One Iowa barbecue restaurant is facing customer backlash after customers noticed an “inflation fee” added to their bills. Some restaurants add an employee healthcare surcharge to their bills. Customers hate getting nickel-and-diming. Would restaurants be better off just raising their prices than sneaking? A restaurant industry expert and the CEO of BRIX Holdings, a multi-brand franchising company specializing in food service chains. Their portfolio includes Red Mango, Pizza Jukebox, and Friendly’s Sherif Mityas, who joins Bob and Chris.

One Iowa barbecue restaurant is facing customer backlash after customers noticed an &ldquo;inflation fee&rdquo; added to their bills. Some restaurants add an employee healthcare surcharge to their bills. Customers hate getting nickel-and-diming. Would restaurants be better off just raising their prices than sneaking? A restaurant industry expert and the CEO of BRIX Holdings, a multi-brand franchising company specializing in food service chains. Their portfolio includes Red Mango, Pizza Jukebox, and Friendly&rsquo;s Sherif Mityas, who joins Bob and Chris.

The Morning News Express is your weekday wake-up call from 6–9am, led by the one and only Morning Mayor, Bob Miller. You know the voice. The laugh. The stories. The legend. It’s the reason Frederick gets up and gets informed.

Bob’s been the king of morning talk in Frederick for 30+ years, holding down the WFMD fort for 27 of them. A proud Frederick County native, his roots run deep—son of the legendary local vet Doc Miller, raised on a 180-acre beef farm, and yes, he really did show cattle across the country. (Moo included.)

His resume is impressive, his humor even better. Senior class president and class clown at Walkersville High (Class of 1980), Bob also helped launch the school’s first-ever football team—the gritty “Mean 19.”

Off the mic, Bob’s a proud husband to Lynda (30+ years strong), a dad to Erin and Bryan, and a super-proud granddad to little Kaelyn.

Bob’s known radio was his calling forever, with stops at major stations in Baltimore and D.C. But Frederick is home, and every morning he brings his voice, wit, and community-first perspective to Free Talk 930 WFMD. He’s joined by great local guests all week to cover what’s happening in and around Frederick County, plus national reporters from Fox News Radio to break down what’s happening across the country.

As Bob’s mom says: “At least now I can finally turn him off.”

The Morning News Express is your weekday wake-up call from 6&ndash;9am, led by the one and only Morning Mayor, Bob Miller. You know the voice. The laugh. The stories. The legend. It&rsquo;s the reason Frederick gets up and gets informed.
Bob&rsquo;s been the king of morning talk in Frederick for 30+ years, holding down the WFMD fort for 27 of them. A proud Frederick County native, his roots run deep&mdash;son of the legendary local vet Doc Miller, raised on a 180-acre beef farm, and yes, he really did show cattle across the country. (Moo included.)
His resume is impressive, his humor even better. Senior class president and class clown at Walkersville High (Class of 1980), Bob also helped launch the school&rsquo;s first-ever football team&mdash;the gritty &ldquo;Mean 19.&rdquo;
Off the mic, Bob&rsquo;s a proud husband to Lynda (30+ years strong), a dad to Erin and Bryan, and a super-proud granddad to little Kaelyn.
Bob&rsquo;s known radio was his calling forever, with stops at major stations in Baltimore and D.C. But Frederick is home, and every morning he brings his voice, wit, and community-first perspective to Free Talk 930 WFMD. He&rsquo;s joined by great local guests all week to cover what&rsquo;s happening in and around Frederick County, plus national reporters from Fox News Radio to break down what&rsquo;s happening across the country.
As Bob&rsquo;s mom says: &ldquo;At least now I can finally turn him off.&rdquo;

The Morning News Express

The Morning News Express will wake up informed, with WFMD traffic and weather reports on the “eights,” comprehensive local news from the Associated Press “News Operation of the Year,” and national news from FOX. 

The Morning News Express will wake up informed, with WFMD traffic and weather reports on the&nbsp;&ldquo;eights,&rdquo; comprehensive local news from the Associated Press &ldquo;News Operation of the Year,&rdquo; and national news from FOX.

The Morning News Express Podcast

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On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller welcomed Jessica Fitzwater for a wide-ranging conversation on the data center referendum and the latest developments. Fitzwater discussed the Board of Elections decision to move forward with verifying the more than 22,000 petition signatures, as well as concerns from some County Council members about the language in the charter amendment.

They also touched on other big topics, including the possibility of the Frederick Keys reconnecting with the Orioles organization and her thoughts on a potential cricket stadium coming to Frederick. It was a packed conversation covering growth, sports, and the future of the county.

🎧 Missed the interview? Catch the full conversation anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller welcomed Jessica Fitzwater for a wide-ranging conversation on the data center referendum and the latest developments. Fitzwater discussed the Board of Elections decision to move forward with&nbsp;verifying the more than 22,000 petition signatures, as well as concerns from some County Council members about the language in the charter amendment.
They also touched on other big topics, including the possibility of the Frederick Keys reconnecting with the Orioles organization and her thoughts on a potential cricket stadium coming to Frederick. It was a packed conversation covering growth, sports, and the future of the county.
🎧 Missed the interview? Catch the full conversation anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

Jessica Fitzwater, Frederick County Executive

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller welcomed Michael O'Connor, Mayor of the City of Frederick, for a wide-ranging update on key city issues. They discussed the latest on Frederick Keys stadium upgrades, the ongoing search for a new Chief of Police, and efforts to improve ADA compliance in downtown Frederick. The Mayor also addressed questions about unspent funds from city rental agreements and how those dollars could be used moving forward.

🎧 Missed the conversation? Catch the full interview anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller welcomed Michael O'Connor, Mayor of the City of Frederick, for a wide-ranging update on key city issues. They discussed the latest on Frederick Keys stadium upgrades, the ongoing search for a new Chief of Police, and efforts to improve ADA compliance in downtown Frederick. The Mayor also addressed questions about unspent funds from city rental agreements and how those dollars could be used moving forward.
🎧 Missed the conversation? Catch the full interview anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

Michael O'Connor, City of Frederick Mayor

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller got an unexpected call-in from Steve McKay, Frederick County Council Member, who wanted to make his stance clear on the data center referendum petition now under review.

McKay reacted as the Frederick County Board of Elections moves forward with counting and verifying more than 22,000 submitted signatures, well above the 15,611 needed to potentially get the issue on the ballot. He shared his thoughts on the process, the stakes for the county, and what this could mean as officials determine whether the petition ultimately qualifies for a public vote.

🎧 Missed the moment? Catch the full conversation anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller got an unexpected call-in from Steve McKay, Frederick County Council Member, who wanted to make his stance clear on the data center referendum petition now under review.
McKay reacted as the Frederick County Board of Elections moves forward with counting and verifying more than 22,000 submitted signatures, well above the 15,611 needed to potentially get the issue on the ballot. He shared his thoughts on the process, the stakes for the county, and what this could mean as officials determine whether the petition ultimately qualifies for a public vote.
🎧 Missed the moment? Catch the full conversation anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

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