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Franchise Update

OCT 28, 2025


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Inside FLDC: Experts Share How AI Is Transforming Franchise Development

At the Franchise Leadership & Development Conference, franchise professionals discussed how artificial intelligence is changing how franchisors attract and convert quality leads

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From Unknown to Unstoppable: Building Franchise Brand Awareness

New franchises must determine a clear message and strategy when building awareness among customers and potential franchisees


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Marketing Byte: How Franchises Drive Customer Leads Through Marketing

Annual report highlights which marketing strategies are most effective in driving customer leads and traffic


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Where To Grow Next: The Franchise Site Hunt Gets A Tech Upgrade

Intuition still has a place in real estate site selection, but layers of consumer data go into decisions


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Hand & Stone Accelerates Expansion with Appointment of New Chief Development Officer

Hand & Stone Accelerates Expansion with Appointment of New Chief Development Officer
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, a leading national franchise delivering affordable wellness through professional massage and skincare services,...

Rob Overstreet Comes Full Circle, Talks Triumphant Return to Minuteman Press Franchise Family in San Diego

Rob Overstreet Comes Full Circle, Talks Triumphant Return to Minuteman Press Franchise Family in San Diego
Rob Overstreet is no stranger to Minuteman Press International; he originally owned a center in San Diego from 2012-2017.

The Human Bean in Woodland Park, CO Now Under New Ownership

The Human Bean in Woodland Park, CO Now Under New Ownership
The Human Bean in Woodland Park, Colorado is now brewing under new ownership.

FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers Appoints Louis San Miguel as Chief Financial Officer to Advance Next Phase of Scalable Growth
Re-Bath Strengthens Executive Team with the Appointment of Chuck Berry as Chief Operating Officer
Another Broken Egg Cafe Announces Executive Leadership Team Driving Next Chapter of Growth
Minuteman Press Franchise in Bath, England Transitions to New Era
FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers Appoints Wayne Cavanaugh as New Chief Executive Officer, Ushering in Next Chapter of Growth
Central Bark® Names Michele Whaley New Vice President of Marketing
Woody’s Bar-B-Q® Celebrates Its 45th Year with New Owners at the Helm
N-Hance of Brevard County Under New Ownership
Z PLUMBERZ of Kennewick Under New Ownership
The Spice & Tea Exchange® Expands Footprint with Key Leadership Appointments and New Store Openings

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