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

What are your 2025 growth plans/expectations (units, sales, customers, etc.)?

Multi-unit restaurant franchisees share their 2025 growth plans and expectations

Eddy Goldberg
9,635 Reads 18 Shares

Entrepreneurial Drive: Franchisee thrives on bringing his vision to life

Jacob Webb focuses on growing his business and building solid teams

Kevin Behan
6,955 Reads 8 Shares

Buckleys Bringing Port of Subs to Northern Utah

Their unit will be the first of 40 under a regional developer agreement led by Jay and Michael Taylor

M. Scott Morris
3,461 Reads 2 Shares

2024 Dominators

The industry is evolving toward a structure favoring scale and consolidation

Ambika Oberoi
11,897 Reads 17 Shares

Franchise Pioneers: Operators and emerging brands meet on the ground floor

Operators are willing to take certain risks to enjoy the benefits of emerging brands

M. Scott Morris
5,305 Reads 9 Shares

IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates Ahead of Election

The organization endorses 9 "Friend of Franchising" candidates in U.S. House and Senate races

International Franchise Association
4,093 Reads 4 Shares

Maximum Effort: Multi-Brand Operator puts Time to Good Use

Multi-brand operator Milo Leakehe says he loves the feeling that comes from achieving long-sought goals

Kevin Behan
6,030 Reads 34 Shares

MTB Management To Open Bobby's Burgers by Bobby Flay

The new Bobby's Burgers location will be at University Place in Orem, Utah

M. Scott Morris
5,450 Reads 8 Shares

Sample Signs with Bobby's Burgers

Bobby Flay called the move into Utah "a significant milestone"

M. Scott Morris
4,084 Reads 8 Shares

The X Factor: Franchisors emphasize creating personal customer journeys

Franchisors need to deeply understand their patrons and anticipate their needs

Colleen McMillar
4,342 Reads 6 Shares

Washington Tops List of State Economies

Utah and Massachusetts score second and third in WalletHub's best-and-worst list for 2024

M. Scott Morris
4,235 Reads

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"Hungry, Humble, and Smart" Mark Ireland garners MVP for Innovation

Mark Ireland, the 2024 Innovation MVP winner, developed a new approach to gym membership

Ginny Gaylor
7,633 Reads 3 Shares

Female Mentors: Amanda Kahalehoe Leading the Next Gen to the C-Suite

Explore Amanda Kahalehoe's journey in franchising, highlighting the pivotal role of mentoring female leaders, breaking barriers along the way

Franchise Update Media
5,723 Reads 3 Shares

Running Roosters grows with hot chicken

Two father-son partnerships are opening Utah Locations of Houston TX Hot Chicken.

M. Scott Morris
7,720 Reads 2 Shares

2023 Dominators

Who’s up? Who’s down? Find out who’s dominating their states and regions in our 2023 Dominators Rankings.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
9,007 Reads 8 Shares

AtWork franchisees open offices in different states

Rodrigo Solis and Damon Johanson each open their fourth AtWork location.

M. Scott Morris
4,217 Reads 1 Shares

Service Brands Expansion and Growth Continue as Thanksgiving Arrives

Service brands continue their momentum as Thanksgiving arrives

Eddy Goldberg
4,011 Reads

Service Brands Expansion and Growth Continue as Autumn Arrives

Service brand franchise deals stay hot as the weather begins to cool

Eddy Goldberg
5,049 Reads

No Limits to Growth: MUOs carve their own paths to success

When it comes to multi-unit and multi-brand growth strategies, these four successful franchisees show there are many paths to success

M. Scott Morris
6,407 Reads 2 Shares

Study Finds Georgia the Top State for Business Growth

New research identifies the best states in the country for business growth.

Kerry Pipes
5,954 Reads 4 Shares

Port of Subs Partners with Regional Developers in Utah

Sandwich brand Port of Subs has signed a 40-unit deal with its first regional developers.

Kerry Pipes
4,094 Reads 4 Shares

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Service Brands Expansion and Growth News as Summer Heats Up

Service brand franchise deals heat up as summer settles in

Eddy Goldberg
4,921 Reads

Utah Smashburger Operator Signs New 5-Store Agreement

Smashburger multi-unit franchisee in Utah signs a new 5-unit development agreement with the fast-casual brand.

Kerry Pipes
5,453 Reads 2 Shares

Service Brands Continue To Grow Across All Sectors in March-April

Service brand franchises continue to expand nationally as spring spreads across the U.S.

Eddy Goldberg
4,156 Reads 3 Shares

Service Brands Continue To Add Units in March

Service brand franchises continue to expand nationally in March

Eddy Goldberg
4,513 Reads 6 Shares

Multi-Brand Group Bringing More Shipley Do-Nuts Locations to Colorado

Franchisee group signs multi-unit agreement to acquire 2 existing Shipley Do-Nuts locations and open 16 more in Colorado

Kerry Pipes
7,352 Reads 4 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
5,086 Reads 3 Shares

2022 Dominators

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

Multi-Unit Franchisee
3,870 Reads 2 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.