Illinois Feature Articles

Illinois Feature Articles

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

Mike Orwig goes from member to manager to multi-unit franchisee of Fitness Premier 24/7 Clubs 
  • Kevin Behan
  • 1,139 Reads 2 Shares
Service brand deals continue to grow through the end of July
  • Kevin Behan
  • 1,376 Reads 5 Shares
Shaz Salim and Shai Jiwani also have entertainment centers in Skokie, Illinois, and Marietta, Georgia
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 1,181 Reads 2 Shares
The deal affects Cherry Hill, Fairfield, and Hamilton, New Jersey, and Malvern, Pennsylvania
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 1,565 Reads 1 Shares
Data from Alignable, Harvard, and MIT shows rising fears about long-term survival
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,129 Reads 6 Shares
Protein Bar & Kitchen provides healthy, on-the-go meal options
  • Jared Cohen
  • 1,839 Reads 5 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
  • 1,655 Reads 4 Shares
Service brand deals continue to grow through the beginning of June
  • Kevin Behan
  • 1,533 Reads 5 Shares
Tariffs, attracting new customers, and inflation top the list of concerns
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 1,659 Reads 7 Shares
IFA Franchisee of the Year grows portfolio to 12 Batteries Plus stores in three years
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,615 Reads 33 Shares
Half of small business owners expect revenue losses because of tariffs
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,471 Reads 3 Shares
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The group has announced plans to open 48 locations nationwide
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 1,921 Reads 3 Shares
Inflation, instability, and new tariffs are hitting entrepreneurs
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 1,481 Reads 2 Shares
According to the study, 44% expect to lose sales because of tariffs
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,142 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
  • 2,046 Reads 6 Shares
Succession planning requires practical steps to sustain and grow what you've built
  • Helen Bond
  • 2,993 Reads 50 Shares
A new report reveals that 41% of those surveyed expect revenue losses
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 1,998 Reads 11 Shares
A Dunkin' franchisee, Patel has a proven track record of scaling franchise operations
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,339 Reads 4 Shares
Most study participants (40%) don't expect tariffs to affect their businesses
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 1,794 Reads 4 Shares
Montana and Nevada residents rank second and third on the list
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,420 Reads 4 Shares
Businesses need to embrace new methods to attract and retain employees
  • Colleen McMillar
  • 3,304 Reads 26 Shares
Dogtopia
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The industry is evolving toward a structure favoring scale and consolidation
  • Ambika Oberoi
  • 5,327 Reads 17 Shares
More than half of small business owners reported feeling optimistic about the economy
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,210 Reads 6 Shares
Mike James and Guernsey Holdings own and operate more than 140 franchise locations in 11 states
  • Kevin Behan
  • 4,607 Reads 147 Shares
Service brand deals keep growing as fall continues
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,533 Reads 2 Shares
Our October roundup of international franchise news travels to Canada, China, Dubai, England, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the U.S.
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,113 Reads 4 Shares
Operators are willing to take certain risks to enjoy the benefits of emerging brands
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,210 Reads 6 Shares
Fast casual chain to begin implementing kiosks at restaurants for greater efficiency and service
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,662 Reads 1 Shares
A majority surveyed said they earned half or less than their 2023 July revenue
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,658 Reads 11 Shares
Alignable reports that difficulties include rent delinquency, revenue loss, interest rates, and labor costs
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,715 Reads 5 Shares

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