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2018 Dominators

Multi-unit, multi-brand operators continue to grow--and they're getting bigger every year--a trend that continues to accelerate as these "dominators" grow their portfolios through acquisitions, building new units, refranchising, and scooping up successful units from retiring franchisees.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
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Six Things To Ask Yourself Before Investing in a Children or Education Franchise

6 ways to determine if a children or education franchise is right for you

Emma Pearson
13,605 Reads 81 Shares

Sub Mission: Former NFL linebacker Aims for 100 Jersey Mike's

Angelo Crowell, a Jersey Mike's multi-unit franchisee, credits a sit-down with his big brother for his fast start to franchising success.

Helen Bond
16,333 Reads 81 Shares

PE Firm Invests in 52 Club Planet Fitness Franchisee

Private Equity Firm Trilantic North America Invests in one of Largest Planet Fitness Franchisee Groups.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
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6 Traits Successful Automotive Franchisees Share

If you are chomping at the bit to become your own boss by investing in an automotive franchise, now is certainly a good time to do so.

Emma Pearson
16,388 Reads 8 Shares

Planet Fitness Franchisee Picks Up 14 Clubs in Alabama and Virginia

Planet Fitness Multi-Unit Operator Acquires Clubs in Alabama and Virginia with Plans to Open Additional Units in the Markets.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
8,126 Reads 5 Shares

Good News! - June 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
2,945 Reads 2 Shares

Is Single or Multi-Unit Automotive Franchise Ownership Best?

As you start exploring automotive franchises, you will learn that there are many things to consider in addition to which franchise brand you will invest in such as single-unit vs. multi-unit ownership.

Emma Pearson
20,838 Reads 48 Shares

Chicken and Eggs: Southern Strategy Pays Off for this Growing Duo

Jake Alleman considers himself lucky for the success that has come his way.

Helen Bond
9,498 Reads 7 Shares

Qualities to Look for In an Automotive Franchise

Since the invention of the first car in 1886, many business opportunities have emerged in the automotive sector including a variety of automotive franchises.

Emma Pearson
26,282 Reads 85 Shares

Good News! - May 2018

Eddy Goldberg
9,887 Reads 6 Shares

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Alabama Multi-Unit Operator to Double in Size

Dunkin' Donuts Multi-Unit Franchisee Signs New Deal to Develop 7 More Locations in the Montgomery, Alabama Area.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
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Doubling Up, Doubling Down: Tom Garrett Returns to Franchising with a Bang

To say Tom Garrett has been a busy man since we last profiled him in 2015 would be a gross understatement. When we first met up with Garrett, his Atlanta-based GPS Hospitality company was operating 196 Burger King locations.

Kerry Pipes
19,404 Reads 1,196 Shares

Good News! - March 2018

Eddy Goldberg
9,727 Reads 7 Shares

5 Units and Growing For Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries Master Franchisee

Master Franchisee Opens 5th Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries in Alabama This Week.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
13,837 Reads 11 Shares

Social Media Roundup: January 24, 2018

Social media marketing news you can use. This week: 1) Chicken Salad Chick offers 10 days of giveaways to celebrate its 10th anniversary; 2) Red Robin's $99 deal for 12 months of burgers sells out in one day; 3) Jason's Deli response to a data breach is a lesson in crisis management; and 4) Jack in the Box teams up with Snoop Dogg on a "Merry Munchie Meal" LTO ($4.20, of course) as recreational marijuana goes legal in California.

Eddy Goldberg
16,434 Reads 3 Shares

Houston-Based Operator Adding More Captain D's

Houston-Based Multi-Brand Operator Kicks Off The Year By Opening The First of Four New Captain D's Locations in The City.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
19,411 Reads 3 Shares

Virginia Captain D's Operator Hits 20-Unit Mark

Virginia Multi-Unit Operator Opens 20th Captain D's location.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
7,723 Reads 3 Shares

2017 Dominators

Multi-unit, multi-brand operators continue expanding each year--a trend that continues to accelerate as these "Dominators" grow their portfolios through acquisitions, building new units, refranchising, and scooping up successful units from retiring franchisees.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
3,813 Reads

What's in a Name?: For Sport Clips' Largest Franchisee, It's Everything

If there is a way to see or hear the Sport Clips name, Johnny Weber will make it happen. Weber, the brand's largest franchisee with 56 stores, and recipient of the 2017 MVP Single Brand Leadership Award, is all about spreading the word on the brand--all day, every day, in every way.

Helen Bond
12,643 Reads 43 Shares

Good News! – October 2017

Eddy Goldberg
3,173 Reads 1 Shares

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Multi-Unit Operator Opens New Chicken Salad Chick Location in Louisiana

Multi-Unit Chicken Salad Chick Franchisee Adding Another Location To His Portfolio In Louisiana With Store Opening This Week.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
5,198 Reads 63 Shares

Franchisees Go From Lawn Care To Beauty Care

Lawn Doctor franchisees add Cherry Blow Dry Bar to their portfolio and target expansion with three salons in New Jersey and Pennsylvania over the next 12 months.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
10,016 Reads 412 Shares

Seasoned Multi-Unit Operator Acquires 64 Sonic Locations

North Carolina-based franchise group acquire 64 Sonic locations in Alabama, Tennessee, Virginia, and Georgia.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
11,215 Reads 1,799 Shares

GPS Hospitality Adds Popeyes And Nears 400 Units

GPS Hospitality To Acquire 11 More Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Restaurants in Georgia. The Burger King and Popeyes Franchisee Is Nearing 400 Locations.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
6,017 Reads 463 Shares

2017 Multi-Unit Franchisee Award Winners

Multi-Unit Franchisee magazine honored franchisee excellence at the annual Most Valuable Performer (MVP) Awards ceremony at this year's Multi-Unit Franchising Conference, April 23–26 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
7,940 Reads 199 Shares

Tennessee Multi-Unit Franchisee to Open Five New Gold's Gym Locations

Tennessee Fitness, a Gold's Gym multi-unit operator in Tennessee, signs agreement for 5 additional units. The franchisee will now have 12 locations of the fitness brand in the Nashville area.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
9,354 Reads 2 Shares

Good News! - April 2017

Eddy Goldberg
6,934 Reads 10 Shares

Utah Operator Gobbles Up Little Caesars Locations

Utah-based Four Foods Group acquires 48 Little Caesars in Alabama and Louisiana. The company now operates 97 restaurants throughout Utah, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, Alabama, and Louisiana.