HeyJaredFranchise Reality Check™ Podcast
The Franchise Reality Check™ Podcast exposes the truth behind franchising. Hosted by Genevieve McDaniel, former multi-unit franchisee and founder of Franchise Reality Check™, each episode examines Franchise Disclosure Documents, franchise agreements, litigation, and real…
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218 Franchise Transfers in One Year. Red Flag or Green Flag? (opens the original)
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What does it actually mean when hundreds of franchise locations change hands in a single year? In this episode of Franchise News, Genevieve McDaniel, founder of Franchise Reality Check™, and Dan Collins, CFE, of Franchisee 1st Advisors take a closer look at the franchise resale and transfer market, and why a high number of transfers isn't automatically a sign that a franchise system is in trouble. Jersey Mike’s reported 218 franchisee-to-franchisee transfers in 2025, compared with just 77 the ye
Franchisees Are Struggling. Who’s Paying Attention? (opens the original)
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What happens when franchise growth looks great on paper, but the economics underneath it aren't working for franchisees? In the first episode of our new weekly Franchise Reality Check™ franchise news series, Genevieve McDaniel is joined by Dan Collins, CFE, of Franchisee 1st Advisors for an unscripted conversation about what's happening across the franchise industry and what those headlines actually mean for franchisees and prospective buyers. This week, we start with the Chapter 11 bankruptcy o
We Thought We Were Buying a System (opens the original)
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Buying a franchise is often presented as the safer way to own a business. You're told there's a proven system, comprehensive training, ongoing support, and a team invested in your success. For Kay Al-Mottahar, that's exactly what she believed she was buying. After investing hundreds of thousands of dollars into Kitchen Tune-Up and Bath Tune-Up franchises under Home Franchise Concepts, Kay spent four years trying to make the business work. Along the way, she says she discovered a growing gap betw
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