

TheFranchiseFreedomPodcast
Hosted by Giuseppe Grammatico

Franchise Trends 2026: Why Franchisee Support is Changing Forever
At the recent FranChoice Conference in New Orleans, the message for aspiring owners was clear: the level of franchise support available today is reaching new heights to ensure your business growth. Franchisors are heavily investing in AI in franchising, using automated call centers and drone technology to slash your operational costs and boost efficiency.
By prioritizing your franchise investment through smaller real estate footprints and streamlined launch timelines, the industry is focused on getting you to profitability faster than ever. Whether you are looking for semi-passive income through e-commerce or flexible financing beyond traditional SBA loans, today’s franchise strategy is designed to bridge the gap between your corporate career and true financial freedom.
The Conversation Economy: Scaling Trust with Tom Schwab
Discover how podcast interview marketing can scale your authority and build human connections in the age of AI. Giuseppe Grammatico chats with Tom Schwab.

Layoff to Freedom: The Blueprint (Feat. Trevor Houston)
The Ultimate Franchise Guide: Turning Corporate Setbacks into Your Second Act If you’ve been following The Franchise Guide for a while, you know my journey to franchise freedom began when I, your franchise coach, also hit a wall in the corporate world. It’s a common story, one filled with the quiet anxiety of justifying a […]

Franchise Freedom Annual Review: My MAP System, Automation, & The 30-Minute Secret (Franchise Coach)
Giuseppe Grammatico shares his Massive Action Plan (MAP) for year-end review, goal setting, and daily habits to achieve time and financial freedom with a franchise.

Fundraising U Founder’s 4 Secrets to Franchise Freedom with Mike Bahun & Giuseppe Grammatico
I talk with Fundraising U CEO Mike Bahun about his 100-territory franchise, the unique semi-passive model, and why being an entrepreneur is safer than a W2 job.

Franchise Freedom – Escape the Corporate Trap & Find Your Perfect Investment Fit (Franchise Coach)
Stop letting Google tell you where to invest. Franchise guide Giuseppe Grammatico breaks down how to find the right franchise based on your role, market, and finances.

Franchise Freedom – Escape the Corporate Trap with Cost Intelligence, AI & FDD Secrets
Escape the corporate trap. Learn the secrets of executive franchise ownership—from cost intelligence and AI to multi-brand scaling—to build a legacy business.

The Franchisee’s First Year: From Corporate Refugee to Successful Owner
Franchise consultant Giuseppe Grammatico shares the essential mindset shifts, financial realities, and advisor secrets needed for corporate execs to thrive in their first year as a franchise business owner.

The Modern Franchise Funding Playbook: Your Complete Guide to Financing a Franchise (2025)
Franchise coach Giuseppe Grammatico breaks down financing, ROBS, SBA loans, and the 5 steps to define your ideal business for time and financial freedom.

What’s Holding You Back from Franchise Freedom?
Franchise coaches Giuseppe Grammatico and Wes Barefoot reveal the real risks of a W2, why 75% don’t start a business, and how to find an AI-proof franchise.

From Service to Success – 5 Reasons Veterans DOMINATE in Franchising
Discover why veterans make exceptional franchise owners. Learn how military skills like leadership, discipline, and teamwork translate directly to business success.

How to Prepare for Job Loss & Transition to Business Ownership
Job Loss Looms? How to Plan Your Next Career Move
