Consolidation is perhaps the single most significant trend we have seen in the restaurant industry over the past decade. It is easy to understand why franchisees and investors have chosen this direction.
- Dean Zuccarello
- 10,366 Reads
Sharon DiMinico had a "Eureka" moment following the birth of her second child in 1987. She recognized something was missing for the parents and children in her local community.
- Kerry Pipes
- 6,570 Reads 2 Shares
Successful franchise development hinges on proactive validation--what a candidate discovers before completing your lead generation form.
- Keith Gerson & Tim Johnson
- 4,797 Reads 1 Shares
Bryan Scott spent a decade in the NFL backing up his defensive line. But when his playing time began to wind down he got prepared for life after football.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 10,298 Reads 5 Shares
Renée Israel loves the smell and taste of fresh, kettle-cooked popcorn. When she and her husband Rob spotted mom-and-pop kettle corn makers at a farmers market in Boulder, Colo., in the early 2000s, it got them thinking. How could they bring fresh-popped flavored popcorn to a wider audience?
- Kerry Pipes
- 3,579 Reads 6 Shares
Americans Love Their Breakfast And The Morning Meal Market Is Expected To Pick Up The Pace, According To a Global Information Company.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 8,629 Reads
When we last profiled Jerry Heath in 2010, the Michigan native was busy operating 11 Hungry Howie's pizza restaurants and had recently become involved with Jimmy John's, opening 5 units.
- Kerry Pipes
- 12,310 Reads 2 Shares
The October 1, 2015 deadline for EMV-capable POS readers has come and gone. And much like Y2K 16 years ago, the world did not end and most POS systems are still working just fine.
- Tom Epstein
- 14,292 Reads 1 Shares
"Global Director of Buzz" was Stacey Kane's title when she worked for AmRest Holdings, a Wroclaw, Poland-based company with more than 900 restaurants in 12 countries in Eastern and Central Europe.
- Kerry Pipes
- 3,566 Reads 3 Shares
If "Undercover Boss" doesn't call you (or perhaps you just don't like cameras or value your privacy), you still can go undercover. Julie Burleson, founder of Young Chefs Academy (YCA), did that for two <i>months</i> and calls it one of the best things she's ever done.
- Eddy Goldberg
- 3,385 Reads 9 Shares
Multi-Unit, Multi-State Huntington Learning Center Franchisee Named One Of CNBC's 'Top Franchisees in America'.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 12,445 Reads 4 Shares
Department Of Labor Overtime Rule Ignores Concerns of Franchised Businesses and Will Also Effectively Demote Thousands of Working Americans.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 11,321 Reads 57 Shares
Predictive analytics is catching on as marketers learn how to use it to better target customers. Are you ready to go beyond CRM and take your marketing to the next level?
- Lang Smith
- 2,901 Reads 6 Shares
Social media marketing news you can use. This week: 1) Facebook Messenger makes it easier for customers to connect; 2) Making friends with Instagram's new algorithm; 3) 5 Snapchat tips for brand marketers; 4) Pinterest iOS rewrite provides faster load time, new features; 5) Don't Do This Dept. -- Prince tribute tweets draw criticism, not brand fans.
- Daniel Lieberman
- 2,002 Reads 4 Shares
Numbers and research notwithstanding, veteran franchisee Brian Smith chooses his brands using his gut instincts. "I like to go with things I believe in and know I can sell," says the Arkansas family man.
- Debbie Selinsky
- 17,922 Reads 6 Shares
I think the two most powerful words employees need to have permeating through their consciousness are "compassion" and "empathy." When you genuinely serve with compassion and empathy, your customer service is on a completely different level.
- John DiJulius
- 35,120 Reads 8 Shares
The process of hiring, training, and retaining qualified individuals for sales and development is a necessary company practice that should not be taken lightly.
- Franchise Update
- 3,505 Reads 1 Shares
Arizona Sport Clips Multi-Unit Franchisees Are Selected For CNBC's 'Top Franchisees in America' Recognition and Their Brand's Own Highest Honor, The Logan Trophy.'
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 10,616 Reads 14 Shares
Communication, commitment, recognition, and growth are requirements for helping turn employees into leaders, regardless of age and generational differences.
- Jeff Bannon
- 12,457 Reads 3 Shares
How do you connect with your ideal candidates? What media is best for reaching your target franchisees? And how often should you communicate with them? Learn how Fastsigns does it!
- Kerry Pipes
- 4,029 Reads 21 Shares
So many good things are happening so fast in franchising these days, it's hard to keep up (even for us!). So welcome back 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
- 3,354 Reads 1 Shares
Mills Sinclair is a man living life on his terms. He's equally at home on the golf course at his Arizona home in Scottsdale, on the beach at his Mexican vacation home, or sitting in a corner of one of his restaurants on Sunday "watching families interact in ways they don't often do anymore."
- Debbie Selinsky
- 17,945 Reads 7 Shares
Anyone who's operated a franchise business knows it takes a lot of hard work to attain (and maintain) a high level of success and profitability.
- By Kerry Pipes & Eddy Goldberg
- 13,174 Reads 1 Shares
When we start working with a consulting client and tell them the first place we start is creating a customer service vision statement, they say, "The last thing we need is another statement. We have mission statements, purpose statements, and our employees can't even keep them straight."
- John DiJulius
- 10,709 Reads 2 Shares
FRANdata has been alongside us supplying data on multi-brand franchising for 9 years now. In this issue you will find their list of the 50 largest multi-brand franchisees in the U.S., as well as a list of their 25 most popular brands.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 3,896 Reads 2 Shares
Turning your passion into a successful business is every entrepreneur's dream. Turning it into a business that helps other entrepreneurs realize their dreams is even better.
- Eddy Goldberg
- 2,977 Reads 1 Shares
Texas-Based Franchisee Awarded Newk's Eatery's Franchisee of the Year award and Recognized for Zero Leadership Turnover and Highest Overall Guest Response in the Chain's 12-Year History.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 11,655 Reads 1 Shares
Hyper-local digital marketing: 5 keys to making it pay off for your brand!
- Lauren Reid
- 6,474 Reads 26 Shares
Seattle Franchisees and IFA Say They Will Continue Battle Despite the Supreme Court's Refusal to Hear Case Over City's Minimum Wage Law.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 12,145 Reads 2 Shares
Social media marketing news you can use. This week: 1) Facebook's new branded content policy provides new options for franchise brand marketers; 2) Maintaining your social media presence is easier with automation; 3) Keeping your local marketing presence up to date on Google; and 4) In the "Don't Do This Dept.," Snapchat joins the list of well-intended social promotions to draw negative online reaction.
- Daniel Lieberman
- 2,204 Reads
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