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

Justin and Tarrah Long plan to develop four restaurants in the Las Vegas area and one in St. George, Utah
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 997 Reads 1 Shares
California had six of the 10 least expensive grocery cities, according to WalletHub's 100-city survey results
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 1,277 Reads 4 Shares
Tracking the right metrics, spotting small profit leaks, and acting early can turn data into strong performance
  • Helen Bond
  • 2,339 Reads 17 Shares
The new franchise agreement will support gym expansion across Los Angeles and Orange County, California
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,705 Reads 8 Shares
Adding multiple revenue streams and suggestive selling techniques can increase restaurant sales
  • Kevin Behan
  • 1,696 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
  • 1,633 Reads 7 Shares
James Bullock left a successful medical sales career to build a 14-unit Tropical Smoothie Cafe business
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,130 Reads 68 Shares
Restaurants are planned throughout California's San Diego County
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 1,777 Reads 4 Shares
Nearly 90 franchise owners were recognized for excellence in entrepreneurship, community outreach, workforce development, and service to others
  • International Franchises Association
  • 3,995 Reads 27 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
  • 2,030 Reads 2 Shares
Art and Nick Depole own four units and plan to develop six new locations in Utah
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 1,732 Reads 5 Shares
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Restaurant franchisees are seeing a higher demand for smaller portions and nutrient-rich menu options
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,035 Reads 1 Shares
Disciplined multi-brand franchisees build portfolios that share resources, reduce risk, and scale smarter
  • Leon Stafford
  • 3,376 Reads 33 Shares
Franchisee was drawn to the brand due to its flexible model and opportunity to scale
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,882 Reads 17 Shares
Jim and Brandon Lovelace, Ed Holmes, and Chris Phillips signed a 3-market development deal with the brand
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,158 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
  • 2,721 Reads 1 Shares
Setting boundaries, staying flexible, and thinking long-term are keys to operating a successful franchise while raising a family
  • Carolyn Williams
  • 2,426 Reads 5 Shares
Emily Schneider answers a Franchise Update Q&A about guiding brands through transitions
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,310 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
  • 4,034 Reads 10 Shares
Practical beginnings with service brands can lead to businesses defined by scale, culture, and purpose
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 6,307 Reads 11 Shares
Athletes should evaluate interest, fit, and how a career in franchising matches their long-term goals
  • Cameron Thomas
  • 2,379 Reads 14 Shares
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Once considered a marketing tactic or training topic, customer experience is at the center of operations
  • Helen Bond
  • 3,712 Reads 14 Shares
Veteran multi-unit operator Baljit Gill expands his portfolio with a new deal in Southern California
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,814 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
  • 23,075 Reads 61 Shares
Members of the Multi-Unit Franchising Conference board of directors share their 2026 predictions
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 6,313 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
  • 2,364 Reads 7 Shares
A new WalletHub report breaks down how effectively states convert tax dollars into services
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,782 Reads 8 Shares
Multi-unit franchisees learn that growth means relinquishing control and transitioning to strategic oversight
  • Colleen McMillar
  • 6,633 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
  • 2,654 Reads 2 Shares
Longtime franchisee Cem Yorulmaz partners with Gulendam Ece Hurmeydan to develop four Houston-area locations
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,470 Reads 2 Shares

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