Welcome to State of the Franchise! In this episode, Fred and Tom welcome you to the podcast by offering an overview of what the show is about, as well as what you can expect on your journey into wonderful world of franchises.

Together they reflect on one official year of the show by discussing some of the highlights (so far), the show's brief history, and what to expect from the podcast moving forward.

Check back with us bi-weekly to hear more about your favorite franchises in the near future!