Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast
by Tariq Johnson & Franchise Empire
The Business Nobody Wants to Start (But it CRUSHES it)
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.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 206 episodes
- The Business Nobody Wants to Start (But it CRUSHES it) · 47 minGrab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=FENov12026 Stop treating your business management as a…
- Is This the Best Low-Cost Franchise of 2026? (Fresh Coat Painters) · 9 minGrab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=feOct282026 Is Fresh Coat Painters the top franchise…
- How This Painting Franchise Makes Money 16 Different Ways (Fresh Coat Painters) · 8 minGrab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=FEOCT212026 This home services franchise offers 16…
- How Much Can You Make with a Dairy Queen? (Costs, Sales & Fees) · 11 minIs a Dairy Queen franchise a smart investment? We compare their two business models to see which one actually makes money. Dairy Queen operates using two distinct business…
- Is a Car Wash Still the Best Boring Business? Tommy's Express (Costs, Sales & Fees) · 15 minDownload our list of 42 High Performing (and profitable) Franchises: https://www.franchiseempire.com/42hpf?utm_source=feOct112026 Is a car wash franchise a smart investment? We…
- How this Very Unique Franchise Makes Money (Schooley Mitchell) · 12 minGrab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=feOct72026 Looking for ways how to get clients? The most…
- How He Built a Remote Cleaning Business With 40 Locations · 7 minGrab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=feSep302026 Learn how to start a business that runs…
- Is Jimmy John's a Good Investment? (Costs, Sales & Fees) · 9 minGrab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=FEOct42026 Is a Jimmy John's franchise business worth the…
- How Much Can You Make with a Cinnabon? (Costs, Sales & Fees) · 13 minGrab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=fesep272026 Thinking about a Cinnabon franchise? We break…
- Why their Franchisees Love Owning this brand · 10 minGrab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=fesep252026 Learn how to find a profitable franchise that…
- Is this One of the Best Business Opportunities Right Now? (Costs, Sales and Fees) · 30 minGrab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=fesep232026 *Numbers according to their 2025 FDD Issued…
- Should You Buy A Franchise? The 3 Pros And Cons That Matter · 20 minGrab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=TJSep132026 Understand the core strategy behind a…
- A Franchisee Built and Sold This for $4.5M* · 15 minGrab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=fesep92026 Is a B2B franchise the right path for your…
- How Much Can You Make Owning A The Maids Franchise? (Costs, Sales & Fees) · 6 min*Numbers according to their 2025 FDD Issued January 20, 2025, as amended April 22, 2025, and as further amended August 15, 2025 Legal stuff we have to say! The information…
- The Recession-Proof Business You’ve Never Heard Of · 44 minGrab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=feAug3026 A B2B franchise with no storefront, no staff…
- AI-Proof Franchise Doing BIG NUMBERS! (Cabinet IQ) · 13 minGrab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=feSep132026 ------------------ Legal stuff we have to…
- Drop the Mop: There are 25+ Revenue Streams in the City Wide Facility Solutions Franchise · 38 minWe appreciate it when we can work with business owners who have been building their franchise business with their family members. Today's podcast was started by Savannah Oddo's…
- You Don't Need to Be a Painter to Own a Fresh Coat Painting Franchise · 37 min · Season 1 Episode 144Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=feaug112026 How do painting and a boxing movie belong…
- How to succeed with a Cabinet IQ franchise · 21 min · Season 1 Episode 143Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=feaug112026 Cabinet IQ founder and CEO Michael Hartel…
- How do you find the right franchise? · 56 min · Season 1 Episode 142Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=fe Is your dream franchise opportunity actually a…
