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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.
Siblings combine individual strengths and work together to lead a pair of early childhood education franchises
- Kevin Behan
- 3,260 Reads 2 Shares
Disciplined P&L management, not just revenue growth, separates top performers from the rest
- M. Scott Morris
- 2,551 Reads 4 Shares
Riser Fitness signs the largest development deal in Xponential Fitness history, committing to open new studios across six states
- M. Scott Morris
- 3,429 Reads 10 Shares
Renewal isn't automatic, and franchisees need to evaluate performance, relationships, and long-term viability before signing again
- Cody Teets
- 4,467 Reads 148 Shares
Mandy Miller plans to develop a minimum of 10 locations in Southern San Diego, including Coronado, Chula Vista, and surrounding communities
- M. Scott Morris
- 1,993 Reads 5 Shares
Restaurant owners take a data-driven approach to predict future growth and credit support of other as they scale their business
- Kevin Behan
- 3,556 Reads 4 Shares
The Department of Labor's proposed rule provides a commonsense and workable joint-employer standard
- International Franchise Association
- 2,677 Reads 3 Shares
Multi-unit franchisees share why service brands win with people, purpose, and recurring growth.
- Kevin Behan
- 3,267 Reads 3 Shares
MUFC general session panelists discussed how franchise operators are rethinking value, leadership, and execution in 2026
- Kerry Pipes
- 2,055 Reads 2 Shares
Practical beginnings with service brands can lead to businesses defined by scale, culture, and purpose
- M. Scott Morris
- 5,679 Reads 11 Shares
Franchisee cites brand's owner support system and training program as key aspects of success and growth
- Kevin Behan
- 1,963 Reads 3 Shares
Athletes should evaluate interest, fit, and how a career in franchising matches their long-term goals
- Cameron Thomas
- 2,214 Reads 14 Shares
Rapid expansion can mean putting out fires, filling gaps, and making decisions that others should make
- Kendall Rawls
- 2,353 Reads 2 Shares
Bob Quinlan and Al Graziano agree to bring the birria concept to Massachusetts and New Hampshire
- M. Scott Morris
- 2,591 Reads 45 Shares
Marc Clapper, a Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers franchisee, will bring the West Coast brunch brand into the Midwest
- M. Scott Morris
- 3,125 Reads 3 Shares
Keyur Patel's newest unit will open April 25 in Marietta, Georgia
- M. Scott Morris
- 2,544 Reads 1 Shares
Restaurant owners see more opportunities in off-premise dining and greater customer experience through developments in technology
- Kevin Behan
- 2,803 Reads 14 Shares
Operators know that local marketing makes good sense because that's where their customers are.
- Leon Stafford
- 4,045 Reads 4 Shares
Once considered a marketing tactic or training topic, customer experience is at the center of operations
- Helen Bond
- 3,377 Reads 14 Shares
Second-generation franchisees must prove themselves through experience, trust, and proper leadership to effectively run and carry on the business
- Frankie Radochonski
- 4,732 Reads 2 Shares
Third-generation franchisee enjoys the challenges and responsibilities in continuing the family legacy of restaurant ownership
- Kevin Behan
- 6,175 Reads 182 Shares
At MUFC 2026, more than 2,600 attendees focused on scaling, leadership, and the next wave of growth opportunities
- Kerry Pipes
- 3,056 Reads 7 Shares
Veteran multi-unit operator Baljit Gill expands his portfolio with a new deal in Southern California
- M. Scott Morris
- 2,477 Reads 6 Shares
Husband-and-wife franchisees acquired 7 restaurants in Florida, and the Lake City location is their first build-out
- M. Scott Morris
- 2,544 Reads 4 Shares
Demographics, accessibility, and building type are all major factors in deciding upon a new location for a restaurant
- Kevin Behan
- 5,201 Reads 3 Shares
New survey data shows value-driven consumers are reshaping spending habits with implications for franchise brands
- M. Scott Morris
- 2,335 Reads 1 Shares
2026's Mega 99 list ranks the country's largest multi-unit franchisees by unit count, including their brands
- Franchise Update Media
- 20,501 Reads 61 Shares
From mindset shifts to building trusted teams and scalable systems, multi-unit franchisees reveal what it really takes to grow beyond a single restaurant.
- Kevin Behan
- 6,266 Reads 3 Shares
Franchisees can best prepare to receive funding through planning, discipline, and financial diversification
- Stephanie Castagnier Dunn
- 4,949 Reads 7 Shares
Recent franchise buyer interest has shifted from discretionary retail to essential, service-based models
- James Doyle
- 2,929 Reads 2 Shares
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