Introducing the Emerging Franchise Brands Podcast, your exclusive backstage pass into the dynamic world of franchising! Hosted by Frank Fiume, the visionary founder of the groundbreaking i9 Sports franchise, this podcast is your go-to source for untold stories and invaluable insights straight from the minds behind some of the most exciting emerging franchise brands.
Emerging Franchise Brands
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Introducing the Emerging Franchise Brands Podcast, your exclusive backstage pass into the dynamic world of franchising! Hosted by Frank Fiume, the visionary founder of the groundbreaking i9 Sports franchise, this podcast is your go-to source for untold stories and invaluable insights straight from the minds behind some of the most exciting emerging franchise brands.
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January 26, 2026
Frank Fiume Announces Hiatus
<p>After 220 episodes, over 1 million views, and nearly 20,000 subscribers, Frank Fiume shares a personal message about the future of Emerging Franchise Brands. In this special episode, he reflects on what the show has meant to him, what he’s learned from hundreds of conversations with franchise founders, and why this pause is just the beginning of something even bigger. Stay tuned, stay subscribed, and stay inspired.</p><p><br></p><p>DOWNLOAD FRANK'S FREE FRANCHISE TIPS E-BOOK!</p><p>https://hovqr.to/cd790850</p><p><br></p><p>For More Information and Extra Resources Visit:</p><p>https://emergingfranchisebrands.com/</p><p><br></p><p>Books Mentioned in this Episode:</p><p>The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It</p><p>https://amzn.to/4l3aGLQ</p><p><br></p><p>PODCAST LINKS</p><p>https://efbpodcast.com/</p><p>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emergingfranchisebrands</p><p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35Frm7tIXHKYXWTDdmqKa4</p><p>Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emerging-franchise-brands/id1701687149</p><p><br></p><p>SOCIAL</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emergingfranchisebrands/</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emergingfranchisebrands</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emerging-franchise-brands-podcast/</p><p>Twitter: https://twitter.com/frankfiume</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Episode Shot and Edited at BlueBox Studios Tampa</p><p>https://blueboxdigital.com/</p>
January 22, 2026
LIME Fresh: How Patrick Fore Reignited a Beloved Brand
<p>Frank Fiume sits down with Patrick Fore, CEO of LIME Fresh Mexican Grill, to discuss how he transformed a once-struggling fast casual chain into a revitalized, franchise-ready concept. In this episode, Patrick shares lessons from his time at Tijuana Flats, how LIME embraced menu innovation and full bar service, and why the brand is scaling strategically through Florida and select non-traditional venues like the Florida Panthers arena.</p><p><br></p><p>GUEST: Patrick Fore</p><p>WEBSITE: https://franchise.limefreshmexicangrill.com</p><p><br></p><p>DOWNLOAD FRANK'S FREE FRANCHISE TIPS E-BOOK!</p><p>https://hovqr.to/cd790850</p><p><br></p><p>For More Information and Extra Resources Visit:</p><p>https://emergingfranchisebrands.com/</p><p><br></p><p>Books Mentioned in this Episode:</p><p>The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It</p><p>https://amzn.to/4l3aGLQ</p><p><br></p><p>PODCAST LINKS</p><p>https://efbpodcast.com/</p><p>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emergingfranchisebrands</p><p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35Frm7tIXHKYXWTDdmqKa4</p><p>Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emerging-franchise-brands/id1701687149</p><p><br></p><p>SOCIAL</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emergingfranchisebrands/</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emergingfranchisebrands</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emerging-franchise-brands-podcast/</p><p>Twitter: https://twitter.com/frankfiume</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Episode Shot and Edited at BlueBox Studios Tampa</p><p>https://blueboxdigital.com/</p>
January 19, 2026
Franchising Mokas Coffee & Eatery: The Vision of Jason Ingermanson
<p>Frank Fiume and guest co-host Drew Alfano sit down with Jason Ingermanson, co-founder and CEO of Mokas Coffee & Eatery and founder of JRI Hospitality. Jason shares how he scaled from one Freddy’s location to 87 units before launching a purpose-driven coffee and food concept rooted in hospitality. In this episode, you’ll learn how Mokas blends full-service comfort with drive-thru efficiency, what makes a franchisee a cultural fit, and how Jason is building a brand that’s systemized, scalable, and built to last.</p><p><br></p><p>GUEST: Jason Ingermanson</p><p>WEBSITE: https://mokasfranchise.com</p><p><br></p><p>DOWNLOAD FRANK'S FREE FRANCHISE TIPS E-BOOK!</p><p>https://hovqr.to/cd790850</p><p><br></p><p>For More Information and Extra Resources Visit:</p><p>https://emergingfranchisebrands.com/</p><p><br></p><p>Books Mentioned in this Episode:</p><p>The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It</p><p>https://amzn.to/4l3aGLQ</p><p><br></p><p>PODCAST LINKS</p><p>https://efbpodcast.com/</p><p>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emergingfranchisebrands</p><p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35Frm7tIXHKYXWTDdmqKa4</p><p>Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emerging-franchise-brands/id1701687149</p><p><br></p><p>SOCIAL</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emergingfranchisebrands/</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emergingfranchisebrands</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emerging-franchise-brands-podcast/</p><p>Twitter: https://twitter.com/frankfiume</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Episode Shot and Edited at BlueBox Studios Tampa</p><p>https://blueboxdigital.com/</p>
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