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

IFA Announces Franchisee of the Year Award Winners

IFA recognizes outstanding franchisees who exemplify excellence in franchising and service to others

Kerry Pipes
6,392 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
4,918 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
3,696 Reads 14 Shares

Going Global? Consider these factors first!

Thinking of taking your brand abroad? First check this list of essential factors to consider before dipping your toes into international waters.

William Edwards
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Service Brands Continue To Expand Despite Recession Predictions

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

Eddy Goldberg
3,113 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
3,386 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
4,862 Reads 25 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
3,339 Reads 3 Shares

Franchise Brands Continue To Expand Internationally as 2023 Begins

Our January roundup of international franchise news includes Puerto Rico, France, China, Hungary, the U.K., Cambodia, and more

Eddy Goldberg
7,583 Reads 5 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
4,335 Reads 13 Shares

Global Consumer Trends 2023 Report: Rediscovering the Human Connection

2023 report on global consumer trends emphasizes the value of the human connection in a tech-heavy world

Eddy Goldberg
7,186 Reads 17 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
6,286 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
6,842 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
3,243 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
5,839 Reads 7 Shares

Service Brands Continue To Expand in December

Service brand franchises continue to strike new deals across all sectors as 2022 winds down

Eddy Goldberg
4,027 Reads 4 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
4,297 Reads 2 Shares

From the Floor Up: A journey of service, quality, and success

Bryan Park got laid off from his job at a flooring company – so he started his own!

Kerry Pipes
4,097 Reads 3 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
8,732 Reads 128 Shares

2022 Dominators

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

Multi-Unit Franchisee
1,932 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
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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.