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

FBR Survey Puts Numbers to Franchisee Satisfaction and Brand Performance

Brands with satisfied franchisees have higher unit growth, royalties, and lower turnover

Art Coley
6,011 Reads 20 Shares

Good News! - August 2018

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
3,488 Reads 5 Shares

The Journey and the Promise: 2018 Franchise Consumer Marketing Conference Brings It All Back Home

The dual themes of the "customer journey" and "brand promise" dominated this year's Franchise Consumer Marketing Conference. Both played a role throughout Franchise Update's 8th annual FCMC,

Eddy Goldberg and Kerry Pipes
6,067 Reads 4 Shares

Finding Good Vendors: What to look for when building vendor relationships

Vendors play a fundamental role in running a franchise business. They're essential partners to your success.

Kerry Pipes
53,473 Reads 27 Shares

Sub Mission: Former NFL linebacker Aims for 100 Jersey Mike's

Angelo Crowell, a Jersey Mike's multi-unit franchisee, credits a sit-down with his big brother for his fast start to franchising success.

Helen Bond
17,686 Reads 82 Shares

Entrepreneur Magazine's Top 200 U.S. Franchises Growing Abroad

Entrepreneur ranks the top 200 U.S. brands looking to expand internationally

Eddy Goldberg
12,650 Reads 25 Shares

PE Firm Invests in 52 Club Planet Fitness Franchisee

Private Equity Firm Trilantic North America Invests in one of Largest Planet Fitness Franchisee Groups.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
8,374 Reads 6 Shares

Focus Brands Debuts Auntie Anne's in China, with Cinnabon Up Next

Consumers in China now have access to hand-rolled soft pretzels thanks to Auntie Anne's opening its first location in the country this summer -- and there are more to come.

Auntie Anne's
9,192 Reads 135 Shares

How Consumer Marketing Varies by Country, Culture, Economy, and Lifestyle

A look at international consumer trends by country, demographics, and more.

William Edwards
8,264 Reads 5 Shares

Area Representative On His Way To 10 Stores

Biggby Coffee South Carolina Multi-Unit Area Developer has a Plan for Growth.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
4,521 Reads 12 Shares

Why Your Local Reputation Is Your Biggest Potential Brand Crisis

If you're not on top of all your local reviews and websites, there could be a reputation crisis looming in your future.

Afif Khoury
10,914 Reads 38 Shares

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The 5 Keys To Creating a Great Franchise Brand Story

Every brand has a story - but not everyone knows how to tell it. Use these 5 tips to tell yours most effectively.

Lora Kellogg
7,253 Reads 21 Shares

Boost Your Social ROI: How Local Businesses can Succeed with Social Media

Social media has been around for more than two decades. While social media is well known today, it began humbly on a site called SixDegrees.com, which allowed users to create a profile and “friend” other users.

Shawna Ford
7,142 Reads 6 Shares

Retaining Franchise Employees

Retaining great employees is the key to success in franchising, or in any business for that matter. This is especially true in retail businesses, where your company is represented by the people who deal directly with your customers

Eddy Goldberg
58,609 Reads 62 Shares

Taking Care of Business: 2018 Multi-Unit Franchising Conference Gets it Done!

The annual Multi-Unit Franchising Conference drew more than 1,600 attendees to Las Vegas this past April.

Kerry Pipes & Eddy Goldberg
8,656 Reads 7 Shares

8 Things to Ask Before Investing in a Pet Franchise

If you’re thinking about investing in a pet franchise then these 8 questions are essential for you to ask.

Emma Pearson
14,230 Reads 18 Shares

How To Grow Without Cannibalizing Your Sales

Proper planning and insight, along with an additional brand, can help grow your portfolio and drive sales.

Kendall Rawls
5,938 Reads 4 Shares

How Your Training Program Can Be a Competitive Advantage

If you have a great franchisee training program, let candidates know about it!

Evan Hackel
6,802 Reads 20 Shares

At Code Ninjas, Operations and Development Collaborate on Sales

Code Ninjas CEO tells how development and operations team up on recruitment.

David Graham
5,313 Reads 8 Shares

Digital Marketing Tech: Making the Most of Emerging Technologies

Digital marketing technologies have become indispensable for franchisors seeking new operators, as well as for franchisees seeking new customers.

Sara Wykes
16,460 Reads 124 Shares

Training Tips from Successful Franchisees

Training employees can be challenging for new franchisees who have never operated their own business before. While they come to franchising with many valuable skills, training employees usually is not one of them.

Eddy Goldberg
61,541 Reads 98 Shares

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2018 MVP Winners: These Multi-Unit Franchisees Show the Way

Selecting the winners for our annual Most Valuable Performer (MVP) Awards means analyzing applications submitted on behalf of some of the best multi-unit franchisees in the business.

Eddy Goldberg
10,240 Reads 155 Shares

Dunkin' Donuts Rolling Out its Store of the Future Design and Technologies

Dunkin' Donuts Unveils the Future with its 'Next Generation' Concept at Massachusetts Location.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
12,674 Reads 221 Shares

Training Franchise Employees: Essential ingredients for unit success

One of the challenges new franchisees face begins soon after the franchise agreement is signed: hiring and training employees. The success of each franchised unit depends on the quality and behavior of its employees.

Eddy Goldberg
69,003 Reads 88 Shares

Inflationary Times Ahead: Yet Franchises are Well-Positioned to Prosper

We are finally entering a cycle of higher inflation expectations. Is that good for franchising? That's not a trivial question as it can significantly affect unit performance and expansion decisions.

Darrell Johnson
9,442 Reads 48 Shares

Generational Consumer Trend Report Uncovers Shifting Lifestyles, Wants, and Needs

Generational Shifts By Gen Zers, Millennials, and Baby Boomers Impacting Restaurant and Foodservice Sectors.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
8,578 Reads 31 Shares

How to be Well Equipped for Funding Growth

Do You Know How to Project What Capital Requirements You'll Need to Accurately Fund and Meet your Growth and Development Schedule?

Kendall Rawls
6,394 Reads 12 Shares

6 Traits Successful Automotive Franchisees Share

If you are chomping at the bit to become your own boss by investing in an automotive franchise, now is certainly a good time to do so.

Emma Pearson
17,876 Reads 9 Shares

Social Media Roundup: July 24, 2018

Social media marketing news you can use. This week: 1) Crisis management: How badly will "Papa John" Schnatter's problems hurt the brand he founded?; 2) 10 ways digital marketers can improve their effectiveness; 3) 5 steps for turning "ordinary" online conversations into actionable leads; 4) Yelp cannot be ordered to take down negative reviews, says California's Supreme Court.