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If there is a way to see or hear the Sport Clips name, Johnny Weber will make it happen. Weber, the brand's largest franchisee with 56 stores, and recipient of the 2017 MVP Single Brand Leadership Award, is all about spreading the word on the brand--all day, every day, in every way.
  • Helen Bond
  • 15,600 Reads 43 Shares
Two Multi-Brand Franchisees Bringing 25 More Arby's Locations to the Chicago area.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 15,309 Reads 8 Shares
KBP Foods Snaps Up Another 78 KFC Restaurants and Now Tops 500 Locations in 20 States.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 7,189 Reads 17 Shares
Senior Services franchisees earn an average pre-tax income of $123,000, which is the second highest among all franchise sectors according to Franchise Business Review's (FBR) survey of over 1,700 senior care franchisees representing 18 brands.
  • Emma Pearson
  • 30,864 Reads 142 Shares
By the time you need legal advice to see if a franchise is right for you, you've come a long way in the evaluation process.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 40,812 Reads 8 Shares
John Ponczoch believes there is always a way to make someone's day.
  • Helen Bond
  • 10,097 Reads 4 Shares
Largest McAlister's Deli Franchisee Brings New Location To The State Of Iowa.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 6,241 Reads 5 Shares
Franchise owners must plan for ongoing success by paying attention to historical trends and developing a strategic plan for the future.
  • Kendall Rawls
  • 6,963 Reads 9 Shares
The Franchise Disclosure Document, or FDD, is a legal document that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requires franchisors to provide to franchise candidates, at least 14 days before a sale.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 82,360 Reads 42 Shares
"Real estate development is one of the hardest things for a franchise," says Philip Schram, chief development officer and chair of Buffalo Wings & Rings.
  • Sara Wykes
  • 9,189 Reads 14 Shares
Foursquare Debuts First Annual QSR Loyalty Index Ranking Food Brands and Offering Up Some Surprising Results.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 9,490 Reads 7 Shares
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Multi-Unit Operators Expanding Their Portfolio With Additional R Taco Location in Ohio.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 5,442 Reads 5 Shares
The questions a franchisor asks you in the initial phone interview reveal a lot about their motives and values. Listening carefully, and asking your own questions, can help you find a franchisor partner who understands that their success depends on yours - and avoid those who don't.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 122,853 Reads 134 Shares
Wendy's Hall of Fame franchisee Eddie Rodriguez is all about mega growth--one restaurant at a time.
  • Helen Bond
  • 11,205 Reads 8 Shares
A tax expert shares four ways multi-unit operators can keep a handle on their property tax values and even lower the amount they pay.
  • Matthew Fossey
  • 7,900 Reads 15 Shares
Multi-Unit Chicken Salad Chick Franchisee Adding Another Location To His Portfolio In Louisiana With Store Opening This Week.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 8,223 Reads 63 Shares
You've gone online and filled out the initial qualification form and cleared the first hurdle. Now it's time for that first phone call with the franchisor, where the communication goes from one-way emails to a two-way conversation with questions and, you hope, answers.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 159,422 Reads 126 Shares
With new regulatory and legal hurdles, a newly confirmed Labor Secretary under a new administration, and revolutionary consumer technology developments popping up everywhere, all signs point to the continued disruption of the hourly workforce
  • Jocelyn Mangan
  • 5,277 Reads 33 Shares
Great company culture leads to great customer service, which then leads to happy customers.
  • Marc Collopy
  • 16,670 Reads 37 Shares
What's necessary to lead a family business out of the current generation and through the next generation successfully.
  • Dan Iosue
  • 4,886 Reads 5 Shares
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 important to evaluate the franchisor's response at every point of contact.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 66,586 Reads 20 Shares
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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 influence the lives of those around him is realized every day.
  • Helen Bond
  • 9,448 Reads 12 Shares
Dickey's Barbecue Pit multi-unit operator opens location at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 4,671 Reads 66 Shares
Franchise Brands and Franchisees Band Together to Raise Funds and Offer Support for Hurricane Ravaged Areas.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 4,226 Reads 8 Shares
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. In 2050, the number of Americans aged 65 and older is projected to be 88.5 million, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
  • Emma Pearson
  • 23,307 Reads 123 Shares
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 because business plans are one of the crucial foundations for the beginnings of a business. And the franchising industry is no different.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 60,849 Reads 21 Shares
I frequently receive questions from clients and prospective buyers asking, "What's the hottest new opportunity in the marketplace?"
  • Dean Zuccarello
  • 8,782 Reads 33 Shares
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 Carolina.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 5,741 Reads 52 Shares
The last installment of this series is focused on lending and operations, and their importance in driving value in the business.
  • Kendall Rawls
  • 4,229 Reads 6 Shares
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 match your skill set; perhaps you've even picked a brand you'd like to join.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 61,529 Reads 9 Shares
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