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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.

The Franchise Broker Act could improve transparency in franchise sales
  • The International Franchise Association
  • 3,148 Reads 4 Shares
Utah and Massachusetts score second and third in WalletHub's best-and-worst list for 2024 
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,155 Reads
Mountain Mike Pizza's CMO Carol DeNembo on how the brand reaches customers through digital marketing and social media
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 3,784 Reads 31 Shares
Initial plans call for restaurants in Houston and San Antonio 
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 5,109 Reads
The 2024 Multi-Brand 50 ranks the top U.S. franchises by number of units, their brands, and the MB50's 25 most popular brands
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 7,950 Reads 7 Shares
Franchise brokers provide a valuable resource, but can also come at a high cost
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,322 Reads 2 Shares
LendingTree researches new business failure data and offers 4 ways to boost odds of success
  • Kevin Behan
  • 4,709 Reads 3 Shares
Franchisors use technology to help improve local store marketing and increase revenue
  • Colleen McMillar
  • 3,938 Reads 8 Shares
Service brand deals keep growing at the start of May
  • Kevin Behan
  • 4,175 Reads 1 Shares
The top 10 list from PriceListo includes Domino's, Taco Bell, and Chick-fil-A
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 8,068 Reads 3 Shares
The first of 10 locations is set to open in American Canyon, California, this summer
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 4,173 Reads 6 Shares
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Service brand deals keep growing as spring arrives
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 2,930 Reads 3 Shares
The agreement calls for 30 units with the first slated to open in early 2025 
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 4,667 Reads 1 Shares
Locations are scheduled for the California cities of San Joaquin, Danville, Stockton, and Modesto
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,858 Reads
April news and trends for employers include AI, employee monitoring, labor market forecasts, and talent retention tactics from major corporations 
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 3,103 Reads 1 Shares
IFA says California's $20/hour QSR minimum wage, effective April 1, is cause for alarm for both franchises and customers
  • Matt Haller and the IFA
  • 3,313 Reads 1 Shares
The February delinquency rate hit 40%, according to new report
  • Chuck Casto
  • 3,608 Reads 7 Shares
Service brands deals show growth as Q1 winds down
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 3,112 Reads 2 Shares
In 2024, large multi-unit ownership and consolidation will continue to gain traction
  • Christina Niu
  • 20,947 Reads 47 Shares
Welcome to the Issue #4 of Multi-Unit Restaurant Franchisee--Paths to Success… written by multi-unit operators for multi-unit operators!
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 3,864 Reads 10 Shares
Bryant Greene is Always Best Care Senior Services' largest and top revenue-producing franchisee.
  • Helen Bond
  • 5,207 Reads 32 Shares
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Entrepreneur Ryan Debin builds his business with enterprises that focus on family, fitness, and fun.
  • Helen Bond
  • 5,562 Reads 5 Shares
IFA's new Franchising Economic Outlook report predicts continued strength for franchise brands in 2024
  • International Franchise Association
  • 6,373 Reads 19 Shares
Potential Port of Subs sites include Boise, Nampa, Kuna, Caldwell, Middleton, Eagle, and Meridian.
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,493 Reads 2 Shares
Our February roundup of consumer experience news and trends
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 4,798 Reads
A record crowd attended the '23 Franchise Leadership & Development Conference to focus on growth and development.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 3,461 Reads 1 Shares
Diversified Restaurant Group opened eight new stores and acquired 25 others in 2023.
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 5,219 Reads 2 Shares
February news and trends for employers, from California's QSR wage hike to a New York bill to ban future Chick-fil-A's from thruway rest stops
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 3,070 Reads 2 Shares
Survey reports that most employees are overwhelmed by too many tech options at work.
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 4,083 Reads 5 Shares
Food brands are using AI in their drive-thrus to better meet customer expectations
  • Annie Oeth
  • 4,382 Reads 16 Shares

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