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Episode 32: Reintroducing a Legacy Icon with Robert Bhagwandat
Jun 24, 2026
Unknown duration
Making More People Happy with Brian Britton of Kilwins
May 13, 2026
15m 58s
Amplified Integrated Marketing with JJ Sorrenti
Apr 6, 2026
15m 21s
Amplified Integrated Marketing with James Franks
Apr 4, 2026
10m 18s
Episode 28: Amplified Integrated Marketing with Ricky Richardson
Mar 23, 2026
15m 21s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/24/26 |  Episode 32: Reintroducing a Legacy Icon with Robert Bhagwandat | Robert Bhagwandat is the Senior Director of Franchise Development at Checkers & Rally’s. Podcast host Jack Monson caught up with Robert at this year’s International Franchise Expo in New York. In this episode, Robert shares: *Who makes a successful owner of a Checkers or a Rally’s? *Expansion plans, including multi-unit owners, individual owner operators, and those in between *Some interesting hot spots on the map for Checkers & Rally’s *Following leadership’s vision to reintroduce a legacy concept to the marketplaceSpecial Guest: Robert Bhagwandat. | — | ||||||
| 5/13/26 |  Making More People Happy with Brian Britton of Kilwins✨ | franchise growthmulti-unit opportunities+3 | Brian Britton | Kilwins Chocolates Franchise | — | Kilwinsfranchise+5 | Thunderly | 15m 58s | |
| 4/6/26 |  Amplified Integrated Marketing with JJ Sorrenti✨ | in-home care franchisesfranchising+4 | J.J. SorrentiMonica Feid | Best Life BrandsFranchise Marketing Agency Thunderly+2 | 2026 | in-home carefranchising+5 | — | 15m 21s | |
| 4/4/26 |  Amplified Integrated Marketing with James Franks✨ | portfolio diversificationhealth & wellness+3 | James FranksMonica Feid | WellBiz BrandsFranchise Marketing Agency Thunderly+1 | — | multi-unit ownershealth & wellness growth+3 | — | 10m 18s | |
| 3/23/26 |  Episode 28: Amplified Integrated Marketing with Ricky Richardson✨ | restaurant franchisesteam retention+3 | Ricky RichardsonMonica Feid | Eggs Up GrillThunderly+2 | — | franchisingrestaurant growth+3 | — | 15m 21s | |
| 3/16/26 |  Amplified Integrated Marketing with Craig Sherwood✨ | Integrated MarketingFranchise Growth+3 | Craig SherwoodMonica Feid | The Joint ChiropracticIFA+1 | Las Vegas | franchisemarketing+6 | — | 11m 02s | |
| 3/5/26 |  Episode 26: Amplified Integrated Marketing with Mark Jameson✨ | Amplified Integrated Marketingfranchise development+3 | Mark JamesonAugust Johnson | Propelled BrandsThunderly+1 | — | Amplified Integrated Marketingfranchise development+3 | — | 17m 09s | |
| 2/2/26 |  AIM for a Higher Level of Design Work and Creativity✨ | design workbrand recognition+3 | Scott WhiteDan Wiley | ThunderlyAmplified Integrated Marketing+1 | — | designbranding+5 | — | 15m 24s | |
| 9/3/25 |  Building a Multi-Unit Franchise Development Legacy✨ | franchise developmentbusiness growth+3 | Brent Greenwood | Sport Clips Haircutssportclipsfranchise.com | — | franchise developmentSport Clips+4 | — | 14m 33s | |
| 6/23/25 |  A Unique and Growing Franchise System with Craig Sherwood✨ | franchisingrecurring revenue models+3 | Craig Sherwood | The Joint ChiropracticInternational Franchise Association | — | franchise systemThe Joint Chiropractic+5 | — | 10m 04s | |
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| 6/2/25 |  PESO: Paid Earned Shared and Owned Media with Gini Dietrich✨ | PESO modelmedia strategies+4 | Gini Dietrich | Social Geek | — | PESOmedia types+3 | — | 15m 13s | |
| 5/14/25 |  Personal Branding with Felicia Reeves✨ | Personal BrandingFranchisees+3 | Felicia Reeves | Empower Brands | — | personal brandingfranchisees+3 | — | 15m 30s | |
| 4/30/25 |  Restaurant Franchise Success with Ken Kanzaki | We caught up with Ken Kanzaki at Franchise Expo Charlotte where Charleys Cheesesteaks was exhibiting and speaking with many aspiring entrepreneurs about opportunities in Franchising. We’re chatting about franchise trends, menu trends, and of course, wings! Ken also shares his take on what makes a successful franchisee. Special Guest: Ken Kanzaki. | — | ||||||
| 4/16/25 | Multi-Unit Franchising Trends with Ricky Richardson | Welcome to The Franchise Freaks Podcast, presented by Thunderly. This podcast is for - and by – people who are freaky for franchising. Today we’re chatting with Ricky Richardson, CEO of Eggs Up Grill, live from Vegas at The Multi-Unit Franchising Conference. Ricky shares his thoughts on The explosion in Multi-Unit Franchise ownership especially in restaurants Why Multi-Unit operations are more far efficient and what makes a successful owner The appeal of the daytime daypart for owners Improvements in US supply chain efficiencies and the lower cost of America's favorite food: eggs! | — | ||||||
| 3/18/25 | The State of Platforms in Franchising | JJ Sorrenti, CEO of Best Life Brands, joins the podcast to discuss the rise of platform companies and Multi-Unit, Multi-Brand Owners. JJ shares his vision on the sectors that are seeing the most growth in the near future, the forecast for Franchising for the next 5 years, and other elements that will have an impact on franchising including the economy to government regulations. Thanks to the International Franchisee Association for hosting us at IFA 2025!Special Guest: JJ Sorrenti. | — | ||||||
| 3/18/25 | The Path of Education and Franchise Growth | Anne Huntington Sharma, President of Huntington Learning Centers discusses the positive outlook for franchising growth and for small business owners. Anne shares her thoughts on: • What will make the biggest impact on franchising this year • The future of education enterprises and how technology and AI will make a difference • What most people don’t yet understand about franchisingSpecial Guest: Anne Huntington Sharma. | — | ||||||
| 3/18/25 | Growth Plans for Franchise Brands with Mark Jameson | Mark Jameson, Chief Development Officer of Propelled Brands joins the podcast love from The IFA Convention! Mark the discusses the strategies between the growth of the various brands that are part of the Propelled platform – including some upcoming rebranding for some of Mark’s brands coming up at this year’s MUFC! We also discuss: • The difference between Consumer-focused franchise brands and B2B brands • Growth plans for all franchises and forecast on the economy in 2025 and 2026 • And, what’s something about franchising that Mark wishes everyone understood?Special Guest: Mark Jameson. | — | ||||||
| 3/3/25 | The Franchise Vibe with Rocco Fiorentino | Rocco Fiorentino is the CEO of Benetrends Financial, member of the International Franchise Association Board of Directors, and a leading voice in Franchising and Entrepreneurship. Podcast host Jack Monson caught up with Rocco at this year’s IFA Convention to get his perspective on the current vibe and future outlook for Franchising. Rocco discusses a bright, bold future with the next generation of leaders in Franchising. Visit us at https://thunderlymarketing.com Special Guest: Rocco Fiorentino. | — | ||||||
| 3/3/25 | Franchise Development Trends with Neighborly | It’s The Franchise Freaks Podcast with your host Jack Monson and today’s guests, Brad Stevenson, Brian Woods, and Brian Weiters of Neighborly. We’re chatting live at IFA 2025 about the future of Franchise Development and small business ownership. Visit us at https://thunderlymarketing.comSpecial Guests: Brad Stevenson, Brian Wieters, and Brian Woods. | — | ||||||
| 3/3/25 | Introducing ... Thunderly! Part 2 | It’s The Franchise Freaks podcast with Jack Monson. This is Part 2 of our conversation with Scott White and Monica Feid, Co-founders of Thunderly, recorded live at IFE 2025. Also joining us today: the next generation of leaders from the agency, team supervisors Ellie Robertson and Jason Weaver. Ellie and Jason share their ideas on: How Marketing, PR, and Communication integration works How to balance brand awareness and lead generation The future of Franchising Marketing Visit us at https://thunderlymarketing.comSpecial Guests: Ellie Robertson, Jason Weaver, Monica Feid, and Scott White. | — | ||||||
| 3/3/25 | Introducing … Thunderly! | Welcome to Season Two of Franchise Freaks, the podcast from the franchise marketing agency now called Thunderly! Host Jack Monson is live at The International Franchise Association 2025 Convention with the co-founders of Thunderly (formerly known as BizCom and Brand J), Scott White and Monica Feid. Scott and Monica share: Their vision on where Franchising is going. Why relaunch a brand or agency in 2025? Why “Thunderly”? Visit us at https://thunderlymarketing.comSpecial Guests: Monica Feid and Scott White. | — | ||||||
| 11/19/24 | Episode 11: Creativity for Franchises | Why do we see many marketing messages that are generic and don’t make emotional connections? Scott White of BizCom Associates and Dan Wiley of Brand J share ideas on finding the best stories from Franchisees and Franchisors. These stories are the best way to share a brand’s or leader’s passion and change lives!Special Guests: Dan Wiley and Scott White. | — | ||||||
| 9/25/24 | Episode 10: Media Relations and Storytelling for Franchises | BizCom Associate’s Loren Thum and Sylvia Shtraym discuss Media Pitching for growing a Franchise brand. They’re sharing: • Advice on enhancing brand awareness & credibility, specifically in the franchise space • Best practices for pitching CEOs and brand leaders as well telling stories of local small business owners • Some examples of some recent compelling and fun stories Special Guests: Loren Thum and Sylvia Shtraym. | — | ||||||
| 8/1/24 | Episode 9: Influencer Marketing for Franchises | BizCom Associates’ Lauren Moore and Emily Seabaugh share strategies and tactics for using Influencer Marketing. We’ll discuss: • How influencers can bring visibility and credibility to a brand • Micro versus Macro Influencers • What’s next in this space – has it peaked or is there more growth coming?Special Guests: Emily Seabaugh and Lauren Moore. | — | ||||||
| 7/11/24 | Episode 8: Crisis Communications for Franchises | Monica Feid and August Johnson of BizCom share stories and their expertise on Crisis Communications with host Jack Monson. We’ll explore: Why is a franchise brand’s crisis potentially more explosive than other brands’? How does a communications team jump into action when news is about to break? What should all brands have in place to plan for a potential crisis? And why “no comment” is a poor response in any situation! Special Guests: August Johnson and Monica Feid. | — | ||||||
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