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We've rounded up another "Mega 99" issue--and that means some big numbers.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 11,416 Reads 1 Shares
David Prokupek is not short on experience at the highest level. What's more, he loves a challenge. He has spent more than two decades as a CEO, investor, and board member helping build, finance, and advise high-growth businesses in the consumer, retailing, financial services, marketing services, and communications industries.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 5,218 Reads 44 Shares
The International Franchise Association teams up with five Seattle franchisees to file an appeal in federal circuit court to stop the city from discriminating against local franchise businesses.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 7,631 Reads
Richard Paek oversees his 75 Jiffy Lube locations by creating an open channel of sharing and communicating with his employees.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 16,824 Reads
Think you're in the restaurant, home care, or automotive business? Think again - it's all about customer service!
  • John Tschohl
  • 2,993 Reads
Social media marketing news you can use. This week: Using Pinterest Guided Search; Tweets searchable on Google; Facebook goes after YouTube; are you posting too much on Facebook?; Millennials and restaurants; and right-sizing images for social media platforms.
  • Daniel Lieberman
  • 4,100 Reads 58 Shares
Fastsigns franchisee Clint Ehlers will be on a panel to address the NLRB's Joint-Employment Standard at U.S. Chamber of Commerce event this week in Washington, D.C.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 6,186 Reads 1,014 Shares
C&P Restaurant Company in Georgia signs six-unit development agreement with Fazoli's. The move will add to their portfolio of Captain D's and Cheddar's locations.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 7,544 Reads 15 Shares
Looking to sell franchises to the growing number of Millennials? Better tailor your opportunity to their Millennial values.
  • Dan Santy
  • 3,650 Reads 7 Shares
2015 AFDR highlights: The growth of mobile prospects has exploded. Have you adapted your recruitment website?
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 5,052 Reads 10 Shares
Cyber attacks are on the increase. Here's what small- to medium-sized franchisees can do to be more secure in the future.
  • Darren Guccione
  • 18,033 Reads 1,023 Shares
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A conversation with Heather Neary, Auntie Anne's CMO, provides insights into her marketing approach, as well as the relationship between national marketing strategies and how thousands of franchisees unify to execute locally against a single goal.
  • Philip St. Jacques
  • 5,301 Reads 39 Shares
Taking risks can pay off in big rewards. After experiencing the exhilaration and ROI of risk taking, you'll wonder how you ever lived without it.
  • Scott Petinga
  • 6,986 Reads 28 Shares
Social media marketing news you can use. This week: fake followers on Twitter and Instagram; Valentine's Day on Facebook trends; Oscars on Twitter and Facebook; PetSmart's clever online video ads; and how to contact a real live person at Google for local business support (really).
  • Daniel Lieberman
  • 4,348 Reads 32 Shares
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is trying to change the definition of "joint employer." Here's a look at how the new ruling could impact one franchise family and, ultimately, many more.
  • Djenane Bartholomew
  • 8,528 Reads 7 Shares
5 ways to build your franchise sales team to match your stage of growth
  • Steve Olson
  • 4,008 Reads 18 Shares
Gary Grace has spent nearly four decades in franchising and has racked up several major achievements and milestones along the way.
  • 12,644 Reads 4 Shares
2015 AFDR highlights: Multi-unit franchisees' favorite places to find new brands.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 3,612 Reads 40 Shares
Prospective franchisees have lots of questions: How do I purchase a unit? Can I buy more than one? What will my territory be? How much does it cost? What are the royalty payments? How much training and ongoing support should I expect?
  • Paul Wilbur
  • 3,346 Reads
Insight is a new configuration of knowledge that breaks the existing pattern of thinking in an unexpected way.
  • Jack Mackey
  • 5,272 Reads 1 Shares
Charlie Morrison wasn't looking for a new opportunity. He was already at the helm of Pizza Inn and was the driving force behind the brand's innovative Pie Five concept.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 6,764 Reads 1 Shares
Jeff's Bagel Run
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Franchise relations are in the midst of powerful, fundamental change. Driven by the maturity of franchising, the rise of large multi-unit operators...
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 9,705 Reads
Whether you're planning to sell off units now or in the future, here are a few simple steps that will help you avoid unwanted surprises.
  • Scott A. Augustine
  • 6,852 Reads
Jeff Tews and Susan Rather are a married couple who have been BrightStar Care franchisees since 2006. They oversee four territories in seven counties in South Central Wisconsin and are passionate about their brand and business.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 6,999 Reads 1 Shares
Pinterest isn't working for marketers - yet. This report from Forrester explores how marketers can learn to take advantage of its growing strengths.
  • Gavin O'Malley
  • 2,967 Reads
Social media marketing news you can use. This week: local search marketing tips for franchisees; insights from a 19-year-old on social media platforms; Google now more trusted for news than traditional media; and how public Facebook information tells us more about our customers (and ourselves) than we know.
  • Daniel Lieberman
  • 3,915 Reads
What do you look for in a salesperson, and what are the critical elements to building a great sales and development team?
  • Franchise Update
  • 7,627 Reads
How do you identify your ideal customers, and how do you target them effectively with your marketing initiatives?
  • Franchise Update
  • 4,332 Reads 1 Shares
In the restaurant world, if you survive 3 years, you have essentially beaten the odds. Before rebranding to Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom in 2013, Old Chicago Pizza & Pasta had a successful 37-year history that served three generations of guests.
  • Mike Mrlik
  • 4,473 Reads 1 Shares
When evaluating a brand, experienced operators have two big advantages over first-time prospects. First, they know what questions to ask. Second, most of the time they know what a good answer looks like.
  • Darrell Johnson
  • 6,738 Reads
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