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Check out this excellent panel of franchise pros and consultants this week on the Just Jania podcast! Join John Armstrong, Blake Martin, CFE, Bruce Phillips, and Sean Haggerty with host Jania Bailey, CFE as they look at the current state and future of small business ownership and why FranNet is the right choice for so many #entrepreneurs. Download or stream: https://lnkd.in/gZd6nRBh #franchisedevelopment

We’re thrilled to share that Jack Monson, Chief Growth Officer of Thunderly, has been named Chair of the International Franchise Association Marketing & Innovation Committee! Joining him as Vice-Chair is franchise expert?Heather McLeod, MBA, CFE, Operating Partner, Strategic Marketing at Trive Capital. With decades of experience in franchise marketing, Jack has been at the forefront of innovation, helping brands navigate the ever-changing digital landscape. Now, as Chair, he’ll be leading the charge in driving collaboration, creativity, and forward-thinking strategies that empower franchisors and franchisees alike. From pioneering digital marketing strategies to amplifying our clients’ stories, Jack has always been about elevating franchising—and this new role is no exception. Congrats, Jack and Heather! The franchise world is in great hands. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gtC9TAcG #Franchising #Marketing #Innovation #Leadership #IFA

MassageLuXe CEO Kristen Pechacek, CFE is one of the recent Top 5 Franchise Thought Leadership Award winners. In this One On One conversation with host Jack Monson, Kristen shares her thoughts on: *The current focus on PE, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Platforms in franchising *The big items and events that will impact franchise partners this year *Advice for franchise development, franchise marketing, and consumer marketing pros working together under the same brand! Streaming now on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and more. Thanks to Hughes, Northeast Color, and Franzy. #thoughtleadership #franchising

Thanks Meg, for sharing your vision for franchising for 2025 and beyond! Head to Toe Brands #thoughtleadership

Joe Sieve, Chief Restaurant and Global Development Officer at Papa Johns, joins me as part of our series of new one-on-one conversations with the top Thought Leaders in Franchising. Joe was one of the recent winners in the Social Geek Thought Leadership Awards and shares his ideas today on many hot topics in Franchising including: * The explosion of international development and growth with interest in great American pizza in 50+ countries including China and India. *How franchise growth is currently affected by private capital, a reduction in economic uncertainty, and real estate issues. *Multi-Unit & Multi-Brand growth versus developing individual operators. Streaming now on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and more. Thanks to Hughes, Northeast Color, and Franzy. #thoughtleadership #podcast #socialgeek BizCom Associates X Brand J

?? We had an incredible week in Las Vegas recording the top franchise thought leaders for IFA’s Franchise Voice Podcast. These aren’t ordinary interviews; they’re forward-looking, meaningful conversations with leaders like Meg Roberts, CFE, Brad Stevenson, Brian Woods, CFE, Brian Wieters, Omar Simmons, Raynya Simmons, David Smith, Clarence Howell, Dawn Kane, Anne Huntington Sharma, Richard Weissman, Susan E. Beth, CFE, CMAA, Dan Monaghan - CFE, Robert Mitchell, Kristen Pechacek, CFE, Danielle Wright, CFE, Ali Kraus, CFE, J.J. Sorrenti, David Mortensen, Rocco Fiorentino,MSM,CFE, Javier N. Solis, CFE, Daniel Wiley, Jason Weaver, Ellie Marcum Robertson, Monica Feid, Scott White, and podcast host Jack Monson. Please join the conversations as these episodes are released over the next 2 to 3 weeks. Follow Franchise Voice on Apple: https://lnkd.in/gvM_yqhw Follow Social Geek on Apple: https://lnkd.in/eTvVDkii Thanks to The International Franchise Association for the sweet recording booth setup! ??? BizCom Associates X Brand J #thoughtleadership #socialgeek #thevoiceoffranchising

Next up in our series of One On One conversations with Franchise Thought Leaders is Scott Zide! Scott is the CEO of Empower Brands and joins host Jack Monson today to discuss: * Long term strategies for multi-brand platforms and multi-unit owners * Licensing territories versus bringing on the right franchisees * Changing customer demographics and how business owners must evolve * What will have the biggest impact on Franchising in 2025-2026. ?? Streaming now on Apple: https://lnkd.in/gGCnRqYu ?? Streaming now on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gnDZdHPW ?? Streaming now on Social Geek: https://lnkd.in/gPeKN9V9 Thanks to Northeast Color and Franzy. ? BizCom Associates X Brand J ? International Franchise Association #francon #franchising #thoughtleadership

?? This is the first in our series of new one-on-one conversations with the top Thought Leaders in Franchising. Mary Thompson - CFE, CEO of BNI Global and the new Chair of The International Franchise Association joins host Jack Monson. Mary shares her thoughts on: * The importance of meeting face to face * Good storytelling and good Franchising * Why she’s so bullish on Franchising’s growth in 2025 & 2026 * And, to what she is most looking forward at The IFA Convention Streaming now on Apple: https://lnkd.in/eTvVDkii Streaming now on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gTdgJGvc Thanks to Northeast Color, Franzy, BizCom Associates, and Brand J. #franchising #thoughtleadership #franchisefamily #franchisefreaks #francon

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?? This is the first in our series of new one-on-one conversations with the top Thought Leaders in Franchising. Mary Thompson - CFE, CEO of BNI Global and the new Chair of The International Franchise Association, joins host Jack Monson. Mary shares her thoughts on: * The importance of meeting face to face * Good storytelling and good Franchising * Why she’s so bullish on Franchising’s growth in 2025 & 2026 * And, to what she is most looking forward at The IFA Convention Streaming now on Apple: https://lnkd.in/eTvVDkii Streaming now on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gTdgJGvc Thanks to Hughes, Northeast Color, and Franzy. BizCom Associates X Brand J #franchising #thoughtleadership #franchisefamily #franchisefreaks #francon