FranchiseU!

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Jim Metivier’s Formula for Building a Stronger Brand

September 29, 2026

Jim Metevier’s career journey has taken him from restaurant assistant manager to CEO, with more than 30 years of experience across major restaurant brands. In this episode of FranchiseU, host Dr. Kathy Gosser reconnects with her former KFC colleague Jim Metevier, CEO of Mountain Mike’s Pizza. Jim shares his journey from KFC assistant manager to more than two decades with Yum! Brands, where he held leadership roles across operations, finance, marketing, development, and strategy before becomin...

Why Every Leader Must Be a Storyteller

September 15, 2026

In this episode of FranchiseU!, Dr. Kathy Gosser sits down with Lori Riddle Eberenz, Director of Global Public Relations and Storytelling for Yum! Brands, to discuss how storytelling builds brands, strengthens franchise relationships, supports business strategy and helps leaders communicate through change and crisis. Lori shares her journey from journalism and agency work to nearly a decade with KFC and her current global role at Yum! Brands. She reflects on memorable KFC campaigns and explai...

From Tory Burch to Magnolia Bakery: Alex Nessenthaler on Leadership, Franchising, and Redefining Success

September 01, 2026

On this episode of the FranchiseU Podcast, host Dr. Kathy Gosser interviews Alex Nessenthaler, Franchise Owner of Magnolia Bakery in Louisville, Kentucky, about her journey from corporate retail leadership to franchise ownership.Alex spent years in the fashion industry, most recently overseeing North American retail for Tory Burch. After a career that required frequent travel, she began reconsidering what success looked like for her family. She and her husband, Patrick, moved back to Louisvil...

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What is the email for FranchiseU!?

The publicly listed email for FranchiseU!: troy.price@louisville.edu.

How many listeners does FranchiseU! have?

Podseeker estimates FranchiseU! reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for FranchiseU!?

FranchiseU! typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Franchise founders, franchisor and franchise development executives, C-suite or senior operations leaders, franchise owners, consultants, educators, and professionals with substantial hands-on experience in franchising or a closely related business field. Common among recent guests: Leading or scaling a franchise system; Managing multi-unit or multi-brand franchise operations; Building franchise development or international expansion programs. Recent guests include Matt Kunz, Chequan Lewis, and Amanda Valente.

How hard is it to get booked on FranchiseU!?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does FranchiseU! cover?

Recent episodes cover Franchising, Franchise Management, Franchise Development, Entrepreneurship, and Leadership. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.