Episode 1198

Franchise Marketing Sources: Live at Franchise Expo West

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September 16th, 2025

1 hr 6 mins 13 secs

Season 16

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About this Episode

Where are your best new leads coming from? What’s your go-to source for the best candidates who will make the best franchisees?

Franchise Development Marketing is the focus on today’s show with some of my favorite franchise brand leaders recorded LIVE at Franchise Expo West in LA. You’ll hear from:

Robert Bhagwandat, Checkers & Rally’s

Megan Birkey, McDonald’s

Mark Treptow, Gong Cha

Jimmy Weeks, Internet Strategy Labs

Matt Sawicki, Black Sheep Coffee

Carlo Verdugo, Juice It Up!

Plus, Michael Seid of MSA discusses several hot Franchising topics for this fall and Kim Gusman of CEA / California Employers Association shares why California is still a great place to develop franchises!

Thanks to Northeast Color,, Hughes, Citrin Cooperman, and Thunderly.