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The Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, February 17, 2021:     In the news this week: The International Franchise Association Carolyn Thurston, Wisdom Senior Care Ama Romaine,  G6 Hospitality Daniel Halpern, Jackmont Hospitality Dennis R. Maple, Goddard Systems, Inc. Jeff Sopp, Kensington Hill Partners Clarissa Bradstock, Any Lab Test Now Franchising, Inc Really, Ryan Schneid...

Is this a good year to open a business?  Yes. Yes, it is! Mike McFall is the Co-CEO of BIGGBY Coffee and the author of GRIND: A No Bullshit Approach to Take Your Business from Concept to Cashflow. Mike joins podcast host Jack Monson to kick off a series of videos and webinars to coach potential new business owners in what will be the best time in a generation to start a ne...

Podcast host Jack Monson joins Mike McDowell, Certified Facebook Ad Buyer & Business Manager, to discuss Facebook tips for Franchises each week, courtesy of Social Joey. Facebook announced last Wednesday a new limit on political conversations and posts. This means that there’s going to be a big void in some consumers’ newsfeeds! What kinds of relevant, hyper-local comm...

Melissa Berrios is the founder of Virtualmente Libre and is the host of the Virtualmente Libre podcast. She works with entrepreneurs to elevate their online presence. Melissa shares ideas for entrepreneurs building their brands on Instagram including teaching, inspiring, and convincing people how you can help them.     Thanks to Social Joey, Franchise Payments Network,&nbs...

The Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, February 10, 2021.   In the news this week: Wage Increase Fairness Act PRO Act Chicken Salad Chick, Scott Deviney Home Instead, Jessie Brumbach Realty ONE Group, Kuba Jewgieniew White Castle, Jamie Richardson USA Luge Wild Birds Unlimited, Jim Carpenter JINYA Ramen Bar, Mike LaRue Tropical Smoothie Café, Cheryl Fletcher Choice Hotels, Odette Brow...

Is your restaurant brand providing Hospitality or merely serving food? What are you doing differently from your competitors? Today’s guest is Dawn Abbamondi, Director, Marketing & Brand Development at SMB Franchise Advisors. Dawn shares her marketing and branding ideas on how restaurant brands and small business owners can make customers feel valued during and after the lockdown...

Podcast host Jack Monson joins Mike McDowell, Certified Facebook Ad Buyer & Business Manager, to discuss Facebook tips for Franchises each week, courtesy of Social Joey. Mike has big roundup today on: *Instagram integrations *Changes for your app’s ads *The new SDK *Facebook Pixel updates *More on iOS 14’s effect on your ads *And the potential future for OTT ads from A...

Michael Hyam is the North American Show Manager with National Event Management. Their Franchise Shows are back and will be in-person throughout 2021! Michael shares the great results from their first event since the pandemic late last year and what lead to the decision to move forward with more shows this year. We’ll discuss safety measures in place to keep exhibitors and atten...

The Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, February 3, 2021.   In the news this week: The Raise the Wage Act of 2021 The National Restaurant Association, Sean Kennedy Checkers Drive-In, Frances Allen School of Rock, Rob Price Century 21 Real Estate, Michael Miedler Pizza Hut McDonald's Taco John's, Barry Westrum Color Me Mine, DeBow Alexander Padgett Jack In The Box, Ryan Ostrom Yum! Bran...

Lauren Fernandez is the Principal of The Fernandez Company and the founder of a new venture launching this week, Full Course!  Lauren shares trends in the restaurant industry and her thoughts on: Why do restaurants fail, outside of the pandemic lockdown? Why don’t some concepts grow past 2 units? Where is the industry going post-pandemic with delivery, ghost kitchens, and...

Podcast host Jack Monson joins Mike McDowell, Certified Facebook Ad Buyer & Business Manager, to discuss Facebook tips for Franchises each week, courtesy of Social Joey. Stop worrying about gaming “the algorithm” – success on the Facebook Newsfeed is all about how engaging your content is, not for everyone, but for specific individuals in your community. We’ll talk abo...

Iric Wexler is the Chief Development Officer at Premium Service Brands and shares trends he’s seeing in franchising including: The high demand for home services continuing through another year of more stay-at-home More consolidation and leveraging the efficiencies of families of brandsVirtual discovery days becoming the norm! And why does it seem that the best franchise executi...

The Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, January 27, 2021.   In the news this week: National Restaurant Association, Hudson Riehle At Home Eldercare, Gavin Densmore Loyalty Brands, John Hewitt Sentinel Capital Partners Pet Supplies Plus The Franchise Group, Inc Sport Clips Haircuts, Gordon Logan Veterans of Foreign Wars Visiting Angels, Larry Meigs Entrepreneur Valvoline Oil Change FASTSIGNS...

Podcast host Jack Monson joins Mike McDowell, Certified Facebook Ad Buyer & Business Manager, to discuss Facebook tips for Franchises each week, courtesy of Social Joey. Today we’re discussing how Dynamic Ads on Facebook can be a game changer in Real Estate. Agents and offices can use this format to not only bundle multiple listings into one helpful ad,...

Connie Hill-Johnson has spent the past decade helping seniors remain independent and safe in their own home environment. As an adult caregiver herself, she is passionate about helping other adult caregivers, or as some may refer to them as the "sandwich generation" manage the many challenges which come with the aging process. Connie started the business after the death of her father and recog...

Mary Mills brings a wide range of Marketing expertise and entrepreneur understanding to her role as Vice President of Marketing at College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving.  In her role as Vice President of Marketing at College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving, she is responsible for developing comprehensive impactful programs that drive growth & revenues. Her focus is on driving...

Paul Farmer, CEO of Starfish SEO & Marketing  and Jack Monson, CRO of Social Joey are speaking this week at #believeinmusic week with the presentation “Strategies to Maximize Google My Business.” Today we’ll share: The kind of content that works best on GMB Best practices for Google Reviews management A preview of changes in the Google algorithm coming u...

The Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, January 20, 2021:     In the news this week: JAN-PRO Amici Parters, Craig Erlich Friendly's Inspection Boys Loyalty Brands, John Hewitt FranConnect, Gabby Wong FranchiseBlast Driven Brands Christian Brothers Automotive, Donnie Carr TrueBlue Total House Care, Greg Haskett Marco's Pizza, Tony Libardi College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving, Roman C...

Heather Hudson, COO and Co-Founder of 9Round, has been with the brand since its founding in 2008. She is a mom of two, black belt holder and fitness competitor. Heather grew up with a passion for fitness and overall wellness, but after having two children, she found herself needing more results out of her exercise program, which she discovered through kickboxing. Heather is a huge advocate for wom...

Podcast host Jack Monson joins Mike McDowell, Certified Facebook Ad Buyer & Business Manager, to discuss Facebook tips for Franchises each week, courtesy of Social Joey. Today Mike shares best practices for using Lead Ads on Facebook. Why may Lead Ads be a better choice for your franchise brand’s advertising? What are the best ways to set up the ads and form...

Joining us again today is Eric Schecterman, chief development officer at Benetrends Financial. Eric breaks down parts of the new stimulus package for franchisees and NEW business owners including: Increased guarantees and less risk for lenders,Six months of principal and interest paid by the SBASBA fees waived   Learn more and connect with Eric at Benterends.com Thanks to Socia...

The Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, January 13, 2020:     In the news this week: BoxUnion Title Boxing Club, Brooke Budke Neighborly, Mike Bidwell Precision Door Service Red Robin, Paul Murphy III Lynn Schweinfurth Donato's Pizza Take 5 Oil Change Chipotle Mexican Grill Corner Bakery, Donna Josephson Yelp, Akhil Kuduvalli Inspire Brands, Michael Haley Edible, Carey Malloy 9Round Fr...

Podcast host Jack Monson joins Mike McDowell, Certified Facebook Ad Buyer & Business Manager, to discuss Facebook tips for Franchises each week, courtesy of Social Joey.  Big Changes this Week!  Facebook is rolling out massive changes to Business Pages. If you are marketing a Franchise, brand, or small business, you need hear the tips Mike is sharing. In...

Today, it’s the return of “Johnny Franchise”! John Francis shares his vision of what sectors and areas of Franchising will grow in 2021. Also, what does a guy who speaks live to franchise groups every week do when in-person events get shut down? John explains his new Franchise Lifecycle Program for brands and operators. Connect with John at JohnnyFanchise.com    Thank...

The Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, January 6, 2020   In the news this week: Capriotti's, Ashley Morris Wing Zone Home Franchise Concepts, Heidi Morrissey Kitchen Tune-Up Saladworks Woworks Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh Frutta Bowls Rent-A-Center, Mitch Fadel Acima Pet Supplies Plus, Nick Russo Pet Valu Express Employment Professionals, Steve Scully, Keith McFall Stretch Zone, Tony...