Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast
Tariq Johnson & Franchise Empire
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About This Podcast
Tariq Johnson from Zero to Profitable Franchise (and YouTube) reveals his strategies (profitable franchise secrets) on buying franchises and getting them profitable FAST, so you can experience the freedom and flexibility with owning a profitable franchise business!
Get access to exclusive interviews with top performing Franchisees, accountants, and business experts so you can learn from their mistakes, and hear real life success stories so you can feel more confident in your franchise journey. Tariq signed onto his first franchise in 2015 after making a (scary) $300,000 investment. He got that location profitable in less than 60 days, and has since gone on to buy and sell numerous franchise locations. He intimately understands the fear, confusion, and overwhelm that comes with trying to make it as a full time entrepreneur.
You’ll learn about FDD’s, franchisee validation calls, how to buy a franchise, the most profitable franchise industries, franchise funding, SBA loans, and marketing strategies so you can thrive as a franchise owner and create your dream life with your family and loved ones. No matter what stage of buying a franchise you are in, this podcast will help you do one thing. Go from Zero to Profitable Franchise! Hit subscribe, and get ready to create your dream life.
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S1E105 You NEED to Know THIS Before Buying a Franchise
Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=FEMarch012026Buying a franchise isn’t something you rush into, and it’s…
S1E104 How Much He Lost Owning a Subway Franchise (Its Bad)
Want to own a franchise that makes WAY more than this Subway? Grab my breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=TJjan242026What…
S1E103 One of the Best Service Businesses Under $250K?
Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=TJfeb212026Is owning a tool truck actually a smart business in 2026? In this…
S1E102 This “BORING” Business Is Making Millions in 2026
Budget Blinds might sound boring, but this home service franchise is quietly generating serious revenue. In this video, we break down how much it costs to start a Budget Blinds franchise, what…
S1E101 5 reasons to NOT BUY a Chick-fil-A
Grab my breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=TJJan102026Everyone thinks Chick-fil-A is the dream franchise… $10K to start,…
S1E101 Is This the Most PROFITABLE Gym Business Model in 2026?
Crunch Fitness went bankrupt in 2009 and today it’s valued at over $1.5 billion. So what changed? In this video, I break down the real numbers behind the Crunch Fitness franchise model, including…
S1E100 3 Types of Businesses NOT to Buy in 2026
S1E99 Is Baskin-Robbins a Good Investment in 2026?
Download our list of 42 High Performing (and profitable) Franchises: https://www.franchiseempire.com/42hpf?utm_source=FEfeb082026Baskin-Robbins is one of the most recognizable franchise brands in the…
S1E98 Ex-Franchise Owners Expose the Reality of Passive Income
Download our list of 42 High Performing (and profitable) Franchises: https://www.franchiseempire.com/42hpf?utm_source=podcastEveryone wants passive income, but most people have no idea what it really…
S1E97 Open a Day Care Center | How to Easily Start a Child Care Business in 2026
👉 Want a deeper understanding of franchising? Get our Franchise Buyers Academy mini course (FREE for a limited time): https://www.franchiseempire.com/FBA?utm_source=podcast💰 Prefer low-cost,…
S1E96 One of The Richest Automotive Businesses To Start in 2026
Ever wondered how much money those Valvoline quick lube locations actually make? In this video, we break down everything, from startup costs to royalty fees to what the top-performing stores are…
S1E95 Fear of Failure Is Costing You More Than You Think
Fear of failure holds more people back from entrepreneurship than anything else, and most don’t even realize it. In this episode, I break down how fear shows up in business decisions, how to reframe…
S1E94 Is this Pet Store Worth the Investment in 2026? (Costs, Sales, & Fees)
Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=FEJan112026Pet Supplies Plus is one of the largest pet store franchises in the…
S1E93 One of the Top "BORING" Businesses to Start in 2026
👉 Want more franchises like this? Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=FEJan42026If you're interested in this…
S1E93 Happy New Year - Starting 2026
S1E92 Should You Buy a Franchise in 2026? Pros & Cons
Make sure to grab & understand 14 Franchise Buying Mistakes that could destroy your investment: https://www.franchiseempire.com/14fbm?utm_source=TJDec272025Join my list to receive Top Resale…
S1E90 Is a Culver’s Franchise a Good Investment in 2026? (Sales, Costs, & Fees)
Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=TJJan032025If you liked this video, but want to learn about franchises with…
S1E91 The Numbers You Should Look at Before Buying a Franchise
Make sure to grab & understand the 14 Franchise Buying Mistakes that could destroy your investment: https://www.franchiseempire.com/14fbm?utm_source=FEAnd if you enjoyed this episode make sure to…
S1E90 Is this Low-Cost Franchise WORTH the Investment?
Grab my breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=TJDec202025If you liked this video and want to find out the real revenue some…
S1E89 Franchise Experts Explain Franchise Profits Margins
Make sure to grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=FEdec212025If you liked this video and want to find out which…
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Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast has published 150 episodes since February 2022, covering topics in Business, Entrepreneurship.
Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast is currently active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 28m.
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