Tom Epstein is the Founder / CEO of Franchise Payments Network and POLN8. Tom is in a unique position in the Franchising space to see actual sales data for a huge number small businesses via his company's technology used by thousands of brands and their individual locations.

We share on data same store sales and average tickets not only comparing this year to last, but also comparing 2021 to 2019. The current trends look fantastic for small biz!

Also, join Social Geek Radio and Social Joey next weekend, May 14 and 15, in Philadelphia at The Franchise Show!

Thanks to National Event Management, AnswerConnect, and Scorpion.

Erik Qualman is a 5 times Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker. His latest book is called The Focus Project. Today we dive into how we’ve struggled with focus over the past year and what we can do to get it back!

Also, why are we afraid to say NO? And what is your spirit animal when it comes to not saying NO? The squirrel, the Hedgehog, Army Ant, or Chameleon?

Thanks to Social Joey, Northeast Color, iPost, and Oneupweb.

MasterMind Minutes with Gary Occhiogrosso

Today’s guest: Jhoanny Perez , entrepreneur and restauranteur 

Today’s question: "What are the Challanges Facing Women of Color in the Restaurnt Industry?"

Learn more from Gary at Franchise Growth Solutions

Here is Jack Monson’s monthly column in Franchise Dictionary Magazine for April, 2021.

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Shelly Sun is the Founder and CEO of BrightStar Care and the former Chair of the International Franchise Association. In the past year, she’s been a leader the healthcare space providing PPE, helping to get industry professionals vaccinated, and still directing Franchising’s direction for the coming years.

Shout out today to David Barr, John Rotche, and more.

Thanks to Social Joey, Franchise Payments Network, Suttle-Straus, and Scorpion!

The Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, April 28, 2021

In the news this week:

The Small Business Administration

Panera Bread, Chris Correnti

BrightStar Care, Shelly Sun

Stellar Brands, Gary Findley

Taco John's Barry Westrum

Zaxby's, Joel Bulger

FranConnect, Keith Gerson

Club Pilates, Caitlin Tvrdik

Sanvello, Aly Raisman

Little Caesars, Jeremy Vitaro, Glen McIntosh

Goldfish Swim School, Mike Skitzki

9Round Franchising, Jarrod Brooks

 The Franchise Show, FranchiseShowInfo.com

Thanks to Social Joey and Benetrends

Helga Andersen is the founder of Danish Reveal, a digital platform for the fashion space with the mission of unlocking the personal power of the women of today.

"Fashion is so much more than clothes; it’s personal power."

Helga shares her story of leaving the pharmaceutical industry to become an entrepreneur. She also shares advice for women who are thinking of making a move, including defining your value proposition, discovering what you can contribute and why, and learning from mistakes.

Thanks to iPost, Northeast Color, and Oneupweb.

Podcast host Jack Monson joins Mike McDowell, Certified Facebook Ad Buyer & Business Manager, to discuss Facebook tips for Franchises each Monday, courtesy of Social Joey.

Today is D-Day for Facebook on Apple devices!

Apple is officially changing everything today, with some ads getting shut off and many Pixels dropping their reporting data. Facebook has shared with Mike a list of things to watch out for including:

Shannon Wilburn, CFE, is the Co-founder and CEO of Just Between Friends Franchise Systems, Inc., North America’s leading pop-up children’s and maternity consignment sale. Just Between Friends has 150+ franchises in 32 states. Each franchise hosts two or more seasonal sales a year in their community. JBF was founded on the idea that everyone deserves to feel good about providing well for their families. JBF was named to Forbes “Top Ten Franchises in America” for 3 years in a row and has been named in the top franchises for franchisee satisfaction by Franchise Business Review for the last 14 years. JBF has also been named to the list of “Top Franchises for Women,” “Top Ten Home-based Franchises for Stay-at-home Moms” and “Best of the Best Low-Cost Franchises by Franchise Business Review for a fourth year.  Interviewed by Michelle Rowan, President, Franchise Business Review.

Today we’re talking about marketing and branding inside a franchise location with Pamela Ross, Senior Manager of New School Openings at School of Rock and Derrick Ableman, Marketing Manager of Northeast Color.

How do the colors, textures, and decor create the right vibes and brand consistency? How did the pandemic change the interior designs? And, what does it mean to be Environmental Marketers?

Thanks to Franchise Payments Network, POLN8, AnswerConnect, and Scorpion!