Brian and Heather Biddulph are the husband-and-wife team behind Kitchen Tune-Up in the Akron-Canton area. Before starting their remodeling business, their careers looked very different. Brian spent years in real estate and renovating homes from top to bottom, while Heather taught math and later coached educators worldwide to strengthen mathematics instruction. That journey eventually led them to Kitchen Tune-Up, where they now have the privilege of transforming kitchens into spaces that are both beautiful and functional for the families who gather there every day. They began with one territory and now have two, with eight employees.

On this episode of the podcast, we welcome multi-unit Taco John’s franchisee Tamra Kennedy to discuss whether the American Franchise Act benefits franchisees. If you’re interested in investing in a franchise, you won’t want to miss this conversation about this important legislation.

This PuroClean franchisee truly has a family business. Read about his experience moving from carpet cleaning to PuroClean. He’s most proud of the way his business shows up for his community.

This podcast episode features Tony Lamb, the founder and CEO of Kona Ice (among other brands). Eric Stites, FBR’s founder, sits down for a talk about how Kona started, where it’s going, and what Tony sees in the future of franchising.

Thinking of owning a McDonald’s franchise? While its brand recognition and sales remain strong nearly 90 years later, see how well the venerable burger franchise fares when it comes to the competition. Is a McDonald’s franchise restaurant worth the investment in 2026? Get a breakdown of the costs, requirements, sales numbers, and award-winning alternatives before you invest.