Meet the Franchise

Meet the Franchise, the essential podcast for investors, entrepreneurs, and anyone exploring franchise ownership.Hosted by Nick Powills of 1851 Franchise, each episode takes you behind the brand in direct-to-CEO conversations. We bring you the latest franchise news, introduce you to compelling business concepts, and provide an exclusive look at investment opportunities straight from the leaders themselves.Get equipped for your journey! Discover how to buy or grow a franchise with Growth Club!

Meet the Franchise is a business podcast hosted by 1851 Franchise, with 91 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

1851 Franchise hosts Meet the Franchise, a business show with 91 episodes published.

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  How Founder Bret Schneider Scaled WOW Window Boxes Franchise Across 22 US Markets

  Sep 23, 202613 min

  Nick Powills sits down with Bret Schneider , Founder and CEO of WOW Window Boxes , to discuss how he turned custom container gardening into an automated, year-round service model that generates over $5.3 million in corporate revenue with an 87% customer retention rate.   Originally founded in 2007 and franchising in partnership with REP'M Group, WOW Window Boxes delivers custom-built PVC planter products paired with a proprietary, automatic drip-irrigation system. The franchise is built for rapid national scaling, leveraging a centralized Sales Support Center that qualifies incoming leads, issues estimates, and processes client deposits directly for local operators.   Bret Schneider began his career as a product manager for building materials before stepping in to help commercialize his mother Sue’s custom window box concept in 2007. Utilizing his background in product design, supply chain logistics, and brand marketing, Schneider transformed a local service into a highly systematized, scalable enterprise. Under his executive leadership, WOW Window Boxes expanded its corporate footprint in Cincinnati to 11 active service vehicles and 30+ team members while pioneering a high-retention, year-round seasonal subscription model. In 2024, Schneider partnered with REP'M Group to officially launch national franchise expansion.   Start your Growth Club Journey today https://bit.ly/4azU9fs

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  CUPBOP: Brand President Dok Kwon on Franchise ROI and Scaling A Fast-Casual Korean Brand

  Sep 23, 202630 min

  Nick Powills sits down with Dok Kwon , President & Chief Operating Officer of CUPBOP , to discuss how Kwon transitioned from a Wall Street job to partnering with founder Jung Song to transform a single Utah food truck into a global Korean BBQ phenomenon.   CUPBOP has rapidly scaled from a local 10-unit food truck and brick-and-mortar operation into a high-growth quick-service brand boasting over 57 U.S. locations across Utah, Idaho, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, and Oklahoma, alongside an international footprint of over 180 units in Indonesia.   Dok Kwon moved to the U.S. from South Korea at age 11 and earned a full scholarship to Brigham Young University. He began his career in equity research at Goldman Sachs before moving to Citadel, where he managed millions in assets by his mid-20s. Driven to transition from investing to operating, Kwon left Wall Street in 2019 to partner with founder Jung Song, taking an equity stake to help scale CUPBOP nationally. Need help finding a franchise to own? Join the Growth Club now!

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  Meet the Franchise | Scott Capelin | InLIFE WELLNESS

  Sep 10, 202631 min

  Are you looking to invest in a boutique fitness & wellness franchise? On this episode of Meet The Franchise, 1851 Franchise Publisher Nick Powills sits down with Scott Capelin, Founder and CEO of inLIFE Wellness, to discuss how his 25 years of fitness industry experience and entrepreneurship's highs and lows led him to design a streamlined boutique pilates studio model. https://scottcapelin.com/ inLIFE Wellness has expanded to approximately 70 global locations, initially scaling organically across Australia before launching its rapid U.S. development trajectory anchored in Dallas, Texas. Driven by strong consumer demand in the booming pilates market, low overhead costs, and fast cosmetic studio conversions, early U.S. franchisees are already scaling, with 20 studios underway across just five ownership groups. The brand is now targeting aggressive national expansion across key growth markets, including Texas, Arizona, California, Minneapolis, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida. Scott Capelin began his fitness career in 1999 as a personal trainer and draws on 25 years of hard-won fitness industry knowledge. His entrepreneurship journey has inspired a passion for creating a brand that improves health and fitness while simultaneously providing a wealth building asset for aspiring business owners just like him. Learn more about franchising with inLIFE Wellness: https://www.inlifewellness.com/franchise

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  Meet the Franchise | Alexandra Spitz | New Mom School

  Sep 10, 202632 min

  Around 3.6 million+ new mothers enter the U.S. market every year. New Mom School is building a business around what they need most: support. On this episode of Meet The Franchise, 1851 Franchise Publisher Nick Powills, CFE, sits down with Alexandra Spitz, Founder and CEO of New Mom School, to discuss how the brand is capitalizing on the rapidly expanding $16.7 billion postpartum services market. Positioning itself as a first-to-market franchise dedicated to structured postnatal education and peer community, New Mom School addresses a critical care gap for the approximately 3.6 million+ new mothers entering the U.S. market each year. Founded in 2012, New Mom School has expanded its footprint across multiple locations in 12 states nationwide. The concept originated from Alexandra's direct experience identifying the systemic lack of structured emotional and educational support during the “fourth trimester.” Drawing on her background in community development, operational strategy, and entrepreneurship, Alexandra engineered New Mom School from a single high-performing unit into a turnkey, nationwide franchise system. Learn more about franchising with New Mom School: https://newmomschool.com/franchise/

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  Meet the Franchise | Abid Abedi | iCode School

  Sep 9, 202623 min

  On this episode of Meet The Franchise, 1851 Franchise Publisher Nick Powills, CFE, sits down with Abid Abedi, Founder and CEO of iCode School, to discuss how the franchise is powering the future of STEM education. Abid has more than 30 years of experience as a serial entrepreneur and has founded more than 15 startups across different sectors. Founded in 2015, iCode was created after Abid identified a gap in the market for engaging, future-focused computer science education for children. iCode is redefining STEM education through immersive, hands-on learning experiences that teach children coding, robotics, artificial intelligence, game development, digital design, and other technology skills. The brand was recognized by the Financial Times, ranking #1 in Education and #111 overall on its list of the Fastest-Growing Companies in North and South America. Today, the brand has sold more than 120 franchises and has campuses across 26 states. Learn more about franchising with iCode: https://icodefranchise.com/

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