Franchise Your Business

If you’ve been wondering how to franchise your business or how to take your franchise company to the next level then this podcast is for you. My name is Dr. Tom DuFore, CEO of Big Sky Franchise Team, and I’ve helping business leaders expand through franchising since 2003. I have personally advised more than 600 clients and thousands of small business owners and entrepreneurs on franchising. I have seen and learned a lot during that time, and I will be sharing tips and tidbits about franchising your business and building a successful, long lasting, franchise company. Our podcast is designed for the business owner looking to franchise their business, the growing franchisor, and for the seasoned franchise leader who is looking to keep up with current franchise trends. We will be sharing relevant information and news to educate you about the who, what, where, when, why, and how to franchise a business and how to grow and sustain a franchised company. Our intention is to share frequent,

Franchise Your Business is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 79 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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  Franchise Your Business

  The Frictionless Franchise With Prakash Iyer

  Sep 11, 202630 min

  This is a recording of a live webinar recorded on September 11th, 2026, starting at around 1:00 PM Eastern Time USA. This week on the Franchise Your Business webinar series, we were joined by Prakash Iyer, CPA and President of USFRANCHISECPA.COM. With over 25 years of experience, Prakash helps franchisors and franchisees streamline financial operations and build scalable systems for long-term success. During the webinar, he shared practical strategies for improving compliance, financial reporting, royalty collection, and operational efficiency to help franchise systems grow more profitably. Connect with Prakash Iyer Website: http://www.usfranchisecpa.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/usfranchisecpa / Ready to talk about franchising your business or get help with your franchise efforts? Book a complimentary consultation with one of our consultants: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/consultation-routing/#call This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. Big Sky Franchise Team is consistently recognized as one of the best franchise consulting firms in the United States, helping entrepreneurs franchise their businesses through a proven 3-Step franchise process rooted in ethical principles, hands-on guidance, and customized deliverables. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ . The information provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making any business decisions. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Big Sky Franchise Team, or our affiliates. Additionally, this podcast may feature sponsors or advertisers, but any mention of products or services does not constitute an endorsement. Please do your own research before making any purchasing or business decisions. References to external data sources, studies, statistics, or other third-party content are not claimed as our own unless explicitly stated. We do our best to provide proper credit and citation where due. If we unintentionally fail to cite or credit a source, please let us know, and we’ll gladly ...

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  Start Supply Planning Before You Sell Franchises With Lee Plotkin

  Aug 28, 202627 min

  This is a recording of a live webinar recorded on August 28th, 2026, starting at around 1:00 PM Eastern Time USA. This week on the Franchise Your Business webinar series, we were joined by Lee Plotkin, President of L.P. Enterprises, Inc. (LPE). Since 2001, Lee has helped restaurant groups build stronger purchasing and supply chain systems that reduce costs, improve efficiency, and support sustainable growth. Through decades of experience, he has worked with businesses to create the operational foundation needed to scale successfully. In this session, Lee shared why supply chain planning should begin before franchise expansion, how to build supplier and distributor relationships that grow with your business, and why a strong purchasing infrastructure creates a competitive advantage for both franchisors and franchisees. Connect with Lee Plotkin: Website: https://www.leeplotkin.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-plotkin-2a27a96 LP Enterprises on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lp-enterprises-inc Ready to talk about franchising your business or get help with your franchise efforts? Book a complimentary consultation with one of our consultants: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/consultation-routing/#call This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. Big Sky Franchise Team is consistently recognized as one of the best franchise consulting firms in the United States, helping entrepreneurs franchise their businesses through a proven 3-Step franchise process rooted in ethical principles, hands-on guidance, and customized deliverables. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ . The information provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making any business decisions. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Big Sky Franchise Team, or our affiliates. Additionally, this podcast may feature sponsors or advertisers, but any mention of products or services does not constitute an endorsement. Please do your own research before making any purchasing or business decisions. References to external data sources, studies, statistics, or other third-party content are not claimed as our own unless explicitly stated. We do our best to provide proper credit and citation where due. If we unintentionally fail to cite or credit a source, please let us know, and we’ll gladly ...

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  How a Connected POS Turns Franchise Sales Data Into Strategy With Bryan Clark

  Aug 21, 202639 min

  This is a recording of a live webinar recorded on Augusst 21st 2026, starting at around 1:00 PM Eastern Time USA. This week on the Franchise Your Business webinar series, we were joined by Bryan Clark, President of CentriSoft. Bryan helps businesses and emerging franchise brands streamline their operations by connecting CRM, POS, payments, marketing, and customer communication into one scalable system. As both a technology leader and business owner, he brought practical insights into building businesses that are ready to grow. In this session, Bryan shared how integrated systems can simplify operations, improve the customer experience, and help businesses build the repeatable processes needed to scale successfully. Ready to talk about franchising your business or help with your franchise efforts? Book a complimentary consultation with one of our consultants: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/consultation-routing/#call This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. Big Sky Franchise Team is consistently recognized as one of the best franchise consulting firms in the United States, helping entrepreneurs franchise their businesses through a proven 3-Step franchise process rooted in ethical principles, hands-on guidance, and customized deliverables. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ . The information provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making any business decisions. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Big Sky Franchise Team, or our affiliates. Additionally, this podcast may feature sponsors or advertisers, but any mention of products or services does not constitute an endorsement. Please do your own research before making any purchasing or business decisions. References to external data sources, studies, statistics, or other third-party content are not claimed as our own unless explicitly stated. We do our best to provide proper credit and citation where due. If we unintentionally fail to cite or credit a source, please let us know, and we’ll gladly ...

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  Franchise Sales Trends That Matter Now

  Jul 17, 202629 min

  This is a recording of a live webinar recorded on July 17, 2026, starting at around 1:45 PM Eastern Time USA. Ready to talk about franchising your business or help with your franchise efforts? Book a complimentary consultation with one of our consultants: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/consultation-routing/#call Visit our website: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ Subscribe to our Multiply Your Success podcast : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/multiply-your-success-with-dr-tom-dufore/id1518562762 Subscribe to our Franchise Your Business podcast : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/franchise-your-business/id1578524542 Get found in AI searches with: www.SkyBoundStrategies.com . Subscribe to our YouTube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/@bigskyfranchiseteam3523 Links from the episode are here: ISM® PMI® Reports https://www.ismworld.org/globalassets/pub/research-and-surveys/rob/pmi/hotdm202606pmi.pdf https://www.ismworld.org/globalassets/pub/research-and-surveys/rob/nmi/wtidrob202606svcs.pdf https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/unemployment-rate https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/inflation-cpi https://www.sca.isr.umich.edu/files/chicsr.pdf https://vistage.com/vistage-ceo-confidence-index/ https://www.uschamber.com/small-business/small-business-index-q2-2026/current-challenges https://www.census.gov/econ/bfs/current/index.html https://www.franchiseinsights.com/small-business-startup-sentiment-index/startup-sentiment-softens-again-in-june/ https://www.franchiseinsights.com/franchise-prospects/the-top-three-sources-of-franchise-funding-according-to-todays-prospects/ https://www.franchiseinsights.com/franchise-development/work-schedule-flexibility-tops-cost-of-entry-in-recent-polls-of-franchise-prospect-preferences/ https://www.franchiseinsights.com/top-ten-business-opportunity-categories/ This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. Big Sky Franchise Team is consistently recognized as one of the best franchise consulting firms in the United States, helping entrepreneurs franchise their businesses through a proven 3-Step franchise process rooted in ethical principles, hands-on guidance, and customized deliverables. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ . The information provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making any business decisions. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Big Sky Franchise Team, or our affiliates. Additionally, this podcast may feature sponsors or advertisers, but any mention of products or services does not constitute an endorsement. Please do your own research before making any purchasing or business decisions. References to external data sources, studies, statistics, or other third-party content are not claimed as our own unless explicitly stated. We do our best to provide proper credit and citation where due. If we unintentionally fail to cite or credit a source, please let us know, and we’ll gladly ...

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  10-Year Anniversary Thank You

  May 26, 20262 minS0

  <p>This is a 10-Year Anniversary thank you from our founder and CEO, Tom DuFore.</p><p>Thank you for being a part of our story for the last 10-years. We look forward to what the future holds for the next 10-years.</p><p><br/></p><p><b>This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. <br/></b>Big Sky Franchise Team is consistently recognized as one of the best franchise consulting firms in the United States, helping entrepreneurs franchise their businesses through a proven 3-Step franchise process rooted in ethical principles, hands-on guidance, and customized deliverables.  If you a...

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