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

Bill Edwards' biweekly newsletter rounds up international franchise news, stats, trends, and more from a worldwide network of correspondents
  • Kevin Behan
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While costs and labor are the biggest issues, operators see opportunities to deepen connections with customers and employees
  • Kevin Behan
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Cynthia Maxwell's entrepreneurial journey began in high school when she sold purses to her teachers.
  • Kevin Behan
  • 6,492 Reads 4 Shares
Tom Lovelace wants to ensure his business is in good hands for his family members
  • Kevin Behan
  • 13,561 Reads 9 Shares
Multi-Unit Franchisee Advisory Board looks at the best ways to adapt to the biggest operational issues in the new year
  • Kevin Behan
  • 4,746 Reads
Brands that thrive overseas make smart, respectful changes without compromising their identity
  • William Edwards
  • 4,610 Reads
The introduction of the AFA is an important milestone, but much work remains to be done
  • Matt Haller
  • 5,815 Reads 10 Shares
The rate increased in all but 13 of the 100 cities in the study
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 4,139 Reads 2 Shares
Multi-unit franchisees share thoughts on finding and retaining staff through compensation, culture, career development
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,903 Reads 16 Shares
Multi-unit franchisees share thoughts on finding and retaining staff through compensation, culture, career development
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,632 Reads 2 Shares
Service brand deals continue to grow through Autumn
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,605 Reads 2 Shares
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SNAP shoppers spend an average of $832 on groceries monthly, according to a report from Numerator
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 7,085 Reads 5 Shares
How multi-unit restaurant franchisees are managing minimum wage hikes
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 5,253 Reads 45 Shares
Bill and Georgia Revilla plan to open at least 10 indoor pickleball locations in the Central Valley
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,736 Reads 1 Shares
Restaurant franchisees frequently speak to other owners, regardless of industry, to share advice and improve their operations
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,988 Reads 1 Shares
J.P. Wu and John Zhang's deal includes the purchase of an existing restaurant in McKinney, Texas
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,123 Reads 2 Shares
Franchisees aren't just implementers; they're often innovators
  • Colleen McMillar
  • 3,845 Reads 12 Shares
The expansion will bring swim lessons and safety programs to the Los Angeles area
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 4,152 Reads 5 Shares
Claims increased by 3.5% week over week on Aug. 25 and were 4.4% higher compared to the same week last year
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,676 Reads 3 Shares
"We took our shot, which was a calculated risk, and the rest is history."
  • Kevin Behan
  • 14,075 Reads 68 Shares
The average household owed $152,653 at the end of Q2 2025, $13,809 below the all-time high
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,828 Reads 5 Shares
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Matt Haller and Jennifer Brandeen join Kathy Gosser for a wide-ranging discussion
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,561 Reads 3 Shares
The deal affects Cherry Hill, Fairfield, and Hamilton, New Jersey, and Malvern, Pennsylvania
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,698 Reads 1 Shares
Of 100 cities included in WalletHub's survey, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has seen the least increase in delinquencies
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,550 Reads 9 Shares
Four restaurants are scheduled to open in Los Angeles County beginning in early 2026
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,340 Reads 3 Shares
Data from Alignable, Harvard, and MIT shows rising fears about long-term survival
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,617 Reads 6 Shares
Heatwaves and hurricanes lead to increased need for home service franchises
  • Lance Sinclair
  • 3,870 Reads 5 Shares
Tips from the pros for a prosperous second half
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 4,418 Reads 2 Shares
Phong Huynh, an El Pollo Loco franchisee, earns the American Dream MVP
  • Kevin Behan
  • 7,653 Reads 75 Shares
Tariffs, attracting new customers, and inflation top the list of concerns
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,100 Reads 7 Shares

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