Wisconsin Feature Articles

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

Hire, Train, Retain, Repeat: Tips for Finding and Keeping Employees

Tips on hiring and retaining the best employees in today's challenging job market.

Sara Wykes
7,927 Reads 137 Shares

Firehouse Subs Operator Keeps Growing

Multi-Unit Firehouse Subs Operator Opens His Newest Store in Rockford, Illinois.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
3,468 Reads 18 Shares

2018 Dominators

Multi-unit, multi-brand operators continue to grow--and they're getting bigger every year--a trend that continues to accelerate as these "dominators" grow their portfolios through acquisitions, building new units, refranchising, and scooping up successful units from retiring franchisees.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
6,753 Reads 7 Shares

Gyroville Lowers Its Franchise Fee from $25,000 to $9,995 and Sales Rise

Cutting its franchise fee by 60 percent and eliminating the sales team is paying off for Gyroville in new sales

David Kurlander
5,930 Reads 32 Shares

Area Representative On His Way To 10 Stores

Biggby Coffee South Carolina Multi-Unit Area Developer has a Plan for Growth.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
3,900 Reads 12 Shares

Chicago Operators Adds Another Valvoline

Multi-unit operator adds a new Chicago location for Valvoline Instant Oil Change bringing the franchise operator's total number to 34 units across three states.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
10,521 Reads 2 Shares

How Franchisees Found & Funded Their Senior Care Franchise

You've read about senior care franchising, know franchising offers many benefits over starting a business from scratch, and have decided franchising is the way to finally be your own boss.

Emma Pearson
41,669 Reads 565 Shares

Senior Care Franchise Owners May Be Among the Happiest People

The aging Baby Boomer population is creating an unprecedented marketplace for senior care service providers.

Emma Pearson
27,822 Reads 95 Shares

Social Media Roundup: January 24, 2018

Social media marketing news you can use. This week: 1) Chicken Salad Chick offers 10 days of giveaways to celebrate its 10th anniversary; 2) Red Robin's $99 deal for 12 months of burgers sells out in one day; 3) Jason's Deli response to a data breach is a lesson in crisis management; and 4) Jack in the Box teams up with Snoop Dogg on a "Merry Munchie Meal" LTO ($4.20, of course) as recreational marijuana goes legal in California.

Eddy Goldberg
16,199 Reads 3 Shares

2017 Dominators

Multi-unit, multi-brand operators continue expanding each year--a trend that continues to accelerate as these "Dominators" grow their portfolios through acquisitions, building new units, refranchising, and scooping up successful units from retiring franchisees.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
3,282 Reads

Saxton Group Takes McAlister's Deli Into Iowa

Largest McAlister's Deli Franchisee Brings New Location To The State Of Iowa.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
4,506 Reads 5 Shares

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TravelCenters of America Buys, Rebuilds Quaker Steak & Lube

TA Restaurant Group rejuvenates Quaker Steak & Lube

John Ponczoch
4,691 Reads 1 Shares

Return of The Lube: TravelCenters of America Recharges the Brand

TA Restaurant Group, a multi-brand franchisee and franchisor, is a division of TravelCenters of America, a Fortune 500 company that offers diesel and gasoline fueling, restaurants, truck repair facilities, convenience stores, and other services in 43 states and Canada.

John Ponczoch
3,300 Reads 527 Shares

Cousins Subs Refranchising Adds Three More Multi-Unit Operators

Cousins Subs is expanding through an ongoing rebranding and growth initiative. The company has just announced three new multi-unit deals in Wisconsin and Illinois.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
13,971 Reads 1 Shares

2017 Mega 99 Rankings

Each year we work with FRANdata to compile a list of the country's largest multi-unit franchisee organizations. Based on total unit count, the rankings show not only the number of units these "mega" franchisees operate, but also the brands they favor.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
3,445 Reads 1,023 Shares

The Ultimate Train Set: Mike Whalen Scales his Childhood Passion into Franchising and More

Heart of America Group is a diversified company that operates hotels and restaurants across the Midwest as both franchisee and franchisor.

Kerry Pipes
7,375 Reads 27 Shares

Succeeding at Succession

For Wanda Sieber, what began as an ordinary phone call became a wake-up call. The person who answered the phone told Sieber that the owner of the business she'd called had died unexpectedly, adding "We don't even know if we're going to have jobs tomorrow."

Helen Bond
35,699 Reads 3 Shares

2016 Dominators

Multi-unit, multi-brand operators continue growing larger each year--a trend that continues to accelerate as these Dominators expand their portfolios through acquisitions, new units, refranchising offers, and scooping up successful units from retirees

Multi-Unit Franchisee
2,879 Reads 1,023 Shares

Cousins Subs Reinvention Sets the Stage for Expansion into New Markets

Cousins Subs reboots after 44 years, laying the foundation for expansion into new markets.

Christine Specht
3,538 Reads 5 Shares

In with the New!: Cousins Subs Reboots for Future Growth

The fast casual space is one that continuously evolves to meet consumer demands. From restaurant design to ordering methods and digital advancements both in-store and online, brands are continually undergoing changes to keep their dynamic guest base happy... and full.

Christine Specht
6,123 Reads

Out-Sourcerers: Mastering the Art of Hiring Out

Franchisees of all sizes are increasingly discovering that business goes better with outside help. Many have found the key to bottom-line success is to focus on what they do best and find the right fit to outsource the rest.

Helen Bond
11,636 Reads 1 Shares

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Good News - March 2016

So many good things are happening so fast in franchising these days, it's hard to keep up (even for us!). So welcome to "Good News" - our monthly roundup of franchise growth, finance, international expansion, milestones, and other positive news from franchisors large, medium, and emerging.

Eddy Goldberg
3,089 Reads

Wisconsin Passes Pro Franchisee Bill

Wisconsin Pushes Back Against NLRB Overreach With Passage Of New Law Affirming The Separation of Franchisor and Franchisee Employees.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
6,718 Reads

2016 Mega 99 Rankings

Each year we work with FRANdata to compile a list of the country's largest multi-unit franchisee organizations.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
2,738 Reads 1,014 Shares

Two New Franchisees Sign On with DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen

Two New DreamMakers Franchisees Join the Brand to Build Their Futures and Their Customers' Remodeling Dreams.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
6,819 Reads

11 Brands!: Orchestrating The Dwyer Group's Marketing Charge

Pam Harper says she learned at an early age the commitment and tenacity it takes to run a small business. She drew inspiration and strength from observing her own parents toil to make their businesses succeed.

Kerry Pipes
4,644 Reads

Outstanding in the Field: Getting What you need, When You Need It

What franchisees want from corporate field support is pretty straightforward. Basic expectations include great products, marketing and brand support, ongoing training, site selection, purchasing power for goods and services, and participation in product and program testing.

Debbie Selinsky
7,574 Reads 1 Shares

Collaborate, Communicate, Grow: Franchise Relations Come to the Fore

Franchise relations are in the midst of powerful, fundamental change. Driven by the maturity of franchising, the rise of large multi-unit operators...

Eddy Goldberg
8,780 Reads

BrightStar Care Husband-and-Wife Make A Perfect Team

Jeff Tews and Susan Rather are a married couple who have been BrightStar Care franchisees since 2006. They oversee four territories in seven counties in South Central Wisconsin and are passionate about their brand and business.