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Welcome to the Franchise Fit Podcast, formerly known as Eye On Franchising! Same powerful stories — new name and focus. We help you find the right franchise fit so you can build wealth, freedom, and legacy through business ownership....I am your host - Lance Graulich ! I have spent over 30 years in the franchise industry... I am a Franchise broker. I have been a multi-unit, multi-brand franchisee, president of franchise advisory Councils, and I have even created my own brands and sold them. Are you one of the many people that want to be your own boss? If you are, then You are in the right place! We are your tour guide on the road to business ownership. Our services are absolutely FREE. Whether you are a 1st time boss or a serial entrepreneur, we can help you find your perfect franchise! Each week we will speak to fascinating folks from the world of franchising. Founders, funders and franchisees will share their journey to franchise success. Franchise tips will be revealed, Myths debunked, Real stories and fun facts will be shared. We have many franchise finance partners from which you can choose, or perhaps you are an independent business owner looking to grow & scale your business by setting up a franchise. Either way, our team can help you! Whether you were born an entrepreneur or you are willing to learn to become one, you are in the right place. Please like, share, and subscribe!

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Why Are Beauty & Wellness Franchises Booming?

2026/10/15

What happens when the founder of a fast-growing lymphatic drainage franchise decides to reinvent the nail salon industry? With 160 The TOX locations awarded, Courtney Yeager and her team are betting that luxury nail care could become their next major beauty and wellness franchise opportunity. On this episode of LIVE WITH LANCE, franchise expert Lance Graulich welcomes Gabrielle “Gabby” Sacco, Head of Franchise Development for The TOX and The Shade, to discuss what it takes to build a successful wellness franchise and why their newest beauty concept is attracting interest from existing franchise owners.

Buying a Business? Why I would Choose a Franchise Instead

2026/10/08

Should you buy an existing business or buy a franchise? For first-time business owners, that decision can determine whether you're buying a proven system with support or inheriting problems you don't know exist. Ryan Parsons, CEO of Evive Brands and founder of The Brothers That Just Do Gutters, joins Lance Graulich on the Franchise Fit Podcast to break down the franchise vs. acquisition debate from the perspective of someone who's built businesses, franchised them, and now leads a multi-brand franchise platform. Ryan says he'd choose the franchise route about 95% of the time. His reasoning isn't simply about buying a recognizable brand. It's about systems, support, training, leadership development, peer relationships, and having a playbook instead of trying to figure everything out alone.

How Contractors Get Found By AI In 2026

2026/10/01

AI could replace the first 20 minutes of your home service sales process, and customers may soon expect to see HVAC pricing before they ever speak with your team. For years, home service companies have relied on the same formula: generate a lead, get the customer on the phone, schedule an appointment, send someone to the house and then reveal the price. Scott Ossim of Contractor Commerce believes that model is changing fast.

How One Truck Became a 60+ Location Wildlife Business

2026/09/24

Can a wildlife control business really grow from one truck and a pager into 60+ locations across two countries? Bill Dowd did it, and some of his franchisees are now competing to break $2 million in annual revenue.

How He Built 100+ Locations From One Preschool

2026/09/17

Can a preschool become a million-dollar business, a real estate play, and a business that holds up during tough economies? Drew McWilliams explains how he built Ivybrook Academy and what he learned after roughly $500,000 in mistakes.

How Scenthound Reinvented the Dog Grooming Business

2026/09/10

How did a dog wellness business grow to 170 open locations while building recurring revenue around a problem most dog owners overlook? In this episode of the Franchise Fit Podcast, Lance Graulich sits down with Tim Vogel, co-founder and CEO of Scenthound, to break down the business model behind one of the fastest-growing concepts in dog wellness. Scenthound isn't positioned as a traditional dog grooming business. Tim explains why routine hygiene, including skin, coat, ears, nails and teeth care, is an overlooked part of responsible dog ownership. He also shares why Scenthound turned that need into a membership-based business designed around predictable monthly visits.

Why This Car Guy Bought Two Beauty Businesses

2026/09/03

What happens when a successful automotive executive leaves the car business and jumps into body sculpting AND nails? In this episode of the Franchise Fit Podcast, Lance Graulich sits down with Uli DiMartino, franchisee of The TOX and incoming franchisee of The Shade, to talk about his move from automotive retail into the rapidly growing beauty, wellness, and aesthetics space.

How This Founder Built a $20 Million Dollar a Year Clean Air Business

2026/08/27

A duct-cleaning franchise doing more than $2 million in annual revenue? Modern PURAIR founder Lane Martin explains how this overlooked home-service business scales. More than half of Modern PURAIR franchisees are generating over $1 million in revenue, according to the financial performance discussion in this episode, while the top operator exceeded $2 million.

He Built 400 Bath Remodel Territories So Far - Now He's Launching Flooring!

2026/08/20

Can you own a franchise without quitting your job? Dean explains why “semi-absentee” shouldn’t mean handing the keys to a general manager and checking the bank account once a month. Owners still need to lead. The difference is that they don’t necessarily have to perform one of the major day-to-day jobs inside the company. In Five Star Bath Solutions and Five Star Flooring, the owner can oversee the business rather than personally running sales calls or completing installations. Technology also allows many management responsibilities to happen outside traditional business hours or from almost anywhere. That makes this conversation especially relevant for corporate executives and first-time franchise buyers researching semi-absentee franchises, home service franchises, executive franchise models, and businesses they can build while transitioning out of corporate America.

The Hidden Business Behind Commercial Kitchens

2026/08/13

In this episode of the Franchise Fit Podcast, Lance Graulich sits down with Jon Floyd, owner and operator of HOODZ, to talk about building a commercial kitchen cleaning franchise from the ground up. Jon’s path into the business started in an unexpected place: aboard U.S. Navy ships in 1997, where cleaning kitchen hoods was sometimes handed to him as punishment. Years later, after retiring from his military career and exploring several business ideas, Jon found HOODZ while researching franchise opportunities. He launched his franchise in 2023 and has since expanded his interests across multiple states.

Is a Kids Art Franchise Actually Profitable?

2026/08/06

Can a kids art franchise become a profitable business while making a meaningful impact on families? Justin Nihiser explains how Kid Create Studio combines youth enrichment, community involvement, and a proven franchise system.

5 Red Flags Before You Franchise Your Business

2026/07/30

How do you franchise your business without weakening the company that made it successful? Brian Luciani explains the economics and founder mindset that separate scalable concepts from expensive mistakes. In this Franchise Fit Podcast episode, Lance Graulich sits down with Brian Luciani, Chief Growth Officer and Venture Partner at SMB Franchise Advisors, to answer the question many independent business owners ask: Is my business ready to franchise? Brian explains product-market fit, repeatable operations, unit economics after royalties, and founder responsibilities. He explains why becoming a franchisor means moving from player to coach, why the first franchisee can shape the culture for years, and why accepting the wrong candidate can cost more than walking away from a check.

Can You Own a Chess Franchise Without Chess Skills?

2026/07/23

Can a youth enrichment franchise teach three-year-olds chess and produce strong unit economics without a storefront? Story Time Chess has built its business around that exact idea. In this episode of the Franchise Fit Podcast, host Lance Graulich sits down with Jon Sieber, co-founder of Story Time Chess, and Elise Morales, Director of Franchise Development at Franchise FastLane, to examine a children’s education franchise that combines storytelling, chess instruction, school partnerships, and a low-overhead operating model.

How to Build a Semi-Absentee Home Service Franchise

2026/07/16

Home service franchise ownership can look passive from the outside. Alex Filipuk explains why semi-absentee ownership only works when capital, cash flow, time, and operational complexity support the owner’s expectations. Can a Siding Franchise Become Semi-Absentee? Lance Graulich sits down with Alex Filipuk, founder and CEO of Ideal Siding, to discuss how a technology professional with no siding installation experience built a specialized home services franchise with nearly 100 locations across the United States and Canada. Alex explains why siding is an essential service, why it is more complex than roofing, and how that complexity can create opportunity for owners who follow a proven system. This episode is for tech executives, first-time franchise buyers, and investors researching home improvement franchises. You’ll also hear why professionals concerned about AI replacing corporate jobs are moving toward local service businesses. For another example, watch Why Tech Executives Are Choosing Home Care Brands.

Inside One of America's Biggest Staffing Companies

2026/07/09

Can you build a multimillion-dollar staffing franchise without recruiting or HR experience? Melissa Davis explains why sales ability, people skills, and operational commitment matter more than an industry résumé. Melissa Davis, Vice President of Franchising for Express Employment Professionals, joins Lance Graulich to break down the staffing franchise model, what separates top owners from low performers, and why this B2B business can scale within a single territory. Melissa shares that 95% of Express franchise owners enter without a background in staffing, recruiting, or human resources. She also discusses first-year owners approaching $1 million in revenue and territories open two or more years averaging $5.3 million in top-line sales.