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

The new franchise agreement will support gym expansion across Los Angeles and Orange County, California
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 941 Reads 4 Shares
Adding multiple revenue streams and suggestive selling techniques can increase restaurant sales
  • Kevin Behan
  • 1,107 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
  • 1,156 Reads 7 Shares
James Bullock left a successful medical sales career to build a 14-unit Tropical Smoothie Cafe business
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,277 Reads 68 Shares
Restaurants are planned throughout California's San Diego County
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 1,269 Reads 4 Shares
Nearly 90 franchise owners were recognized for excellence in entrepreneurship, community outreach, workforce development, and service to others
  • International Franchises Association
  • 3,192 Reads 24 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
  • 1,410 Reads 2 Shares
Art and Nick Depole own four units and plan to develop six new locations in Utah
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 1,447 Reads 4 Shares
Restaurant franchisees are seeing a higher demand for smaller portions and nutrient-rich menu options
  • Kevin Behan
  • 1,822 Reads 1 Shares
Disciplined multi-brand franchisees build portfolios that share resources, reduce risk, and scale smarter
  • Leon Stafford
  • 2,812 Reads 33 Shares
Franchisee was drawn to the brand due to its flexible model and opportunity to scale
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,515 Reads 16 Shares
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Jim and Brandon Lovelace, Ed Holmes, and Chris Phillips signed a 3-market development deal with the brand
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 1,841 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
  • 2,374 Reads 1 Shares
Setting boundaries, staying flexible, and thinking long-term are keys to operating a successful franchise while raising a family
  • Carolyn Williams
  • 2,298 Reads 5 Shares
Emily Schneider answers a Franchise Update Q&A about guiding brands through transitions
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,023 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
  • 3,465 Reads 10 Shares
Practical beginnings with service brands can lead to businesses defined by scale, culture, and purpose
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 5,719 Reads 11 Shares
Athletes should evaluate interest, fit, and how a career in franchising matches their long-term goals
  • Cameron Thomas
  • 2,226 Reads 14 Shares
Once considered a marketing tactic or training topic, customer experience is at the center of operations
  • Helen Bond
  • 3,396 Reads 14 Shares
Veteran multi-unit operator Baljit Gill expands his portfolio with a new deal in Southern California
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,502 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
  • 20,676 Reads 61 Shares
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Members of the Multi-Unit Franchising Conference board of directors share their 2026 predictions
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 5,787 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
  • 2,155 Reads 7 Shares
A new WalletHub report breaks down how effectively states convert tax dollars into services
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,558 Reads 8 Shares
Multi-unit franchisees learn that growth means relinquishing control and transitioning to strategic oversight
  • Colleen McMillar
  • 6,310 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
  • 2,405 Reads 2 Shares
Longtime franchisee Cem Yorulmaz partners with Gulendam Ece Hurmeydan to develop four Houston-area locations
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,224 Reads 2 Shares
Joey Pierson plans to turn Tacala Companies into the premier multi-brand franchise group in the country
  • Kevin Behan
  • 8,556 Reads 93 Shares
Stephanie Altenburger builds a legacy through dedication to her leadership team, employees, and studio members
  • Kevin Behan
  • 5,240 Reads 7 Shares
The company plans to develop 6 restaurants in California, which will mark the brand's first entry into the state
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,459 Reads 4 Shares

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