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

Most study participants (40%) don't expect tariffs to affect their businesses
  • M. Scott Morris
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Montana and Nevada residents rank second and third on the list
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 4,422 Reads 4 Shares
Businesses need to embrace new methods to attract and retain employees
  • Colleen McMillar
  • 5,123 Reads 26 Shares
The industry is evolving toward a structure favoring scale and consolidation
  • Ambika Oberoi
  • 11,662 Reads 17 Shares
More than half of small business owners reported feeling optimistic about the economy
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,331 Reads 6 Shares
Mike James and Guernsey Holdings own and operate more than 140 franchise locations in 11 states
  • Kevin Behan
  • 7,553 Reads 147 Shares
Service brand deals keep growing as fall continues
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,681 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
  • 5,962 Reads 4 Shares
Operators are willing to take certain risks to enjoy the benefits of emerging brands
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 5,217 Reads 9 Shares
Fast casual chain to begin implementing kiosks at restaurants for greater efficiency and service
  • Kevin Behan
  • 5,977 Reads 1 Shares
A majority surveyed said they earned half or less than their 2023 July revenue
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 4,922 Reads 11 Shares
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Alignable reports that difficulties include rent delinquency, revenue loss, interest rates, and labor costs
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 5,038 Reads 5 Shares
Service brands' appeal to both existing and new franchisees continues to grow across the U.S. in all sectors. Selling points include a lower cost of entry, fewer employees, no retail storefront, no perishables, a simpler business model, and the ability to work from home.
  • Kevin Behan
  • 4,267 Reads 1 Shares
Service brand deals keep growing at the start of summer
  • Kevin Behan
  • 4,107 Reads 3 Shares
The rent delinquency rate hit a three-year high during the May reporting period
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 6,298 Reads 7 Shares
The agreement will bring Captain D's restaurants to St. Louis, Indianapolis, and North Carolina
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 4,873 Reads
The February delinquency rate hit 40%, according to new report
  • Chuck Casto
  • 4,819 Reads 7 Shares
Hand & Stone introduces enhanced employee training to attract and retain massage practitioners
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 5,515 Reads 4 Shares
Paul Booth, Jr. is helping to build the next generation of franchising through the Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence at the University of Louisville
  • Annie Oeth
  • 6,388 Reads 18 Shares
After escaping from behind a desk job, Jeremy Music chased down his dream of being an entrepreneur
  • Sara Wykes
  • 6,277 Reads 3 Shares
Who’s up? Who’s down? Find out who’s dominating their states and regions in our 2023 Dominators Rankings.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 8,825 Reads 8 Shares
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Service brand franchise deals stay hot as the weather begins to cool
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 5,003 Reads
Rachel Wallace took over the family business in 2012 and has grown it to 25 Subways, 3 Scooter’s Coffee locations, and 1 Best Western Plus
  • Sara Wykes
  • 6,815 Reads 1 Shares
Service brand franchises continue to expand in May
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 4,720 Reads 1 Shares
Rachel Wallace’s parents bought their first Subway when she was 14, marking her start on the path to becoming a multi-brand franchisee on her own
  • Sara Wykes
  • 6,694 Reads 11 Shares
Service brand franchises continue to expand nationally as spring spreads across the U.S.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 4,122 Reads 3 Shares
New IFA report says the number of franchise locations in the U.S. will top 800,000 in 2023 and provide 8.7 million jobs in the U.S.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 14,224 Reads 57 Shares
Moran Family of Brands partners with Franchise Update Chair Gary Gardner to open 12 Turbo Tint units in Nevada, Arizona, and Texas
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 5,394 Reads 22 Shares
Service brand franchises continue to strike new deals across all sectors in early 2023
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 4,176 Reads 3 Shares
Deloitte’s 2023 commercial real estate report points to a rocky road ahead, along with opportunities 
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 4,925 Reads

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