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Due to major demand in the great State of Michigan, co-host Zack Fishman jets to Pet Supplies HQ to chat with COO Miles Tedder (and of course, Phoebe the cockatoo). In this episode, we talk about some amazing programs that PSP provides for their franchisees, how they are using technology to gain an edge and where Miles sees room for innovation in the pet services space in the years to come.

SPONSORS:

SCORPION INTERNET MARKETING

www.Scorpion.co/mb

Named the #1 franchise marketing company in America by Entrepreneur Magazine, Scorpion delivers all-in-one solutions for franchise brands looking to defeat disjointed marketing and increase revenue.

As a marketing partner, Scorpion assists franchises in the management of branding, website design, online listings, paid advertising, and more, eliminating the need for multiple vendors.

To learn more, visit www.Scorpion.co/mb

RALLO: www.rallio.com

Rallio is a powerful combination of social media technology and local agency

The easy-to-use technology enables franchisors and their franchisees to manage their entire social media presence, online reputation, and online directory listings in one dashboard for all locations.

The mobile app provides a simple way for franchisees to engage

The advocacy system turns net promoters into REAL promoters and incentives employees to share content that portrays your brand as a "best place to work"

Voted as the #1 social media technology platform and #6 marketing partner overall in the entrepreneur magazine's franchise supplier listing, Rallio will help you RALLY your employees and customers around your brand.

To learn more, visit Rallio.com

BDO: www.bdo.co

Successful franchise systems are based on a consistent approach to business processes and compliance, as well as sound operational and financial controls. BDO is a leader in franchise accounting and advisory services, providing a comprehensive suite of integrated, value-added services to franchisor and franchisee clients. The complex and diverse issues you face today warrant franchisors, franchisees, owners and senior management to work with a firm that combines substantial resources with practical services.

The guys make a much anticipated visit to Goldfish Swim School’s HQ to hang out close friend and co-founder/COO, Andrew McCuiston. In this chat, we talk about the origin story of Goldfish, some awesome new programs/partnerships they have recently established and strategies behind their rapid growth!

SPONSORS:

SCORPION INTERNET MARKETING

www.Scorpion.co/mb

Named the #1 franchise marketing company in America by Entrepreneur Magazine, Scorpion delivers all-in-one solutions for franchise brands looking to defeat disjointed marketing and increase revenue.

As a marketing partner, Scorpion assists franchises in the management of branding, website design, online listings, paid advertising, and more, eliminating the need for multiple vendors.

To learn more, visit www.Scorpion.co/mb

BDO: www.bdo.co

Successful franchise systems are based on a consistent approach to business processes and compliance, as well as sound operational and financial controls. BDO is a leader in franchise accounting and advisory services, providing a comprehensive suite of integrated, value-added services to franchisor and franchisee clients. The complex and diverse issues you face today warrant franchisors, franchisees, owners and senior management to work with a firm that combines substantial resources with practical services.

RALLO: www.rallio.com

Rallio is a powerful combination of social media technology and local agency

The easy-to-use technology enables franchisors and their franchisees to manage their entire social media presence, online reputation, and online directory listings in one dashboard for all locations.

The mobile app provides a simple way for franchisees to engage

The advocacy system turns net promoters into REAL promoters and incentives employees to share content that portrays your brand as a "best place to work"

Voted as the #1 social media technology platform and #6 marketing partner overall in the entrepreneur magazine's franchise supplier listing, Rallio will help you RALLY your employees and customers around your brand.

To learn more, visit Rallio.com

Finishing out a long day of travel, the gang sits down for a great interview with Ziebart Director of Marketing, Larisa Walega and their Senior Franchise Development Manager, Amanda House. In this interview, we talk through some new initiatives on the horizon for the brand, their plans for continued growth domestically/internationally and their “ideal franchise candidate” profile!

SPONSORS:

SCORPION INTERNET MARKETING

www.Scorpion.co/mb

Named the #1 franchise marketing company in America by Entrepreneur Magazine, Scorpion delivers all-in-one solutions for franchise brands looking to defeat disjointed marketing and increase revenue.

As a marketing partner, Scorpion assists franchises in the management of branding, website design, online listings, paid advertising, and more, eliminating the need for multiple vendors.

To learn more, visit www.Scorpion.co/mb

BDO: www.bdo.co

Successful franchise systems are based on a consistent approach to business processes and compliance, as well as sound operational and financial controls. BDO is a leader in franchise accounting and advisory services, providing a comprehensive suite of integrated, value-added services to franchisor and franchisee clients. The complex and diverse issues you face today warrant franchisors, franchisees, owners and senior management to work with a firm that combines substantial resources with practical services.

BUSCH GLOBAL: buschglobal.com/

Busch Global is more than a franchise development company. They help you reach your organizational goals through intelligent growth, which comes through understanding your franchise, your concept, your values and vision. The team then builds a plan that identifies the right franchisee targets, and the growth goals that you can successfully support. To learn more about Bush Global, visit www.BuschGobal.com.

The F.com crew continues their way North to Toledo, Ohio to sit down with Marco’s President & COO, Tony Libardi. In this episode, we talk about how Marco’s sets themselves apart from the other “big” pizza franchisors, how they are adjusting to the consumer’s changing dining habits and some major milestones the brand has reached in the past year.

SPONSORS:

SCORPION INTERNET MARKETING

www.Scorpion.co/mb

Named the #1 franchise marketing company in America by Entrepreneur Magazine, Scorpion delivers all-in-one solutions for franchise brands looking to defeat disjointed marketing and increase revenue.

As a marketing partner, Scorpion assists franchises in the management of branding, website design, online listings, paid advertising, and more, eliminating the need for multiple vendors.

To learn more, visit www.Scorpion.co/mb

VALYANT.AI: www.valyant.ai

Imagine automating the order taking process at your restaurant and freeing your employees to focus on food preparation, payment processing and order accuracy. Valyant AI's artificial intelligence software, think Alexa or Google Home, can speak directly with your customers and take all drive through orders. As a result of automating this task, early Valyant customers have seen their customer’s wait times drop by 10% to 25% on average. The AI never gets tired and you can be assured that in every situation where it makes sense, customers will receive custom up-sell messages.

Valyant’s software uses data like trending food items, time of day, weather and even a customer’s decisiveness, to make specific product recommendations. This has resulted in an average order increase of 70%. That’s additional capital you could be earning today.

If you think your business could benefit from decreased wait times, and additional revenue, check out www.valyant.ai or contact them directly at [email protected] to learn more.

RALLO: www.rallio.com

Rallio is a powerful combination of social media technology and local agency

The easy-to-use technology enables franchisors and their franchisees to manage their entire social media presence, online reputation, and online directory listings in one dashboard for all locations.

The mobile app provides a simple way for franchisees to engage

The advocacy system turns net promoters into REAL promoters and incentives employees to share content that portrays your brand as a "best place to work"

Voted as the #1 social media technology platform and #6 marketing partner overall in the entrepreneur magazine's franchise supplier listing, Rallio will help you RALLY your employees and customers around your brand.

To learn more, visit Rallio.com

After a very long trip from the East Coast, we kick off our Midwest swing in Cleveland with Quaker Steak & Lube VP of Operations and Franchise Services, Bruce Lane. In this segment, we discuss QSL’s approach to operational excellence, their methodology behind finding the right franchisee and some exciting initiatives on the horizon made possible by being part of a large holding company like TravelCenters of America.

SPONSORS:

SCORPION INTERNET MARKETING: www.Scorpion.co/mb

Named the #1 franchise marketing company in America by Entrepreneur Magazine, Scorpion delivers all-in-one solutions for franchise brands looking to defeat disjointed marketing and increase revenue.

As a marketing partner, Scorpion assists franchises in the management of branding, website design, online listings, paid advertising, and more, eliminating the need for multiple vendors. To learn more, visit www.Scorpion.co/mb

VALYANT.AI: www.valyant.ai

Imagine automating the order taking process at your restaurant and freeing your employees to focus on food preparation, payment processing and order accuracy. Valyant AI's artificial intelligence software, think Alexa or Google Home, can speak directly with your customers and take all drive through orders. As a result of automating this task, early Valyant customers have seen their customer’s wait times drop by 10% to 25% on average. The AI never gets tired and you can be assured that in every situation where it makes sense, customers will receive custom up-sell messages.

Valyant’s software uses data like trending food items, time of day, weather and even a customer’s decisiveness, to make specific product recommendations. This has resulted in an average order increase of 70%. That’s additional capital you could be earning today.

BDO: www.bdo.co

Successful franchise systems are based on a consistent approach to business processes and compliance, as well as sound operational and financial controls. BDO is a leader in franchise accounting and advisory services, providing a comprehensive suite of integrated, value-added services to franchisor and franchisee clients. The complex and diverse issues you face today warrant franchisors, franchisees, owners and senior management to work with a firm that combines substantial resources with practical services.

Continuing his adventure as a young man in a big city, co-host Zack Fishman makes his way into Midtown Manhattan to catch-up with one of his favorite people (who was coincidentally in town for the weekend), Just Between Friends CEO Shannon Wilburn. In this chat, we talk about mentors who have been impactful in her brand, methods to establish a bond with her franchisees and some of the unique grassroots marketing tactics JBF uses. NOTE: please excuse the noise folks, we tried to find a quiet spot in a Midtown hotel for free, this is the best we could do!

SPONSORS:

SCORPION INTERNET MARKETING: www.Scorpion.co/mb

Named the #1 franchise marketing company in America by Entrepreneur Magazine, Scorpion delivers all-in-one solutions for franchise brands looking to defeat disjointed marketing and increase revenue.

As a marketing partner, Scorpion assists franchises in the management of branding, website design, online listings, paid advertising, and more, eliminating the need for multiple vendors. To learn more, visit www.Scorpion.co/mb

BDO: www.bdo.co

Successful franchise systems are based on a consistent approach to business processes and compliance, as well as sound operational and financial controls. BDO is a leader in franchise accounting and advisory services, providing a comprehensive suite of integrated, value-added services to franchisor and franchisee clients. The complex and diverse issues you face today warrant franchisors, franchisees, owners and senior management to work with a firm that combines substantial resources with practical services.

BUSCH GLOBAL: buschglobal.com/

Busch Global is more than a franchise development company. They help you reach your organizational goals through intelligent growth, which comes through understanding your franchise, your concept, your values and vision. The team then builds a plan that identifies the right franchisee targets, and the growth goals that you can successfully support. To learn more about Bush Global, visit www.BuschGobal.com.

While the rest of the F.com crew visited with some local franchisees in New Jersey, co-host Zack Fishman made his way towards the biggest city in the world, New York City. At a quick pit stop at aptly named bar called Zack’s in Hoboken, NJ (even the spelling is right) he sits down with close friend and CEO of Franchise Growth Solutions, Gary Ochiogrosso. In this discussion, Gary talks about his philosophy behind brands that interest him as a franchise sales organization, attributes that make private equity attracted to a brand and strategies he uses to help set his brands apart in the franchise marketplace.

SPONSORS:

SCORPION INTERNET MARKETING: www.Scorpion.co/mb

Named the #1 franchise marketing company in America by Entrepreneur Magazine, Scorpion delivers all-in-one solutions for franchise brands looking to defeat disjointed marketing and increase revenue.

As a marketing partner, Scorpion assists franchises in the management of branding, website design, online listings, paid advertising, and more, eliminating the need for multiple vendors. To learn more, visit www.Scorpion.co/mb

BDO: www.bdo.co

Successful franchise systems are based on a consistent approach to business processes and compliance, as well as sound operational and financial controls. BDO is a leader in franchise accounting and advisory services, providing a comprehensive suite of integrated, value-added services to franchisor and franchisee clients. The complex and diverse issues you face today warrant franchisors, franchisees, owners and senior management to work with a firm that combines substantial resources with practical services.

BUSCH GLOBAL: buschglobal.com/

Busch Global is more than a franchise development company. They help you reach your organizational goals through intelligent growth, which comes through understanding your franchise, your concept, your values and vision. The team then builds a plan that identifies the right franchisee targets, and the growth goals that you can successfully support. To learn more about Bush Global, visit www.BuschGobal.com.

In an episode that sees co-host Zack Fishman fangirl on a least multiple occasions (his order is the #8 Mike’s Way, btw) we sit down with Jersey Mike’s COO Michael Manzo at JM’s HQ on the Jersey Shore. We discuss their creative approach to operational efficiency, their secrets to a fantastic franchisor/franchisee relationship and some new initiatives/technology being rolled out in the next 12-24 months.

SPONSORS:

SCORPION INTERNET MARKETING: www.Scorpion.co/mb

Named the #1 franchise marketing company in America by Entrepreneur Magazine, Scorpion delivers all-in-one solutions for franchise brands looking to defeat disjointed marketing and increase revenue.

As a marketing partner, Scorpion assists franchises in the management of branding, website design, online listings, paid advertising, and more, eliminating the need for multiple vendors. To learn more, visit www.Scorpion.co/mb

VALYANT.AI: www.valyant.ai

Imagine automating the order taking process at your restaurant and freeing your employees to focus on food preparation, payment processing and order accuracy. Valyant AI's artificial intelligence software, think Alexa or Google Home, can speak directly with your customers and take all drive through orders. As a result of automating this task, early Valyant customers have seen their customer’s wait times drop by 10% to 25% on average. The AI never gets tired and you can be assured that in every situation where it makes sense, customers will receive custom up-sell messages.

Valyant’s software uses data like trending food items, time of day, weather and even a customer’s decisiveness, to make specific product recommendations. This has resulted in an average order increase of 70%. That’s additional capital you could be earning today.

BUSCH GLOBAL: buschglobal.com/

Busch Global is more than a franchise development company. They help you reach your organizational goals through intelligent growth, which comes through understanding your franchise, your concept, your values and vision. The team then builds a plan that identifies the right franchisee targets, and the growth goals that you can successfully support. To learn more about Bush Global, visit www.BuschGobal.com.

Continuing our Philly franchise adventures (mainly fueled by one of our major tour sponsors, Lane Fisher of Fisher Zucker, the F.com Summer Tour team has a dessert-filled day with Rita’s CEO, Linda Chadwick and her amazing team (shout-out to Lori Shaffron, Rita’s VP of Franchise Development, for setting this up). In this discussion, Ryan and Linda talk about the facelift she has given to the brand, some of their new (and delicious) product lines and plans for the future.

SPONSORS:

SCORPION INTERNET MARKETING: www.Scorpion.co/mb

Named the #1 franchise marketing company in America by Entrepreneur Magazine, Scorpion delivers all-in-one solutions for franchise brands looking to defeat disjointed marketing and increase revenue.

As a marketing partner, Scorpion assists franchises in the management of branding, website design, online listings, paid advertising, and more, eliminating the need for multiple vendors. To learn more, visit www.Scorpion.co/mb

VALYANT.AI: www.valyant.ai

Imagine automating the order taking process at your restaurant and freeing your employees to focus on food preparation, payment processing and order accuracy. Valyant AI's artificial intelligence software, think Alexa or Google Home, can speak directly with your customers and take all drive through orders. As a result of automating this task, early Valyant customers have seen their customer’s wait times drop by 10% to 25% on average. The AI never gets tired and you can be assured that in every situation where it makes sense, customers will receive custom up-sell messages.

Valyant’s software uses data like trending food items, time of day, weather and even a customer’s decisiveness, to make specific product recommendations. This has resulted in an average order increase of 70%. That’s additional capital you could be earning today.

BUSCH GLOBAL: buschglobal.com/

Busch Global is more than a franchise development company. They help you reach your organizational goals through intelligent growth, which comes through understanding your franchise, your concept, your values and vision. The team then builds a plan that identifies the right franchisee targets, and the growth goals that you can successfully support. To learn more about Bush Global, visit www.BuschGobal.com.

On our ride to the Nation’s Capital, co-host Zack Fishman jumps on the host with the brand CMO that has HOSTED us throughout the tour, KOA CMO Whitney Hepp. Aside from going through our favorite RV parks, we discuss methods behind choosing a location, their unique marketing strategy and how they are catering to their target franchisee. Special shout-out to Joshua Schure of Dispatch for setting this up!

SPONSORS:

SCORPION INTERNET MARKETING: www.Scorpion.co/mb

Named the #1 franchise marketing company in America by Entrepreneur Magazine, Scorpion delivers all-in-one solutions for franchise brands looking to defeat disjointed marketing and increase revenue.

As a marketing partner, Scorpion assists franchises in the management of branding, website design, online listings, paid advertising, and more, eliminating the need for multiple vendors. To learn more, visit www.Scorpion.co/mb

BDO: www.bdo.co

Successful franchise systems are based on a consistent approach to business processes and compliance, as well as sound operational and financial controls. BDO is a leader in franchise accounting and advisory services, providing a comprehensive suite of integrated, value-added services to franchisor and franchisee clients. The complex and diverse issues you face today warrant franchisors, franchisees, owners and senior management to work with a firm that combines substantial resources with practical services.

BUSCH GLOBAL: buschglobal.com/

Busch Global is more than a franchise development company. They help you reach your organizational goals through intelligent growth, which comes through understanding your franchise, your concept, your values and vision. The team then builds a plan that identifies the right franchisee targets, and the growth goals that you can successfully support. To learn more about Bush Global, visit www.BuschGobal.com.