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Looking for a franchise opportunity in California? Whether you're a first-time business owner or a seasoned entrepreneur, California offers exciting potential for franchise success. With thriving markets in key cities like Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento, Long Beach, there's a perfect environment to launch and grow a franchise. From food and beverage to retail and services, the diverse economic landscape in California is ripe for franchise opportunities. Explore the best franchise options today and take the next step toward business ownership in California.

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

From a strategic perspective, we will be looking to connect with our customers in a more personal way to help strengthen repeat business.
  • Franchise Update
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When Farouk Diab walks into one of his 18 Wienerschnitzel restaurants wearing a uniform, same as the other workers there, he's making a statement.
  • Debbie Selinsky
  • 11,687 Reads 2 Shares
So many good things are happening in franchising these days, it's hard to keep up! So welcome back 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
  • 5,968 Reads 1 Shares
Franchise systems play up their technology as a differentiator, but Oxi Fresh delivers--in a big way. In fact, other service brands have approached them about using a customized version of their home-built software.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 4,706 Reads 2 Shares
So many good things are happening in franchising these days, it's hard to keep up! So welcome back 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
  • 5,543 Reads
When Aslam Khan was a youngster growing up in a poor mountain village in Pakistan, his world didn't include knowledge of luxury cars, homes, designer apparel, or the other trappings of money.
  • Debbie Selinsky
  • 24,302 Reads 38 Shares
Jamba Juice Nears Completion of Refranchising Efforts with 16-Store California Bay Area Deal
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 8,926 Reads 7 Shares
You can say this about William Bruce: he's not afraid of change or embracing new challenges.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 10,683 Reads 83 Shares
"Increasingly, leadership today is defined not just by how many hours you spend at your computer, but your ability to connect to others, says Carol Bartz, former Yahoo CEO and Lisa Lambert, founder of UPWARD."
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 4,747 Reads
California amended its franchise relationship law in October, giving more rights to franchisees. How might these changes affect your brand, and will they spread nationwide?
  • Cheng Cohen
  • 9,487 Reads 2 Shares
Dickey's Barbecue Pit Inks 5-store deal with veteran Carl's Jr. operators in Washington state. The barbecue chain currently has 20 locations in the state with plans to open five more.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 6,459 Reads
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Harsh Ghai's northern California-based multi-brand business may be rooted in food and family, but aggressive growth and smart development are the cornerstones of the company's success.
  • Helen Bond
  • 12,765 Reads
Every spring, Multi-Unit Franchisee magazine recognizes the winners of its prestigious Most Valuable Performer (MVP) Awards, which honor franchisee excellence and highlight outstanding performance in growing both their organization and their brand(s).
  • Kerry Pipes & Eddy Goldberg
  • 8,550 Reads 1 Shares
Early in her career, Barbara Moran-Goodrich, CEO of the Moran Family of Brands, was fired from her job as controller at Moran Industries--by her own father, who had founded the company.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 4,956 Reads
West Coast convenience store and petroleum franchisee builds portfolio by signing development agreement for 20 Del Taco locations.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 5,929 Reads
Russ Reynolds' leadership has helped Batteries Plus Bulbs push boundaries and create enhancements that not only are keeping the brand relevant, but also are expanding its product and service offerings and creating sustainable growth.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 6,303 Reads
California area developer brings Canada's unique Smoke's Poutinerie brand to Hollywood and beyond.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 7,942 Reads
teve Sager knows a good idea when he sees one. The franchise veteran championed Subway's innovative $5 footlong sandwich as a nationwide promotion and pioneered the brand's use of speedy ovens to offer customers toasted subs in a flash.
  • Helen Bond
  • 8,370 Reads 8 Shares
When it comes to creating a successful corporate culture, veteran Jiffy Lube franchisee Richard Paek has found that seeing does lead to believing.
  • Helen Bond
  • 18,740 Reads 9 Shares
Franchising is easy: all it takes is a lot of blood, sweat, and overcoming fears to open and successfully operate a franchise unit--not to mention multiple units of a single brand.
  • Kerry Pipes and Eddy Goldberg
  • 10,958 Reads 1 Shares
Doug Koegeboehn is a great example of the connection between ad agencies and franchise brands.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 6,450 Reads 1 Shares
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Jamba, Inc. Continues Towards Its Goal of Becoming an Asset-Light Model and Nears Completion of its Refranchising Initiative.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 17,753 Reads 1,021 Shares
Baskin-Robbins is looking for entrepreneurs to operate traditional locations in the Los Angeles market and both traditional and non-traditional locations in the San Diego area.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 21,787 Reads 18 Shares
Batteries Plus Bulbs CEO Russ Reynolds is taking the brand in a newly expanded direction as he chases $1 billion in annual sales.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 10,581 Reads
Steve Sager has relied on forward-thinking innovation to build a career that includes opening more than 265 Subway stores during his 30 years in the business.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 16,114 Reads 10 Shares
Anand Gala makes moves that simplify his approach, refocus his energy, and help grow his franchise operation.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 13,037 Reads
Franchisee group SRG diversifies its portfolio with 15-unit development agreement for Newk's Eatery in Louisiana and Texas.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 8,480 Reads 1,014 Shares
IFA says new California bill would create untested new statutory language leading to costly litigation and hindering future franchise development.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 9,352 Reads 1,014 Shares
Wienerschnitzel's CMO, Doug Koegebohn, loves his new job at this 53-year-old brand.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 6,505 Reads 1 Shares
Simplification and a renewed focus on business and life have taken center stage for Anand Gala since we profiled him in 2010.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 8,365 Reads

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