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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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We are considering a number of options as we work toward our 2018 franchise development goals, focusing primarily on zeroing in on what is working and switching up the approaches that are not.
  • Franchise Update
  • 13,946 Reads 1 Shares
When you first consider franchising as a business model, one of the choices that arises is which type of business, in which sector, suits you best. One basic choice to make is goods or service; another is retail or home-based.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 38,164 Reads 5 Shares
For decades now, franchised concepts have attracted consumers and investors alike, who often feel compelled by one simple notion: they know what they are going to get. Whether it's a familiar menu or a stable cash flow, recognizable brands put people at ease.
  • Dean Zuccarello
  • 13,314 Reads 3 Shares
Former Silicon Valley Tech Executive has Become a Successful Multi-Unit Operator and is on the Grow with the Opening of his Newest Great Clips Location.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 15,628 Reads 30 Shares
Understand the ways in which you influence the motivations, behavior, and productivity of your team members and you can better lead by example.
  • Kendall Rawls
  • 16,642 Reads 23 Shares
If you feel like a car doing a burnout in your current job and are dreaming of being your own boss, investing in an automotive franchise may be just the ticket.
  • Emma Pearson
  • 52,689 Reads 1,183 Shares
How Jamba Juice's CMO is using consumer data and insights to lead the 28-year-old brand into the future
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 17,092 Reads 3 Shares
Breadsmith's marketing manager outlines plans for using social media for local marketing in 2018
  • Jason Van Acker
  • 13,770 Reads 47 Shares
The focus of our 2017 consumer marketing campaign has been to earn patient trust by showcasing our genuine commitment to eye care. We have done this by leveraging storytelling that depicts the moments when people need us most.
  • Franchise Update
  • 13,314 Reads 11 Shares
In the previous article, we discussed the obstacles involved in becoming a retail franchisee. This time we examine what traits and attributes franchisors with retail concepts look for in their franchisee prospects and candidates.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 32,947 Reads 23 Shares
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Here comes 2018, and we’re starting the year in our usual way: with our “Mega 99” list of the largest U.S. franchisees, ranked by total number of units.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 14,322 Reads 22 Shares
Arby's Restaurant Group Acquires Buffalo Wild Wings and Forms New Inspire Brands.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 17,788 Reads 6 Shares
Top Massage Producer Becomes Area Representative for Dallas and Will Lead The Brand's Regional Franchise Development Efforts in the Market.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 12,489 Reads 36 Shares
Market demand for fitness franchises is strong. One out of every five Americans is paying for a gym membership.
  • Emma Pearson
  • 42,240 Reads 465 Shares
After years of pursuing single-unit operators, Massage Envy is shifting to multi-unit recruitment
  • Rick Howard
  • 18,338 Reads 104 Shares
Strengthening relationships with your franchisees
  • Ari Rabban
  • 17,447 Reads 10 Shares
For many new and emerging franchisors, the transition from selling their product or service to selling the opportunity to own a franchise can be challenging.
  • Kay Ainsley
  • 13,279 Reads 2 Shares
Last night, you and the family celebrated your birthday with dinner at your favorite sit-down restaurant, a well-known franchised brand. After the usual great meal -- including a hearty greeting from the host and the owner -- you stopped in at your favorite ice cream emporium, also a franchise.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 32,814 Reads 12 Shares
"Obviously, if my sales are going up I will have more cash!" Think again. Growth costs money, yet most entrepreneurs believe that much of their growth can be funded from their growing company.
  • Rod Bristol
  • 19,528 Reads 15 Shares
New IFA Economic Study Says Strong Franchise Sector Will Outpace US Economy During 2018.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 16,117 Reads 38 Shares
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Identify where you can develop and become a more effective leader, then you will be able to help develop your rising stars into leaders that help take your organization forward.
  • Kendall Rawls
  • 17,125 Reads 27 Shares
When it comes to franchise recruitment in the digital age, first impressions count--now, more than ever.
  • Helen Bond
  • 14,025 Reads 7 Shares
When Mitchell York first came across Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies as a possible investment, the corporate executive immediately passed on the brand, vowing he'd never wear a Hawaiian shirt.
  • Helen Bond
  • 16,462 Reads 2 Shares
Rob Collins is one of the new kids in town. The marketing veteran was part of Tropical Smoothie Cafe's five-member executive team hire this past October.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 16,873 Reads 13 Shares
One of the best ways for a new franchisee to get in on the action in franchising is by choosing a nontraditional location. Why? For starters, try reduced franchise fees, lower overall startup costs, smaller real estate fees (none for kiosks!), fewer employees, and for some, the option of beginning part-time.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 59,022 Reads 48 Shares
Clyde Rucker, a U.S. Army veteran and self-described military brat, said he spent years working his way to the top in corporate America and as a franchise executive for one reason: so he could become a successful franchisee.
  • Debbie Selinsky
  • 32,699 Reads 86 Shares
Tennessee Multi-Unit Operator Opens Second Of Several Grabbagreen Locations In The Volunteer State.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 18,749 Reads 2 Shares
Panera Bread Wants the FDA To Clearly Define "Egg" In Order To Improve Industry Standards And Enhance Food Transparency.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 20,882 Reads 5 Shares
The aging Baby Boomer population is creating an unprecedented marketplace for senior care service providers.
  • Emma Pearson
  • 29,734 Reads 95 Shares
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