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Lisa Linkowsky

Lisa Linkowsky is the CEO and founder of Milestone Franchising, a certified franchise consultant and former multi-unit franchise owner who helps candidates nationwide evaluate franchise opportunities with a realistic, no-fluff approach.
Lisa Linkowsky
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About Lisa Linkowsky

Lisa Linkowsky is the CEO and founder of Milestone Franchising, her second venture built on firsthand success as a franchise owner and multi-unit operator. A certified franchise consultant and member of the International Franchise Professional Group, she’s known for her realistic, no-nonsense approach to business ownership. Lisa works with candidates nationwide, helping them objectively evaluate franchise opportunities and understand both the upside and the risks. Drawing on years of experience in marketing, project management, and franchising, she has guided hundreds of people toward informed, sustainable decisions. Her mission is to demystify franchising and ensure aspiring owners build on a solid, well-researched foundation.
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February 16, 2026
Catching up on another episode with Lisa Linkowsky, CEO and founder of Milestone Franchising — as she delivers a refreshingly honest, no-fluff look at what franchising really is (and definitely isn’t). From working full-time while earning her business degree to becoming a multi-unit franchise owner, Lisa shares how franchising found her at a pivotal moment and why realistic expectations are the difference between success and failure.
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