Agape Capitalism. What is that and why would I be talking about that on a franchising podcast? Well join me in this episode of FranchiseU! as I talk with Jane Abell and Tony Capuano of Donatos Pizza. Jane is the chairwoman of the board, and Tony is her son, who is also the Senior Vice President of Franchise Operations and Training.

They take us along the journey of Donatos when it was created by her father who started in 1963. They sold to McDonald's and then bought it back from McDonald's. They also talk about how they have woven the whole theory of combining love and capitalism into a very successful enterprise.

Topics discussed include:

· Meet Jane Abell and Tony Capuano

· Jane Abell's Journey with Donato's

· Tony Capuano's Career Path

· The Donato's Story: From Creation to McDonald's to Independence

· Donato's Current Growth and Future Plans

· Agape Capitalism: Leading with Love

· Navigating Family Business Challenges

· The Rewards of Family Business

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This episode proudly brought to you by the Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence at the University of Louisville College of Business.

One thing that almost all of us have in common is the desire to live a healthy, long life. There is now a franchise to help with proactively taking control of your health. Join me in this episode of FranchiseU! as I talk with Scott Svilich, the COO of Next Health. The only large scale franchise providing medically backed healthcare services with a proactive approach to prioritizing health and fitness.

Topics discussed include:

· Meet Scott Svilich: From Trainer to COO

· Scott's Journey in the Fitness Industry

· Transition to Exponential Fitness

· Innovative Services at Next Health

· Membership Model and Franchising

· Franchising Strategy and Growth

· Financials and Profit Margins

· Ideal Franchise Partners

Don’t miss out on all things FranchiseU!:

Website: FranchiseU!

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Facebook: @FranchiseU Podcast

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Reach out directly to Dr. Kathy Gosser via LinkedIn.

This episode proudly brought to you by the Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence at the University of Louisville College of Business.

Dr. Kathy Gosser interviews Amy Leclerc, co-founder of Sit Still Kids Salon franchise. The discussion covers Leclerc’s journey from advertising to leading a kids' hair salon franchise.

Highlights Include:

• Tips from a successful professional path
• Benefits of intuition and risk-taking
• Sage advice for potential franchisees
• A case study in growth and expansion plans
• Qualities of an ideal franchisee
• Marketing strategies for franchisees

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FranchiseU!

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@franchiseu_podcast

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@FranchiseU Podcast

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@franchiseupod

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@franchiseupod

Reach

out directly to Dr.

Kathy Gosser via LinkedIn.

This

episode proudly brought to you by the Center

for Global Franchise Excellence at the University of Louisville College of Business.