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California Feature Articles

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

The new unit recently opened in Bainbridge, Ohio
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 4,462 Reads 5 Shares
Franchise development professionals gather in Atlanta learn and share ideas
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 1,970 Reads 1 Shares
The industry is evolving toward a structure favoring scale and consolidation
  • Ambika Oberoi
  • 3,586 Reads 15 Shares
Service brand deals keep growing as end of the year approaches
  • Kevin Behan
  • 1,643 Reads 2 Shares
How these successful multi-unit restaurant franchisees keep current with the latest industry practices and technologies
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 1,969 Reads 2 Shares
The latest in employment news from November affecting franchising and beyond
  • Kevin Behan
  • 1,782 Reads 2 Shares
Tom McGwire commits to growing Honey Baked Ham in New England
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 1,814 Reads 7 Shares
Mike James and Guernsey Holdings own and operate more than 140 franchise locations in 11 states
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,702 Reads 145 Shares
The group of franchisees also has deals to open units in Chicago and Washington, D.C.
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,263 Reads 2 Shares
The organization says the FTC continues to exceed its authority and disregard the rulemaking process
  • International Franchise Association
  • 2,140 Reads 7 Shares
IFA's top priority is to help create a better environment for franchising to thrive
  • Matthew Haller
  • 3,009 Reads 18 Shares
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Liz and Jay McKee plan to open their first store in Odessa, Texas, in early 2025
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,126 Reads 5 Shares
Our October roundup of international franchise news travels to Canada, China, Dubai, England, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the U.S.
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,520 Reads 4 Shares
Operators are willing to take certain risks to enjoy the benefits of emerging brands
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,666 Reads 5 Shares
The organization endorses 9 "Friend of Franchising" candidates in U.S. House and Senate races
  • International Franchise Association
  • 2,487 Reads 3 Shares
Popular burger chain is one of many fast-casual restaurants using AI technology to manage staffing
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,309 Reads 2 Shares
New law will require third-party franchise sellers to register and add pre-sale disclosure requirements top operate in California
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,855 Reads 2 Shares
Fast casual chain to begin implementing kiosks at restaurants for greater efficiency and service
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,140 Reads 1 Shares
The locations will be in Sacramento and surrounding California cities
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,439 Reads 3 Shares
Harsh Ghai says that despite its size, Ghai Management Services remains a family business
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,812 Reads 3 Shares
The latest in employment news from August affecting franchising and beyond
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,243 Reads 8 Shares
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A majority surveyed said they earned half or less than their 2023 July revenue
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,097 Reads 11 Shares
Nontraditional locations offer franchisors new ways of reaching customers but come with pros and cons
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,167 Reads 17 Shares
AI is transforming customer service by taking over tasks traditionally done by humans
  • John DiJulius
  • 3,107 Reads 4 Shares
Service brand deals keep growing through the end of July
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,166 Reads 3 Shares
Franchise also upgrades POS system to increase operating efficiency 
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,536 Reads 3 Shares
Survey: The $20 minimum wage will limit future growth in California
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,395 Reads 10 Shares
Restaurants can attract and retain valuable employees by offering benefits
  • Jordan Boesch
  • 2,971 Reads 8 Shares
The latest in employment news affecting franchising and beyond
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,428 Reads 4 Shares
This will be the brand's first move to the East Coast
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,125 Reads 2 Shares

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