What Is It Like to Be A Woman In Franchising?

Send us Fan MailHost: Allison Dudas, Senior Manager of B2C Marketing at FBRGuest: Jill Kesler, Franchisee of Fish Window CleaningThis episode delves into the 2026 Women In Franchising Trends Report. It features Allison Dudas as the host and Jill Kesler, a franchisee from Fish Window Cleaning, as the guest. They discuss the increasing role of women in franchising, highlighting that women now own about a third of all franchises. Jill shares her journey from a career in sales and marketing to owning a Fish Window Cleaning franchise, emphasizing the importance of work-life balance and strategic planning. The discussion also covers financial aspects, such as using SBA loans and personal financing, and offers advice for women considering franchising. The episode concludes with insights into the benefits of networking and understanding one's strengths in business.*Download the FREE 2026 Women in Franchising ReportResourcesRead: The Pros and Cons of Working with A Franchise BrokerRead: 5 Ways Franchising Offers Work Life BalanceRead: 9 Small Business Grants for Female EntrepreneursRead: Female Franchise Owners Rank the Top Franchises to Own in 2026List: Top Franchises for WomenSector Report: Women In Franchising 2026Listen: The Rise of Female FranchiseesConnect with Us:Visit FranchiseBusinessReview.comFollow us on Instagram, @franchisebusinessreviewSubscribe to our newsletterCheck us out on YouTube, @FranchiseBusinessReviewConnect with us on LinkedIn