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The Franchise Manual Podcast

Kit Vinson

Booking Overview

A behind-the-scenes franchise strategy show for people who want to grow, franchise, or operate within franchising. Guests are franchise operators and legal/branding/finance experts who translate complex requirements into practical guidance.

Metrics

Episodes: 39

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 30 subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

kit.vinson@franman.net

m2000@mgmt2000.com

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Host

Kit Vinson - Host for The Franchise Manual Podcast and associated with FranMan Inc. He introduces guests and leads Q&A segments (e.g., “Quickdraw Questions”) focused on franchising topics.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Practitioners and specialists in franchising—franchise operators/brokers/speakers and professionals with expertise in franchising compliance (FDD items), branding/marketing systems, and franchise financial representation.
Required Achievements:  
Published expertise via books or keynote speaking (for practitioner/networking guests), Professional practice in franchising-related legal areas (e.g., FDD/FTC disclosure topics), Professional branding/design experience for franchise brands, Founder/creator leadership in franchise-support nonprofits or ecosystems

Recent Guest Discussions

Toni Harris Taylor - Networking Strategy For Franchisors And Franchisees; Turning Networking Into A Revenue-generating System; Connector Categories; Follow-up; Referrals In Franchise Growth.

Cheryl Mullin - Financial Performance Representation In The FDD (item 19): What It Is, Whether It’s Required/optional, Rules/limits, Reasons For Not Including It, And Where Franchisors Get In Trouble.

Jordis Small - Branding A Franchise: Defining Brand Beyond Visuals; Brand Audits; Scalable/timeless Logo Criteria; Need For Brand Guides And Franchise Asset Libraries For Growth.

Recent Topics

Franchising, Franchise Law, Compliance, Branding, Business Strategy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Franchise Manual Podcast
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Episode #39 - Zor Michael Gorman

September 02, 2026

This episode is a special one because we're talking with someone who didn't just decide to become a franchisor overnight — he built decades of experience first. Michael Gorman is the founder of iMove PT, a mobile and outpatient physical therapy brand. In this conversation, Michael pulls back the curtain on what it really looks like to build a franchise system from the ground up when nobody hands you a roadmap. If you're a startup franchisor, thinking about franchising your business, or just...

Episode #38 - Using Networking to Grow Your Franchise

May 25, 2026

Today's episode is going to be a little different — because today, we're talking about one of the most overlooked growth strategies in franchising… networking. Now before you roll your eyes and think we're talking about awkward business card exchanges and stale coffee at chamber events, let me tell you — our guest today has completely redefined what networking actually means. Toni Harris Taylor is known as the Networking Queen, and after this conversation, you're going to understand why. Sh...

Episode #37 - Financial Performance Representation (Item 19)

June 14, 2024

My Podner in this episode is Cheryl Mullin and she's going to talk with us today about Financial Performance Representation! Man, if that doesn't make you salivate then you are no franchisor in my books. This can be a very dense topic but I am confident that Ms. Cheryl help us demystify this topic and maybe even help us pull our heads out from underneath the covers every time it is mentioned. But who knows, she may even have us running for the hills even faster.   Time Stamps Cheryl ...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
The Franchise Manual Podcast
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How do I get in touch with The Franchise Manual Podcast?

The Franchise Manual Podcast is hosted by Kit Vinson. Its publicly listed emails are kit.vinson@franman.net and m2000@mgmt2000.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Franchise Manual Podcast?

The publicly listed emails for The Franchise Manual Podcast: kit.vinson@franman.net and m2000@mgmt2000.com.

How many listeners does The Franchise Manual Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Franchise Manual Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Franchise Manual Podcast?

The Franchise Manual Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Practitioners and specialists in franchising—franchise operators/brokers/speakers and professionals with expertise in franchising compliance (FDD items), branding/marketing systems, and franchise financial representation. Common among recent guests: Published expertise via books or keynote speaking (for practitioner/networking guests); Professional practice in franchising-related legal areas (e.g., FDD/FTC disclosure topics); Professional branding/design experience for franchise brands. Recent guests include Toni Harris Taylor, Cheryl Mullin, and Jordis Small.

How hard is it to get booked on The Franchise Manual Podcast?

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

What topics does The Franchise Manual Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Franchising, Franchise Law, Compliance, Branding, and Business Strategy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

kit.vinson@franman.net

m2000@mgmt2000.com

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