Maine Feature Articles

Maine Feature Articles

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

Many franchisees take a data-driven approach in looking at labor and inventory to maximize operational efficiency
  • Kevin Behan
  • 1,368 Reads 2 Shares
See how these operators maximize their marketing spend (yes, there's AI involved)
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 2,255 Reads 34 Shares
"Protecting your focus is just as important as pursuing opportunity."
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,107 Reads 6 Shares
AI is everywhere these days. What can it do for you?
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 1,643 Reads 4 Shares
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
  • 1,461 Reads 3 Shares
Restaurant operators must be aware of and respond to constant changes in the industry
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,514 Reads 4 Shares
Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes in consumer preferences are forcing restaurants to adapt their menus or fall behind
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 2,556 Reads 1 Shares
Need advice on dealing with an underperforming unit? You've come to the right place!
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 2,460 Reads 16 Shares
Three MUFC chairs weigh in on meeting multi-unit development timelines
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 1,637 Reads 2 Shares
Tips from the pros for a prosperous second half
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 2,938 Reads 2 Shares
Providing proper training and developing a strong culture can lead to the best service and ongoing success
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,614 Reads 11 Shares
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Inflation, instability, and new tariffs are hitting entrepreneurs
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 1,744 Reads 2 Shares
The new territory will serve patrons in Albany, New York
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,456 Reads 7 Shares
Seeking peer support can help franchisees learn and grow 
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,718 Reads 5 Shares
Texas and Maine come in second and third, according to Simplify's 2025 study
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,462 Reads 5 Shares
Franchise Update honored brands for their stellar franchise development efforts
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,971 Reads 10 Shares
Multi-unit restaurant franchisees share thoughts on how to maintain brand standards while meeting regional customer preferences
  • Kevin Behan
  • 4,522 Reads 34 Shares
The industry is evolving toward a structure favoring scale and consolidation
  • Ambika Oberoi
  • 6,464 Reads 17 Shares
The 6th Annual Franchise Innovation Awards celebrated top innovators in marketing, operations, products, and HR, with winners announced in Atlanta
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 3,484 Reads 4 Shares
Service brand deals keep growing as fall continues
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,713 Reads 2 Shares
For the Franchise Innovation Awards, judges evaluated each entry's objective, the problem it solved, and the innovations required
  • Kevin Behan
  • 4,797 Reads 11 Shares
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The organization endorses 9 "Friend of Franchising" candidates in U.S. House and Senate races
  • International Franchise Association
  • 3,187 Reads 4 Shares
The deal will expand the Nashville-style hot chicken concept to Pittsburgh
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 4,881 Reads 72 Shares
Cousins Maine Lobsters comprehensive training program sets new franchisees up for success 
  • Kevin Behan
  • 4,301 Reads 22 Shares
A new report sheds light on the financial troubles experienced by people across the U.S.
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,966 Reads 8 Shares
Utah and Massachusetts score second and third in WalletHub's best-and-worst list for 2024 
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,154 Reads
Restaurants will again experience a large addition of seasonal workers this summer
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,045 Reads 2 Shares
Who’s up? Who’s down? Find out who’s dominating their states and regions in our 2023 Dominators Rankings.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 6,042 Reads 8 Shares
The International Franchise Association (IFA) is actively combating the National Labor Relations Board's new joint employer rule through litigation, lobbying, and coalition building, urging Congressional support for bipartisan legislation to nullify the rule and leading a coalition of 60 organizations, highlighting its commitment to protecting the franchise business model and economic opportunities for Americans.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 3,857 Reads 35 Shares
Empire Portfolio Group signs development agreement with Relive Health.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 4,701 Reads 4 Shares

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