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Meet the Franchisee

Meet the Franchisee

Written by: 1851 Franchise | Everything Franchising Resource
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Welcome to Meet the Franchisee, the podcast dedicated to sharing real-life franchisee stories and the invaluable lessons they've learned.

Hosted by Nick Powills of 1851 Franchise, each episode is a direct conversation with small business owners who have found franchise success. Go beyond the headlines to get honest, practical advice from business owners on their journey—from initial investment to daily operations. These candid success stories are your guide to the realities of entrepreneurship and offer the inspiration you need to build your own business.

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a current franchisee, tune in to hear from the people who have been there.
Get equipped for your journey! Discover how to buy or grow a franchise with Growth Club!

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Episodes
  • Meet Dillas Quesadillas First Franchisee | Pete John

    Meet Dillas Quesadillas First Franchisee | Pete John
    Feb 11 2026

    Meet Pete John, the first franchisee to ever own a Dillas Quesdillas location.

    When Pete John first walked into a Raising Cane's as a shift manager, he never imagined it would one day lead him to meeting Kyle and Maggie Gordon, a couple about to make history with their QSR+ concept Dillas Quesadillas. After more than a decade in restaurants and a call to former colleague Kyle Gordon, John became Dillas Primo Quesadillas' very first franchisee. John's territory covers all of Louisiana and parts of East Texas, with a development plan of 13 total stores.

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    23 mins
  • Unlock Growth: From Real Estate to Multi-Unit Ownership with Sola Salons

    Unlock Growth: From Real Estate to Multi-Unit Ownership with Sola Salons
    Sep 29 2025

    1851 Franchise Publisher Nick Powills speaks with Sola Salons franchisees Marc Barber and Wesley Staples as they share their inspiring journey from commercial real estate to multi-unit salon suite ownership.

    / wesley-staples-69b90226 / marc-barber-597b3812 Marc and Wesley will reveal how they leveraged their industry expertise to identify Sola Salons as a strong real estate play and scalable franchise opportunity, including:
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    30 mins
  • Corporate Leader Turned Successful Franchisee: Donn Kramer’s 10-Year Journey With Right at Home

    Corporate Leader Turned Successful Franchisee: Donn Kramer’s 10-Year Journey With Right at Home
    Sep 2 2025

    1851 Franchise Publisher Nick Powills from 1851 Franchise for an insightful conversation on Donn's decision to leave the private sector after a distinguished 40-year career to choose a new direction: entrepreneurship with Right at Home. https://www.linkedin.com/in/donn-kramer-977050113/ In just ten years, Donn has transformed his Cleveland-based Right at Home franchise into a top performer. Now, you have a unique opportunity to learn directly from his experience.

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    https://www.rightathome.net/cleveland-southwest/about-us/our-people https://1851franchise.com/rightathome/info
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    26 mins
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