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

California had six of the 10 least expensive grocery cities, according to WalletHub's 100-city survey results
  • M. Scott Morris
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Tracking the right metrics, spotting small profit leaks, and acting early can turn data into strong performance
  • Helen Bond
  • 1,769 Reads 16 Shares
The new franchise agreement will support gym expansion across Los Angeles and Orange County, California
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,114 Reads 8 Shares
Adding multiple revenue streams and suggestive selling techniques can increase restaurant sales
  • Kevin Behan
  • 1,394 Reads 6 Shares
Fast-food costs take the biggest bite out of household income in Detroit, according to a WalletHub analysis of 100 U.S. cities
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 1,444 Reads 7 Shares
James Bullock left a successful medical sales career to build a 14-unit Tropical Smoothie Cafe business
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,725 Reads 68 Shares
Restaurants are planned throughout California's San Diego County
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 1,524 Reads 4 Shares
Nearly 90 franchise owners were recognized for excellence in entrepreneurship, community outreach, workforce development, and service to others
  • International Franchises Association
  • 3,586 Reads 26 Shares
Michael Khalil plans to bring Mike's Red Tacos' signature birria and red tacos to Michigan over the next several years
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 1,715 Reads 2 Shares
Art and Nick Depole own four units and plan to develop six new locations in Utah
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 1,580 Reads 4 Shares
Restaurant franchisees are seeing a higher demand for smaller portions and nutrient-rich menu options
  • Kevin Behan
  • 1,927 Reads 1 Shares
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Disciplined multi-brand franchisees build portfolios that share resources, reduce risk, and scale smarter
  • Leon Stafford
  • 3,065 Reads 33 Shares
Franchisee was drawn to the brand due to its flexible model and opportunity to scale
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,686 Reads 17 Shares
Jim and Brandon Lovelace, Ed Holmes, and Chris Phillips signed a 3-market development deal with the brand
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,008 Reads 2 Shares
The group's holdings expand to 72 stores with the acquisition of Richard Fish's Southern California Fix Auto USA locations
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,544 Reads 1 Shares
Setting boundaries, staying flexible, and thinking long-term are keys to operating a successful franchise while raising a family
  • Carolyn Williams
  • 2,348 Reads 5 Shares
Emily Schneider answers a Franchise Update Q&A about guiding brands through transitions
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,163 Reads 8 Shares
Riser Fitness signs the largest development deal in Xponential Fitness history, committing to open new studios across six states
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,766 Reads 10 Shares
Practical beginnings with service brands can lead to businesses defined by scale, culture, and purpose
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 6,039 Reads 11 Shares
Athletes should evaluate interest, fit, and how a career in franchising matches their long-term goals
  • Cameron Thomas
  • 2,290 Reads 14 Shares
Once considered a marketing tactic or training topic, customer experience is at the center of operations
  • Helen Bond
  • 3,547 Reads 14 Shares
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Veteran multi-unit operator Baljit Gill expands his portfolio with a new deal in Southern California
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,667 Reads 6 Shares
2026's Mega 99 list ranks the country's largest multi-unit franchisees by unit count, including their brands
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 21,965 Reads 61 Shares
Members of the Multi-Unit Franchising Conference board of directors share their 2026 predictions
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 6,069 Reads 3 Shares
A father-and-son franchise team expands into one of California's top retail destinations, Gilroy Premium Outlets, in Santa Clara County
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,248 Reads 7 Shares
A new WalletHub report breaks down how effectively states convert tax dollars into services
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,645 Reads 8 Shares
Multi-unit franchisees learn that growth means relinquishing control and transitioning to strategic oversight
  • Colleen McMillar
  • 6,460 Reads 6 Shares
Mac Haik Restaurant Group plans to develop the chicken concept across the Texas cities of Houston, Austin, and San Antonio
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,521 Reads 2 Shares
Longtime franchisee Cem Yorulmaz partners with Gulendam Ece Hurmeydan to develop four Houston-area locations
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,309 Reads 2 Shares
Joey Pierson plans to turn Tacala Companies into the premier multi-brand franchise group in the country
  • Kevin Behan
  • 9,057 Reads 94 Shares

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