In 2005, Franchise Interviews originated as a newsletter. We initiated the process by placing a FREE Franchise Newsletter banner (refer to the image above) on various franchise websites and commenced building our subscriber base. Once we achieved a substantial number of subscribers, we were prepared to launch our inaugural franchise newsletter! 

The initial interview conducted by Franchise Interviews featured a franchise opportunity named Kwik Kerb from Australia. During this interview, we had the pleasure of speaking with Gordon Buckland, the founder of Kwik Kerb, along with their highly successful franchisees, the Hortons—a husband and wife team. It's thrilling to observe the remarkable journey Franchise Interviews has undertaken since that inaugural newsletter. Presently, our website attracts thousands of aspiring entrepreneurs from around the globe who tune in to our radio show. Remarkably, since the inception of our radio show, we have amassed nearly half a million listens to our broadcasts and podcasts. 

There is a strong demand for valuable and essential content (Keyes, 2009). The inception of Franchise Interviews was driven by the desire to provide aspiring entrepreneurs with an intimate and behind-the-scenes perspective on franchising. Recognizing the information overload on numerous franchise websites targeted at those with entrepreneurial aspirations, our mission from the outset has been to educate, inform, and inspire our audience on the subjects of entrepreneurship and franchising. 

Marty McDermott, the President of Franchise Interviews, expressed, "Being naturally inclined towards auditory experiences, the idea of having a radio show dedicated to franchising and entrepreneurship appealed to me. The allure of Internet radio, with its absence of geographical constraints and the ability for listeners to access the show 24/7 through audio archives, fascinated me." While the majority of our audience is from the United States, we also have listeners from various countries such as the UK, Philippines, Australia, Turkey, Israel, and Canada. 

Up until now, we've produced more than 800 shows, amassing a substantial audience for Franchise Interviews. Our interviews have featured some of the most prominent figures in the franchising industry, unveiling innovative concepts in the process. In December of 2007, we became part of the Blog Talk Radio family, and there are numerous reasons we hold an affinity for Blog Talk Radio. Launched in August 2006 by Alan Levy and Bob Charish, BlogTalkRadio.com covers a diverse array of topics including business, sales, politics, leadership, education, travel, and more. 

Before launching the weekly radio show, Marty McDermott appeared on Anita Campbell's popular radio show called Small Business Trends Radio. The topic was "Franchising In The New Millennium - The Latest Trends." The show aired on August 22, 2006.

You can hear the whole story of Franchise Interviews by listening to an interview with our President Marty McDermott, who was a recent guest on the popular show, "Stop Riding The Pine," hosted by Jaime Jay. Click here to listen to the interview with Jaime.  

On July 7, 2008, the Eastern Pennsylvania Business Journal (Volume 19, Issues 7) interviewed Marty McDermott and Don Johnson. The article was called "Layoffs spur interest in franchising" and was written by Stacy Wescoe. The Eastern Pennsylvania Business Journal is now owned by Lehigh Valley Business. 

According to Marty McDermott, an Easton-based marketing professor for the online Kaplan University, two years ago there were about 2,400 different franchises for an individual to invest in. Today, he said there are about 3,000.