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Tropical Smoothie Cafe secured 51 franchise agreements in the first quarter of 2015. The deals represents 51 new cafés in markets such as Atlanta, Detroit, Providence, Miami, Charleston, S.C., and Fayetteville, N.C.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
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ApplePie Capital, a new source of franchise finance, announces its 11th brand.
  • Eddy Goldberg
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The National Retail Federation says Obama administration's overtime expansion would harm restaurant and retail careers, managers, and consumers.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
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2015 AFDR highlights: Measuring cost per lead and per sale. How well are you tracking these critical metrics?
  • Eddy Goldberg
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As president of a leading franchise technology company, I'm afforded a unique vantage point as I get to study the trends, patterns, habits, and behaviors of hundreds of franchisors.
  • Keith Gerson
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Diana Hovey says she came to know and love Corner Bakery Cafe over a cup of coffee at a unit in her neighborhood.
  • Kerry Pipes
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The Melting Pot fondue restaurant offers new financing program incentive combined with reduced franchise fee for new franchise agreements through the end of the year.
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Founded in 2010 and only franchising since 2012, dessert franchise CREAM signs development deal for more than 30 units in Florida.
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An survey this year of the IFA's U.S.-based franchisor members showed that 82 percent are either already "going global" or are planning to take their franchise international soon.
  • Bill Edwards & Robert Shaw
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We've rounded up another "Mega 99" issue--and that means some big numbers.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
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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
  • 5,287 Reads 44 Shares
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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.
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Richard Paek oversees his 75 Jiffy Lube locations by creating an open channel of sharing and communicating with his employees.
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Think you're in the restaurant, home care, or automotive business? Think again - it's all about customer service!
  • John Tschohl
  • 3,022 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
  • 4,129 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.
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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.
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Looking to sell franchises to the growing number of Millennials? Better tailor your opportunity to their Millennial values.
  • Dan Santy
  • 3,699 Reads 7 Shares
2015 AFDR highlights: The growth of mobile prospects has exploded. Have you adapted your recruitment website?
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 5,098 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
  • 18,211 Reads 1,023 Shares
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
  • 5,393 Reads 39 Shares
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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
  • 7,085 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
  • 4,400 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
  • 8,632 Reads 8 Shares
5 ways to build your franchise sales team to match your stage of growth
  • Steve Olson
  • 4,076 Reads 18 Shares
Gary Grace has spent nearly four decades in franchising and has racked up several major achievements and milestones along the way.
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2015 AFDR highlights: Multi-unit franchisees' favorite places to find new brands.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 3,677 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
  • 3,402 Reads
Insight is a new configuration of knowledge that breaks the existing pattern of thinking in an unexpected way.
  • Jack Mackey
  • 5,364 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
  • 6,886 Reads 1 Shares
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