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You get only one chance to make a first impression. So does the franchisor. That's why, after selecting which franchise brands to investigate, it's so...
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REVOLISM Wellness & Weight Loss is set to begin consumer delivery of a revolutionary approach to healthy living, backed by 30 years of science, with a new brand...
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When Bret Stewart was growing up, he dreamed of being a doctor so he could help people. Life may have led him down a different path, but his desire to positively...
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Dickey's Barbecue Pit multi-unit operator opens location at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
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Franchise Brands and Franchisees Band Together to Raise Funds and Offer Support for Hurricane Ravaged Areas.
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With the Baby Boomer population steadily aging to the tune of 10,000 people turning 65 every day, senior care service franchises are in higher demand than ever before....
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Anyone who's thinking about starting a new business is going to need to create a business plan. Why? Well banks and lenders require one for starters. But also...
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The All American Steakhouse & Sports Theater - with its veteran leadership and all-American formula of steaks, sports, and casual dining - is gearing up for...
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I frequently receive questions from clients and prospective buyers asking, "What's the hottest new opportunity in the marketplace?"
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Multi-Unit Operator Takes Over Atlanta La Madeleine Locations as Part of Brand’s Refranchising Program and Plans to Open 15 More Units In Atlanta and North...
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The last installment of this series is focused on lending and operations, and their importance in driving value in the business.
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Sunny Street Café is making its presence known in Texas as a bright spot for breakfast, lunch, and brunch with expansion plans set in one of the Lone Star...
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You've decided that franchising is right for you. You've done the research, you've narrowed down the categories and sectors that you think would best...
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Todd and Audra Fetter, winners of the 2017 MVP Influencer Award for a Husband & Wife Team, have always had a team approach to marriage, but the decision to become...
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Franchisee Signs Eight-Store Deal To Expand Wetzel's Pretzels Presence In the Canadian Market.
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Arby's franchisee Joe Brumit has a winning formula, one that's been nearly 30 years in the making. "We focus on the basics of running good...
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Relationships With Franchisors, Customers, And The Community Are One Of The Most Important Aspects Of Success And Critical To Driving Long-Term Value.
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Franchising has matured since Ray Kroc opened his first McDonald's in 1955 in Des Plaines, Illinois. First-day sales at that restaurant were $316.12. In 2016,...
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I have just returned from a three-week trip where I presented programs for a client in India, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Singapore. I then went on to present two...
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Bojangles' Continues Expansion Across North Florida As New Development Agreements Continue Brand Growth in New and Emerging Markets.
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When Scottsdale, Ariz. entrepreneur David Sliman launched his upscale direct mail magazine-- the inside coup™ --he knew the multi-billion dollar marketing industry...
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Multi-Unit Franchising Conference session outlines how franchisees can deal with landlords to get better deals when negotiating a lease.
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Home-based franchise businesses appeal to entrepreneurs for many good reasons. For some, it provides a relief from the daily commute. For others it represents a break...
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Quaker Steak & Lube, the casual dining franchise know for its award-winning food, wings, and more than 20 sauces, also earns kudos for its nationwide commitment to...
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When it comes to making his mark and doing good, Brendon Ayanbadejo, recipient of this year's Pro Athlete Influencer MVP Award, wants you to know he is just getting...
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Lawn Doctor franchisees add Cherry Blow Dry Bar to their portfolio and target expansion with three salons in New Jersey and Pennsylvania over the next 12 months.
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When franchise industry veteran David Bloom arrived as chief development officer of Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, he found the most beloved brand many folks had never...
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Three areas where leadership is changing and how you can set your franchise operation up for success.
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Franchise trade shows are a great source of information as you consider which brands to invest in. At these shows, which take place all over the country throughout the...
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Most brands know that it is important to have a corporate social media presence, but simply being online is no longer enough.
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Bain & Company asked leaders of 362 companies if they felt their companies delivered superior customer service. Eighty percent believed that the service they...
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HZ LM Casual Foods has purchased 26 La Madeleine locations in Houston, Austin, and Louisiana, while securing development rights for an additional 57 locations.
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A session at this year's Multi-Unit Franchising Conference featured three experienced franchisees sharing their insight to getting the most out of a business sale.
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How do you know which franchise is right for you? With nearly 3,000 franchise brands available in 75 different industries, the choices can be mind-boggling.
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Oklahoma City attorney Tom Wolfe was training for a marathon in 2009 when he set out to find restaurants in his hometown that served up healthier but still delicious...
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Anand D. (Andy) Patel is the recipient of the 2017 American Dream MVP Award for achieving remarkable success in the U.S. with multiple brands.
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North Carolina-based franchise group acquire 64 Sonic locations in Alabama, Tennessee, Virginia, and Georgia.
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Relationships, lending, operations, and leadership are the key performance indicators that are essential to the success of your operation.
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You have to spend money to make money. So the old saying goes. In franchising you can spend a lot or a little, and still make money. Once you've decided 1) that you...
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Multi-unit and multi-brand operators continue to grow in both numbers and size--and so does attendance at the Multi-Unit Franchising Conference.
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Aaron's Buys Back Stores From Its Largest Franchisee In $140 Million Cash Transaction.
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Remodeling Is An Investment That Can Generate More Traffic and Increased Sales Say Multi-Unit Franchisees.
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Going into business for yourself is a major life decision. One path is to start your own business or buy an existing one. Another is to choose the franchising model and...
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For Las Vegas Capriotti's Sandwich Shop franchisees Thomas Gourley and Corey Melendrez, there's no place like home.
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Leaders love to talk about revenue streams by showing graphs and charts with the breakdown of sales categories. It is important to know the percentage of sales generated...
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Three successful multi-unit franchisees talk about how they spot, measure, and retain great employees.
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Using a checklist and leveraging experienced sources can help business operators implement strategies, tried and true processes, and procedures that are critical to...
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Columbus, Ohio-based Sunny Street Café is celebrating 10 years as a family friendly breakfast and lunch brand, looking both at their past and forward to their...
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Type "franchise" into Google and you’ll get nearly 200 million hits (June 2017) -- a number that keeps growing every year. So what are the best sources?...
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If David Sliman has his way, the direct mail magazine - aptly named the inside coup - will soon be in a mailbox near you.
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