FranSimple Mon, 18 May 2026 04:05:14 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2571919 en-us © 2026 FranSimple yes 440ab8d0-3ea9-539f-adfb-9d152e174063 Steve Vandegrift episodic false Steve Vandegrift shares his 35+ years of experience in the franchising world. Host, Mark Vandegrift, leads the discussion as the franchise bros cover the latest happenings, news, brand moves, and other franchising insights. If you’re a franchisor, a franchisee, or just interested in the world of franchising, this is the podcast for you!


Discover what makes franchise companies successful and why others fail. Learn the moves that makes for a great franchisee and what to avoid. And finally, Steve and Mark provide tips and tricks on operations, sales, and marketing that can move your franchise from good to great!

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Steve Vandegrift https://storage.buzzsprout.com/mjhp2qqjd7obrgdit2y3sre426rn?.jpg FranSimple The “Franchise Flip” The “Franchise Flip” Newsstands in the franchising industry are rife with conversation about the “franchise flip” strategy. Franchise flipping involves franchisees who purchase, build, and then sell their locations. The process has become a growing trend as a wealth management strategy in the franchise world, but what does it mean to franchisors and franchisees alike? Join us as we walk through this interesting entrepreneurial adventure.


If you operate in the world of franchising, subscribe to FranSimple and get weekly news along with a breakdown of the concepts and systems that make franchising so powerful.

]]> Newsstands in the franchising industry are rife with conversation about the “franchise flip” strategy. Franchise flipping involves franchisees who purchase, build, and then sell their locations. The process has become a growing trend as a wealth management strategy in the franchise world, but what does it mean to franchisors and franchisees alike? Join us as we walk through this interesting entrepreneurial adventure.


If you operate in the world of franchising, subscribe to FranSimple and get weekly news along with a breakdown of the concepts and systems that make franchising so powerful.

]]> Steve Vandegrift Buzzsprout-19140115 Mon, 18 May 2026 04:00:00 -0400 1312 1 10 full false The Pros and Cons of Single-Unit and Multi-Unit Franchising The Pros and Cons of Single-Unit and Multi-Unit Franchising The two most common types of business format franchises are single-unit and multi-unit. In today’s episode, the franchise bros discuss the pros and cons of each.

If you operate in the world of franchising, subscribe to FranSimple and get weekly news along with a breakdown of the concepts and systems that make franchising so powerful.

]]> The two most common types of business format franchises are single-unit and multi-unit. In today’s episode, the franchise bros discuss the pros and cons of each.

If you operate in the world of franchising, subscribe to FranSimple and get weekly news along with a breakdown of the concepts and systems that make franchising so powerful.

]]> Steve Vandegrift and Mark Vandegrift Buzzsprout-19104009 Mon, 04 May 2026 04:00:00 -0400 1298 franchising 1 9 full false Experts Predict Growth in Franchising for Spring/Summer 2026 Experts Predict Growth in Franchising for Spring/Summer 2026 The International Franchise Association recently released its 2026 Franchising
Economic Outlook report. The franchise bros discuss the experts’ predictions regarding the growth in franchising heading into the spring and summer.

If you operate in the world of franchising, subscribe to FranSimple and get weekly news along with a breakdown of the concepts and systems that make franchising so powerful.

]]> The International Franchise Association recently released its 2026 Franchising
Economic Outlook report. The franchise bros discuss the experts’ predictions regarding the growth in franchising heading into the spring and summer.

If you operate in the world of franchising, subscribe to FranSimple and get weekly news along with a breakdown of the concepts and systems that make franchising so powerful.

]]> Steve Vandegrift and Mark Vandefgrift Buzzsprout-19032725 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0400 1369 franchising 1 8 full false Trademark and IP Protection with Sharon Toerek - Part 2 Trademark and IP Protection with Sharon Toerek - Part 2 The discussion with special guest Sharon Toerek, Trademark IP and Marketing Attorney from Legal and Creative, continues into the week’s episode of FranSimple. Join Sharon and the franchise bros to learn about the best practices when it comes to trademark law and protecting your intellectual property. 

If you operate in the world of franchising, subscribe to FranSimple and get weekly news along with a breakdown of the concepts that make franchising so powerful.

]]> The discussion with special guest Sharon Toerek, Trademark IP and Marketing Attorney from Legal and Creative, continues into the week’s episode of FranSimple. Join Sharon and the franchise bros to learn about the best practices when it comes to trademark law and protecting your intellectual property. 

If you operate in the world of franchising, subscribe to FranSimple and get weekly news along with a breakdown of the concepts that make franchising so powerful.

]]> Steve Vandegrift and Mark Vandegrift Buzzsprout-18879945 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0400 1190 franchising 1 7 full false Trademark and IP Protection with Sharon Toerek - Part 1 Trademark and IP Protection with Sharon Toerek - Part 1 On this week’s episode of FranSimple, Mark and Steve Vandegrift are joined by special guest and founder of Legal and Creative, Sharon Toerek. Tune in to learn about the importance of trademark and intellectual property protection. 

If you operate in the world of franchising, subscribe to FranSimple and get weekly news along with a breakdown of the concepts that make franchising so powerful.

]]> On this week’s episode of FranSimple, Mark and Steve Vandegrift are joined by special guest and founder of Legal and Creative, Sharon Toerek. Tune in to learn about the importance of trademark and intellectual property protection. 

If you operate in the world of franchising, subscribe to FranSimple and get weekly news along with a breakdown of the concepts that make franchising so powerful.

]]> Steve Vandegrift and Mark Vandegrift Buzzsprout-18879708 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0400 1506 franchising 1 6 full false The Franchise Sales Process The Franchise Sales Process The franchise bros discuss the process of developing a systemized franchise sales process and its importance in growing a successful franchise brand.


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]]> The franchise bros discuss the process of developing a systemized franchise sales process and its importance in growing a successful franchise brand.


If you operate in the world of franchising, subscribe to FranSimple and get weekly news along with a breakdown of the concepts that make franchising so powerful.

]]> Steve Vandegrift and Mark Vandegrift Buzzsprout-18801646 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0400 1984 franchising 1 5 full false Breaking News — FDD Violation by Teapresso Breaking News — FDD Violation by Teapresso In today’s episode, Steve discusses the risks associated with violating the FTC Franchise Rule and shares some recent news in the world of franchising. Teapresso, a boba milk tea and coffee franchise allegedly granted 26 Teaspresso Bar franchises in Hawaii without distributing its FDD to the prospective franchisees. The franchise bros cover this malfeasance and discuss instances where FranSource had to step into a situation to help get franchisors out of a sticky mess.


If you operate in the world of franchising, subscribe to FranSimple and get weekly news along with a breakdown of the concepts that make franchising so powerful.

]]> In today’s episode, Steve discusses the risks associated with violating the FTC Franchise Rule and shares some recent news in the world of franchising. Teapresso, a boba milk tea and coffee franchise allegedly granted 26 Teaspresso Bar franchises in Hawaii without distributing its FDD to the prospective franchisees. The franchise bros cover this malfeasance and discuss instances where FranSource had to step into a situation to help get franchisors out of a sticky mess.


If you operate in the world of franchising, subscribe to FranSimple and get weekly news along with a breakdown of the concepts that make franchising so powerful.

]]> Steve Vandegrift and Mark Vandegrift Buzzsprout-18717962 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0500 1335 franchising 1 4 full false Getting Started in Franchising: the FDD Getting Started in Franchising: the FDD The franchise bros discuss the first steps in franchising. From protecting IP to mapping operations and ensuring your brand is ready for the big-time, Mark and Steve cover the first step to get your franchise company established.


If you operate in the world of franchising, subscribe to FranSimple and get weekly news along with a breakdown of the concepts that make franchising so powerful.

]]> The franchise bros discuss the first steps in franchising. From protecting IP to mapping operations and ensuring your brand is ready for the big-time, Mark and Steve cover the first step to get your franchise company established.


If you operate in the world of franchising, subscribe to FranSimple and get weekly news along with a breakdown of the concepts that make franchising so powerful.

]]> Steve Vandegrift and Mark Vandegrift Buzzsprout-18635984 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0500 1678 franchising 1 3 full false What Makes for a Successful Franchise? What Makes for a Successful Franchise? Join Mark and Steve Vandegrift as they discuss the keys to how a business can become a successful franchise company. From the intellectual property considerations to the differentiation of the brand, the franchise bros take a deep dive to help you determine if franchising is the best path for your business expansion.

If you operate in the world of franchising, subscribe to FranSimple and get weekly news along with a breakdown of the concepts that make franchising so powerful.

]]> Join Mark and Steve Vandegrift as they discuss the keys to how a business can become a successful franchise company. From the intellectual property considerations to the differentiation of the brand, the franchise bros take a deep dive to help you determine if franchising is the best path for your business expansion.

If you operate in the world of franchising, subscribe to FranSimple and get weekly news along with a breakdown of the concepts that make franchising so powerful.

]]> Mark Vandegrift and Steve Vandegrift Buzzsprout-18558491 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -0500 1382 franchising 1 2 full false Franchising - What and Why? Franchising - What and Why? Welcome to the FranSimple podcast, where the world of franchising is the topic and the concepts are made simple. Join Mark and Steve Vandegrift on this first episode as they break down what franchising is and why it can be a powerful business expansion method. 


If you operate in the world of franchising, subscribe to FranSimple and get weekly news along with a breakdown of the concepts that make franchising so powerful.

]]> Welcome to the FranSimple podcast, where the world of franchising is the topic and the concepts are made simple. Join Mark and Steve Vandegrift on this first episode as they break down what franchising is and why it can be a powerful business expansion method. 


If you operate in the world of franchising, subscribe to FranSimple and get weekly news along with a breakdown of the concepts that make franchising so powerful.

]]> Mark Vandegrift and Steve Vandegrift Buzzsprout-18481857 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -0500 1502 franchising 1 1 full false