The #comebackofalifetime continues! 

On today’s Franchise Spotlight, Sheila Fischer, Vice President at MFV Expositions gives us a preview of next week’s International Franchise ONLINE Expo.

You can attend the online event by registering at onlinefranchiseexpo.com

Connect with Sheila with any questions at 201-881-1656 or [email protected]

Thanks to Social Joey, The International Franchise Online Expo, and Better.  

The Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, May 20, 2020.

In the news this week:

SERVPRO, Mike Stahl

Schlotzsky's, Tory Bartlett

Massage Envy

American Red Cross

Jersey Mike's Subs, Peter Cancro

Best Life Brands, JJ Sorrenti

Edible

Code Ninjas, David Graham

Koala Insulation, Scott Marr

National Restaurant Assocation, Tom Bené

Batteries Plus, Joe Malmuth

MayweatherBoxing + Fitness, Nick Abrahams

Christine DiBugnara, Gabby Levine

Franchise Update Media

MFV Expositions

Sheila Fischer

Social Joey

James Schwartz is the Vice President of Marketing and Media Strategies at RE/MAX. James shares advice for what he describes as our current “Transition from Anxiety to Adjustment,” including:  

*Driving awareness to the brand with consumers

*Partnering with franchisees to attract agents

*Supporting agents to serve their local markets

Thanks to Social Joey, Benetrends, and Photofy

Is 2020 a good time to start a business? 

It’s Franchise Friday with Eric Schechterman, Chief Development Officer at Benetrends Financial.

Eric speaks very candidly about what it takes to start a business in the remainder of 2020. For those ready to roll, there are amazing opportunities to be had with customers, real estate deals, talent acquisition, and financing! 

If you need some advice on funding for starting a business, please reach out to Eric at 267-638-9275.

Thanks to Social Joey, Photofy, and MFV Expos.

The Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, May 13, 2020.

In the news this week:

The International Franchise Association

Tropical Smoothie Café, Charles Watson

Chipoltle Mexican Grill, Chris Brandt

David Dobrik

Saladworks, Mark Mears

TruGreen

Young Rembrandts, Bette Fetter

Glass Guru, Sean Young

Wingstop, Stacy Peterson Androes

Franchise Update Media

MFV Expositions

Franchise Springboard

Intrepid Direct

Social Joey

The #comebackofalifetime continues with Alesia Visconti, CEO of FranServe and publisher / CEO of Franchise Dictionary Magazine. Alesia discusses the higher purpose she and her Fran-tastic team feel in helping people own a business and become entrepreneurs. 

We also chat about veterans as business owners and the great work done by The International Franchise Association through the VetFran program!

Thanks to Social Joey, The International Franchise Online Expo, and Better.  

This week’s Franchise Spotlight is on Eric Meyer, CEO of Good Life Organic Kitchen, an emerging healthy food brand that is actually growing quickly in the middle of this pandemic. How is that possible?!? 

The GLO Franchising team is investing in the brand in a time when some brands are pulling back. They’re reaching new audiences using local social media influencers and offering a healthy choice for consumers via delivery and pickup. 

Plus, Eric has a VERY special offer for Veterans interested in owning their own business! 

Thanks to Social Joey, VetFran, and Better. 

The Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, May 6, 2020

In the news this week:

Hilton

Mayo Clinic

Taffer's Tavern, John Taffer

Fransmart

LearningRx, Kim Hanson

Auntie Anne's, Heather Neary

Buffalo Wings & Rings

Little Caesars

Ebert and Gerbert's, Eric Wolfe

H&R Block, Jeff Jones

Mr Handyman, JB Sassano

Molly Maid, Mary Kay Liston

iCRYO, Mark Murdock

Taco John's, Barry Westrum

Franchisors.com

Franchise Update Media

MFV Expositions

Franchise Springboard

Good Life Organic Kitchens, Eric Meyer

Intrepid Direct

Social Joey

Today’s guest is George McGehrin, President of The McGehrin Group, focusing on executive recruitment, branding, and coaching along with helping executives tell their story to further their careers.

George advises execs to “Always Be Networking” -- not just when you suddenly need help. Now more than ever, giving more than you take is the key to building better business relationships!

Text George at 212-658-0801 to connect.

Thanks to Social Joey, Benetrends, and Photofy.

Today’s Franchise Spotlight is on Tony Darden, President of MOOYAH Burgers Fries and Shakes. Tony shares his team’s plans for getting the franchisees and the brand to the other side of the pandemic. These include financial assistance, guidance through the federal stimulus, addressing safety concerns, and marketing to move the business forward. 

We also discuss the extremely helpful guidance, communications, and webinars from The International Franchise Associations.

Thanks to Social Joey, Photofy, and Benetrends.