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DEC 08, 2023


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What's News in Employment and Hiring - December 2023

A look ahead to 2024 employment and wage law changes, workforce management, and more

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Franchising in 2024: Franchisees Give Thoughts and Projections

Now is the time to prepare for the challenges and opportunities in the coming year.


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Beyond KPIs: Treat Your Workforce as Your Most Valued Customers

Treating your employees as valued customers pays off in so many ways


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How Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Drive Business Results

Learn how emotionally intelligent leadership can boost your bottom line


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Study finds stress negatively affects restaurant employees

Respondents to the YouGov poll expressed economic concerns but also expect brighter days ahead.


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Marketing Franchises to New, Younger Audiences

As Boomers age out of franchise ownership, brands must learn how to market to a younger demographic


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Ziggi's Coffee Charts New Horizons with Landmark Franchise Deal

Ziggi's Coffee Charts New Horizons with Landmark Franchise Deal
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Hooters Celebrates 40 Years with Soaring Franchise Success

Hooters Celebrates 40 Years with Soaring Franchise Success
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Port of Subs Plots First Time Nationwide Franchise Expansion 

Port of Subs Plots First Time Nationwide Franchise Expansion 
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Newly Added Opportunities

Little Caesars Pizza

Little Caesars pizza franchise may be the best kept secret in the industry.

Eggs Up Grill

Diversify your portfolio with the largest actively franchising daytime restaurant franchisor in the U.S.| AUV $1.653M*| 19.7%* EBITDA

Retro Fitness

Retro Fitness is expanding through multi-unit franchise opportunities, combining a differentiated HVLP fitness model with strong industry growth, community focus, and immediate real estate opportunities in select markets.

Bun Mee

Bun Mee is expanding nationwide, seeking franchise partners to grow a Vietnamese fast-casual brand with momentum, scalability, and broad appeal.

Church's Texas Chicken

Born in San Antonio, TX in 1952, Church’s® is a quick-service restaurant famous for handcrafted, hand-battered fried chicken, homestyle Southern sides, and Bold Texas Flavor®.

This Week's Top Franchise News

 
Taco John’s Unveils Two Newly Revitalized Restaurants in Billings

Taco John’s Unveils Two Newly Revitalized Restaurants in Billings
Taco John’s International Inc. (Taco John’s), announced the reopening of two of its Billings stores after extensive remodeling located at 1105...

Ziggi's Coffee Continues Oklahoma Expansion with New Ponca City Location

Ziggi's Coffee Continues Oklahoma Expansion with New Ponca City Location
Ziggi's Coffee is thrilled to announce the opening of its latest location in Ponca City, Oklahoma.

Zaxby's Expands Its Reach With New Signing in Midwest

Zaxby's Expands Its Reach With New Signing in Midwest
Zaxby’s is pleased to announce the expansion of its presence in the Midwest with the opening of three new locations under the leadership of new...

Zaxby’s Adds Second To-Go-Only Restaurant to Memphis
Taco John’s® to Rev Up Cadillac with New Location
Smalls Sliders® Opening First Mississippi Location
Penn Station East Coast Subs Names Jay Farmer Director of Marketing 
Minuteman Press Franchise in Londonderry, NH Wins Business of the Year
Smoothie King Inks Multi-Unit Development Deal, Amplifying Presence in Chicago and Las Vegas
Sylvan Learning Opens New Center in Lake Wylie
Celebree School Donates $12,500 to the Boston Children’s Hospital Ahead of Market Debut
PuroClean Looks to Extend Brand Presence Throughout Minneapolis and St. Cloud
Sylvan Learning Awards New Territory to Educator in Minnesota

Top 10 Daily Franchise News Stories

FRIDAY

| December 8th, 2023

Christian Brothers Automotive Announces Signed Agreement to Bring Car Repair and Maintenance to Simpsonville
Christian Brothers Automotive announced today that it signed an agreement to expand its presence in Simpsonville.

Wake up to The Human Bean, Now Serving Coffee in Las Vegas, NV
Hounds Town USA Spreads Paws in Fort Worth
Denny's Helps Provide Meals to Children Through No Kid Hungry Campaign
Build-A-Bear Brings Sanrio® Friends In-Store and Online for Holiday Season
bb.q Chicken Expands in U.S. and Central America
Island Fin Poke Co. Says Aloha to National App Day with Sweet Treat Offer
Leave a Box and Get a Box: Pizza Hut Launches “Reverse Delivery” Doormat to Gift Pizza to Delivery Drivers This Holiday Season
Caring Transitions of Great Neck Expands Access to the North Shore
IHG Hotels & Resorts Opens Its First Hotel Indigo in Malaysia

THURSDAY

| December 7th, 2023

Shaquille O’Neal-Owned Big Chicken Adds Six More Restaurants to Boston
Big Chicken announced that it has signed its latest agreement with experienced QSR owners and operators.

Russo's New York Pizzeria Italian Kitchen Unveils New Catering Website
Mountain Mike’s Pizza Debuts in Los Angeles County
Wienerschnitzel Officially Opens First International Locations in Ecuador and Chile
Caribou Coffee Brings Coffeehouse Experience to Florida
Yampa Sandwich Co. Announces Grand Opening Dates for Two New Denver-Area Locations
Battle of the Crêpes: Sweet Paris Hosts a Dream Trip to Paris Giveaway, Winner Becomes a Crêpe Critic
Launch Entertainment of Asheville Secures Early Renewal Agreement for More Years of Family Fun
Shaquille O’Neal-Owned Big Chicken Announces Second Location in Eastern Michigan
Kinderdance International Named as a 2024 Verified Franchise in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500

WEDNESDAY

| December 6th, 2023

Franchise Update Media

Franchise Update Media Announces Future Conference Dates
Franchise Update Media, the leading industry resource for franchising, is proud to announce future dates for its annual Conferences.

VIO Med Spa Partners with Tom Cook and Adam Greenberg to Elevate Beauty and Wellness in Greater Washington DC
Family Comes First for Manager of the Year
Cilantro Taco Grill to Open Three Corporate Stores in the Chicago Area
Perspire Sauna Studio Announces Expansion Plans for North Carolina
Office Evolution’s Flexible Workspaces Address Demand from Charlotte Professionals
Former Systems Engineer Signs ADA to Open Pokeworks’ First Napa Location
Christian Brothers Automotive Delivers Reliable Car Maintenance and Repair with New Shop in Yavapai County
Dill Dinkers™ Signs First Developer for 20 Locations in South Texas
Dill Dinkers™ Signed 10-Unit Regional Development Deals for Coastal South Carolina and Connecticut

TUESDAY

| December 5th, 2023

Smoothie King

Smoothie King Spreads the Holiday Cheer With New App-Exclusive Festive Cherry & Snickerdoodle Smoothies
Smoothie King, the world’s largest smoothie brand, has rolled out its App-Exclusive Holiday Blends featuring the all-new Festive Cherry smoothie...

Smalls Sliders® Unveils Strategic Brand Refresh
Mountain Mike’s Pizza Enters Ninth State
Twin Peaks Further Expands in Florida with Doral Opening
Überrito Goes Next Level With New 10-Inch Über Tacos
Christian Brothers Automotive Expands Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Services in Central Florida with New Location in Ocoee
Captain D’s Expands in Georgia with Newest Opening in Claxton
Pizza Factory Opens Restaurant in Arnold, CA
Callings all Johnnys! Johnny Rockets Celebrates National Johnny Day with Free Shakes
Crunch Franchise Names Kendall Lanese as Chief Marketing Officer

MONDAY

| December 4th, 2023

Cicis

Cicis® Pizza Gifts Fans $4.99 Adult Buffet on Mondays and Tuesdays Ahead of the Holidays
Cicis® Pizza, the nation’s original all-you-can-eat buffet, invites fans to enjoy endless pizza, pasta, salad and desserts for only $4.99 on...

Happy Joe's Transforms its Pizzas into Pizza Burgers
Mr Gatti's Unveils New Family Entertainment Center Location in Louisville
Southwest Florida Merry Maids Franchise Expands Service Area
The Designery Expands Into Pennsylvania With a New Location in Quakertown
Huddle House Serves Up Christmas Cheer During Busiest Day of the Year
Cousins Subs® Announces Return of Gyro Sub, Mint Shake and Pretzel Bread
Pure Barre Launches Pure Cheer on December 1 to Kick Off Holiday Season
Domino's® is Plowing for Pizza: Snowy Roads Shouldn't Get in the Way of Hot Pizza
Hooters of America Renews Commitment to Supporting Veterans Through Ongoing Partnership with Legacies Alive

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