Dallas – November 02, 2026 -- Thunderly's "American Dreamers: The Stories of Franchising" campaign has reached its fourth topic, family legacy, with November installments featuring two franchise-owner families.
Bojangles and Bark and Mane owners headline the November installments
The new stories profile Dee and Ketan Patel of Bojangles and the mother-daughter team of Shannon O'Dore and Ashley Heller of Bark and Mane. Thunderly, a franchise marketing agency, says the features show how shared values and mutual trust turn business ownership into a family legacy.
Campaign launched in July to mark America's semiquincentennial
Family legacy is the fourth topic in the series, which began in July in recognition of America's 250th anniversary. Through the end of the year, the campaign is publishing stories from franchise owners of different backgrounds. The stories cover the personal journeys and ambitions behind their paths into entrepreneurship.
Thunderly executives frame family ownership as a franchising cornerstone
Co-founder and CEO Scott White said family-owned businesses have long been a cornerstone of franchising. Co-founder and COO Monica Feid said the stories highlight the trust, sacrifices and dedication involved in building a business together.
Agency cites Inc. 5000 ranking and 15,000 franchises awarded
Thunderly was named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies for the second consecutive year. It is also listed annually among Entrepreneur magazine's Top Franchise Marketing Agencies. The agency says it has helped franchisors award more than 15,000 franchises since its founding in 1999.