FranchiseU! podcast

FranchiseU!

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.

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.

 

#121

Garret Reed and Eli Cohen: A Deep Dive Into a Fast-Growing QSR

In this episode of FranchiseU!, Dr. Kathy Gosser takes a deep dive into the rise of [Layne... more

08 Dec 2025

00 MINS

00:16

08 Dec 2025


#120

Brian Goldstein: From Taco Bell Team Member to Multi-Brand Franchise Owner

In this episode of FranchiseU!, Dr. Kathy Gosser sits down with  [Brian Goldstein] (https:... more

24 Nov 2025

18 MINS

18:46

24 Nov 2025


#119

Leadership, Transparency, and Grit: How Ryan Parsons Turned One Idea into a Family of Franchise Bran...

 From graphic designer to CEO of a national family of franchise brands, Ryan Parsons has b... more

10 Nov 2025

32 MINS

32:47

10 Nov 2025


#118

Building a Franchise Legacy: In Conversation with David Blackburn

What does it take to build more than 160 McAlister’s Deli restaurants, lead nearly 8,000 e... more

28 Oct 2025

00 MINS

00:16

28 Oct 2025


#117

From Gridiron Glory to Franchise Empire: The Journey of Ed Muransky

From winning a Super Bowl with the Raiders to building one of the largest Auntie Anne’s fr... more

14 Oct 2025

00 MINS

00:16

14 Oct 2025


#116

From Combat Controller to Crumbl Cookies: The Journey of Nicholas Jewell

What do combat missions, data analytics, and warm cookies fresh from the oven all have in ... more

30 Sep 2025

00 MINS

00:16

30 Sep 2025


#115

Finding Your True Colors: Ally Van Iten, House of Colour USA’s CEO on Beauty, Flexibility, and Franc...

You know what's great about franchising? It is that almost any concept can be franchised. ... more

16 Sep 2025

00 MINS

00:16

16 Sep 2025


#114

From BrightStar to Founder to Founder: Shelly Berkowitz's Journey of Resilience and Passion in Franc...

In this episode of [FranchiseU!] (https://business.louisville.edu/learnmore/franchiseu/) ,... more

02 Sep 2025

00 MINS

00:16

02 Sep 2025


#113

Breaking Records & Building Brands: Ron Taylor’s Franchise Story

I have an opportunity, in my line of work, to talk to a lot of franchisees and a lot of fr... more

19 Aug 2025

00 MINS

00:16

19 Aug 2025


#112

Inside Magnolia Bakery: Success, Expansion, and the Art of Baking with Bobbie Lloyd and Jason Mattes

So many of us have heard about Magnolia Bakery. It's been famous from TV shows like Sex in... more

05 Aug 2025

00 MINS

00:16

05 Aug 2025


#111

Exploring the Role and Impact of the International Franchise Association With Matt Haller and Jennif...

The International Franchise Association does so much to protect, enhance, and support the ... more

22 Jul 2025

00 MINS

00:16

22 Jul 2025


#110

Agape Capitalism and a Family’s Legacy with Jane Abell and Tony Capuano from Donatos Pizza

Agape Capitalism. What is that and why would I be talking about that on a franchising podc... more

08 Jul 2025

44 MINS

44:43

08 Jul 2025


#109

Revolutionizing Wellness: A Deep Dive into Next Health with COO Scott Svilich

One thing that almost all of us have in common is the desire to live a healthy, long life.... more

24 Jun 2025

00 MINS

00:16

24 Jun 2025


#108

Finding Your Niche: Franchising Success with Amy Leclerc

[Dr. Kathy Gosser] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleen-gosser-ph-d-aa971510/) interviews... more

10 Jun 2025

30 MINS

30:03

10 Jun 2025


#107

Navigating the Franchise World with James Hilovsky of FranDream

[Dr. Kathy Gosser] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleen-gosser-ph-d-aa971510/) interviews... more

27 May 2025

00 MINS

00:16

27 May 2025


#106

Building a Potbelly Dynasty: An Interview with Hampden Keil, COO of The Keil Group

You should learn something new every day. Those words come from a new Potbelly franchisee,... more

13 May 2025

00 MINS

00:16

13 May 2025


#105

Harnessing Geofencing for Franchise Success: Insights from Ernesto Cullari and Barbara Wardell with ...

I'm not the techiest person around. And so when I was approached to talk to a couple of fo... more

29 Apr 2025

40 MINS

40:51

29 Apr 2025


#104

Bonny and Marcus Shelton (Bacon Enterprises, Inc.)

In this episode of [FranchiseU!] (https://business.louisville.edu/learnmore/franchiseu/) ,... more

15 Apr 2025

44 MINS

44:44

15 Apr 2025


#103

Jamie Krasnov (Apex Leadership Company)

In this episode of FranchiseU!, Dr. Kathy Gosser speaks with Jamie Krasnov, CEO of Apex Le... more

01 Apr 2025

00 MINS

00:07

01 Apr 2025


#102

Erika Wasser (Prospr)

In this episode of [FranchiseU!] (https://business.louisville.edu/learnmore/franchiseu/) ,... more

18 Mar 2025

00 MINS

00:16

18 Mar 2025


#101

Michael Seaman (Swipesum)

In this episode of [FranchiseU!] (https://business.louisville.edu/learnmore/franchiseu/) ,... more

04 Mar 2025

00 MINS

00:06

04 Mar 2025