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FranchiseU!

FranchiseU!

By: Dr. Kathy Gosser Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence at the University of Louisville
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FranchiseU! is your inside track to the franchise world—whether you’re a franchisee, franchisor, investor, entrepreneur, corporate exec, or just franchise-curious. Hosted by Dr. Kathy Gosser, a leading voice in franchise education, the podcast features insightful interviews with industry pros and rising stars, from franchise owners to C-suite leaders, support specialists, scholars, and students. Each episode dives into real stories, lessons learned, and strategies that shape the franchise industry. Dr. Gosser brings her expertise and energy to every conversation, unpacking key takeaways and offering personal insights that connect the dots between theory and practice. It’s part conversation, part classroom, and all about helping you understand and thrive in franchising.Copyright 2025 FranchiseU! Economics Leadership Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Revolutionizing Wellness: A Deep Dive into Next Health with COO Scott Svilich
    Jun 24 2025

    One thing that almost all of us have in common is the desire to live a healthy, long life. There is now a franchise to help with proactively taking control of your health. Join me in this episode of FranchiseU! as I talk with Scott Svilich, the COO of Next Health. The only large scale franchise providing medically backed healthcare services with a proactive approach to prioritizing health and fitness.

    Topics discussed include:

    · Meet Scott Svilich: From Trainer to COO

    · Scott's Journey in the Fitness Industry

    · Transition to Exponential Fitness

    · Innovative Services at Next Health

    · Membership Model and Franchising

    · Franchising Strategy and Growth

    · Financials and Profit Margins

    · Ideal Franchise Partners

    Don’t miss out on all things FranchiseU!:

    Website: FranchiseU!

    Instagram: @franchiseu_podcast

    Facebook: @FranchiseU Podcast

    Twitter: @franchiseupod

    TikTok: @franchiseupod

    Reach out directly to Dr. Kathy Gosser via LinkedIn.

    This episode proudly brought to you by the Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence at the University of Louisville College of Business.

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    Less than 1 minute
  • Finding Your Niche: Franchising Success with Amy Leclerc
    Jun 10 2025

    Dr. Kathy Gosser interviews Amy Leclerc, co-founder of Sit Still Kids Salon franchise. The discussion covers Leclerc’s journey from advertising to leading a kids' hair salon franchise.

    Highlights Include:

    • Tips from a successful professional path
    • Benefits of intuition and risk-taking
    • Sage advice for potential franchisees
    • A case study in growth and expansion plans
    • Qualities of an ideal franchisee
    • Marketing strategies for franchisees

    Don’t miss out on all things FranchiseU!:

    Website:

    FranchiseU!

    Instagram:

    @franchiseu_podcast

    Facebook:

    @FranchiseU Podcast

    Twitter:

    @franchiseupod

    TikTok:

    @franchiseupod

    Reach

    out directly to Dr.

    Kathy Gosser via LinkedIn.

    This

    episode proudly brought to you by the Center

    for Global Franchise Excellence at the University of Louisville College of Business.

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    30 mins
  • Navigating the Franchise World with James Hilovsky of FranDream
    May 27 2025

    Dr. Kathy Gosser interviews James Hilovsky, a dedicated franchise broker and the CEO of FranDream. Hilovsky shares his journey from spending 25 years at Del Taco to transitioning to franchise brokering.

    Highlights Include:

    • Hilovsky's Early Career at Del Taco
    • Piology Pizza and Franchise Operations
    • Differences Between Corporate and Franchise Sides
    • Evaluating Franchise Opportunities and Client Profiles
    • Exploring Franchise Opportunities
    • Negotiating Franchise Terms
    • Success Stories in Franchising

    Don’t miss out on all things FranchiseU!:

    Website: FranchiseU!

    Instagram: @franchiseu_podcast

    Facebook: @FranchiseU Podcast

    Twitter: @franchiseupod

    TikTok: @franchiseupod

    Reach out directly to Dr. Kathy Gosser via LinkedIn.

    This episode proudly brought to you by the Center for Global Franchise Excellence at the University of Louisville College of Business.

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    Less than 1 minute
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