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Informative articles to support business buyers, franchisees, and franchisors in New Zealand.

Betting on a Better Burger (and Shakes): John Eucalitto Leads Wayback into the Future

The "better burger" marketplace may seem crowded, but for Wayback Burgers the competition makes for exciting challenges and opportunities.

Kerry Pipes
21,683 Reads 7 Shares

Good News! - January 2018

So many good things are happening so quickly in franchising these days, it's hard to keep up (even for us!). So welcome to "Good News!" - our monthly roundup of franchise growth, finance, international expansion, milestones, and other positive news from franchisors large, medium, and emerging.

Eddy Goldberg
15,154 Reads 2 Shares

Burger to the Stars: Fatburger Celebrates 70 Years as

Succeeding in the fast casual restaurant business is often as simple as consistently executing on what you do best and remaining open to the small changes that help you take advantage of new opportunities.

Andy Wiederhorn
26,107 Reads 1 Shares

Master Franchising: Entering the game at a higher level

Master franchising is a form of the franchisor-franchisee relationship in which the master franchisee essentially becomes a mini-franchisor for a specified territory. Within that territory, the master franchisee recruits, trains, and provides ongoing support to each franchisee they sign.

Eddy Goldberg
122,310 Reads 1 Shares

Growing Abroad? 2018's Best Countries for Global Expansion

Thinking of going global in 2018? These countries are worth a look.

William Edwards
32,233 Reads 19 Shares

How A Franchise Goes Global

Taking a franchise brand international requires research, dedication, and a lot of hard work. And as we looked at last time, it requires strong relationships with the right people on the ground in the international countries. People like Americans Jake Weinstock and Paul Kuebler, who teamed up with Russian entrepreneur Vladimir Grumlik, to open Gold's Gym franchises.

Kerry Pipes
57,083 Reads 42 Shares

Good News! – December 2017

So many good things are happening so quickly in franchising these days, it’s hard to keep up (even for us!). So welcome to “Good News!” – our monthly roundup of franchise growth, finance, international expansion, milestones, and other positive news from franchisors large, medium, and emerging.

Eddy Goldberg
24,898 Reads 3 Shares

5 Game-Changers for 2018: Keeping up with Emerging Technologies

Over the past few years, technological advancements have been growing at an accelerated rate. We've seen a shift from a desktop-dominated web to a mobile-dominated web.

Benjamin Foley
21,979 Reads 54 Shares

Strategic Flight Plan: Combat-Tested Veteran Thrives in Franchising

Kevin Kelly, a decorated fighter pilot, credits his 25 years of active duty for his strategic focus on the big picture in his multi-unit franchise business.

Helen Bond
19,647 Reads 19 Shares

Fitness Franchises Offer Strong Advantages

The fitness franchise sector is in a position of strength. Nearly one out of five Americans belongs to a health club.

Emma Pearson
20,445 Reads 91 Shares

Redneck CEO: Gary Findley is Country-Raised and Proud of It

Gary Findley will proudly tell you he was raised in the country and that’s where he picked up his work ethic.

Kerry Pipes
10,541 Reads 281 Shares

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Good News! - November 2017

Eddy Goldberg
4,528 Reads 2 Shares

It's Growing Time! 19th Leadership & Development Conference Raises the Bar

For the first time in the 19-year history of the Franchise Leadership & Development Conference (FLDC), more than 500 top-level franchising executives gathered for franchising's premier sales and development event.

Kerry Pipes and Eddy Goldberg
10,386 Reads 8 Shares

New Franchise Deal Brings Pie Five Pizza To Nebraska and Kansas

Sonic Drive-In multi-unit franchisee partners bringing Pie Five Pizza locations to Nebraska and Kansas.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
5,850 Reads 3 Shares

Growing Overseas?

Growth-oriented U.S. brands seek opportunities abroad.

William Edwards
6,392 Reads 2 Shares

Franchise Financing Options

After years of easy money for financing a franchise (or anything else for that matter), capital available for starting and growing a business shrank considerably as the U.S. and global economies began to feel the first stirrings of the subprime lending meltdown and ensuing economic recession.

Eddy Goldberg
66,541 Reads 19 Shares

Using Applied Technology To Improve Franchise Development

Better data means better candidates and better system growth

Ed Teixeira
6,825 Reads 20 Shares

Good News! – October 2017

Eddy Goldberg
4,834 Reads 2 Shares

Business Is Booming for Senior Care Franchises

With the Baby Boomer population steadily aging to the tune of 10,000 people turning 65 every day, senior care service franchises are in higher demand than ever before. In 2050, the number of Americans aged 65 and older is projected to be 88.5 million, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Emma Pearson
23,436 Reads 123 Shares

Good News! – September 2017

Eddy Goldberg
5,068 Reads 2 Shares

Hard-Hitting Success: Former NFLer Scores Big, Does Good

When it comes to making his mark and doing good, Brendon Ayanbadejo, recipient of this year's Pro Athlete Influencer MVP Award, wants you to know he is just getting started.

Helen Bond
17,114 Reads 5 Shares

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Attending Franchise Trade Shows

Franchise trade shows are a great source of information as you consider which brands to invest in. At these shows, which take place all over the country throughout the year, you can kick the tires, taste the food, and handle the products. Most important, perhaps, you can meet live representatives from dozens, or even hundreds of brands, depending on the size of the show.

Eddy Goldberg
49,099 Reads 2 Shares

Good News! - August 2017

Eddy Goldberg
6,722 Reads 2 Shares

The Costs Involved in Opening A Franchise

You have to spend money to make money. So the old saying goes. In franchising you can spend a lot or a little, and still make money. Once you've decided 1) that you want a franchised business, and 2) what industry segment you'd like to work in (fast food, home repair, pet care, etc.), it's time to determine what you can afford. Your "budget" will limit your choices.

Eddy Goldberg
428,988 Reads 326 Shares

Tech Keeps Customers Returning at Anytime Fitness and Waxing the City

How Anytime Fitness and Waxing the City's CMO uses technology to connect with customers

Meredith Jurek
8,052 Reads 578 Shares

Nonstop Expansion: Cleaning Up in the Restoration Business

Mark Davis acquired a small restoration company called Rocky Mountain Catastrophe in Denver in 1996. He was just 27 and didn't know anything about the restoration industry.

Kerry Pipes
8,732 Reads 3 Shares

Good News! – July 2017

Eddy Goldberg
5,094 Reads 2 Shares

AR Pizza Franchise Group Adds Pie Five Pizza To Its Portfolio

Dinesh Goswami and his partners with AR Pizza, LLC, already successfully operate 47 Popeye's Chicken locations and eight Arby's restaurants.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
7,069 Reads 51 Shares

CMO Roundtable: Using Technology to Understand and Improve Your Customer's Experience

The two main ways we use technology to help us understand and retain customers are through our retention and PLEASE scores.

Franchise Update
8,403 Reads 10 Shares

What is Franchising?

Franchising is a business model that combines the best aspects of sole proprietorship and Corporate America. It can be described as a "hybrid" model that fills the gap between working for somebody else (whether a large corporation or a small business) and working for yourself.