Franchise Hot Seat

Whether you’re exploring franchise ownership, thinking about franchising your business, pursuing a career in franchising, or studying the industry, the Franchise Hot Seat Podcast from the Titus Center for Franchising offers rare, real-world insight.

Hosted by Dr. John P. Hayes, Professor of Franchising at Palm Beach Atlantic University, the show features both high-impact “shorts” and in-depth podcast conversations with franchise professionals. 

What sets Franchise Hot Seat apart is its purpose. This is not a sales pitch for franchising. It is an honest examination of the  franchise model. The goal is simple: help listeners decide whether franchising truly makes sense for them.

Produced by one of the nation’s leading academic centers dedicated exclusively to franchising education, Franchise Hot Seat goes beneath the surface, challenges assumptions, and delivers substance over hype. If you want clarity—not cheerleading—this is your seat at the table.