Episode 33

The State of Franchise Development with Kristen Pechacek

July 14th, 2026

14 mins 38 secs

Season 3

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About this Episode

Kristen Pechacek is the CEO of MassageLuXe and has grown the brand to new heights in recent times. She joins host Jack Monson for a chat about the status of franchise development at the International Franchise Expo in New York City.

They dive into:

  • Expansion plans for the MassageLuXe brand
  • Current profiles of people who make a successful owners
  • Franchisees who are diversifying
  • The attractiveness of membership models for new franchisees
  • The areas of Franchising that at best positioned for short-term and long-term growth