Franchise Articles

Browse our selection of franchise articles and features to help further your knowledge in opening and operating a franchise business. Our exclusive features cover the franchise growth, operations, legal, leadership, marketing, real estate, and technology site of the franchise business. Written by the editorial team that produces Franchise Update Magazine and Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine, the franchise industries premier magazines.

Zaxby's Partners Open Sixth Restaurant With Plans For More

Multi-Unit Partners Growing With Opening Of Newest Zaxby's Location In Tennessee.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
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Study Says Baby Boomers and Gen Z Will Bring Back Traffic To Brick-and-Mortar Businesses Post-Covid-19

Survey Provides Clues On How Brick-and-Mortar Brands Can Effectively Engage Each Generation As The Economy Reopens.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
1,368 Reads 15 Shares

Stories from the Front Lines: How 3 Franchise CEOs See the Future of Their Brand

3 CEOs share how they see their brand as the economy reopens post–Covid-19

Franchise Update Media
1,478 Reads 105 Shares

Conflict Is Inevitable, Here's How To Navigate It

Establishing the appropriate governance is one of the best ways to navigate conflict effectively.

Jeff Faulkner
810 Reads 10 Shares

Zaxby's Multi-Unit Operators Sign Deal To Open 3 Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux Locations

Multi-Unit Partners Ink Deal To Open 3 Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux Restaurants in Mississippi

Multi-Unit Franchisee
1,647 Reads 439 Shares

CEO Q&A: How Do You See the Future of Your Brand Post–Covid-19?

CEOs and founders look ahead to life after Covid-19

Franchise Update Media
1,160 Reads 53 Shares

Zaxby's Multi-Unit Operator Opens 5th Location In South Carolina

South Carolina Zaxby's Operator Moves Forward By Opening His 5th Restaurant in the State.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
935 Reads 5 Shares

Covid-19 and Business Interruption Insurance – How To File a Claim the Right Way

If you’re thinking about filing a successful business interruption insurance claim, do it soon and follow this advice

Eric Everett & Zachary Darrow
3,910 Reads 80 Shares

Firehouse Subs Multi-Unit Operators Open 6th Location

Firehouse Subs Partners Open 6th Location in Georgia With Only 30% Dining Room Capacity, Drive-Thru, And Takeout Service.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
1,197 Reads 2 Shares

GPS Hospitality Growing In Spite of Covid-19 Crisis

Multi-Brand Operator To Hire 1,500 New Employees At Locations Across 13 States.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
1,401 Reads 39 Shares

Navigating PPP Loan Forgiveness & Managing Employee Layoffs During Covid-19

To qualify for the maximum PPP loan forgiveness, you absolutely must get the details right!

Daniel Mormino
4,042 Reads 52 Shares

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Effective Communication In The Family Business During A Crisis Like Covid-19

Families Must Create The Time And Space For Effective And Safe Communication During Times Of Crisis.

Jeff Faulkner
2,376 Reads 52 Shares

Reopening & Returning to Work: 4 Ways To Take Fear Out of the Workplace

Taking the fear out of your employees and workplace is a critical factor in reopening your business

Rich Armstrong and Steve Baker
3,073 Reads 129 Shares

Stories from the Covid-19 Front Lines: CEOs Share How Coronavirus Is Affecting Their System

5 franchise CEOs tell how Covid-19 is affecting their brands – and how they’re adapting

Franchise Update Media
1,231 Reads 8 Shares

Multi-Unit Operator Determined To Keep Business Going During Covid-19

Spherion Staffing Services Multi-Unit Franchisee Focused On Taking Care Of His Employees, Candidates, And Clients During Covid-19.

Kerry Pipes
1,014 Reads 34 Shares

9 Ways Field Managers Can Help Franchisees During Covid-19

Your field managers and field support staff are essential in helping your franchisees make it through the Covid-19 pandemic

Greg Nathan
1,162 Reads 19 Shares

Why You Must Keep Marketing During Covid-19

Don't Make Massive Cuts To Your Marketing Spending, Focus Your Dollars On Strategically-Planned Media That Gets A Return On Investment.

Matt Lukosavich
2,451 Reads 145 Shares

Firehouse Subs Franchisees Grow Despite Covid-19

Denver Area Restaurateurs Open Fourth Firehouse Subs Location In the Era Of Covid-19 By Offering Easy Takeout Options.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
1,044 Reads 9 Shares

Gift Cards Can Provide Cash-Strapped Franchisees with Immediate Cash Flow

Franchisees hurting for cash can help themselves today by selling gift cards that can be redeemed later, when the economy reopens

Tom Epstein
1,197 Reads 3 Shares

Multi-Unit Operator Continues Providing Care During The Covid-19 Pandemic

Childrens Lighthouse Multi-Unit Operator Continues To Keep The Doors Open And To Provide Children With A Sense Of Stability And Support During Covid-19.

Kerry Pipes
1,702 Reads 192 Shares

7 Common Mistakes Leaders Make in a Crisis; or What Not To Do During Covid-19

7 ways to avoid making critical leadership mistakes during a crisis (yes, this crisis!)

Niamh O’Keeffe
2,795 Reads 84 Shares

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How the OODA Loop Can Help You Lead in a Time of Crisis

Leaders Need To Problem Solve Under Pressure, Make Decisions In Times Of Uncertainty, And Give Their People Confidence During Covid-19.

Kendall Rawls
865 Reads 4 Shares

Transform Your Supply Chain Now for a Post–Covid-19 Market Re-Entry

Covid-19 gives franchisors an opportunity to transform their supply chains

Alex Mazero
3,204 Reads 20 Shares

Dickey's Barbecue Pit Franchisees Across The Country Doing Their Part

Franchisees Of Dickey's Barbecue Pit Are Doing What They Can To Support First Responders And Others In Need Throughout Their Communities During Covid-19.