United Franchise Group

FranCast by UFG

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FranCast by UFG is the podcast for entrepreneurs, franchise owners, and business leaders ready to grow with intention. Powered by United Franchise Group —a global leader in franchising—each episode delivers real conversations and expert insights on franchising, owning and running a business, leadership, marketing, sales, and more. With around 40 years of experience building some of the world's most recognized franchise brands, the UFG team shares actionable takeaways, behind-the-scenes stories, and strategic advice you can use to level up your business. Whether you're launching your first ve...

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From Employee to Owner: Bob Chapa of Signarama, Part 1 08.07.2026 14:58

In episode six of FranCast by UFG, the show kicks off a three-part series with Bob Chapa, owner of Signarama Troy | Metro Detroit, the largest Signarama location in the world, a Hall of Fame franchisee, and a mentor to many owners across the network. Joined by Mandy Roan, Director of Marketing for Signarama, Bob shares how he got his start in the sign industry, what first drew him to the Signarama...

What Makes a Successful Franchise Owner? with Casey Valiant of Signarama 03.06.2026 20:12

In episode five of FranCast by UFG, the conversation shifts to the franchise owner’s perspective as Mandy Roan, Director of Marketing for Signarama, sits down with Casey Valiant, owner of Signarama Evansville. Casey is a third-generation business owner whose family business dates back to 1957, later converting to Signarama in the 1990s. In the episode, he shares what franchise ownership really loo...

How AI Is Changing Franchise Development Marketing with Taylor McCarley 13.05.2026 20:15

In episode four of FranCast by UFG, host Chad Palmer sits down with Taylor McCarley, Director of Marketing for Black Optix Tint, for a conversation about franchise development, marketing, and how AI is changing the way franchisors attract, qualify, and convert leads. Taylor breaks down the role marketing plays in filling the pipeline, why balancing lead quality and quantity matters, and how franch...

How to Turn Local Marketing Into Franchise Growth with Meagan Corey of Graze Craze 29.04.2026 13:58

In episode three of FranCast by UFG, host Chad Palmer sits down with Meagan Corey, Director of Marketing for Graze Craze, for a conversation about what it really takes to grow a franchise brand through local marketing, community connection, and authentic storytelling. From recurring revenue and localized outreach to customer relationships and social media strategy, Meagan shares how Graze Craze he...

Do You Need Multiple Locations to Franchise? Insights from Mike Landis of Accurate Franchising 30.03.2026 7:32

In this episode of FranCast by UFG, host Chad Palmer sits down with Mike Landis, Regional Vice President at Accurate Franchising, for a practical conversation about some of the biggest misconceptions around franchising and what business owners should really be looking at before deciding whether franchising is the right path for growth. Mike breaks down franchising in simple terms, explains why you...

Is Your Business Ready to Franchise? Insights from Austin Titus of Accurate Franchising 16.03.2026 15:24

In the debut episode of FranCast by UFG, our host Chad Palmer sits down with Austin Titus, President of Accurate Franchising, for a conversation about what franchising really is and what it takes to turn a successful business into a franchise. Austin breaks down franchising in plain terms, explains how proven business models scale into new markets, and shares why strong systems, documentation, and...