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Looking for a franchise opportunity in Florida? Whether you're a first-time business owner or a seasoned entrepreneur, Florida offers exciting potential for franchise success. With thriving markets in key cities like Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Tallahassee, there's a perfect environment to launch and grow a franchise. From food and beverage to retail and services, the diverse economic landscape in Florida is ripe for franchise opportunities. Explore the best franchise options today and take the next step toward business ownership in Florida.

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

Cutting its franchise fee by 60 percent and eliminating the sales team is paying off for Gyroville in new sales
  • David Kurlander
  • 7,217 Reads 34 Shares
Franchising may not be rocket science, but it is a lot like another type of science: cloning.
  • Jeff Dudan
  • 5,264 Reads 2 Shares
So many things are happening so quickly in franchising these days, it's hard to keep up (even for us!). So welcome 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
  • 3,946 Reads 4 Shares
How 7 franchisees are using their loyalty programs to attract and retain customers.
  • Sara Wykes
  • 7,304 Reads 39 Shares
AdvantaClean's founder and CEO says these 3 tips will improve your operations.
  • Jeff Dudan
  • 3,916 Reads 9 Shares
Social media marketing news you can use. It's "Link Week" here at FCMR this issue, with a two-pronged focus, so dust off your mouse, flex your fingers, and get started on getting current on: 1) Gamification: a collection of articles on how companies are using it to attract, engage, and retain customers - and employees; and 2) Tech News: 10 links to articles ranging from three social media platforms to watch in 2019 to a Boston area restaurant that's raised $21 million to expand its "all-robot" restaurant.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 5,255 Reads 5 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
  • 18,164 Reads 82 Shares
Private Equity Firm Trilantic North America Invests in one of Largest Planet Fitness Franchisee Groups.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 8,563 Reads 6 Shares
Biggby Coffee South Carolina Multi-Unit Area Developer has a Plan for Growth.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 4,689 Reads 12 Shares
Florida franchisees operating first-of-its-kind four brand automotive care location.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 7,963 Reads 23 Shares
So many good things are happening so quickly in franchising these days, it's hard to keep up (even for us!). So welcome 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
  • 4,098 Reads 6 Shares
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Checkers & Rally's Franchisees Turning to Brand's New 'Modular' Design Concept Enabling Them To Build More Quickly and at Lower Cost.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 5,689 Reads 28 Shares
Eric Holm has graced the pages of this magazine before. We first profiled him in these pages in 2013, then recognized him with our 2015 Noble Cause MVP Award and profiled him again.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 14,823 Reads 6 Shares
Jake Alleman considers himself lucky for the success that has come his way.
  • Helen Bond
  • 10,603 Reads 8 Shares
For more than 20 years, Flame Broiler has been known for serving simple, healthy, and delicious rice bowls at an affordable price.
  • Daniel Lee
  • 8,918 Reads 4 Shares
In his late 20s, Glen Johnson fell in love with the Tropical Smoothie Cafe brand. He moved quickly, and in just a handful of years expanded to 26 Tropical Smoothie locations.
  • Sara Wykes
  • 9,259 Reads 78 Shares
Angelo Freites spent years on the road overseeing restaurant operations of large franchise portfolios before he made the move to go solo so he could remain closer to home.
  • Helen Bond
  • 12,887 Reads 5 Shares
So many good things are happening so quickly in franchising these days, it's hard to keep up (even for us!). So welcome 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
  • 10,389 Reads 6 Shares
The franchise model appeals to people seeking financial security and schedule flexibility, which is a combination that is rarely found in corporate America.
  • Emma Pearson
  • 42,061 Reads 441 Shares
Andrew Howell, 29, has been in franchising for just four years but he is making big waves in Florida with his growing chain of Tropical Smoothie Cafes.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 13,298 Reads 7 Shares
To succeed and grow, multi-unit franchisees must learn to overcome competition, rising costs, changing consumer tastes, the unpredictability of social media, and legislative and regulatory threats--at the same time they're busy hiring and training employees, updating menus, remodeling stores, and dealing with insurance, taxes, and suppliers.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 12,948 Reads 4 Shares
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So many good things are happening so quickly in franchising these days, it's hard to keep up (even for us!). So welcome to "Good News!" - our monthly roundup of franchise growth, finance, international expansion, milestones, and other positive news from franchisors large, medium, and emerging.
  • 9,690 Reads 2 Shares
For Evan Latham the franchise business is a family affair. That's because the 29-year-old Orangetheory Fitness franchisee is the son of the brand's co-founder, Ellen Latham.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 23,449 Reads 435 Shares
There are many reasons why you may be thinking of opening your own fitness business. Maybe you want to be your own boss because you’re tired of working for someone else or need more flexibility.
  • Emma Pearson
  • 43,628 Reads 971 Shares
To say Tom Garrett has been a busy man since we last profiled him in 2015 would be a gross understatement. When we first met up with Garrett, his Atlanta-based GPS Hospitality company was operating 196 Burger King locations.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 21,036 Reads 1,198 Shares
Emily Harrington has spent her life as a high achiever and shows no signs of slowing down.
  • Debbie Selinsky
  • 14,496 Reads 23 Shares
So many good things are happening so quickly in franchising these days, it's hard to keep up (even for us!). So welcome 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
  • 10,216 Reads 7 Shares
Dunkin' Brands 'Capitalizing on Convenience' With More Than 86 Non-Traditional Locations Now Open Nationwide.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 21,172 Reads 101 Shares
David Lopez made a bold move when he was 19 years old. He quit college, borrowed money, and opened his first business. Turns out he was pretty good at being an entrepreneur.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 24,488 Reads 90 Shares
Franchising is a larger part of the U.S. economy than most people realize.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 33,689 Reads 102 Shares

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