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.

Owning multiple units can be demanding. How do you ensure a balance between work and personal life, and what practices help you manage stress?

Multi-unit restaurant franchisees tell how they balance their work with their personal lives.

Eddy Goldberg
4,480 Reads 3 Shares

Homewatch CareGivers Wins Award for Most Innovative Service Introduction

Homecare franchise won this year's Overall Award for Franchise Operations & Technology Leadership for its Total Care Solutions program

Kevin Behan
4,755 Reads 7 Shares

Leveraging Technology and AI to Enhance Franchise Operations

Franchises can use AI in many different areas to optimize operational efficiency

Shelley Kanther Griswold
6,222 Reads 28 Shares

Q&A with Service Brands Multi-Unit Franchisee Michael Dore

K9 Resorts franchisee finds fulfillment in dog daycare and serving customers

Kevin Behan
6,602 Reads 29 Shares

Service Brand Deals Continue To Grow During the Summer

Service brand deals keep growing through the end of July

Kevin Behan
3,557 Reads 12 Shares

Put in the Work to Be Indispensable

Applying yourself strengthens your self-esteem, your financial wellbeing, and your future

John Tschohl
5,050 Reads 2 Shares

Sample Signs with Bobby's Burgers

Bobby Flay called the move into Utah "a significant milestone"

M. Scott Morris
4,018 Reads 8 Shares

Duo Agree to 10-Store Port of Subs Deal

Chris and Georgia Goddard will open their restaurants in the Orlando, Florida, area

M. Scott Morris
4,716 Reads 124 Shares

$20 an Hour Results in Job Cuts

Survey: The $20 minimum wage will limit future growth in California

M. Scott Morris
3,537 Reads 10 Shares

How Can Franchisees Prevent Employee Turnover? Invest More in Their Success

Franchisees must motivate and incentivize staff to increase employee retention

George Tinsley, Sr.
6,380 Reads 19 Shares

As the Pressure on Restaurants Increases, Offering Employees Benefits Can Help

Restaurants can attract and retain valuable employees by offering benefits

Jordan Boesch
5,774 Reads 9 Shares

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New Hire? Start Wowing Employees the Moment They Get Hired

Companies can get the most out of employees by showing their excitement before the first day of work

John DiJulius
5,963 Reads 4 Shares

Employer News and Trends for July 2024

The latest in employment news affecting franchising and beyond

Kevin Behan
3,751 Reads 4 Shares

Consumer Confidence Jumps in June

Report: Americans express faith in their abilities to make ends meet

M. Scott Morris
4,177 Reads 3 Shares

Awan Taking The Red Chickz to North Carolina

This will be the brand's first move to the East Coast

M. Scott Morris
5,164 Reads 2 Shares

Landau To Expand Buddy's Home Furnishings

As part of the deal, 3 locations will be built in Miami over the next four years

M. Scott Morris
4,121 Reads 3 Shares

3 Strategies for Sustaining Until Profitability

Many businesses can take a longer-than-expected time to earn a steady cash flow.

Fred Mercer
4,211 Reads 12 Shares

Are Your Customers Financially Distressed?

A new report sheds light on the financial troubles experienced by people across the U.S.

M. Scott Morris
3,769 Reads 8 Shares

Service Brand Deals Keep Growing Through Late July 2024

Service brands' appeal to both existing and new franchisees continues to grow across the U.S. in all sectors. Selling points include a lower cost of entry, fewer employees, no retail storefront, no perishables, a simpler business model, and the ability to work from home.