Franchising.com's Top 10 Most Read of 2013

Each year, Franchising.com likes to take a look back at the articles and news that highlighted the franchise industry. Below you will find a list of the 10 most read articles and news stories that ran across our network in 2013.

Top 10 Articles of 2013

1. Effective National Marketing Policies for Your Local Franchisees
   By Gideon Rubin
2. Rider on the Storm: From 25 to 50 Restaurants in 4 years
   By Kerry Pipes
3. Maximize Your E-Sources: Using Social Media as a Recruiting Tool
   By Nate DaPore
4. 11 Templates To Simplify Your Social Media Marketing Efforts
   By Eddy Goldberg
5. He's #1!: Passion Fuels Domino's Largest, Most Innovative Franchisee
   By Kerry Pipes
6. Making Business Personal: Three Personal Stories, Inspiration, And Franchising
   Multi-Unit Franchisee
7. Beyond the Brand: 30 Years of Building a Successful Franchisee Company
   By Helen Bond
8. Data Breach Coverage: It's Better To Be Safe Than Sorry
   By Peter Clark
9. Serving Up Good Value: Tom McDonald Engineers A Life In Franchising
   By Helen Bond
10. Job Site: Survey Reveals Restaurant Job Seeker Social Media Habits
    Multi-Unit Franchisee

Top 10 Franchise News Stories of 2013

1. Former McDonald's Multi-Unit Owners Jump on Board The Bar 145 Phenomenon
2. Where's My Refund? IRS Web Site Is Swamped
3. Sonny's BBQ Introduces Unique Appetizers
4. Seattle Seahawks Wide Receiver Sidney Rice Takes Off with Wingstop
5. Edible Arrangements International Honors Corporate Staff
6. Just Between Friends Franchise Experiencing Growth Nationwide
7. Sonny's Annual Pitmaster Showdown
8. Smoothie King Experiences Early Success With New Area Development Agreements
9. How Do You Roll? Sushi Shop Hires Buxton to Focus on Real Estate Growth: Turning Sharks into Sushi
10. The Greene Turtle Marks NCAA Tournament with A $20k Bracket Challenge