FranCast by UFG

In episode three of FranCast by UFG, host Chad Palmer sits down with Meagan Corey, Director of Marketing for Graze Craze, for a conversation about what it really takes to grow a franchise brand through local marketing, community connection, and authentic storytelling. From recurring revenue and localized outreach to customer relationships and social media strategy, Meagan shares how Graze Craze helps franchisees build strong businesses in their own markets. The episode also explores how Graze Craze approaches creativity at the brand level, including standout campaigns, franchisee collaboration, and the role of community in driving long-term growth. Meagan breaks down why localized marketing matters, how franchisees help shape strategy, and why authentic, story-driven content is becoming even more important. She also shares a real-world success story that shows how relationship-based marketing can turn a simple gesture into a meaningful business opportunity. If you’re interested in franchise marketing, brand growth, or how local relationships can fuel scalable success, this episode offers a practical look inside one of UFG’s fastest-growing brands.Be sure to follow Meagan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meagan-corey-53965b218/ and learn more about Graze Craze: https://grazecrazefranchise.com/Stay connected with Graze Craze on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grazecrazefranchisingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grazecrazefranchising/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/graze-craze/To email us your questions, you can reach out to [email protected] this conversation? Be sure to rate, review, and follow us so you don’t miss an episode! Plus, keep up with us on social media for all the latest updates across the United Franchise Group network.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unitedfranchisegroupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedfranchisegroupLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/united-franchise-groupYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@united-franchise-group/videos

In this episode of FranCast by UFG, host Chad Palmer sits down with Mike Landis, Regional Vice President at Accurate Franchising, for a practical conversation about some of the biggest misconceptions around franchising and what business owners should really be looking at before deciding whether franchising is the right path for growth.Mike breaks down franchising in simple terms, explains why you do not necessarily need multiple locations to start exploring it, and shares what can make a business a strong candidate for franchising, from replicability and scalability to systems, processes, and a clear differentiator. He also talks through why feasibility matters, when a concept may need more time before franchising, and why having the right conversation early can help owners make a smarter next move.To wrap it up, Mike shares a real-world success story that shows how the right concept, in the right market, can quickly grow into something much bigger.Be sure to follow Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeljlandis2025 and learn more about Accurate Franchising: https://www.accuratefranchising.com.Stay connected with Accurate Franchising on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/accuratefranchisingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/accuratefranchisingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/accurate-franchisingTo email us your questions, you can reach out to [email protected] this conversation? Be sure to rate, review, and follow us so you don’t miss an episode! Plus, keep up with us on social media for all the latest updates across the United Franchise Group network.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unitedfranchisegroupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedfranchisegroupLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/united-franchise-groupYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@united-franchise-group/videos

In the debut episode of FranCast by UFG, our host Chad Palmer sits down with Austin Titus, President of Accurate Franchising, for a conversation about what franchising really is and what it takes to turn a successful business into a franchise. Austin breaks down franchising in plain terms, explains how proven business models scale into new markets, and shares why strong systems, documentation, and operator independence are crucial in the process.We also dig into one of the biggest questions business owners ask: Is my business ready to franchise? Austin walks through the signs of a franchisable concept, the red flags that can hold a company back, and common issues founders need to fix before moving forward, from owner dependency to disorganized financials. He also shares why preparing a business for franchising often resembles preparing for an exit.To round it out, Austin highlights a few business categories that may surprise listeners, including home services, explaining why some of these models can scale especially well in franchising. If you’re a business owner exploring growth or simply want a smarter understanding of how franchising works, this episode is a strong place to start.Be sure to follow Austin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-roy-titus and learn more about Accurate Franchising: https://www.accuratefranchising.com.Stay connected with Accurate Franchising on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/accuratefranchisingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/accuratefranchisingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/accurate-franchisingTo email us your questions, you can reach out to [email protected] this conversation? Be sure to rate, review, and follow us so you don’t miss an episode! Plus, keep up with us on social media for all the latest updates across the United Franchise Group network.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unitedfranchisegroupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedfranchisegroupLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/united-franchise-groupYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@united-franchise-group/videos