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By now, bitcoin has become a household word. The idea of a digital, unregulated "cryptocurrency" elicits strong responses. Some have heralded bitcoin as revolutionary. Others, such as JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, denounced it as a "fraud." But in January of this year, Dimon walked that comment back, and declared, “The blockchain is real.” Why the change?
  • Joyce Mazero and William Sentell
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Arizona-Based Arby's Multi-Unit Operator Opening Brand's First New 'Fast-Crafted Style' Restaurant in Tucson Area.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 8,336 Reads 24 Shares
In 2015, I reported on the increasing use of technology in international franchising. Today, technology has become even more essential to the operation of franchised businesses around the world. Global use of technology in franchising includes franchise management, development, operations, training, social media, mobile pay, online delivery apps, marketing, and web-based POS systems.
  • William Edwards
  • 7,074 Reads 17 Shares
China is hot, as is much of Asia. So is Latin America. Hot for what? For expansion-minded U.S. franchise brands seeking growth opportunities. In a trend that accelerated with the onset of the Great Recession, U.S. franchisors have been looking overseas with greater focus for the past three-plus years.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 27,037 Reads 35 Shares
As the American economy staggered in the last few years of the 21st century's first decade, many U.S.-based franchisors began to search for growth opportunities overseas, casting a serious eye at international expansion. And from overseas, foreign-based franchisors saw depressed U.S. real estate prices and increased availability of prime locations as an opportunity to penetrate the U.S. market and establish a beachhead with American consumers.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 27,275 Reads 1 Shares
Eric Holm has graced the pages of this magazine before. We first profiled him in these pages in 2013, then recognized him with our 2015 Noble Cause MVP Award and profiled him again.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 14,329 Reads 6 Shares
Fazoli's Multi-Unit Franchisee Bringing the Brand's Second Location to the state of Arkansas.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 7,356 Reads 13 Shares
If your goal is to open your own business and you love animals, owning a pet franchise will enable you to have a business that benefits animals - the best of both worlds!
  • Emma Pearson
  • 19,381 Reads 70 Shares
The previous How-To Franchising Guide story detailed the growing role of minorities in franchising and provided a list of online resources to help minorities enter and succeed in franchising.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 27,613 Reads 1 Shares
Jake Alleman considers himself lucky for the success that has come his way.
  • Helen Bond
  • 10,330 Reads 8 Shares
For more than 20 years, Flame Broiler has been known for serving simple, healthy, and delicious rice bowls at an affordable price.
  • Daniel Lee
  • 8,622 Reads 4 Shares
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Capriotti's Sandwich Shop Multi-Unit Franchisee Partners Open New Store in Unique Non-traditional Location.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 9,522 Reads 11 Shares
My career in business began at an unconventional location: the Brewhouse Grill in Hermosa Beach, Calif. Fresh out of college, I worked there as a waitress.
  • Jocelyn Mangan
  • 11,551 Reads 14 Shares
So many good things are happening so quickly 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
  • 10,258 Reads 6 Shares
In 2015, I reported on the increasing use of technology in international franchising. Today, technology has become even more essential to the operation of franchised businesses around the world.
  • William Edwards
  • 19,281 Reads 8 Shares
The FDA's Menu Labeling Rule Takes Effect This Week. Here are 5 Common Questions Related to the New Law
  • William Sentell
  • 12,126 Reads 8 Shares
Chicken Salad Chick is Expanding in Tennessee Thanks to Multi-Unit Operators Like Josh Patton.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 15,436 Reads 90 Shares
Multi-Brand Operator Adding Del Taco Locations in Atlanta To His Portfolio.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 12,979 Reads 2 Shares
Andrew Howell, 29, has been in franchising for just four years but he is making big waves in Florida with his growing chain of Tropical Smoothie Cafes.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 13,101 Reads 7 Shares
Anyone starting out in franchising faces two critical financial hurdles: 1) finding the capital to start, and 2) surviving the start-up years. Both require careful and accurate budgeting, not only for the business itself, but also on the personal side, as most start-up businesses stretch household budgets at the outset and usually play a key role in keeping individuals and families afloat.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 42,390 Reads 37 Shares
Anil Yadav has graced the pages of this magazine before. He's well-known as a man whose work ethic took him from a Jack in the Box fry cook to the brand's largest franchisee, with 227 restaurants.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 34,654 Reads 62 Shares
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6 tips to help your PRs spending produce the results you want
  • Melissa DiGianfilippo
  • 18,122 Reads 9 Shares
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 their brands.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 24,229 Reads 139 Shares
It's a deliciously simple and satisfying concept: pick your dough, sauce, cheese, and toppings and watch your pizza get made right before your eyes, flame-fired in a 900-degree oven in under 3 minutes.
  • Ed Yancey
  • 15,448 Reads 112 Shares
Master Franchisee Opens 5th Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries in Alabama This Week.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 14,471 Reads 11 Shares
If you're a new or emerging brand, a good frandev firm just might be your new BFF
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 18,777 Reads 35 Shares
When I first went to China in late 1982 there were no foreign brands operating in the country, and everyone wore Mao jackets and rode a bicycle. The term "middle-class consumer" did not apply. People shopped at government-owned stores and street vendors.
  • Bill Edwards
  • 14,443 Reads 11 Shares
On March 4, 2001, the UNC Greensboro men's basketball team won its first Southern Conference championship when David Schuck made a layup at the buzzer. The team went on to play in the NCAA Tournament that year.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 17,425 Reads 342 Shares
In a pivotal year with women's issues at the forefront and in the headlines for the wrong reasons, we've dedicated this issue and cover story to women who have persevered through obstacles of all kinds, made their way to the top of their profession as franchise executives, and who have set a positive example in the world of business and the world in general.
  • Sara Wykes
  • 17,082 Reads 42 Shares
We ended our previous discussion of service concepts with the point that many of these businesses are based on customers making the choice to trade money (surplus) for time (deficit). The example we used was maid services, where time-starved customers spend money to buy time they can spend with their family and friends.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 39,588 Reads 46 Shares
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