Rhode Island Feature Articles

Rhode Island Feature Articles

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

Covid spurs franchisees to invest in service brands as they seek sector diversification
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 3,644 Reads 9 Shares
Three multi-unit franchisees embrace new technologies to meet customer demands in a post-Covid world
  • Helen Bond
  • 8,133 Reads 40 Shares
Wendy’s multi-unit franchisee and former Henry’s Smokehouse co-owner partner to open 5 Eggs Up Grill restaurants in South Carolina.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 3,962 Reads 4 Shares
With 102 units, Jamie Weeks is the largest franchisee of Orangetheory Fitness and has no plans to slow down anytime soon
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 13,610 Reads 223 Shares
With her 10 Sola Salon Studios shuttered last year, Heather Safrit weathered the storm and will add 2 more in 2021
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 7,208 Reads 13 Shares
Seeking more time with his newborn daughter, Matt Pendleton left his high-stress job with a restaurant franchisor and today owns 3 Screenmobile locations
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 3,397 Reads 28 Shares
Delight Restaurant Group Acquires 44 Wendy's Restaurants From The Wendy's Company.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 6,361 Reads 19 Shares
As the global economy recovers from Covid, so does overseas expansion for franchise brands
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 4,197 Reads 3 Shares
Newest acquisition deal takes largest Orangetheory Fitness operator to more than 100 locations.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 8,910 Reads 20 Shares
Who's dominating in their markets and regions? See our 2020 Dominators rankings to find out!
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 22,288 Reads 13 Shares
Dickey's Barbecue Pit Offers New Franchise Opportunity With Low-Cost Virtual Kitchen Model.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 3,825 Reads 18 Shares
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Veteran multi-brand franchisee Mitch Cohen has seen sales at his Jersey Mike’s Subs locations fall 25% since mid-March. He’s countered with discounts, and has gone above and beyond to support his employees and their families. He’s also signed a 6-unit agreement with Sola Salon Studios and is a co-founder of Performax Franchisee Advisors.
  • 5,618 Reads 8 Shares
Josh Martino, president of Jacksonville-based Bono’s Pit Bar-B-Q, brings the community together to feed those in need, help his employees, and keep the business alive
  • Josh Martino
  • 2,476 Reads 8 Shares
Veteran multi-brand franchisee Mitch Cohen has seen sales at his Jersey Mike’s Subs locations fall 25% since mid-March. He’s countered with discounts, and has gone above and beyond to support his employees and their families. He’s also signed a 6-unit agreement with Sola Salon Studios and is a co-founder of Performax Franchisee Advisors.
  • 3,742 Reads 4 Shares
If you’re thinking about filing a successful business interruption insurance claim, do it soon and follow this advice
  • Eric Everett & Zachary Darrow
  • 10,442 Reads 100 Shares
Husband-and wife team Neal and Julie Starling expand their Five Guys business by signing on for 8 Bruxies.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 4,706 Reads 86 Shares
After founding The Lash Lounge, Anna Phillips found the expertise she needed to scale the brand - and maintain the quality standards that made her brand a success.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 7,486 Reads 65 Shares
Multi-Unit Operator Diversifies From Food Brands By Signing A 6-Unit Deal With Sola Salon Studios.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 3,930 Reads 26 Shares
Cruise Planners America, with more than 2,500 agents, was the idea of one woman, Michelle Fee.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 5,316 Reads 8 Shares
At just 32 years old, Kyle Welch is Cold Stone Creamery's largest franchisee.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 13,284 Reads 110 Shares
From investment banker to franchisee, John Clancy is building Smoothie Kings and Planet Fitness locations like there's no tomorrow.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 12,827 Reads 13 Shares
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We asked franchise CEOs about where they like to take their vacations.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 10,345 Reads 32 Shares
Who's dominating in their markets and regions? See our annual Dominators issue to find out!
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 6,633 Reads 21 Shares
Captain D's biggest franchisee is shooting for big-time growth.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 10,046 Reads 17 Shares
Which departments should participate in your franchise sales process?
  • Michael Peterson
  • 6,747 Reads 44 Shares
What are YOU doing to help your franchisees get funding?
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 16,599 Reads 88 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
  • 8,205 Reads 29 Shares
Jennifer & Rylan Miller are the perfect couple for the 2019 MVP Influencer Award for Husband & Wife Team.
  • Helen Bond
  • 6,942 Reads 32 Shares
Tips from 6 franchisees on how to carry out a successful grand opening.
  • Sara Wykes
  • 7,880 Reads 101 Shares
IHG (Africa), Hyatt Place (Vietnam), and W Hotels (Bali) continue to add rooms overseas.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 6,104 Reads 11 Shares

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