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Today’s Franchise Spotlight is on Amy Reed, Co-owner and Co-founder of Woofies! Amy shares her thoughts on the most important part of growing a business: team building! And we’re joined by Michele Novy, Woofies’ Director of Marketing and newest team member!      Plus, a Health & Safety Spotlight featuring TITLE Boxing Club.  Shout outs today to&nbsp...

The Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, September 16, 2020   In the news this week:​ National Restaurant Association, Tom Bené Spherion, Daisy Lilley Primrose Schools, Jo Kirchner Cousins Subs, Justin McCoy Baskin-Robbins, Shannon Blakely Taye Diggs Habitat for Humanity Corner Bakery, Donna Josephson Domino's, Ritch Allison St Jude's Children's Research Hospital Massage Envy, Julie Cary Mar...

We’re looking at Franchising – especially Marketing a Franchise – through the Global AND Local lens all at the same time! Our guests today are from Lift Brands: Carolyn Lane, US Director of Marketing and Stefanie Nicholson, Marketing and Communications Manager, Asia Pacific.  We discuss how technology and video communications have kept their brands moving forward duri...

The Franchise Spotlight is on Ericka Garza, Director of Franchise Recruitment at Pizza Hut. Ericka shares trends that she sees in franchise development including a cultural transformation with increasing diversity and inclusion initiatives.   We also have a franchise economy update from Tom Epstein at FPN, and an invitation to join Ted Rubin and I for a live vide...

The Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, September 9, 2020.   In the news this week:​ ServiceMaster, Roark Capital Tropical Smoothie Café, Levin Leichtman, Charles Watson International Franchise Association, MOD Comfort Keepers, Carl McManus Chipotle, Chris Brandt Zaxby's, Vanessa Fox Bojangles, Monica Sauls H&R Block, Ian Hardman Regis Corporation, Felipe Athayde Panera Bread, Debbie Ro...

Rob Biesenbach is a world-class keynote speaker and author who wants to put an end to Death by PowerPoint. His latest book is Unleash the Power of Storytelling – Win Hearts, Change Minds, and Get Results! With so many people having virtual meetings and presentations, Rob shares great advice on looking and sounding like a world-class presenter and keeping your content fresh and interestin...

“Play chess while your competitors play checkers in revenue management!” Today’s Franchise Spotlight is on Dan Gertsacov, Chief Commercial Officer at Focus Brands!  Dan discusses how their brands are evolving due to the pandemic and how the investments in digital capabilities have made impact. Dan also shares best practices in demand generation for multiple brands with multiple audi...

The Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, September 2, 2020.   In the news this week:​ ADP Franchise Report Capriotti's, Ashley Morris Safe From Spread, Ryan Hicks Assisted Living Locators, Angela Olea Saladworks, Mark Mears Jersey Mike's Subs, Rich Hope Auntie's Anne's, Heather Neary Duck Donuts, Russ DiGilio Amazing Lash Studio, Heather Elrod H&R Block, Julius Lai, Les Whiting Hand &amp...

Jania Bailey, CFE, is the CEO of FranNet, the most respected voice in the franchise consultant industry in North America. Bailey has more than 30 years of experience in the banking and franchise industries. Bailey works closely with the International Franchise Association (IFA). For 6 years, Bailey has served on the IFA Executive Board of Directors and currently serves as Chair of the IFA Membersh...

  Shelly Sun is the CEO and Founder of BrightStar Group Holdings, Inc., the parent company of BrightStar Care® and BrightStar Senior Living & Memory Care.  BrightStar Care® is a premium healthcare staffing company providing the full continuum of care, from homecare to supplemental staffing for corporate clients such as nursing homes and physicians.  Shelly served as the 2017-201...

It’s Franchise Friday and we’re talking to Heather McLeod, Chief Marketing Officer at Authority Brands. Heather sees Online Reputation as the new “Lift” medium: if you have strong reviews online, then all other marketing will perform better and consumers will be more likely to convert. Heather shares many great tips on using reviews to gain an advantage over your competitors on Google an...

The Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, August 26, 2020.   In the news this week:​ Small Business Roundtable, Rhett Buttle, John Standford International Franchise Association, Robert Cresanti Franchise Update Media Capriotti's Jersey Mike's Subs Goldfish Swim School Primrose School Epcon Franchising Jamba Snap Fitness Woofie's Edible, Cheikh Mboup Quaker Steak & Lube, Bruce Lane Clean J...

The IFA Women’s Franchise Committe presents: Her Success: Stories of Female Franchise Leaders   Amy Cheng concentrates her practice in domestic and international commercial transactions, general corporate, and franchise, licensing and distribution law. Representative clients include leaders in the restaurant, retail, fitness and home services industries. With her broad range of experienc...

On this Franchise Spotlight, we’re chatting with Derrick Ableman, the Marketing Manager at Northeast Color who shares tips for building a brand inside franchisees' locations.   Derrick shares that branding for franchise systems is an intangible feeling customers have interacting with your business that now needs to include a trust factor.     ...

The Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, August 19, 2020.   In the news this week:​ Democratic National Committee International Franchise Association, Matt Haller Express Employment Professionals  FAT Brands, Fat Burger, Johnny Rockets Andy Wiederhorn US Small Business Administration Karen Pence US Chamber of Commerce John Francis QDOBA, Eric Williams Checkers & Rally's Lenny Comma...

It’s Franchise Friday and we’re getting some advice from Mary Ann O’Connell, President of FranWise, and host of the upcoming podcast series, “What’s Your F-ing Business?!”  MAO says brands who understand their core the best, are faring the best. And, there’s never been a better time for a franchise system to provide value to small business owners.  Thanks to Social Joey,&n...

The Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, August 12, 2020.   In the news this week:​ Driven Brands Self Esteem Brands, Dave Mortensen, Chuck Runyon Roark Capital Group Seniors Helping Seniors, Daniel Jan Kiddie Academy, Greg Helwig Chicken Salad Chick, Jim Thompson, Tom Carr, Terry McKee Carrie Evans, Mary Lou Atkins Buffalo Wild Wings, Rita Patel Pancheros, Erik Ivey, Saul Muñiz GYMGUYZ, Sta...

Dawn Weiss is the owner of Markonnect Franchise Marketing & Communications. Dawn shares some advice that franchisors need to hear for the rest of 2020 including:  Franchisees are laboratories out in the field with great ideas, some of which already have results that can be shared and replicated. Brands need to stay true to their promise during this time and not lose si...

The Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, August 5, 2020.   In the news this week:​ Aaron's Inc, John Robinson, Douglas Lindsay, Steve Olsen The Local Culinary, Alp Franko Childrens Lighthouse Schools, Michael Brown Auntie Anne's, Heather Neary Domino's, Art D'Elia Terminix, Alex Ho Two Maids & A Mop, Paul Ebert Juice It Up!, Susan Taylor AR Homes, Chap Tippin, Mitzi Hatori, David Barin F...

In this episode, we interview Mary Kennedy Thompson, CFE, Chief Operating Officer of Neighborly.  As chief operating officer (COO), Mary oversees the ongoing business operations within Neighborly. Working hand-in-hand with 13 brand presidents, she leads the execution of strategies. Prior to her appointment as COO, Mary served as executive vice-president of Neighborly and president of Mr. Root...

The IFA Women's Franchise Committe presents: Her Success: Stories of Female Franchise Leaders In this episode, we interview Marianne Murphy, CFE, Vice President of Brand Experience at Floor Coverings International. A veteran of franchising with over 30 years of experience, Marianne joined Floor Coverings International® , a FirstService Brands company, in October 2011, and currently holds the role...

“I can do better. This is not going to define me.” Please meet Ruth Agbaji, Founder and CEO of Code Wiz. Ruth shares her incredible journey from growing up in Nigeria and teaching herself how to code (on a Commodore 64, geeks!) to starting her business and growing it into a successful franchise.  Thanks to Social Joey, AnswerConnect, and Franchise Dictionary Magazine!...

The Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, July 29, 2020. In the news this week:​ Ruby Tuesday Nathan's Famous Franklin Junction, Aziz Hashim Taco John's, Jim Creel Tropical Smoothie Care, Charles Watson Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, Jennifer Marchetti Paychex, Martin Mucci Spring-Green Lawn Care, Brad Johnson Restoration Specialties Franchise Group, Chris Ring Duck Donuts, Dwayne Hoffman S...

Magda Khalifa is the author of “American DREAM: Discipline, Resilience, Endurance, Adaptability, and Mentorship to Succeed and Win in Life”.    Magda shares her inspiring story of joining the US Army right after 9-11 and the transition back to civilian life and starting a global enterprise! freedomtriangle #veterans #vetfran   Thanks to Social Joey, Photofy,...

The Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, July 22, 2020.   In the news this week:​ Franchise Action Network MFV Expositions Smashburger, Carl Bachmann The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Christy Smith Portillo's, Dino Northway 7-Eleven, Jack Stout Feeding America Whataburger Potbelly, Robert D. Wright Slim Chickens, Jackie Lobdell, Chris Wyland, Eric Brown Global Franchise Group, Annica Conr...