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Former NFL linebacker Bryan Scott has two things on his mind these days: 1) building a successful chain of Title Boxing Club franchises in the Atlanta area, and 2) overseeing the company he co-owns, Noene USA, which sells a line of high-tech, ultra shock-absorbing insoles.
  • Kerry Pipes
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Shelly Sun, co-founder of BrightStar Care, never planned to start a company. But in 2001, she and her husband, J.D. Sun, were struggling to find quality in-home care for his grandmother and discovered they weren't alone.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 5,297 Reads 1 Shares
If you've been around the sales and marketing world for any number of years you know the concept of an "Aha!" moment.
  • Jim Bender
  • 2,993 Reads 1 Shares
Whether It's Through Succession In A Family Business Or Taking Over An Existing Business, You Need To Know These Things In Order To Be An Effective And Successful Owner.'
  • Champ Rawl
  • 10,674 Reads 1 Shares
Unique New Study Analyzes More Than 740 Million Restaurant-related Social Media Posts To Determine What Restaurants Are Doing Right, Wrong, and Which Are The Most Beloved.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 10,654 Reads
The fitness industry is on an undeniable tear. In 2014, Entrepreneur magazine singled out the fitness franchise industry as one of the key sectors that showed gains in a sluggish economy.
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 11,959 Reads
'WOW' was the tagline in the first email I opened this morning. Our VP of Business Development sent a company-wide message to announce that a franchise customer had signed a big franchisee deal - 100 stores with an option for another 50
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 3,757 Reads
Waxing is a fast-growing segment of the ever-expanding salon industry. As it continues to gain in popularity – for women and men, young and old–a business dedicated to waxing is ideally suited for all types of markets in a wide variety of communities.
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 4,282 Reads
Arby's, founded in 1964 and with more than 3,200 restaurants, has turned itself around. After years of slumping sales, the brand is back on the front burner. COO John Bowie provides a peek behind the scenes.
  • John Bowie
  • 8,914 Reads 27 Shares
How do you connect with your ideal candidates in a fragmented world? What media are best for reaching your target franchisees? How often should you communicate with them? Learn how Tropical Smoothie Café does it!
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 3,616 Reads 8 Shares
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
  • 10,616 Reads
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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
  • 6,822 Reads 2 Shares
Successful franchise development hinges on proactive validation--what a candidate discovers before completing your lead generation form.
  • Keith Gerson & Tim Johnson
  • 5,006 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
  • 10,508 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
  • 3,791 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
  • 8,761 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
  • 12,661 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
  • 14,507 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
  • 3,748 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
  • 3,567 Reads 9 Shares
Multi-Unit, Multi-State Huntington Learning Center Franchisee Named One Of CNBC's 'Top Franchisees in America'.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 12,609 Reads 4 Shares
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Department Of Labor Overtime Rule Ignores Concerns of Franchised Businesses and Will Also Effectively Demote Thousands of Working Americans.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 11,431 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
  • 2,999 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
  • 2,127 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
  • 18,330 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
  • 35,348 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
  • 3,649 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
  • 10,738 Reads 14 Shares
Communication, commitment, recognition, and growth are requirements for helping turn employees into leaders, regardless of age and generational differences.
  • Jeff Bannon
  • 12,602 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
  • 4,187 Reads 21 Shares
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