
The Franchise Academy Podcast · 2025-04-13
In this episode of The Franchise Academy Podcast, host Tom Scarda sits down with Colt Florence, Senior Vice President of Franchise Development at Five Star Franchising, to discuss how Five Star Franchising is redefining success in the franchise industry. Colt shares how Five Star Franchising provides a powerful, recession-resistant business model with unmatched support systems - including sales, marketing, and operational tools - designed to help franchisees succeed, no matter their background or experience. He also dives into how private equity backing fuels growth, allowing franchise owners to maximize revenue and scale faster.