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Looking for a franchise opportunity in Iowa? Whether you're a first-time business owner or a seasoned entrepreneur, Iowa offers exciting potential for franchise success. With thriving markets in key cities like Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, there's a perfect environment to launch and grow a franchise. From food and beverage to retail and services, the diverse economic landscape in Iowa is ripe for franchise opportunities. Explore the best franchise options today and take the next step toward business ownership in Iowa.

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

Four multi-unit franchisees offer tips on attracting, hiring, training, and retaining employees in the 2022 labor shortage, part 1
  • Helen Bond & Kerry Pipes
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Who’s dominating in their markets and regions? See our 2021 Dominators rankings to find out!
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 5,227 Reads 5 Shares
Three multi-unit franchisees embrace new technologies to meet customer demands in a post-Covid world
  • Helen Bond
  • 8,474 Reads 40 Shares
Is the additional money unemployed workers are receiving acting as a disincentive to them returning to work?
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 5,609 Reads 45 Shares
Iowa couple join the ranks of multi-unit operators by opening their second Scooter’s Coffee location.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 5,143 Reads 6 Shares
Who's dominating in their markets and regions? See our 2020 Dominators rankings to find out!
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 22,778 Reads 14 Shares
How to keep your business premises safe from Covid-19 liability claims
  • Michelle Jacobs, Deborah Coldwell, Mini Kapoor, & Sally Dahlstrom
  • 6,493 Reads 14 Shares
With so many choices, what is the best strategy for positioning your brand in 2020?
  • Karen M. Wenning
  • 6,414 Reads 40 Shares
Private Equity Firm With Diverse Holdings Snaps Up Another 18 Massage Envy Locations.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 8,589 Reads 77 Shares
Who's dominating in their markets and regions? See our annual Dominators issue to find out!
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 7,039 Reads 22 Shares
Check Out This New Study That Reveals The Best And Worst States For Entrepreneurs To Start And Grow A Successful Business.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 8,488 Reads 29 Shares
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Multi-Unit Franchisees Talk About Their Current Biggest Challenge And What They See As Their Next Big Goal.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 3,449 Reads 26 Shares
Multi-Unit Franchisees Discuss Career Turning Points & Best Business Decisions.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 7,373 Reads 72 Shares
Scooter's Coffee's Largest Franchisee Opens New Location In Omaha.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 4,739 Reads 16 Shares
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
  • 8,427 Reads 9 Shares
As one of the first franchisees of Panera Bread Co., Mike Young still recalls the kitchen table conversation he had with his father-in-law more than 20 years ago.
  • Helen Bond
  • 12,974 Reads 21 Shares
Low unemployment and rising minimum wages are making it difficult to find and keep quality employees in 2018. Increased labor costs are also having an effect on the bottom line, even as many franchisees increase their sales or raise prices.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 5,330 Reads 9 Shares
Multi-unit operator adds a new Chicago location for Valvoline Instant Oil Change bringing the franchise operator's total number to 34 units across three states.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 11,814 Reads 3 Shares
Tracy Bouwens was a stay-at-home mom who never stayed home in Omaha when her discovery of Scooter's Coffee piqued her entrepreneurial instincts.
  • Debbie Selinsky
  • 15,114 Reads 3 Shares
Here comes 2018, and we’re starting the year in our usual way: with our “Mega 99” list of the largest U.S. franchisees, ranked by total number of units.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 14,592 Reads 24 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
  • 24,007 Reads 3 Shares
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Multi-unit, multi-brand operators continue expanding each 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
  • 4,687 Reads 1 Shares
Largest McAlister's Deli Franchisee Brings New Location To The State Of Iowa.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 5,492 Reads 5 Shares
Multi-Unit Operators Expanding Their Portfolio With Additional R Taco Location in Ohio.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 4,525 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
  • 4,163 Reads
Heart of America Group is a diversified company that operates hotels and restaurants across the Midwest as both franchisee and franchisor.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 9,479 Reads 28 Shares
Multi-unit, multi-brand operators continue growing larger each year--a trend that continues to accelerate as these Dominators expand their portfolios through acquisitions, new units, refranchising offers, and scooping up successful units from retirees
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 4,122 Reads 1,023 Shares
When retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Tim Hershberger signed on as a franchisee with Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Florida, the 30-year military veteran was already focused on the customers he knew best. And his military ties have helped jump-start his first nongovernmental venture.
  • Helen Bond
  • 16,341 Reads 1 Shares
Sun Capital private equity group acquires largest HuHot Mongolian Grill Franchisee.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 6,882 Reads 1,014 Shares
Social media marketing news you can use. This week: Is Facebook ripping off businesses?; Snapchat's user demographics force advertisers to take it more seriously; Deez Nuts for President?
  • Daniel Lieberman
  • 3,139 Reads

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