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Franchise Freaks

Jack Monson
Franchising
The Joint Chiropractic
Health and Wellness
Kilwins Chocolates Franchise
Thunderly
Franchise Growth
Sport Clips
Propelled Brands
Franchise Convenience
Eggs Up Grill
Best Life Brands
Senior Care
Midwest (wisconsin, Ohio, Missouri)
Massageluxe
Private Equity
Franchise Development
Naperville
Scoops and Sweets By Kilwins
Non-Traditional Expansion
Artificial Intelligence

Franchise Freaks began as a playful moniker within our agency's team, celebrating our mutual passion for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners. We've successfully boosted numerous franchise brands that stumped other marketing agencies. Our "Franchise Freaks" community has expanded to include clients and industry pals, and we're thrilled to invite them to join us on this podcast to dish out top-n... more

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Continuing with part 2 of a conversation with Ali Kraus, CMO of Benetrends and the Chair of the IFA Women’s Franchise Committee and host Jack Monson.

We jump right into an overview of local IFA Women’s Franchise Network chapters and the value of loc... more

Welcome to a two-part episode with a One-on-One conversation with one of Franchising’s favorites, Emily George!

Emily has just joined franchise marketing agency Thunderly as Vice President of Client Services, leading a new division and helping the b... more

Today we’re welcoming our newest Franchise Freak to the franchise marketing agency Thunderly.

Carlos Cortiñas is the Chief Strategy Officer who will bring a new level of strategic conversations to Thunderly’s client brands.

Carlos joins podcast hos... more

Kristen Pechacek is the CEO of MassageLuXe and has grown the brand to new heights in recent times. She joins host Jack Monson for a chat about the status of franchise development at the International Franchise Expo in New York City.

They dive into: more

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... more

Brian Britton is the CEO of Kilwins Chocolates Franchise.

Brian joins the podcast to share updates on this tasty franchise brand including:

• How and where the future growth is happening for the brand

• Multi-unit opportunities

• Support when op... more

J.J. Sorrenti, CEO of Best Life Brands, and Monica Feid, Co-Founder and COO of Franchise Marketing Agency Thunderly, discuss the status of in-home care franchises.

Jack Monson hosts them live at The International Franchise Association 2026 Conventio... more

James Franks of WellBiz Brands and Monica Feid, Co-Founder COO of Franchise Marketing Agency Thunderly, dive into portfolio diversification of many Multi-Unit Multi-Brand owners.

Host Jack Monson joins them live at The International Franchise Associ... more

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Recent Guests

Ali Kraus
Executive/Marketing Leader
Benetrends
Episode: Networking and Building on Your Brand with Ali Kraus
Emily George
VP of Client Services at Thunderly
Thunderly
Episode: Building Relationships in Franchising with Emily George
Carlos Cortiñas
Chief Strategy Officer at Thunderly
Thunderly
Episode: Branding and Rebranding with Carlos Cortinas
Kristen Pechacek
Executive from MassageLuXe
MassageLuXe
Episode: The State of Franchise Development with Kristen Pechacek
Robert Bhagwandat
Executive affiliated with Checkers & Rally's
Checkers & Rally's
Episode: Episode 32: Reintroducing a Legacy Icon with Robert Bhagwandat
Brian Britton
CEO of Kilwins Chocolates Franchise
Kilwins Chocolates Franchise
Episode: Making More People Happy with Brian Britton of Kilwins
JJ Sorrenti
CEO of Best Life Brands
Best Life Brands
Episode: Amplified Integrated Marketing with JJ Sorrenti
Monica Feid
Co-founder and COO of Thunderly
Thunderly
Episode: Amplified Integrated Marketing with JJ Sorrenti
James Franks
Senior VP and Head of Franchise Growth at WellBiz Brands
WellBiz Brands
Episode: Amplified Integrated Marketing with James Franks

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Jack Monson
Host of Franchise Freaks with a focus on franchise marketing and growth

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Networking and Building on Your Brand with Ali Kraus
Q: Where should listeners go to follow along with the speaker and learn more about the initiatives discussed?
Listeners should connect via LinkedIn at Ali Kraus, and they can email acraus.benetrends.com for direct outreach and information.
Episode 32: Reintroducing a Legacy Icon with Robert Bhagwandat
Q: What are the key expansion directions for the second half of 2026 and beyond?
The focus includes re-imaging nationwide corporate assets, non-traditional expansion channels, and targeted growth in the Midwest and certain Northeast markets to build a sustainable pipeline of franchise opportunities.
Episode 32: Reintroducing a Legacy Icon with Robert Bhagwandat
Q: What motivated the rebranding, and how does it help attract both franchisees and consumers?
The company wanted a modern, edgy look that pops in a crowded exhibit hall and aligns with a vision to become a more recognized, sexy brand while staying true to being a local neighborhood restaurant, which helps attract quality franchisees and consumers alike.
Episode 32: Reintroducing a Legacy Icon with Robert Bhagwandat
Q: Tell me more about who makes a great owner for Checkers & Rally's in New York City.
The ideal candidate can handle multiple locations, understands local dynamics across different boroughs, and has the discipline to follow the brand strategy rather than trying to reinvent the wheel.
Amplified Integrated Marketing with Craig Sherwood
Q: Anything else you'd like to say about connecting with people or having those conversations?
We encourage prospective franchisees to visit our website, connect with our network of franchisees to understand their experiences, and we are happy to facilitate conversations to explore fit and opportunities.

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What is Franchise Freaks about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Franchise-focused discussions center on growth strategy, multi-brand franchising, and brand evolution across consumer-facing concepts. Episodes frequently feature franchising executives and marketers who share real-world playbooks for lead generation, real estate screening, and multi-unit deployment, often with a lens on health and wellness, food and beverage, and service-based brands. A notable pattern is the emphasis on local-market execution, calculator-ready unit economics, and the role of technology, loyalty programs, and brand storytelling in accelerating expansion. The show also leans into industry events and expo-floor takeaways, offering concrete targeting advice, branding considerations, and cross-brand synergies that appeal to bo... more

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Recent guests on Franchise Freaks include:

1. Ali Kraus
2. Emily George
3. Carlos Cortiñas
4. Kristen Pechacek
5. Robert Bhagwandat
6. Brian Britton
7. JJ Sorrenti
8. Monica Feid

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