Emerging Franchise Brands

About Emerging Franchise Brands

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.

Publisher

Frank Fiume

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Aug 2023

Latest episode

26 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

225 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Jan 2026

   Frank Fiume Announces Hiatus

   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. DOWNLOAD FRANK'S FREE FRANCHISE TIPS E-BOOK! https://hovqr.to/cd790850 For More Information and Extra Resources Visit: https://emergingfranchisebrands.com/ Books Mentioned in this Episode: The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It https://amzn.to/4l3aGLQ PODCAST LINKS https://efbpodcast.com/ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emergingfranchisebrands Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35Frm7tIXHKYXWTDdmqKa4 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emerging-franchise-brands/id1701687149 SOCIAL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emergingfranchisebrands/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emergingfranchisebrands LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emerging-franchise-brands-podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/frankfiume ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Episode Shot and Edited at BlueBox Studios Tampa https://blueboxdigital.com/

2. 

   22 Jan 2026

   LIME Fresh: How Patrick Fore Reignited a Beloved Brand

   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. GUEST: Patrick Fore WEBSITE:  https://franchise.limefreshmexicangrill.com DOWNLOAD FRANK'S FREE FRANCHISE TIPS E-BOOK! https://hovqr.to/cd790850 For More Information and Extra Resources Visit: https://emergingfranchisebrands.com/ Books Mentioned in this Episode: The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It https://amzn.to/4l3aGLQ PODCAST LINKS https://efbpodcast.com/ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emergingfranchisebrands Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35Frm7tIXHKYXWTDdmqKa4 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emerging-franchise-brands/id1701687149 SOCIAL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emergingfranchisebrands/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emergingfranchisebrands LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emerging-franchise-brands-podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/frankfiume ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Episode Shot and Edited at BlueBox Studios Tampa https://blueboxdigital.com/

3. 

   19 Jan 2026

   Franchising Mokas Coffee & Eatery: The Vision of Jason Ingermanson

   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. GUEST: Jason Ingermanson WEBSITE: https://mokasfranchise.com DOWNLOAD FRANK'S FREE FRANCHISE TIPS E-BOOK! https://hovqr.to/cd790850 For More Information and Extra Resources Visit: https://emergingfranchisebrands.com/ Books Mentioned in this Episode: The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It https://amzn.to/4l3aGLQ PODCAST LINKS https://efbpodcast.com/ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emergingfranchisebrands Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35Frm7tIXHKYXWTDdmqKa4 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emerging-franchise-brands/id1701687149 SOCIAL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emergingfranchisebrands/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emergingfranchisebrands LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emerging-franchise-brands-podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/frankfiume ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Episode Shot and Edited at BlueBox Studios Tampa https://blueboxdigital.com/

Who has been a guest on Emerging Franchise Brands

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Francesco Amendola
• Bron Launsby
• Jenna Vrzal
• Roman Maliszewski
• Justin Livingston

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

632,170

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

13 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 79 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

90

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

77

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