Talking Risks

This week we sit down with Doug Stritzel the Founder/ CEO of Pickelman's Gourmet Cafe.

“Pickleman’s Gourmet Cafe” is a QSR company specializing in “Hirer Quality Food, Freshly Prepared.”
Our menu provides the best options of quality food that appeals to all age groups and ethnicities.
Our signature products include Award-winning many times over simply one of the best Toasted sandwiches, Gourmet Fresh Chopped Salads, proprietary soups, and thin-crust specialty pizzas. With more than thirty proprietary products, which include our own white and wheat bread, all the soups, all salad dressings, and a made from scratch Chocolate Chip cookies to name a few.
The first Picklemans restaurant opened in October of 2005. The first franchised unit opened in 2009, and in 2010 Pickleman's has grown from 3 locations to 24 locations in five midwestern states.
In 2022, our first system-wide Average Unit sales disclosure contained in our FDD reports system-wide sales just shy of thirty million dollars with 24 units for a system-wide Average Unit Volume of $1,271,500 per unit.
Throughput in assembly-line fashion our original design is capable of industry-leading sales volumes. In addition, our first Drive-thru exceeded 2.1 million in sales in its first full calendar year of operations in an end cap location with a modest traffic count.
2022 will mark the first year we will invest in Marketing Our Franchising Opportunity.
Our team is scaling up expecting to be prepared to open an average of two to three stores per month by the first quarter of 2023.
In 2022, we have six locations under development with four potential new locations under lease/purchase negotiations and 14 outstanding units under Area Development Agreements.
We are a people and their Family's first company, our metrics and brand loyalty afford our Brand the ability to pay above scale.

There are no Gimmicks, no burgers, no fried chicken, just good food, freshly prepared.
Big Dill our mascot, DillVille, USA is coming to a town near you!

Pickleman's Franchising | Franchise | QSR Brands (picklemans.com)

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This week we sit down with Randy Madison,  founder of Madison Rug Cleaning.

https://youtu.be/z4Q3rQb0OtQ

Madison provides powerful carpet, rug and upholstery cleaning that leaves your home and your workplace feeling clean, healthy, and fresh. Their powerful machinery is what makes us unique and allows deep cleaning of your rugs and carpets!

There’s nothing quite like a clean, deodorized, disinfected, and sanitized home and workspace. Here in Madison County and southern Illinois, Madison Cleaning Services is a company that prides itself on delivering exactly that. Homeowners and business owners alike rely on us to provide a completely clean and we are proud to say, we do not disappoint. Give us a call today to book our services.

Madison Rug Cleaning | St. Louis Carpet, Rug and Upholstery Cleaning Experts - Madison Rug (madisonrugcleaning.com)

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This week we sit down with Adam Kruse,  founder of Hermann London Real Estate. 

Hermann London is the most trusted name in St. Louis real estate.  For more than a decade, they’ve been helping people to buy and sell residential and commercial properties in St. Louis while delivering exceptional services.  Driven by their experienced REALTORS®, Hermann London approaches every transaction with cutting-edge technology and unparalleled insight into the St. Louis market. In everything they do, they strive to put the interests of their clients first and are motivated by your success — not commission. They are not just real estate agents; their personal advocates, business advisors, and neighbors, committed to helping grow vibrant and thriving communities in St. Louis for you and your family.

Hermann London Realtors | Today's Realtor for Today's Real Estate market in Saint Louis

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This week we sit down with Jason Durnett to discuss Cannabis, CBD & Hemp products.  Jason has crafted multiple cannabis & hemp products to meet your unique needs of personal wellness.

Below are the links to Jason's products and resources to learn more.

Ananda Brands

midose (midoselife.com)

ECO Therapy CBD

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This week we sit down with Brad Pfitzner and Steve Oravec founders of ApexNetwork Physical Therapy.

At ApexNetwork Physical Therapy, we provide relief from the aches and pains that keep you from enjoying life. Our therapists are experts in the field. We listen, understand and develop customized treatment plans based on combined goals you set with us. From your first appointment until your last treatment, we remain focused on your health and ensure your progress one visit at a time.

Home - ApexNetwork Physical Therapy (apexnetworkpt.com)

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In this episode, we sit down with Bernie is the founder and President of Axel Transportation.

AXEL is the trusted transportation provider for the logistics needs of healthcare and education institutions. AXEL delivers transportation solutions specifically tailored to each client’s needs and focused on the customer experience.

About Us – Axel Transportation (axel-trans.com)

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In this episode, Eric interviews Ricky on the journey that built NutritionHQ.

Ricky was approved to start franchising NutritionHQ in 2020 and franchised his first store on October 20, 2020, to a former Complete Nutrition manager.  He has over 20 years of franchise experience as an owner and operator. He is also a veteran of the Air Force and has over 30 years of coaching, leading, and guiding individuals to success.

NutritionHQ. is “Solution Focused” and we will do everything in our power to help you reach your goals. If we don’t have the products or tools, we will refer you to the expert that does. We love to see our customers nine-ten times per year; if you are visiting our store nine-plus times per year we are both successful.

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Sponsorships

This week we sit down with Mr. BBQ, Kiwan Guyton. Founder of Mr. BBQ at Mystic Oak

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In this episode, we sit down with Bob Spurlock founder of The Spurlock Group and Cerveza Bros.

The Spurlock Group specializes in helping clients understand the process of selling and buying a business.  They combine the experience of a large firm with the personal attention that only a small firm can combine.  Our clients have told us that there is a distinct difference in the level of service they experience with our company. We believe we really can and do make a difference.

Cerveza Bros is a Lifestyle clothing line.  The Cerveza Bros are a couple of guy's that like to live life to the fullest, challenge themselves and push their own internal and personal limits. Respectful of others but always letting everyone know they can come along for the ride.

The Spurlock Group

Cutting Edge Trucker, Snapback Hats, Caps, Koozies, Decals at CervezaBros

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In this episode, we sit down with Bob Spurlock founder of The Spurlock Group and Cerveza Bros.

The Spurlock Group specializes in helping clients understand the process of selling and buying a business.  They combine the experience of a large firm with the personal attention that only a small firm can combine.  Our clients have told us that there is a distinct difference in the level of service they experience with our company. We believe we really can and do make a difference.

Cerveza Bros is a Lifestyle clothing line.  The Cerveza Bros are a couple of guy's that like to live life to the fullest, challenge themselves and push their own internal and personal limits. Respectful of others but always letting everyone know they can come along for the ride.

The Spurlock Group

Cutting Edge Trucker, Snapback Hats, Caps, Koozies, Decals at CervezaBros

Aspen Legal (aspenlawteam.com)

NutritionHQ | General Health, Weight Loss & Sports Nutrition Supplements