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.

Service Brands Continue To Expand at Year-End

Service brand franchises continue to strike new deals across all sectors as 2022 draws to a close

Eddy Goldberg
3,456 Reads 4 Shares

Multi-Unit Operator Adds Zaxby's Restaurant in Tallahassee

Zaxby’s multi-unit franchisee builds his portfolio with opening of his 9th location this week.

Kerry Pipes
6,174 Reads 7 Shares

Marco's Pizza Operator Signs New 8-Store Development Agreement

A multi-unit Marco’s Pizza franchisee in Northern Virginia signs on for another 8 locations.

Kerry Pipes
3,390 Reads 7 Shares

Texas Operator Signs 3-Unit Deal with The Little Gym

Urban Air Adventure Park franchisee in Texas signs multi-unit deal to add The Little Gym locations to his portfolio

Kerry Pipes
5,460 Reads 17 Shares

Inflation and Rising Prices Impacting Small Businesses

Survey says 3 out of 5 small businesses expect less revenue than usual this holiday season because of inflation

Kerry Pipes
3,436 Reads 3 Shares

Deloitte Insights Report: Tech Trends 2023

If you’re looking to improve your company’s technology in 2023, this report from Deloitte Insights is sure to help

Eddy Goldberg
6,704 Reads 13 Shares

Malls Adopt New Technologies, Enter the Digital Age (Finally!)

Mall developers across the U.S. are rushing to adopt more digital tech as in-person shoppers return

Eddy Goldberg
3,611 Reads 3 Shares

3 Things CRE Players Must Do To Stay Relevant In 2023

Commercial real estate operators should look to do 3 things in 2023 to keep up with market changes

Eddy Goldberg
3,741 Reads 1 Shares

Partners Bringing 10 Bad Ass Coffee Locations to Texas

A new development deal will see 10 Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii locations open in 2 Texas markets.

Kerry Pipes
3,732 Reads 2 Shares

Franchisee Adds to Portfolio with New Captain D's

Longtime multi-brand operator opens the doors to his new Captain D’s restaurant in Texas

Kerry Pipes
4,561 Reads 17 Shares

Private Equity Could Impact your Purpose and Future Business Vision

Why partnering with a private equity firm can create many unintended consequences.

Champ Rawls
4,365 Reads 4 Shares

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Recession Predictions for Franchising in 2023

FranConnect data suggests a recession for at least 2 quarters in 2023

Keith Gerson
6,605 Reads 54 Shares

You Won't Find Americans in the Kitchen this Holiday Season

New National Restaurant Association survey finds 3 out of 4 consumers plan to let restaurants do the cooking this holiday season

Kerry Pipes
2,396 Reads

Money Talks 8 tips to level up your financial coaching

8 financial education tips to help your franchisees and managers boost profitability

Lauren Owen
5,627 Reads 4 Shares

Are You Ready for Growth? Building and maximizing infrastructure for expansion

Looking to expand? First get your house in order—which means having not just the best financing, but the best people in place

Colleen McMillar
6,613 Reads 2 Shares

4 Ways to Attract and Retain Hourly Workers Beyond Wages

Looking to attract and retain hourly workers? Here are 4 ways to do just that!

Neema Ardebili
7,593 Reads 14 Shares

3 Ways Franchisors Can Return Value to Their Franchisees

3 ways franchisors can return value to their franchisees and strengthen their system

Whitney Knight
3,719 Reads 39 Shares

Service Brands Continue To Expand in December

Service brand franchises continue to strike new deals across all sectors as 2022 winds down

Eddy Goldberg
4,256 Reads 4 Shares

Orangetheory Fitness Operator Opens its 58th Location

Orangetheory Fitness area developer set to open doors on latest location in Charlotte, North Carolina

Kerry Pipes
4,559 Reads 2 Shares

Pet Supplies Plus Multi-Unit Operator Adds Brand

Largest Pet Supplies Plus franchisee signs new deal to open 29 Wag N’ Wash stores over the next 4 years

Kerry Pipes
3,333 Reads 1 Shares

Is It Time to Embrace a Digital Detox?

Here’s why you should consider a digital detox in your personal and professional life

John DiJulius
4,938 Reads 6 Shares

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Survey Finds Employee Turnover Creating More Problems

New Harris Poll documents growing employee turnover problem for companies and the employees left behind.

Kerry Pipes
3,253 Reads 6 Shares

From Father to Sons: Building a business for the next generation

Our “Reconnect” with longtime Golden Corral franchisee Dave Gronewoller shows that, at 68, he continues to grow his business as he looks to pass it on to the next generation.

Kerry Pipes
9,455 Reads 128 Shares

2022 Dominators

Who's dominating in their markets and regions? See our 2022 Dominators rankings to find out!

Multi-Unit Franchisee
2,367 Reads 2 Shares

Rising Tide (Cleaners) "If your dream doesn't scare you, it's not big enough."

“If your dream doesn’t scare you, it’s not big enough,” says multi-brand franchisee Justin Sharbutt as he continues toward his next goal of 100 units.