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For Evan Latham the franchise business is a family affair. That's because the 29-year-old Orangetheory Fitness franchisee is the son of the brand's co-founder, Ellen Latham.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 22,998 Reads 435 Shares
Women- and Millennial-Owned Businesses Most Likely to use Social Media in Their Operations, According to New Survey.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 13,767 Reads 22 Shares
Understanding the Emerging Impact of the NextGen of Franchise Leaders and Consumers.
  • Kendall Rawls
  • 10,472 Reads 12 Shares
One of the greatest motivators for entrepreneurs is to be their own boss, make their own decisions, and control their destiny.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 24,491 Reads 13 Shares
Each year we work with FRANdata to compile a list of the country's largest multi-unit franchisee organizations. Based on total unit count, the rankings show not only the number of units these "mega" franchisees operate, but also their brands.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 24,332 Reads 139 Shares
There are many reasons why you may be thinking of opening your own fitness business. Maybe you want to be your own boss because you’re tired of working for someone else or need more flexibility.
  • Emma Pearson
  • 43,225 Reads 971 Shares
Previously, we discussed franchising without any financial partners. Today we look at ways for entrepreneurs without their own capital resources to get into the game.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 44,711 Reads 1 Shares
Tracy Bouwens was a stay-at-home mom who never stayed home in Omaha when her discovery of Scooter's Coffee piqued her entrepreneurial instincts.
  • Debbie Selinsky
  • 14,915 Reads 3 Shares
It's in the best interest of multi-unit franchisees and franchisors to work together to resolve any differences that emerge. Be a part of a session that addresses both sides of this issue at the Multi-Unit Franchising Conference in April.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 13,242 Reads 235 Shares
A new Gecko Hospitality survey looks at why restaurant managers leave their jobs. The findings can help restaurant operators better understand employees and increase their odds of keeping their best talent.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 15,217 Reads 9 Shares
To say Tom Garrett has been a busy man since we last profiled him in 2015 would be a gross understatement. When we first met up with Garrett, his Atlanta-based GPS Hospitality company was operating 196 Burger King locations.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 20,708 Reads 1,198 Shares
Jersey Mike's Subs
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Have you tried a cross-branded loyalty program yet?
  • Marty Greenbaum
  • 17,210 Reads 11 Shares
When considering an exit strategy there are four basic ways to leave (or transfer) a business: 1) to heirs or family; 2) to a key employee or team; 3) to an outsider; 4) to no one, by shutting it down.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 36,212 Reads 35 Shares
As we near the perpetual end-of-year market ritual of review and predict, we suspect that few strategists called this year's twists and turns in the domestic and geopolitical scenes with any great degree of accuracy.
  • Carol M. Schleif
  • 12,309 Reads 10 Shares
Multi-unit franchisees often need funding to sustain and grow their business operations. Find out how to secure such necessary funding at a session at the Multi-Unit Franchising Conference in April.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 12,471 Reads 9 Shares
It will always be a fact in business that change is coming. Successful organizations must be willing to consistently innovate and adapt from the top down. Consider these steps to ensure you are tackling the questions of when, why, and how to adapt.
  • Champ Rawls
  • 11,787 Reads 6 Shares
Emily Harrington has spent her life as a high achiever and shows no signs of slowing down.
  • Debbie Selinsky
  • 14,346 Reads 23 Shares
Most entrepreneurs starting a business usually don't place "Develop an exit strategy" high on their priority list. Most business owners nearing retirement wish they had.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 27,900 Reads 1 Shares
This past June, the White House announced a program intended to widen the scope of the government's apprenticeship and skills training programs.
  • Darrell Johnson
  • 12,687 Reads 11 Shares
Dunkin' Brands 'Capitalizing on Convenience' With More Than 86 Non-Traditional Locations Now Open Nationwide.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 20,795 Reads 101 Shares
Master Franchisee Opens 5th Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries in Alabama This Week.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 14,506 Reads 11 Shares
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There are more types of automotive franchises than there are types of cars. Regardless of the economy, many will always be in demand because people need their cars to be functioning well for a variety of reasons and public transportation in most areas of the United States is very limited.
  • Emma Pearson
  • 18,863 Reads 15 Shares
Franchising is a larger part of the U.S. economy than most people realize.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 33,026 Reads 102 Shares
Multi-brand franchising is a growing phenomenon. Some franchisees are not content with operating one brand so they add one, two, three, or more other brands to their portfolios.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 16,067 Reads 44 Shares
Multi-unit franchise growth brings many challenges. One of them is transitioning from manager to leader. Find out how to do it at a session at the Multi-Unit Franchising Conference in April.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 13,196 Reads 107 Shares
Innovation comes from a constant state of a creative development forcing change and growth. It also takes time and effort to see a return on investment.
  • Kendall Rawls
  • 11,455 Reads 12 Shares
If you enjoy building relationships, are passionate about helping people achieve their fitness goals, and want to own your own business, then the fitness franchise industry could hold the key to your having a fulfilling career.
  • Emma Pearson
  • 29,015 Reads 405 Shares
It's always a great time to get into franchising. Yet for entrepreneurs seeking to start and build their own business, some times are better than others to consider franchising as the vehicle for attaining their personal and business goals.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 28,053 Reads 58 Shares
It's possible to find great employees - and keep them. Strategies and techniques will be the focus of a session at the Multi-Unit Franchising Conference in April.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 14,289 Reads 110 Shares
We ended our previous discussion of service concepts with the point that many of these businesses are based on customers making the choice to trade money (surplus) for time (deficit). The example we used was maid services, where time-starved customers spend money to buy time they can spend with their family and friends.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 39,775 Reads 46 Shares
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