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2018 is set to open with more than a dozen states raising the minimum wage and subsequently increasing labor costs for business operators.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
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Married Couple Open Second Massage Heights Location with Additional Units Planned for the Next Two Years.
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Too much time on our "devices" is costing us a lot in creativity, customer service, and so much more.
  • John DiJulius
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Social media marketing news you can use. This week: 1) Wendy's Twitter team tells how they do it so well; 2) Chick-fil-A feeds thousands of stranded flyers at Atlanta's airport - on a Sunday!; 3) TGI Fridays integrates Amazon Pay and Alexa ordering; 4) Almost half of programmatic ad buyers don't know where their ads appear.
  • Eddy Goldberg
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Results from the 2018 Annual Franchise Development Report (AFDR) were unveiled in mid-October at the 19th annual Franchise Leadership & Development Conference.
  • Eddy Goldberg
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Diversification, a recommended strategy in designing an investment portfolio, is a big part of the thinking behind the growth in multi-brand franchising. No matter how good the ROI may be from a single brand, savvy investors know it's not wise to put all their eggs in one basket.
  • Eddy Goldberg
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I've been fortunate over the years to consistently think about and work on the intersection of people's experiences and how technology can help make them better.
  • Jocelyn Mangan
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Taco John's signs 100-unit agreement with multi-unit operator to bring the Mexican QSR brand to the Carolinas and Georgia.
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Start the New Year off by ensuring that you focus on all areas of the business including your leadership style and the example you are setting with your people.
  • Kendall Rawls
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As the floodwaters were rising from hurricane Harvey's onslaught in Brazoria County, Texas, Mike Walls, who owns a Caring Senior Service franchise with his wife, Adie, received a panicked call from a client. He needed to get out of his home fast and had no one else to call.
  • Emma Pearson
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When it comes to franchise sales, should you do it yourself or team up with third parties?
  • Art Coley
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So many good things are happening so quickly in franchising these days, it’s hard to keep up (even for us!). So welcome to “Good News!” – our monthly roundup of franchise growth, finance, international expansion, milestones, and other positive news from franchisors large, medium, and emerging.
  • Eddy Goldberg
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Albert Tadevosyan was an MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) fighter with a professional fight record of 7 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw.
  • Kerry Pipes
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Some entrepreneurs think big from the start. No single unit for them! Instead, they sign on as an area developer, agreeing to open a certain number of units by a specified date in a given geographic area, where they have been granted exclusive rights.
  • Eddy Goldberg
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Over the past few years, technological advancements have been growing at an accelerated rate. We've seen a shift from a desktop-dominated web to a mobile-dominated web.
  • Benjamin Foley
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Mega Wendy's multi-unit operator announces an agreement to add another 57 Wendy's locations across the Midwest to its growing portfolio.
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Arby's Named One Of The 2017 Best Workplaces For Diversity By Great Place to Work and Fortune.
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Can marketing technology be keeping your team from doing what it does best?
  • Kandi O'Connor
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How Our Town America uses social media for local marketing
  • Brittany Johnson
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Just a few decades ago, franchising was still characterized by "mom and pop" operations where franchisees opened and operated a single unit for years - maybe even for a lifetime. The focus was simple and the operations not complex.
  • Kerry Pipes
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Kevin Kelly, a decorated fighter pilot, credits his 25 years of active duty for his strategic focus on the big picture in his multi-unit franchise business.
  • Helen Bond
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Virginia Multi-Unit Operator Opens 20th Captain D's location.
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It takes commitment, self-discipline, and a positive mindset to build a healthy and productive family business.
  • Loyd H. Rawls
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A series of highlights from the 2018 Annual Franchise Development Report (AFDR) begins with a look at recruitment budgets.
  • Eddy Goldberg
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Is your home office really supporting your system's growth?
  • John DiJulius
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The fitness franchise sector is in a position of strength. Nearly one out of five Americans belongs to a health club.
  • Emma Pearson
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Kix Mobile, an emerging cellphone exchange franchise, is less than a year old. But as a pre-registrant for the annual Franchise Leadership & Development Conference, Paul Wolbert, Kix's director and CEO, signed up to be mystery shopped by a team of sales and lead generation experts.
  • Sara Wykes
  • 8,579 Reads 35 Shares
Great concept. Great site. Great training. Great employees. So far, so great. Now it's time to get the word out to your future customers. It's time to crank up the marketing machine.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 25,340 Reads 9 Shares
Technomic study uncovers the latest trends and data concerning consumers’ shifting behavior and attitudes toward breakfast.
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Jiffy Lube Multi-Unit Franchisee Finds Unique Advantage to Becoming a Mighty Auto Parts franchisee.
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