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Adam Long is the President of HomeTeam Inspection Services and today we’re talking about navigating today’s the housing market and franchising trends.

Thanks to Social Joey, Franchise Payments Network,  Citrin-Cooperman, and Scorpion!

The Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, May 12, 2021.

In the news this week:

McDonald's

International Franchise Association, Matt Haller

College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving, Nick Friedman

ActionCOACH, Brad Sugars

Vitality Bowls, Tara Gilad

Stellar Brands, Gary Findley

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Chris Dull

Jack In The Box, Steve Piano, Carlson Choi

BurgerFi, Karl Goodhew, Henry Gonzalez

Buddy’s Home Furnishings, Mitchell Lee

Nation’s Restaurant News, Sam Oches

Subway, Donagh Herlihy

Shake Shack, Diane Neville

Senior Helpers, David Chandler

Celebree School

Honey Baked Ham

PuroClean

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Thanks to Social Joey and Benetrends

Liz Solar is a Voice Actor, Writer, Communications Coach, and host of the Embark Podcast.

Today we dig into the current popularity explosion of audio in social media audio apps, trends in voice over work, digital storytelling, and Fake AI voices.

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

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

Today we're discussing the rollout of three new audio-focused Facebook tools and features: Facebook Studio, Live Audio Rooms, and Facebook Podcasts. We have some insights and tips for using all of these to promote your brand or local business.

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