EPISODE · Mar 23, 2026 · 15 MIN
Episode 28: Amplified Integrated Marketing with Ricky Richardson
from Franchise Freaks · host Jack Monson
Ricky Richardson, CEO of Eggs Up Grill, and Monica Feid, CCO of Thunderly, discuss the state of restaurant franchises. Host Jack Monson joins them live at The International Franchise Association 2026 Convention just after the release of IFA’s Economic Forecast which predicts excellent growth for full-service restaurants. Eggs Up Grill is growing ahead of schedule so far this year, and the team discusses: • Retaining and growing great teams • Attracting Multi-Unit Multi-Brand Owners • Becoming the best-in-class Franchise systemSpecial Guests: Monica Feid and Ricky Richardson.
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Ricky Richardson, CEO of Eggs Up Grill, and Monica Feid, CCO of Thunderly, discuss the state of restaurant franchises. Host Jack Monson joins them live at The International Franchise Association 2026 Convention just after the release of IFA’s Economic Forecast which predicts excellent growth for full-service restaurants. Eggs Up Grill is growing ahead of schedule so far this year, and the team discusses: • Retaining and growing great teams • Attracting Multi-Unit Multi-Brand Owners • Becoming the best-in-class Franchise systemSpecial Guests: Monica Feid and Ricky Richardson.
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Episode 28: Amplified Integrated Marketing with Ricky Richardson
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