Fitness Premier: Rick King & Jason Markowicz on Building Resilient Gym Franchises

In this episode of Emerging Franchise Brands, Frank Fiume speaks with Jenna Vrzal, founder of Spoil Me Kids Spa. What started as a creative idea for her daughter’s birthday party has become a growing franchise that blends beauty, imagination, and heartfelt experiences. Jenna shares how she built a business centered on memories, overcame doubts (even from her dad), and now empowers other women—especially moms—to create joy in their communities through franchise ownership.GUEST: Jenna Vrzal WEBSITE: https://www.spoilmekidsspa.com/DOWNLOAD FRANK'S FREE FRANCHISE TIPS E-BOOK!https://hovqr.to/cd790850For More Information and Extra Resources Visit:https://emergingfranchisebrands.com/Books Mentioned in this Episode:The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About Ithttps://amzn.to/4l3aGLQPODCAST LINKShttps://efbpodcast.com/https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emergingfranchisebrandsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35Frm7tIXHKYXWTDdmqKa4Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emerging-franchise-brands/id1701687149SOCIALInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/emergingfranchisebrands/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emergingfranchisebrandsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emerging-franchise-brands-podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/frankfiume------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Episode Shot and Edited at BlueBox Studios Tampahttps://blueboxdigital.com/

Frank Fiume interviews Tapster founder Roman Maliszewski and VP of Franchise Development Justin Livingston to explore how a self-pour tasting room concept grew from an idea in Chicago to a multi-state franchise. They share the story behind Tapster’s tech-driven, customer-led model, the power of community spaces, and how empathy, branding, and trust have driven organic growth across five states. If you're looking for an experiential franchise with culture at its core, Tapster stands out.GUEST: Roman Maliszewski & Justin LivingstonWEBSITE: https://tapstertastingroom.com/DOWNLOAD FRANK'S FREE FRANCHISE TIPS E-BOOK!https://hovqr.to/cd790850For More Information and Extra Resources Visit:https://emergingfranchisebrands.com/Books Mentioned in this Episode:The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About Ithttps://amzn.to/4l3aGLQPODCAST LINKShttps://efbpodcast.com/https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emergingfranchisebrandsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35Frm7tIXHKYXWTDdmqKa4Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emerging-franchise-brands/id1701687149SOCIALInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/emergingfranchisebrands/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emergingfranchisebrandsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emerging-franchise-brands-podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/frankfiume------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Episode Shot and Edited at BlueBox Studios Tampahttps://blueboxdigital.com/

In this powerful episode of Emerging Franchise Brands, Frank Fiume interviews Danessa Itaya, President of Bio-One, a crime and trauma scene cleaning franchise. Danessa explains how Bio-One helps families in crisis, why empathy is central to their mission, and how the brand has grown to over 125 units nationwide. Learn how franchisees are trained, what makes a successful owner, and why now is the right time to invest in a recession-resistant business that truly helps people.GUEST: Danessa ItayaWEBSITE: https://bioonefranchising.com/DOWNLOAD FRANK'S FREE FRANCHISE TIPS E-BOOK!https://hovqr.to/cd790850For More Information and Extra Resources Visit:https://emergingfranchisebrands.com/Books Mentioned in this Episode:The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About Ithttps://amzn.to/4l3aGLQPODCAST LINKShttps://efbpodcast.com/https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emergingfranchisebrandsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35Frm7tIXHKYXWTDdmqKa4Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emerging-franchise-brands/id1701687149SOCIALInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/emergingfranchisebrands/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emergingfranchisebrandsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emerging-franchise-brands-podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/frankfiume------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Episode Shot and Edited at BlueBox Studios Tampahttps://blueboxdigital.com/

Frank Fiume interviews Carolyn and Charles Thurston, the founders of Wisdom Senior Care, to explore how a vision sparked in high school became a purpose-driven franchise helping seniors age with dignity. From burnout to breakthrough, they share how faith, family, and systems built a thriving brand that’s empowering caregivers and changing lives. Learn how they recovered from early setbacks, why multi-unit owners think differently, and how they’re blending technology with compassionate care.GUEST: Care: Carolyn & Charles Thurston WEBSITE: https://wisdomseniorcare.com/DOWNLOAD FRANK'S FREE FRANCHISE TIPS E-BOOK!https://hovqr.to/cd790850For More Information and Extra Resources Visit:https://emergingfranchisebrands.com/Books Mentioned in this Episode:The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About Ithttps://amzn.to/4l3aGLQPODCAST LINKShttps://efbpodcast.com/https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emergingfranchisebrandsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35Frm7tIXHKYXWTDdmqKa4Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emerging-franchise-brands/id1701687149SOCIALInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/emergingfranchisebrands/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emergingfranchisebrandsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emerging-franchise-brands-podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/frankfiume------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Episode Shot and Edited at BlueBox Studios Tampahttps://blueboxdigital.com/

In this episode of Emerging Franchise Brands, Frank Fiume interviews Rick King and Jason Markowicz, co-founders of Fitness Premier. They share how early missteps and aggressive expansion taught them to build a stronger foundation for long-term franchise success. From opening gyms in small towns to creating recovery-focused spaces and empowering franchisees from within, their story offers valuable lessons for anyone looking to grow in the competitive fitness space.GUEST: Rick King & Jason Markowicz WEBSITE: https://fitnesspremierclubs.com/DOWNLOAD FRANK'S FREE FRANCHISE TIPS E-BOOK!https://hovqr.to/cd790850For More Information and Extra Resources Visit:https://emergingfranchisebrands.com/Books Mentioned in this Episode:The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About Ithttps://amzn.to/4l3aGLQPODCAST LINKShttps://efbpodcast.com/https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emergingfranchisebrandsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35Frm7tIXHKYXWTDdmqKa4Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emerging-franchise-brands/id1701687149SOCIALInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/emergingfranchisebrands/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emergingfranchisebrandsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emerging-franchise-brands-podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/frankfiume------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Episode Shot and Edited at BlueBox Studios Tampahttps://blueboxdigital.com/

Frank Fiume sits down with Mike Sebazco, President of Famous Toastery, to talk about how this North Carolina-based brunch franchise rebooted its entire system to build a smarter, stronger brand. Mike shares the company’s fresh food philosophy, how they paused franchising to refine their playbook, and why now is the ideal time for committed operators to get involved. Learn what makes this brunch concept unique, scalable, and community-driven.GUEST: Mike SebazcoWEBSITE: https://www.famoustoasteryfranchise.com/DOWNLOAD FRANK'S FREE FRANCHISE TIPS E-BOOK!https://hovqr.to/cd790850For More Information and Extra Resources Visit:https://emergingfranchisebrands.com/Books Mentioned in this Episode:The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About Ithttps://amzn.to/4l3aGLQPODCAST LINKShttps://efbpodcast.com/https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emergingfranchisebrandsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35Frm7tIXHKYXWTDdmqKa4Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emerging-franchise-brands/id1701687149SOCIALInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/emergingfranchisebrands/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emergingfranchisebrandsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emerging-franchise-brands-podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/frankfiume------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Episode Shot and Edited at BlueBox Studios Tampahttps://blueboxdigital.com/

On this episode of Emerging Franchise Brands, Frank Fiume sits down with Shahpour Nejad, the founder of Pizza Guys. With roots going back to 1986, Pizza Guys has grown to nearly 100 locations by focusing on quality, community, and franchisee support. Shahpour shares how he started as a student working in pizza, grew organically through trust and partnerships, and avoided price wars by carving out a unique niche in gourmet specialty pizzas. His story is packed with timeless advice for entrepreneurs navigating early growth and building a brand that lasts.GUEST: Shahpour NejadWEBSITE: https://www.pizzaguys.com/DOWNLOAD FRANK'S FREE FRANCHISE TIPS E-BOOK!https://hovqr.to/cd790850For More Information and Extra Resources Visit:https://emergingfranchisebrands.com/Books Mentioned in this Episode:The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About Ithttps://amzn.to/4l3aGLQPODCAST LINKShttps://efbpodcast.com/https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emergingfranchisebrandsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35Frm7tIXHKYXWTDdmqKa4Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emerging-franchise-brands/id1701687149SOCIALInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/emergingfranchisebrands/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emergingfranchisebrandsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emerging-franchise-brands-podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/frankfiume------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Episode Shot and Edited at BlueBox Studios Tampahttps://blueboxdigital.com/

In this episode of Emerging Franchise Brands, Frank Fiume sits down with Matt Gorman, founder and president of Matty G’s Steakburgers & Lobster Rolls. Matt shares how his passion for food, sports, and family fueled the creation of this unique burger brand that feels more like a local hangout than a chain. Learn how he evolved from Italian restaurants to smash burgers, why community connection matters, and what makes now a perfect time to join the Matty G’s family.GUEST: Matt GormanWEBSITE: https://matty-gs.com/DOWNLOAD FRANK'S FREE FRANCHISE TIPS E-BOOK!https://hovqr.to/cd790850For More Information and Extra Resources Visit:https://emergingfranchisebrands.com/Books Mentioned in this Episode:The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About Ithttps://amzn.to/4l3aGLQPODCAST LINKShttps://efbpodcast.com/https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emergingfranchisebrandsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35Frm7tIXHKYXWTDdmqKa4Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emerging-franchise-brands/id1701687149SOCIALInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/emergingfranchisebrands/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emergingfranchisebrandsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emerging-franchise-brands-podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/frankfiume------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Episode Shot and Edited at BlueBox Studios Tampahttps://blueboxdigital.com/

In this episode of Emerging Franchise Brands, Frank Fiume chats with David Leonardo, CEO of Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream. David shares how a simple idea turned into a scalable franchise model using innovative technology and custom-crafted experiences. Learn how his background with Burger King and Arby’s helped shape Chill-N’s approach to franchising, why the brand stayed focused on singles and doubles, and what makes now the perfect time to join this emerging concept.GUEST: David LeonardoWEBSITE: https://www.chillnicecream.com/DOWNLOAD FRANK'S FREE FRANCHISE TIPS E-BOOK!https://hovqr.to/cd790850For More Information and Extra Resources Visit:https://emergingfranchisebrands.com/Books Mentioned in this Episode:The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About Ithttps://amzn.to/4l3aGLQPODCAST LINKShttps://efbpodcast.com/https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emergingfranchisebrandsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35Frm7tIXHKYXWTDdmqKa4Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emerging-franchise-brands/id1701687149SOCIALInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/emergingfranchisebrands/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emergingfranchisebrandsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emerging-franchise-brands-podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/frankfiume------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Episode Shot and Edited at BlueBox Studios Tampahttps://blueboxdigital.com/

Frank Fiume talks with Steven and Olivia Guistolise, co-founders of Stadium on Wheels, a baseball-themed food truck franchise serving foot-long stadium classics with a nostalgic twist. From humble beginnings in Chicago to big wins in Arizona and now franchising nationwide, they share how they created a scalable mobile food experience rooted in family, Americana, and love for the game. Hear how they’re keeping it simple, fun, and franchise-friendly.GUEST: Steven & Olivia GuistoliseWEBSITE: https://stadiumonwheels.com/franchise/DOWNLOAD FRANK'S FREE FRANCHISE TIPS E-BOOK!https://hovqr.to/cd790850For More Information and Extra Resources Visit:https://emergingfranchisebrands.com/Books Mentioned in this Episode:The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About Ithttps://amzn.to/4l3aGLQPODCAST LINKShttps://efbpodcast.com/https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emergingfranchisebrandsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35Frm7tIXHKYXWTDdmqKa4Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emerging-franchise-brands/id1701687149SOCIALInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/emergingfranchisebrands/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emergingfranchisebrandsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emerging-franchise-brands-podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/frankfiume------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Episode Shot and Edited at BlueBox Studios Tampahttps://blueboxdigital.com/