West Virginia Feature Articles

West Virginia Feature Articles

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

The group has announced plans to open 48 locations nationwide
  • M. Scott Morris
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The development model's focus has shifted to prioritize quality over quantity
  • Helen Bond
  • 1,262 Reads 4 Shares
Five additional restaurants are planned to be split between the Dallas-Fort Worth area and Orange County, California
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 1,337 Reads 1 Shares
Andrea Levey co-founded Philly's Best to bring authentic Philly cheesesteaks to SoCal, growing it into a beloved 20-location brand with quality at its core.
  • Franchise Update Media
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The new territory will serve patrons in Albany, New York
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,069 Reads 6 Shares
Succession planning requires practical steps to sustain and grow what you've built
  • Helen Bond
  • 2,323 Reads 47 Shares
Target areas in Arizona include Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, Scottsdale, and San Tan Valley
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 1,507 Reads 4 Shares
Seeking peer support can help franchisees learn and grow 
  • Kevin Behan
  • 1,990 Reads 4 Shares
2025's Mega 99 list ranks the country's largest multi-unit franchisees by unit count, including their brands.
  • Ambika Oberoi
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Having a passion for education and dedication to working with others in the community can lead to a rewarding career
  • Josephine Johnson
  • 1,591 Reads 4 Shares
Managing a crisis requires strength, resolve, and leadership
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,138 Reads 4 Shares
Dogtopia
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Jerome Johnson's keys to success include sweat equity and reinvesting in the business
  • Kevin Behan
  • 4,163 Reads 173 Shares
Many operators recommend delegating responsibilities and spending time with family and friends to reduce stress 
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,220 Reads 14 Shares
IFA's Franchising Economic Outlook shows 2.2% growth for 2024, ahead of 1.9% projection
  • The International Franchise Association
  • 2,274 Reads 13 Shares
Multi-unit franchisees share how they overcame the challenges of growing their restaurant operations 
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,689 Reads 10 Shares
Multi-Unit Franchising Conference Advisory Board members look forward to franchising in 2025
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 2,890 Reads 11 Shares
Their unit will be the first of 40 under a regional developer agreement led by Jay and Michael Taylor
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 1,760 Reads 1 Shares
Multi-unit restaurant franchisees share thoughts on how to maintain brand standards while meeting regional customer preferences
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,519 Reads 33 Shares
Bryant Keil and his son, Hampden Keil, recently opened a unit in Frederick, Maryland
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,004 Reads 18 Shares
The industry is evolving toward a structure favoring scale and consolidation
  • Ambika Oberoi
  • 3,566 Reads 15 Shares
Griffin Gordon focuses on developing employees and customers at The Little Gym
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,443 Reads 117 Shares
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The regional development agreement will target cities around Arlington, Virginia, and Frederick, Maryland
  • M. Scott Morris
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The board now represents more than 90 companies and has 120 franchise executive members
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 1,700 Reads 2 Shares
The group of franchisees also has deals to open units in Chicago and Washington, D.C.
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,256 Reads 2 Shares
Liz and Jay McKee plan to open their first store in Odessa, Texas, in early 2025
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,125 Reads 5 Shares
Scott and Laura Seabloom signed a 3-unit deal to grow the toast and juice brand in Minnesota
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,504 Reads 14 Shares
The first unit is slated to open in Cambridge in late 2025
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,794 Reads 4 Shares
Ann Vanover owns three Penn Station East Coast Subs with another opening soon
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,693 Reads 16 Shares
Franchisees can take advantage of local insights and feedback to strategically market their business
  • Brett Townsend
  • 2,087 Reads 2 Shares
The organization endorses 9 "Friend of Franchising" candidates in U.S. House and Senate races
  • International Franchise Association
  • 2,481 Reads 3 Shares

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