
About this episode
Year 17 of the most popular franchise podcast rolls on!
This week…we’re live in chilly Fort Lauderdale at Franchise Expo South.
The iguanas are freezing, but the franchise opportunities are heating up. We’re talking to fran dev leaders and CEOs of several brands to find out how hot the landscape is for 2026.
On today’s show:
Justin Denham, Pool Duck
Scott SirLouis, FSC Franchise / Beef O’Brady’s / Brass Tap
Bob Crawford, Central Bark
Mike Ackley, Ascent Hospitality / Perkins / Huddle House
Christina Gambino, Jumptwist Ninja
Mark Sturman, My Lobby Mart
Lindsay Morgan, CM Law
Daniel Trigo, UniVista Insurance
Stephen Hitt, Industrious
Thanks to MFV Expositions, Thunderly, and AnswerConnect
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