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This is the first in our new series for the holidays called “The Franchise Family Reunion.” Each Friday we’re reconnecting with our friends in franchising and catching up on how they and their families are doing as well as how their businesses have evolved in 2020.

This week, we’re catching up with Sally Facinelli of Consumer Fusion, Allison Zorich of Guidant Financial, Anna Phillips of The Lash Lounge, and Andrea Mundie of skoah. The Franchise “Golden Girls” remind us of the importance of staying connected with our friends as we approach a holiday season like no other. Thanks Blanche, Sophia, Dorothy, and Rose!

Thanks to Social Joey, Franchise Payments Network, POLN8, Netsertive, and Northeast Color.

The Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, November 4, 2020.

In the news this week:

Inspire Brands

Dunkin Brands

Corner Bakery, PRGB LLC

Massage Envy, Beth Stiller

Pan American Group

Panera Bread Cafe

Wingstop, Charlie Morrison

Dickey's Barbecue Pit, Laura Rea Dickey

Noddles & Company, Carl Lukach

McDonald's, Reggie Miller

Toppers Pizza, Greg Wold

World Gym International, Gunnar Peterson

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GRIND by Mike McFall

Thanks to Benetrends, Social Joey, and Biggby Coffee

Fred Cox is the CEO of National Event Management, the host of The Franchise Show in Atlanta November 21 & 22 at the Cobb Galleria Centre. 

Fred discusses his organization’s decision to get back to face-to-face business while keeping everyone safe. Over 50 franchise brands will be joining us in Atlanta for this show! For more info on the event, check out AtlantaFranchiseShow.com

Thanks to AnswerConnect, Citrin Cooperman, OneUpWeb, and Social Joey.

Note: if any Franchise Suppliers are still interested in join the Franchise Lean-In Group with Alesia Visconti of FranServe and Jack Monson of Social Geek Radio, please reach out to us via PM on Facebook or LinkedIn.

This is the first episode of our new weekly podcast where Mike McDowell, Certified Facebook Ad Buyer & Business Manager and podcast host Jack Monson discuss weekly Facebook tips for Franchises. This week we tackle tactics for ads leading up to Black Friday including:

If you’re a Franchise Marketing pro or managing Consumer Marketing for a Franchise system, please send your questions to us at [email protected]

Pete Durand is the Chief Revenue Officer of Netsertive and the Host of the Eating Crow Podcast.  Pete shares digital marketing trends he’s watching for 2021 including landing pages for franchisees, opportunities in Connected TV, and dynamic retargeting.

We also get really geeky talking about  storytelling via podcasting! Plus, we have a Health & Safety spotlight on Sport Clips.

Thanks to Social Joey, Franchise Payments Network, POLN8, and Northeast Color.

The Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, October 28, 2020.

In the news this week:

Dunkin', Baskin Robbins

Inspire Brands

Neighborly, Mike Bidwell

Edible, Tom Horn

Chick-fil-A, LJ Yankosky

Kiddie Academy, Richard Peterson

Roto-Rooter, Mike Polyak

FOCUS Brands, Sean Wooden

Express Employment Professionals, Jim Rouse

Mike McDowell

Thanks to Benetrends, Social Joey, and The Franchise Show

Kristen Pechacek, Chief Growth Officer of MassageLuxe is back with some helpful advice and tips for supplier partners and franchisors working together. We’ll cover: 

*How do you know when it’s time to outsource and find a partner?

*What do you look for when choosing the right partner?

*How can both client and partner strengthen the relationship?

*What’s the best way to find your next great client?

*And … why we HATE the term “vendor”!

If any suppliers are interested in joining the Franchise Lean-In Group with Alesia Visconti of FranServe and Jack Monson, please reach out to them via PM on Facebook or LinkedIn.

Thanks to AnswerConnect, OneUpWeb, and Social Joey.

Shout out to The International Franchise Association and the MOD Conference. On demand access to MOD content is still available.  #MOD2020 #MITCon

“If you don’t have anything useful and meaningful to say, wait until you do.”

It’s part two of our conversation with Lee Plave, Co-Founder of Plave Koch PLC. Lee shares stories of meeting with Facebook and Google in the early days of social media on behalf of Franchising as well as some advice on getting your brand’s house in order now so you’re ready for a comeback in 2021!

Shout outs today to Lightbridge Academy, Ken Colburn, Ted Rubin, and Photofy.

Thanks to Social Joey, Franchise Payments Network, POLN8, and Northeast Color.

The Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, October 21, 2020.

In the news this week:

Bach to Rock, Brian Gross

Sport Clips, Edward Logan

Undercover Boss

Smoothie King, Wan Kim

Dickey's Barbecue Pit, Laura Rea Dickey

American Family Care, Brian Robinson, Giann Hoosier

9Round Franchising, Janice Branam

Wendy's, Kevin Vasconi

Dave's Hot Chicken, Ryan Crumley

Neighborly, Josh Barker

Lee Plave

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Thanks to Benetrends and Social Joey!

Lee Plave of Plave Koch PLC joined us last week on a live LinkedIn video with a live audience to discuss the issues of the day in franchising as well as how brands are positioning themselves in political conversations and advertising in 2020.

Thanks to AnswerConnect, OneUpWeb, Photofy, and Social Joey.