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District of Columbia Feature Articles

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Multi-concept operator takes over 8 Uno Pizzeria restaurants in brand's refranchising move.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 4,338 Reads 9 Shares
Wayback Burgers continues rapid international expansion, with more ahead.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 7,906 Reads 2 Shares
Joe Brumit's passion for people epitomizes a Noble Cause MVP Award winner.
  • Helen Bond
  • 7,238 Reads
If you haven't already removed your anti-poaching provisions, act fast!
  • Jess Dance
  • 8,170 Reads 40 Shares
So how do we do better? Especially today, in a time when record low unemployment and rising wages are prompting employees to at least consider improving their job situation, if not downright jumping ship.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 6,634 Reads 23 Shares
Angelo Crowell, a Jersey Mike's multi-unit franchisee, credits a sit-down with his big brother for his fast start to franchising success.
  • Helen Bond
  • 17,605 Reads 81 Shares
Private Equity Firm Trilantic North America Invests in one of Largest Planet Fitness Franchisee Groups.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 8,326 Reads 6 Shares
Biggby Coffee South Carolina Multi-Unit Area Developer has a Plan for Growth.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 4,491 Reads 12 Shares
Mike Hamra grew up in the Midwest, where his parents ran a highly successful restaurant business, Hamra Enterprises.
  • Debbie Selinsky
  • 21,018 Reads 130 Shares
As Jesse Keyser and his brother Charles prepared to buy the local pizzeria that sustained them through college, they received some fortuitous advice, redirecting them to search for a franchised pizza brand.
  • Sara Wykes
  • 12,496 Reads 16 Shares
If you have been researching automotive franchises and have identified one you believe will meet your long-term financial and personal objectives, you’re probably anxious to obtain the funds to invest in it.
  • Emma Pearson
  • 23,857 Reads 89 Shares
The Human Bean
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When Mitchell York first came across Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies as a possible investment, the corporate executive immediately passed on the brand, vowing he'd never wear a Hawaiian shirt.
  • Helen Bond
  • 16,459 Reads 2 Shares
Taco John's signs 100-unit agreement with multi-unit operator to bring the Mexican QSR brand to the Carolinas and Georgia.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 33,807 Reads 17 Shares
Multi-unit, multi-brand operators continue expanding each year--a trend that continues to accelerate as these "Dominators" grow their portfolios through acquisitions, building new units, refranchising, and scooping up successful units from retiring franchisees.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 4,374 Reads 1 Shares
Larry Lavigne has learned a few things about being successful in franchising during the past 25 years. He operates Tropical Smoothie Café and Jet's Pizza locations in his home state of Tennessee.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 7,181 Reads 78 Shares
John Ponczoch believes there is always a way to make someone's day.
  • Helen Bond
  • 8,837 Reads 4 Shares
A tax expert shares four ways multi-unit operators can keep a handle on their property tax values and even lower the amount they pay.
  • Matthew Fossey
  • 6,843 Reads 15 Shares
Franchisee Signs Eight-Store Deal To Expand Wetzel's Pretzels Presence In the Canadian Market.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 5,862 Reads 2 Shares
TA Restaurant Group rejuvenates Quaker Steak & Lube
  • John Ponczoch
  • 5,371 Reads 1 Shares
George Tinsley has been a part of Kentucky Fried Chicken/KFC for more than three decades, so long that he had the opportunity to work alongside the brand's now-legendary founder, Harland "Colonel" Sanders, for three years.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 16,483 Reads 197 Shares
TA Restaurant Group, a multi-brand franchisee and franchisor, is a division of TravelCenters of America, a Fortune 500 company that offers diesel and gasoline fueling, restaurants, truck repair facilities, convenience stores, and other services in 43 states and Canada.
  • John Ponczoch
  • 3,863 Reads 527 Shares
Sonny’s BBQ
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Women play a critical and growing role in franchising. In our Annual Women's Issue, we profiled 28 "C-Suite Women." We share their profiles in this new weekly series.
  • Franchise Update
  • 6,214 Reads 5 Shares
CFA Day Forum will feature pro-business Congresswoman Virginia Foxx as keynote speaker. The event will also offer franchisees the opportunity to walk the halls of Congress and meet with representatives.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 33,575 Reads
Multi-unit, multi-brand operators continue growing larger each year--a trend that continues to accelerate as these Dominators expand their portfolios through acquisitions, new units, refranchising offers, and scooping up successful units from retirees
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 3,853 Reads 1,023 Shares
As chair of Arby's largest franchisee, Jeff Davis has led his family-owned business to new heights. Davis is quick to say the restaurant business is in his DNA...
  • By Helen Bond
  • 32,039 Reads
For Sunny Ghai, the key to multi-brand franchisee success is creativity. The founder of family-owned Ghai Management Services operates 7 brands, including 60 Burger Kings in 4 states.
  • By Helen Bond
  • 29,957 Reads 2 Shares
Jeff Davis' United States Beef Corporation (US Beef) operates 333 restaurants in 8 states across the country's midsection (Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Colorado, Idaho, and Wyoming), providing employment and career path opportunities for more than 7,000 employees. The company has an aggressive expansion plan to add 70 new restaurants by 2022 and remodel 123 existing stores along the way.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 18,552 Reads 1 Shares
Franchise Brand Founder Gets Chance To Take On Department of Labor Ruling Thanks To Circuit Court Ruling.
  • 10,202 Reads 2 Shares
Franchisees of all sizes are increasingly discovering that business goes better with outside help. Many have found the key to bottom-line success is to focus on what they do best and find the right fit to outsource the rest.
  • Helen Bond
  • 12,697 Reads 2 Shares
Franchising is evolving much faster than most brands can respond. But franchisees that master team, tools, and transparency will be able to adapt, build customer loyalty, and outgrow the competition.
  • Chris Taylor
  • 16,716 Reads 1,023 Shares

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