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WellBiz Brands Joins Forces with Thunderly Marketing   Thunderly welcomes WellBiz Brands — the force behind Drybar®, Amazing Lash Studio®, Radiant Waxing®, Elements Massage®, and Fitness Together® — to our growing roster of franchise partners. With 750+ locations nationwide, WellBiz Brands is redefining beauty and wellness franchising. Thunderly’s integrated communications program, which includes public relations,…

How Strategic Franchise Development Services Turned a Single Event into a Year of Powerful Growth Grace Gorman, Social Media Account Coordinator    In the competitive world of franchising, standing out isn’t just about having a great business model. It’s about using franchise development services to tell a story that resonates with potential investors on a…

5 Qualities to Look for in a Franchise Marketing Agency Camille Gilvar, Social Media Account Manager   If you’re a franchisor, you already know: the right marketing partner can be the difference-maker between a slow year and record-breaking growth. But with so many options (and so much noise), how do you figure out which franchise…

The Power of Branded Video Production in Franchise Marketing Grace Gorman, Social Media Account Coordinator   In today’s competitive franchise landscape, standing out is essential. Franchise brands are not just selling a product or service; they’re selling a vision of ownership, a lifestyle, and a community. Branded video production has become one of the most…

Where Franchises Go Wrong With Local Marketing Jack Monson, Chief Growth Officer Courtesy of Franchise Update Magazine   This year’s Annual Franchise Marketing Report (AFMR) from Franchise Update Media features some surprising survey results. Several stats were expected and followed recent trends. But one thing that stood out to many of us was the large…

Top Franchise Marketing Agency Named to Inc. 5000 and Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Camille Gilvar, Social Media Account Manager at Thunderly   Big wins don’t happen by accident. They come from years of hard work, bold ideas, and the relentless drive to keep pushing forward. And that’s exactly why Thunderly has been recognized as a top…

Thunderly Welcomes Flynn Monahan as our Summer 2025 Marketing and PR Intern Camille Gilvar, Social Media Account Manager at Thunderly   Meet Flynn Monahan, Thunderly’s newest Marketing and PR intern! From studying abroad in Rome to working with the Notre Dame football team, Flynn brings a unique mix of curiosity, creativity, and commitment to our…

How Thunderly’s Agency Rebrand Sparked New Growth Melissa Rubin, Vice President of Project Management   Six months ago, we didn’t just change our name—we flipped the switch on a full-blown agency rebrand. BizCom Associates + Brand J became Thunderly, and with that rebrand came something bigger: a louder, faster, smarter way to grow brands. What…

Keeping the Spark Alive with Remote Work Anushka Pradhan, Brand Management Account Coordinator   At Thunderly, company culture has always been one of our greatest strengths. Back when we were all together in Dallas, it was easy to feel that energy through quick conversations between meetings, spontaneous brainstorming sessions, sharing lunch, and laughing about weekend…

How to Increase Franchise Lead Generation  Grace Gorman, Social Media Account Coordinator Madison Leavy, Digital Marketing Specialist    Franchise development is all about finding the right people at the right time—and converting them into successful franchise partners. But with so many marketing channels, metrics, and strategies to choose from, how do you build a lead…