The Franchise News Podcast for the week ending February 28, 2020.

In the news this week:

Robert Cresanti, The International Franchise Association

Neighborly, Dryer Vent Wizard

Jim Carpenter, Wild Birds Unlimited

Mark Jameson, FASTSIGNS International

Weedman

Jim Holthouser, Focus Brands

McAlister's Deli, Auntie Anne's, Moe's Southwest Grill

Julie Masino, Taco Bell

Shelly Sun, BNI

Dean Ulizio, BrightStar

Daniel Blanchard, IHG

Marina O'Rourke, Franchise Payments Network

Culver's

National FFA

On the Intrepid Direct Insurance Calendar:

Franchise Update Media

Franchisors.com

MFV Expos

Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit

Canadian Franchise Association

IFA Women's Franchise Network

Social Joey

Eric Stites, Franchise Business Review

The International Franchise Association and Social Geek present: MITPod, The Marketing Innovation Technology Podcast!

Kristen Pechacek and Jack Monson are back sharing trends and stories leading up to IFA’s MITCon event in Phoenix. Save the date! MITCon 2020 will be Oct 28 – 30!

No panels.  No booths.  No BS.  All engagement!

This week we’ll chat about the new annual Economic Outlook Report from IFA and FranData as well as a bad trend of trading in your company’s branding for lead gen. 

Plus shout-outs today to Brooke Budke, Tom Epstein, Kathy Collins, and Sherri Fishman. 

Thanks Social Joey and AnswerConnect.

This week's Franchise Spotlight is on Tammy Dunakin, owner and franchisor of Rent-A-Ruminant.

Tammy's franchise provides a valuable service for business owners, land owners, and municipalities in the form of goats!  Join us for a fun and enlightening conversation about this truly unique franchise!

Thanks to Social Joey, Franchise Expo Nashville, and VetFran!

The Franchise News Podcast for the week ending February 21, 2020.

In the news this week:

The International Franchise Association

Neighborly, Mike Bidwell

Global Franchise Magazine

Self Esteem Brands, Chuck Runyon, Dave Mortensen

Wild Birds Unlimited, Paul Pickett

Sport Clips, Gordon Logan

Bloomin' Brands, Outback Steakhouse, Brett Patterson, Gregg Scarlett

Papa John's, Amanda Clark

C3, Bradford, Reynolds

Checkers & Rally's, Frances Allen

Marriott International, Jim Scholefield

Inspire Brands, Rusty Taco, Brendan Mauri

American Family Care, Sean Hart

Forbes

MFV Expos

Franchisors.com

Canadian Franchise Association

Franchise Update Media

Social Joey

We're LIVE at The International Franchise Association 2020 Convention!  Michelle Killebrew of PwC / FranSuite joins Social Geek to discuss trends she's spotting in digital marketing for 2020.

Michelle shares her best practices on experimenting to find new audiences, developing personas, and  engaging with customers in an active dialogue. 

Thanks much to The IFA, Social Joey, Brand Journalists, and Franchise Expo Nashville!

Howdy Folks,

One of the requests I get the most by franchisors is "Help me find more franchisees!".  In this episode, I share the 4 steps you need to take RIGHT NOW if you are having trouble finding qualified franchisees.  Have a listen and let me know if you need any help with any of the steps.  In the meantime, GO BE AWESOME!

Bob Fish and Mike McFall of BIGGY COFFEE join the show recorded live at IFA2020 with special guest Angela Coté of the Franchise Growth Catalyst podcast.

Bob and Mike describe their unique partnership as Co-CEOs which is a rare success story for any brand!  They share the story of how they nearly broke up the band a just a few years ago before rebooting the company’s culture and building a great team of leaders. 

We’ll also chat about Mike’s new book GRIND!

Thanks to Social Joey, Brand Journalists, and Franchise Expo Nashville! #franchiseexponashville

The Franchise News Podcast for the week ending February 14, 2020.

In the news this week:

Simon Sinek

Trent Shelton

International Franchise Association, Matt Haller

Global Franchise Magazine

Little Kickers

Famous Dave's, Dave Anderson

Walk-On's, Brandon Landry

Mooyah Burgers

CertaPro Painters, Mike Stone

Hard Rock International

School of Rock, Rob Price

Franworth

Madison Reed Color Bar

skoah

Live Well Excercise Clinic

Springwell Excercise Clinic

Drew Brees

Amazing Lash Studio, Heather Elrod

Goldfish Swim School

Young Rembradnts, Lizi Wahl

Camp Bow Wow, Todd Houghton

Taco Bell, Nikki Lawson

Del Taco, Tim Hackbardt

Newk's Eatery, Joe Pate

Dunkin Brands, Jill McVicar Nelson

Taffer's Tavern, Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer

Duncan Miller Ullmann

McDonald's

Social Joey

MFV Expos

Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit

Canadian Franchise Association

Franchise Update Media

Biggby Coffee, Mike McFall, Bob Fish

The new Chair of the International Franchise Association and CEO of FASTSIGNS, Catherine Monson is our special guest on Episode 500!

Catherine shares her ideas on opportunities for (and threats to) franchising and small business in 2020. We also dive deep into her leadership principles, her dream job (listen up Fox News), and the leader with whom she would most like to have a glass of wine. 

Thanks to Social Joey, Better, and VetFran!  

The Franchise News Podcast for the week ending February 7, 2020.

In the news this week:

Orangetheory Fitness, Dave Long

The American Heart Association

Express Employment Professionals

East Coast Wings + Grill

Always Best Senior Care

FranConnect, Gabby Wong

Baguette USA, Pete Bell, Darren Tipton

Tough MUdder Boot Camp, Britt Canady

Celebree School, Jim DiRugeris

Boston's Pizza, Katie Borger

Home Helpers, Kimberly Demaree

Zorakle Profiles, Rebecca Monet

The International Franchise Association

MFV Expos

Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit

The Canadian Franchise Association

Franchise Update Media

Catherine Monson

Social Joey