diverse Tenant Base: Why designing suites for non-hair spa professionals (aestheticians, injectors, lash artists) drives lower turnover and stronger community culture. Essential Owner Traits: Success in salon suite franchising relies heavily on process discipline and strong soft skills/community leadership rather than direct sales. Investment Dynamics: Understanding Item 7 initial investment ranges ($770K - $1.7M) and how Landlord Tenant Improvement (TI) allowances significantly reduce net startup costs. Incubation Platform: How parent brand Gorgeous Collective uses salon suite footprints to accelerate go-to-market strategies for emerging beauty concepts. Resource Links Guest Website: Image Studios Franchise Free Resource for Franchise QB Listeners: The Franchise QB Playbook will guide you through the process of finding your perfect franchise fit. Free Franchise Doc: https://www.franchiseqb.com/playbook #franchiseownership #FranchiseOpportunities #OwnABusiness #FranchiseSuccess #FranchiseQB Contact me and my team with any questions along the way. www.calendly.com/franchiseguy Mike Halpern, CAFC mike@franchiseqb.com
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Episode 140: Doctors & Lawyers Are Flocking To The Modern Halo | Franchise: High ROI Beauty Business
Sep 22, 202621 min
Looking for a high-volume, recurring revenue beauty franchise? Join host Mike Halpern as he speaks with Christina Batson, Founder & CEO of The Modern Halo, about the booming head spa and personal care market. Episode Overview & Highlight Extract In this episode of The Franchise QB Podcast, Mike Halpern uncovers how Christina Batson—a registered nurse, multi-unit franchisee, and home health entrepreneur—co-founded The Modern Halo with her sisters to professionalize the viral head spa experience. Learn how this boutique, 1,200 sq. ft. model generates strong unit economics, attracts non-traditional clientele, and leverages subscription memberships for long-term growth. "People were driving two hours from Beaumont, Texas, from San Antonio, Austin... and they all said, 'I wish you were next to me.' That’s really what gave us that lightbulb moment... This is the new wave of self-care and wellness that is missing." — Christina Batson, CEO of The Modern Halo Learn more about the franchisor featured in this episode: The Modern Halo Free Resource for Franchise QB Listeners: The Franchise QB Playbook will guide you through the process of finding your perfect franchise fit. Free Franchise Doc: https://www.franchiseqb.com/playbook #franchiseownership #FranchiseOpportunities #OwnABusiness #FranchiseSuccess #FranchiseQB Contact me and my team with any questions along the way. www.calendly.com/franchiseguy Mike Halpern, CAFC mike@franchiseqb.com
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Episode #137
Episode 137: Why 90% of Franchise Owners Fail | Building a 7-Figure Mobile Fitness Business
Sep 1, 202616 minS1
Want to own a high-margin fitness business without the brick-and-mortar overhead? GYMGUYZ founder Josh York reveals how he built a world-wide mobile gym empire and what it takes to scale to 7 figures. Highlights Traditional gym franchises suffer from high real estate costs and low margins. In Episode 137 of The Franchise QB Podcast, host Mike Halpern sits down with Josh York, founder of GYMGUYZ, to break down the mobile fitness franchise model. Discover how GYMGUYZ delivers personalized workouts directly to homes, offices, and corporations using fully equipped vans. Josh shares raw insights on franchisee selection, overcoming business failure, building a "never quit" mindset, and scaling a low-cost, high-margin business from scratch. "Gyms have high expenses, low margins. We have high margins, low expenses... We're the rebellion against it. We literally bring the workout to you." — Josh York, Founder & CEO of GYMGUYZ Chapters 00:00 - The Birth of GYMGUYZ: Starting in a Dining Room 01:52 - Learning Franchising at 13 Years Old 02:43 - #1 Mistake Early Franchisors Make 03:34 - Brick-and-Mortar Gyms vs. Mobile Fitness Model 04:57 - Maintaining Quality Control Across Hundreds of Units 05:59 - The Mindset Needed to Avoid Business Failure 07:20 - Franchise Support: Marketing, Hiring, & Systems 08:42 - Life-Changing Client & Franchise Owner Stories 10:00 - Who Is the Ideal GYMGUYZ Franchise Owner? 12:33 - The 5-Year Vision for GYMGUYZ 13:10 - Investment Costs & Item 19 Financial Breakdown 14:37 - Final Advice for Prospective Entrepreneurs #FranchiseOpportunities #FitnessFranchise #GYMGUYZ #FranchiseQB #Entrepreneurship Free Resource for Franchise QB Listeners: The Franchise QB Playbook will guide you through the process of finding your perfect franchise fit. Free Franchise Doc: https://www.franchiseqb.com/playbook #franchiseownership #FranchiseOpportunities #OwnABusiness #FranchiseSuccess #FranchiseQB Contact me and my team with any questions along the way. www.calendly.com/franchiseguy Mike Halpern, CAFC mike@franchiseqb.com
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Episode #136
Episode 136: How to Build Recurring Revenue with Hand in Stone (63-Unit Secret)
Aug 25, 202622 minS1
Looking to invest in a high-growth wellness franchise? Hand in Stone Franchise VP Kristie Kalinowski breaks down how to build recurring revenue, scale multi-unit locations, and tap into the $60B+ spa industry without needing prior wellness experience. Highlights "Self-care isn't optional anymore, it's required... Our membership model creates that recurring revenue and cash flow that our owners can count on. We have 20 years of consecutive growth in the category and 650+ locations strong." — Kristie Kalinowski, VP of Franchise Development Chapters 00:00 - Introduction: Meet Kristie Kalinowski 01:20 - From Operations to Franchise Development 03:05 - Why Hand in Stone Has Thrived for 20+ Years 04:07 - The Explosion of the Wellness & Personal Care Category 05:12 - Differentiating Hand in Stone from Competitors 07:31 - How the Membership Model Generates Recurring Revenue 09:05 - Unlocking Multiple Streams of Income (Retail, Upgrades, Gift Cards) 10:14 - Ideal Franchise Owner Profile: Do You Need Spa Experience? 11:54 - White-Glove Support: Site Selection to Opening Day 14:37 - Real Owner Success: How One Owner Scaled to 63 Units 16:05 - Why Now Is the Time to Invest in Hand in Stone 19:27 - Startup Costs & Item 19 Financial Breakdown #FranchiseOpportunities #WellnessFranchise #HandInStone #FranchiseQB #PassiveIncome Free Resource for Franchise QB Listeners: The Franchise QB Playbook will guide you through the process of finding your perfect franchise fit. Free Franchise Doc: https://www.franchiseqb.com/playbook #franchiseownership #FranchiseOpportunities #OwnABusiness #FranchiseSuccess #FranchiseQB Contact me and my team with any questions along the way. www.calendly.com/franchiseguy Mike Halpern, CAFC mike@franchiseqb.com
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Episode #135
Episode 135: Why Most Plans Fail : Franchise Leadership : Military Systems to Scale Your Business
Aug 18, 202637 minS1
How do top franchise investors build multi-million-dollar teams? In this episode, host Mike Halpern sits down with Chris Hallberg—founder of GoExpand, Business Sargent, and the first EOS Implementer in Colorado, to reveal how military-grade leadership and operating systems can supercharge franchise growth. Learn how to fix accountability issues, hire elite talent, and scale your business using proven systems like the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). Highlight Mike Halpern: "In your view, what separates organizations that execute well from those that struggle to turn plans into results?" Chris Hallberg: "A plan that has never been shared is not a plan. A plan that you don't allow people to push back on, not a real plan. A plan that everyone doesn't fully understand and opt 100% into or 100% out of also will not work... When you get a group of people that are crazy in the head about this particular result, okay, these guys got a shot." Free Resource for Franchise QB Listeners: The Franchise QB Playbook will guide you through the process of finding your perfect franchise fit. Free Franchise Doc: https://www.franchiseqb.com/playbook #franchiseownership #FranchiseOpportunities #OwnABusiness #FranchiseSuccess #FranchiseQB Contact me and my team with any questions along the way. www.calendly.com/franchiseguy Mike Halpern, CAFC mike@franchiseqb.com
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Episode #141

Episode 141: Solving Gaps and Building Community in the Salon Suite Industry

Sep 29, 202632 minS1

Discover how Image Studios CEO Jason Olsen transformed salon suite franchising and why franchise investors are building scalable, semi-absentee empires in the beauty industry. Learn the exact process discipline and investment strategy required to expand into multi-unit franchise ownership. Episode Overview & Highlight Extract In this episode of The Franchise QB Podcast, host Mike Halpern sits down with Jason Olsen, Founder & CEO at Image Studios Franchise. Jason breaks down his entrepreneurial journey starting at age 16, transitioning out of the automotive dealership space, and building a national salon suite franchise platform with over 150 locations open and 200+ in development. They also discuss the creation of parent company Gorgeous Collective, the financial requirements (Item 7 & Item 19), and how franchise owners scale their portfolios. "If the fear of staying put is bigger than the fear of starting a business, that’s when people move forward. Fear is a normal emotion when you're looking at starting a business... lean into that because there's something new here you're going to learn." — Jason Olsen, Founder & CEO at Image Studios Key Takeaways Recession-Proof Model: How the beauty and salon suite sector offers stability compared to traditional retail or automotive industries. Diverse Tenant Base: Why designing suites for non-hair spa professionals (aestheticians, injectors, lash artists) drives lower turnover and stronger community culture. Essential Owner Traits: Success in salon suite franchising relies heavily on process discipline and strong soft skills/community leadership rather than direct sales. Investment Dynamics: Understanding Item 7 initial investment ranges ($770K - $1.7M) and how Landlord Tenant Improvement (TI) allowances significantly reduce net startup costs. Incubation Platform: How parent brand Gorgeous Collective uses salon suite footprints to accelerate go-to-market strategies for emerging beauty concepts. Resource Links Guest Website: Image Studios Franchise Free Resource for Franchise QB Listeners: The Franchise QB Playbook will guide you through the process of finding your perfect franchise fit. Free Franchise Doc: https://www.franchiseqb.com/playbook #franchiseownership #FranchiseOpportunities #OwnABusiness #FranchiseSuccess #FranchiseQB Contact me and my team with any questions along the way. www.calendly.com/franchiseguy Mike Halpern, CAFC mike@franchiseqb.com

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What is the difference between Founder Solo and Founder Pro?

How do agency tiers work?

What is a talent profile?

Can I switch plans later?

Yes, at any time. Upgrades take effect immediately; downgrades apply at the end of the current billing period. Contact support if you need help migrating between plan families.

Do you offer a free trial?

Every paid plan includes a 15-day free trial. Your card is saved at signup but you will not be charged until day 16. Cancel any time from your dashboard.

What happens if I cancel?

You keep access until the end of your current billing period. No charges after that. Your data is retained for 30 days in case you reactivate.

Is the 20% annual discount automatic?

Yes. Select Annual on the pricing toggle and the discounted price is applied automatically at checkout. The annual price shown is the full year cost.

What if I have more than 50 profiles or 20 clients?

That is our Enterprise tier. Contact our sales team and we will build a custom plan with volume pricing, a dedicated account manager, and SLA guarantees.

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Recent episodes

Episode 141: Solving Gaps and Building Community in the Salon Suite Industry

Episode 140: Doctors & Lawyers Are Flocking To The Modern Halo | Franchise: High ROI Beauty Business

Episode 137: Why 90% of Franchise Owners Fail | Building a 7-Figure Mobile Fitness Business

Episode 136: How to Build Recurring Revenue with Hand in Stone (63-Unit Secret)

Episode 135: Why Most Plans Fail : Franchise Leadership : Military Systems to Scale Your Business

Guest Appearances

Max Emma

Dan Claps

Scott Redler

Luke Carlson

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Every question we get asked beforesomeone starts their trial.

Franchise QB

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is Franchise QB?

About the host

Recent episodes

Episode 141: Solving Gaps and Building Community in the Salon Suite Industry

Episode 140: Doctors & Lawyers Are Flocking To The Modern Halo | Franchise: High ROI Beauty Business

Episode 137: Why 90% of Franchise Owners Fail | Building a 7-Figure Mobile Fitness Business

Episode 136: How to Build Recurring Revenue with Hand in Stone (63-Unit Secret)

Episode 135: Why Most Plans Fail : Franchise Leadership : Military Systems to Scale Your Business

Guest Appearances

Max Emma

Dan Claps

Scott Redler

Luke Carlson

Advertisers on this show

Best industries to pitch Franchise QB for

Podcasts like Franchise QB

Every question we get asked beforesomeone starts their trial.

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