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

Nearly 90 franchise owners were recognized for excellence in entrepreneurship, community outreach, workforce development, and service to others
  • International Franchises Association
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Experienced operators Derek and Michelle Hincks will introduce Swig's soda concept across Chicago's southwest suburbs
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,876 Reads 4 Shares
Acquiring a franchise through resale provides many opportunities for an owner to strengthen the business or turn around an underperforming location
  • Michael Jania
  • 2,472 Reads 17 Shares
Second-generation franchisees must prove themselves through experience, trust, and proper leadership to effectively run and carry on the business
  • Frankie Radochonski
  • 4,545 Reads 2 Shares
Nilesh Patel's 7th restaurant recently opened in Lake Zurich in the suburban Chicago market
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,772 Reads 2 Shares
As Tax Day nears, a WalletHub report ranks the states where residents feel the biggest and smallest tax bite
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,672 Reads 6 Shares
Operators Jeremy Music and Rob Bowers plan to open two units in Illinois this year
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,697 Reads 4 Shares
New WalletHub data shows where household debt is climbing fastest as Americans add $257 billion in 2025
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,518 Reads 11 Shares
Find out who's dominating their states and regions in our list of 2025 Dominators
  • Ambika Oberoi
  • 6,165 Reads 5 Shares
Service brand deals continue to grow through the end of the year
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,474 Reads 6 Shares
The technology and coding centers will be in the Illinois communities of O'Fallon and Edwardsville
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,870 Reads 5 Shares
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Claims increased by 3.5% week over week on Aug. 25 and were 4.4% higher compared to the same week last year
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,683 Reads 3 Shares
Mike Orwig goes from member to manager to multi-unit franchisee of Fitness Premier 24/7 Clubs 
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,953 Reads 2 Shares
Service brand deals continue to grow through the end of July
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,678 Reads 5 Shares
Shaz Salim and Shai Jiwani also have entertainment centers in Skokie, Illinois, and Marietta, Georgia
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,529 Reads 2 Shares
The deal affects Cherry Hill, Fairfield, and Hamilton, New Jersey, and Malvern, Pennsylvania
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,706 Reads 1 Shares
Data from Alignable, Harvard, and MIT shows rising fears about long-term survival
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,622 Reads 6 Shares
Protein Bar & Kitchen provides healthy, on-the-go meal options
  • Jared Cohen
  • 5,049 Reads 6 Shares
Legal experts analyze where things currently stand in the ongoing tariff situation and its impact on franchisors and franchisees
  • Joyce Mazero, Josh Goldberg, and Alissa Chase
  • 4,575 Reads 4 Shares
Service brand deals continue to grow through the beginning of June
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,471 Reads 5 Shares
Tariffs, attracting new customers, and inflation top the list of concerns
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,105 Reads 7 Shares
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IFA Franchisee of the Year grows portfolio to 12 Batteries Plus stores in three years
  • Kevin Behan
  • 4,496 Reads 33 Shares
Half of small business owners expect revenue losses because of tariffs
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 6,126 Reads 3 Shares
The group has announced plans to open 48 locations nationwide
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,934 Reads 3 Shares
Inflation, instability, and new tariffs are hitting entrepreneurs
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,625 Reads 2 Shares
According to the study, 44% expect to lose sales because of tariffs
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,457 Reads 5 Shares
Rosalie Guillem co-founded Le Macaron, bringing authentic French macarons to the U.S. With 65+ locations, she's redefining French pastry franchising!
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 4,210 Reads 6 Shares
Succession planning requires practical steps to sustain and grow what you've built
  • Helen Bond
  • 6,142 Reads 53 Shares
A new report reveals that 41% of those surveyed expect revenue losses
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,383 Reads 11 Shares
A Dunkin' franchisee, Patel has a proven track record of scaling franchise operations
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,819 Reads 12 Shares

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