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Building a successful franchise requires a map, but scaling one requires a GPS. Whether you just signed your first agreement or you’re managing a growing multi-unit portfolio, Franchise GPS is your bi-weekly roadmap to operational excellence. Hosted by industry veteran Sam Stanovich, this podcast drops twice a month to deliver raw, unscripted conversations with real-world operators, multi-unit owners, and industry innovators who are actively in the trenches. We bypass corporate fluff to bring you actionable playbooks on what it actually takes to run a profitable business—from mastering local marketing and managing food costs to building high-performing teams and leveraging data. Hit subscribe to get the real strategies, hard-learned lessons, and operational nuggets you need to navigate your business toward long-term growth. New episodes release every other Monday.
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Signup to Generate a PitchBuilding a successful franchise requires a map, but scaling one requires a GPS. Whether you just signed your first agreement or you’re managing a growing multi-unit portfolio, Franchise GPS is your bi-weekly roadmap to operational excellence.
Chicago Sam's Franchise GPS is hosted by Sam Stanovich. The show has published 75 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Taming Restaurant IT & AI Chaos with Andy Freivogel | Franchise GPS | Ep. 10" (5 October 2026, 46 minutes), "Fresh Brothers + Wing It On: SoCal’s Best Pizza Meets America’s Best Wings | Franchise GPS | Ep. 9" (21 September 2026, 33 minutes), and "How to Drive Restaurant Sales at the Local Level | Franchise GPS | Ep 8" (24 August 2026, 52 minutes).
Chicago Sam's Franchise GPS publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 27 minutes across 75 episodes.
Booking probability for Chicago Sam's Franchise GPS is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Chicago Sam's Franchise GPS requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Chicago Sam's Franchise GPS's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Chicago Sam's Franchise GPS are Business & Management Consulting and Property Management & Appraisal. Chicago Sam's Franchise GPS has a business audience.
Sam Stanovich hosts Chicago Sam's Franchise GPS, a business podcast with 75 episodes published.
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Chicago Sam's Franchise GPS
In this episode of Chicago Sam's Franchise GPS , host Sam Stanovich sits down with Andy Freivogel , Co-Founder of Science On Call , to dive deep into solving the restaurant industry's most frustrating technology...
Chicago Sam's Franchise GPS
In this episode of Chicago Sam's Franchise GPS, guest host Justin Egan (VP of Growth Marketing, Craveworthy Brands and Co-Founder, Wing It On!) is joined by Matt Ensero, Co-Founder & President of Wing It On!, and Robert...
Chicago Sam's Franchise GPS
In this episode of Chicago Sam's Franchise GPS, guest host Justin Egan sits down with Alexis Gillette , Vice President of Marketing at Craveworthy Brands , to deliver a tactical masterclass on local store marketing...
Chicago Sam's Franchise GPS
"Chicago Sam" Stanovich sits down with Donovan McAdams , President of Vendita Digital , to deliver a tactical, unfiltered masterclass on modern franchise go-to-market (GTM) strategies, local store marketing, and...
Chicago Sam's Franchise GPS
"Chicago Sam" Stanovich sits down with Brandy McAdams , Chief Revenue Officer at Vendita AI I, for an in-depth masterclass on navigating commercial real estate, site selection, and lease negotiations for franchise...
Chicago Sam's Franchise GPS
Are you blindly trusting ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude to map out your next franchise location? In this episode of Franchise GPS, host "Chicago Sam" Stanovich sits down with Doug Sullinger , tech veteran and founder of...
Chicago Sam's Franchise GPS
You don’t have to navigate the complex world of franchising alone—in fact, building a successful brand requires collective strength and proactive protection. In this episode of Franchise GPS, Chicago Sam sits down with...
Everyone talks about franchising like it’s as simple as signing an agreement and opening a restaurant. But the real game begins the exact second you start looking for commercial real estate. One bad lease, an unreliable...
Episode #2
What does it take to grow a franchise brand without hollowing it out? In Episode 2 of Franchise GPS, host Justin Egan sits down with Cassie Miller, Chief Marketing Officer at Craveworthy Brands, for a conversation that...
Chicago Sam's Franchise GPS
Welcome to Episode 1 of Franchise GPS with Sam Stanovich — the podcast where franchise leaders, operators, and entrepreneurs share real-world strategies for building successful businesses and thriving community brands...
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Recorded live at CraveCon 2025, this episode of Room for Seconds features guest host Josh Halpern in conversation with Brian Smetana of 25/7 Digital Labs and Adam Salinas of LG Electronics USA . Together, they explore...
Chicago Sam's Franchise GPS
In this episode of Room for Seconds, guest host Josh Halpern sat down with Avi Goren at CraveCon 2025, co-founder of Marqii , to unpack one of the most overlooked—but critical—drivers of restaurant success...
Chicago Sam's Franchise GPS
Filmed live at CraveCon 2025, guest host Josh Halpern sits down with Chris McKenty of Edward Don & Company to explore the hidden systems that make restaurants actually work — from kitchen design to equipment strategy...
Chicago Sam's Franchise GPS
Recorded live at CraveCon 2025, guest host Josh Halpern sits down with Rachael Nemeth , CEO and Co-Founder of Opus Training , to unpack why traditional restaurant training is failing today’s workforce — and what...
Chicago Sam's Franchise GPS
Recorded live at Crave Con 2025 , this special episode of Room for Seconds flips the script. Guest host Josh Halpern sits down with his longtime collaborator and fellow podcast host, Jimmy Frischling , co-founder of...
Chicago Sam's Franchise GPS
Live from CraveCon 2025, Room for Seconds welcomes guest host Sam Stanovich for an in-depth conversation with Matt Ensero and Justin Egan , the co-founders of Wing It On — a brand redefining what a modern wing concept...
Chicago Sam's Franchise GPS
Recorded live at CraveCon 2025 , this episode of Room for Seconds features guest host Josh Halpern in conversation with Greg Zamfotis , founder and CEO of Gregorys Coffee , for a wide-ranging discussion on passion...
Chicago Sam's Franchise GPS
Recorded live at CraveCon 2025 , this episode of Room for Seconds features guest host Sam Stanovich in conversation with Fresh Brothers co-founder Scott Goldberg —aka “The Pizza Man”—for a deep dive into the...
Chicago Sam's Franchise GPS
At the 2024 Prosper Forum , Gregg Majewski , CEO of Craveworthy Brands , captivated attendees with his fireside chat alongside Michael Gottlieb . The discussion centered on his unique philosophy on leadership, employee...
Chicago Sam's Franchise GPS
In this episode from the 2025 National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago, Gregg Majewski sits down with David Jobe, founder of The Prosper Company, to discuss how the Prosper Accelerate program is transforming...
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