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Multi-unit, multi-brand operators continue to grow--and they're getting bigger every 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
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At Juice It Up! new ownership is taking the brand to the next level.
  • Chris Braun
  • 11,686 Reads 67 Shares
Pearle Vision multi-unit operator Bill Noble, a graduate of West Point and former UH-60A Black Hawk helicopter pilot, credits "courage and access to capital" for his swift growth as a first-time franchisee.
  • Helen Bond
  • 11,126 Reads 14 Shares
Adrian Gonzalez is a five-time Major League Baseball All-Star and four-time Gold Glove Award winner.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 8,291 Reads 49 Shares
Smoothie King multi-unit franchisee Andrew Weinstein believes he was meant for the world of big business.
  • Helen Bond
  • 9,361 Reads 8 Shares
Multi-concept operator takes over 8 Uno Pizzeria restaurants in brand's refranchising move.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 5,826 Reads 9 Shares
Once a year we devote an issue to these hard-working, successful franchisees. As usual, they're an interesting mix, but the results are similar: a combination of grit, determination, and perseverance has led each to success and domination with their chosen brands and markets.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 6,506 Reads 32 Shares
Joining a pet franchise can be good for not only the pets, but also for the franchise operators.
  • Emma Pearson
  • 18,835 Reads 117 Shares
Cutting its franchise fee by 60 percent and eliminating the sales team is paying off for Gyroville in new sales
  • David Kurlander
  • 9,570 Reads 34 Shares
Franchising may not be rocket science, but it is a lot like another type of science: cloning.
  • Jeff Dudan
  • 6,398 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
  • 4,629 Reads 4 Shares
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How 7 franchisees are using their loyalty programs to attract and retain customers.
  • Sara Wykes
  • 9,020 Reads 39 Shares
AdvantaClean's founder and CEO says these 3 tips will improve your operations.
  • Jeff Dudan
  • 4,552 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
  • 6,038 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
  • 26,120 Reads 82 Shares
Private Equity Firm Trilantic North America Invests in one of Largest Planet Fitness Franchisee Groups.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 10,098 Reads 6 Shares
Biggby Coffee South Carolina Multi-Unit Area Developer has a Plan for Growth.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 5,442 Reads 12 Shares
Florida franchisees operating first-of-its-kind four brand automotive care location.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 10,240 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
  • 4,734 Reads 6 Shares
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
  • 6,411 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
  • 16,974 Reads 9 Shares
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Jake Alleman considers himself lucky for the success that has come his way.
  • Helen Bond
  • 12,095 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
  • 10,594 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
  • 10,665 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
  • 14,710 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
  • 11,184 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
  • 45,122 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
  • 14,574 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
  • 14,087 Reads 4 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.
  • 10,383 Reads 2 Shares

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