Zero to Profitable Franchise 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
143 episodes
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 world, but how much does it actually...
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Season 1
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Episode 99
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10:27
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 takes to make a semi-absentee franchi...
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Episode 98
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7:36
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, high-revenue franchises? Download our free gu...
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Episode 97
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11:32
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 doing in sales. We’ll look at average tickets, oi...
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Episode 96
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10:39
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 failure, and what it actually costs you to de...
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Episode 95
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25:00
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 U.S, but is it actually a smart inve...
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Episode 94
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11:45
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 specific business or any franchise at all,...
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Episode 93
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10:57
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 Franchises every week: https://www.franch...
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Episode 92
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21:13
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 higher profit margins check out this video ...
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Episode 90
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7:31
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 check out If you're serious...
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Episode 91
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25:11
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 of these low-cost franchises are making, t...
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Episode 90
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4:43
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 businesses might actually be worth the inves...
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Episode 89
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40:28
How Much Can you Make With an Arby's? (Costs, Sales, & Fees)
Make sure you don't miss out on my Most Incredible Franchise Gift Ever: https://www.franchiseempire.com/mifge?utm_source=TJdec132025If you liked this video, but want to find out about franchises with lower start up costs, check out this vid...
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Episode 88
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5:52
The #1 Mistake Buyers Make with “Passive” Franchises
Download our list of 42 High Performing (and profitable) Franchises: https://www.franchiseempire.com/42hpf?utm_source=FEdec142025Most people think they can buy a franchise, hire a GM, and the business will just run itself, but that’s rar...
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Episode 87
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6:44
How Much Can You Make with a 7-Eleven? (Costs, Sales, & Fees)
Download our list of 42 High Performing (and profitable) Franchises: https://www.franchiseempire.com/42hpf?utm_source=FEdec072025If you liked this video, make sure to check out our full playlist of franchise 500 breakdowns: https://youtube....
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Episode 86
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12:09
4 Businesses That Make A Sh*t Load of Money in 2026
💰 Download the full list of 5 Low cost franchises making $1M+: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=TJdec062025🔗 Find existing businesses for sale: https://www.franchiseempire.com/resales?utm_source=TJdec062025If...
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Episode 85
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13:49
How Much Does McDonald’s Make?
Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=FENov302025Also, if you liked this video, but don't think the food industry is for you, check out this tool shop busine...
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Episode 84
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9:11
Franchise Experts Break Down The Reality of Franchising
Download our list of 42 High Performing (and profitable) Franchises: https://www.franchiseempire.com/42hpf?utm_source=TJnov252025If you like this video and want to learn how to fund your business, check out this video: https://youtu.be/VQhn...
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Episode 83
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1:08:04
Should You Buy this $250K business in 2025?
Download our list of 42 High Performing (and profitable) Franchises: https://www.franchiseempire.com/42hpf?utm_source=TJnov252025If you like this video and want to learn how to fund your business, check out this video: https://youtu.be/VQhn...
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Episode 82
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9:08
How Much Does It Cost To Open a Pizza Hut? (Costs, Sales, & Fees)
Download our list of 42 High Performing (and profitable) Franchises: https://www.franchiseempire.com/42hpf?utm_source=TJnov222025Pizza Hut might bring back memories, but does it still deliver when it comes to making money? In this break...
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Episode 81
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10:33
How Much to Open a Fast Food Franchise? (KFC costs, sales, & Fees)
Is opening a KFC franchise still a smart move in 2025? In this video, we break down the numbers behind one of the most iconic fast-food brands in the world. You’ll learn the startup costs, average sales per unit, royalty fees, and whether it’s ...
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Episode 80
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9:00
How To Easily Buy a Franchise (step-by-step)
Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=FEnov202025Anyone can Google a franchise. But what you don’t get from a search is the real strategy, emotional supp...
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Episode 79
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6:08
Why You Should NOT Buy a Hotel Franchise (Costs, Sales, & Fees)
Grab my breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=TJnov152025And if you're interested in franchising but don't know which ones are worth the cost, make sure to check ...
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Episode 78
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5:25
Is this $200k Donut Shop Worth it? (Dunkin' Costs, Sales, & Fees)
Thinking about buying a Dunkin’ franchise? In this video, we break down everything you need to know from their 2024 FDD. You’ll learn how much it actually costs to open a Dunkin’ in different formats, what regions perform best, and whether this...
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Episode 77
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8:51