Franchise Voice

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wmeierling@franchise.org

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US and Canadian Franchise Updates

September 08, 2026

Welcome to Franchise Voice, the podcast from The International Franchise Association. Sherry McNeil, President and CEO of The Canadian Franchise Association and Alan Catlett, Sr Vice President, Programs and Operations of The IFA, join host Jack Monson to discuss some news and events. First, Sherry and Alan share the big news of a trilateral agreement signed but The IFA, The CFA, and The Mexican Franchise Association. This agreement will support brand education and research between the three...

American Franchise Act Update

August 30, 2026

Michael Layman, Chief Advocacy Officer of The International Franchise Association, is back on The Franchise Voice podcast with host Jack Monson. Mike shares an update including: Current status of The American Franchise Act, the most bi-partisan legislation in the history of Franchise advocacy How franchise professionals can get involved today A preview of The IFA Advocacy Summit Sept 14-17 in DC Discussion of the event’s speakers including Former Speaker of The House Kevin McCarthy and the...

Live at IFA 2026 with Omar Simmons, Raynya Simmons, Abby Schmidt, Ben Rush, Jonathan Hill, Jack Monson

March 30, 2026

Franchise Voice host Jack Monson brings interviews with the top leaders in Franchising recorded at the IFA 2026 convention. The 2026 Ronald E. Harrison Award winners are Omar Simmons and Raynya Simmons. They join the podcast to discuss their vision for making the franchise space bigger and more inclusive with the IFA Ascension Initiative. Omar and Raynya share how the Ascension Initiative has grown from 17 graduates in 2024 to 45 graduates in 2025! And we’ll discuss how the program will gr...

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Franchise Voice is hosted by Jack Monson. Its publicly listed email is wmeierling@franchise.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Franchise Voice?

The publicly listed email for Franchise Voice: wmeierling@franchise.org.

How many listeners does Franchise Voice have?

Podseeker estimates Franchise Voice reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Franchise Voice?

Franchise Voice typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Franchise industry leaders (e.g., franchisor executives and award winners), IFA-connected leaders, and recognized suppliers/SMEs (marketing, customer experience, payroll/HR, business services) with specific expertise relevant to franchising operations and growth. Common among recent guests: Leadership roles in franchise brands (CEO/President/Chair); IFA awards or official forum/community leadership; Expertise recognized through major franchise-related providers (e.g., marketing/MarTech, CX platforms, payroll/HR services). Recent guests include Jonathan Hill, Ben Rush, and Abby Schmidt.

How hard is it to get booked on Franchise Voice?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Franchise Voice cover?

Recent episodes cover Franchising, Franchisees, Franchisors, Small Business, and Leadership. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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