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

Shifts in the Enforceability of Franchise Non-Competes

Non-competes are facing strong headwinds from the courts and a new FTC proposed rule change

Dylan R. Newton and Michael S. Horn
8,760 Reads 39 Shares

Franchise Brands Continue To Expand Internationally in February

Our February roundup of international franchise deals includes the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Belgium, Riyadh, Tokyo, and Cairo

Eddy Goldberg
4,822 Reads 13 Shares

In the Zone: Building her portfolio while helping fellow franchisees

Former athlete Helen Martin, who has 19 Stretch Zones and is buying 4 more, says, “I have so much Stretch Zone in my blood it would be hard to do another concept.”

Sara Wykes
4,834 Reads 36 Shares

Kal Gullapalli Opens His 48th Marco's Pizza Location

Multi-brand franchisee nears 100 locations with his newest Marco’s Pizza restaurant in Myrtle Beach.

Kerry Pipes
3,651 Reads 14 Shares

Service Brands Continue To Expand Despite Recession Predictions

Service brand franchises continue to strike new deals across all sectors in early 2023

Eddy Goldberg
3,085 Reads 3 Shares

One of Buddy's Home Furnishings' Largest Operator Adds 64th Location

Two Buddy’s Home Furnishings multi-unit franchisees grow with the addition of new locations in Alabama and North Carolina.

Kerry Pipes
3,351 Reads 25 Shares

Obstacles for M&A in 2023: Headwinds complicate closings

Headwinds ahead for closing deals as M&A activity faces multiple obstacles in the coming year; opportunities still abound

Carty
4,809 Reads 25 Shares

Recruitment Practices That Drive Franchisee Success

Successful recruitment of entry-level employees in 2023 requires a 365-day approach

Laura Darrell
8,191 Reads 10 Shares

At Goldfish Swim School It's All About People and Team

Goldfish Swim School co-founder Chris McCuiston puts team culture “at the center of everything we do.”

Kerry Pipes
5,221 Reads 253 Shares

Service Brands Continue To Expand in Early 2023

Service brand franchises continue to strike new deals across all sectors as 2023 begins

Eddy Goldberg
3,298 Reads 3 Shares

Service Brands Continue To Expand as 2023 Begins

Service brand franchises continue to strike new deals across all sectors in early 2023

Eddy Goldberg
4,282 Reads 13 Shares

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Multi-Unit Operator Signs Big Deal with Jack in the Box

Mega deal will see Cedar Tree Restaurant Group add more than 80 Jack in The Box restaurants in Southeastern markets

Kerry Pipes
6,218 Reads 2 Shares

Franchise Brands Continue To Expand Internationally as 2022 Wraps Up

Our December roundup of international franchise expansion reports on deals from Costa Rica, Eastern Europe, the U.S., Uruguay, Dubai, Canada, Mexico, and more.

Eddy Goldberg
6,710 Reads 3 Shares

Service Brands Continue To Expand at Year-End

Service brand franchises continue to strike new deals across all sectors as 2022 draws to a close

Eddy Goldberg
3,195 Reads 4 Shares

Multi-Unit Operator Adds Zaxby's Restaurant in Tallahassee

Zaxby’s multi-unit franchisee builds his portfolio with opening of his 9th location this week.

Kerry Pipes
5,779 Reads 7 Shares

Golden Opportunity: Looking to double up by 2024

Goldfish Swim School co-founder Chris McCuiston

Kerry Pipes
5,858 Reads 61 Shares

Orangetheory Fitness Operator Opens its 58th Location

Orangetheory Fitness area developer set to open doors on latest location in Charlotte, North Carolina

Kerry Pipes
4,237 Reads 2 Shares

From Father to Sons: Building a business for the next generation

Our “Reconnect” with longtime Golden Corral franchisee Dave Gronewoller shows that, at 68, he continues to grow his business as he looks to pass it on to the next generation.

Kerry Pipes
8,625 Reads 128 Shares

2022 Dominators

Who's dominating in their markets and regions? See our 2022 Dominators rankings to find out!

Multi-Unit Franchisee
1,856 Reads 2 Shares

The Power of Belief: Breaking barriers, building success

Vicki Dunn-Marshall started as an entry-level crew member at Little Caesars when she was 15. Today she operates 24 of her own.

Kerry Pipes
12,932 Reads 201 Shares

Rapid Returns: 127 restaurants in 3 years and targeting 1,000!

Mike James parlayed a real estate brokerage career into a fast-growing franchise business, opening 127 restaurants in 3 years, with big plans for more.