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David Lopez made a bold move when he was 19 years old. He quit college, borrowed money, and opened his first business. Turns out he was pretty good at being an entrepreneur.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 24,116 Reads 90 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
  • 14,441 Reads 11 Shares
Social media marketing news you can use. This week: 1) 6 email marketing experts predict what's ahead in 2018; and 2) introducing the Consumer Marketing Technology Roundup, featuring news briefs about ordering kiosks from Diebold Nixdorf, new ways to market from Google AdWords, LevelUp's new Broadcast service, and Toast and SpeedETab teaming up to offer native mobile ordering for restaurants.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 12,661 Reads 2 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 are considering a number of options as we work toward our 2018 franchise development goals, focusing primarily on zeroing in on what is working and switching up the approaches that are not.
  • Franchise Update
  • 13,966 Reads 1 Shares
When you first consider franchising as a business model, one of the choices that arises is which type of business, in which sector, suits you best. One basic choice to make is goods or service; another is retail or home-based.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 38,224 Reads 20 Shares
Former Silicon Valley Tech Executive has Become a Successful Multi-Unit Operator and is on the Grow with the Opening of his Newest Great Clips Location.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 15,645 Reads 30 Shares
If you feel like a car doing a burnout in your current job and are dreaming of being your own boss, investing in an automotive franchise may be just the ticket.
  • Emma Pearson
  • 52,766 Reads 1,183 Shares
How Jamba Juice's CMO is using consumer data and insights to lead the 28-year-old brand into the future
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 17,111 Reads 4 Shares
In the previous article, we discussed the obstacles involved in becoming a retail franchisee. This time we examine what traits and attributes franchisors with retail concepts look for in their franchisee prospects and candidates.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 33,025 Reads 1 Shares
After years of pursuing single-unit operators, Massage Envy is shifting to multi-unit recruitment
  • Rick Howard
  • 18,368 Reads 104 Shares
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Strengthening relationships with your franchisees
  • Ari Rabban
  • 17,451 Reads 10 Shares
When it comes to franchise recruitment in the digital age, first impressions count--now, more than ever.
  • Helen Bond
  • 14,046 Reads 7 Shares
Rob Collins is one of the new kids in town. The marketing veteran was part of Tropical Smoothie Cafe's five-member executive team hire this past October.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 16,892 Reads 14 Shares
Cousins Subs' VP of Marketing on using social media for local marketing in 2018.
  • Justin McCoy
  • 17,210 Reads 10 Shares
The "better burger" marketplace may seem crowded, but for Wayback Burgers the competition makes for exciting challenges and opportunities.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 20,089 Reads 6 Shares
Social media marketing has evolved from the new kid on the block to its more proper place as a part of a brand's overall marketing strategy--a large part that is still expanding--much as the Internet did since business first "discovered" it in the mid-1990s.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 24,851 Reads 16 Shares
Succeeding in the fast casual restaurant business is often as simple as consistently executing on what you do best and remaining open to the small changes that help you take advantage of new opportunities.
  • Andy Wiederhorn
  • 23,720 Reads 1 Shares
In previous columns I've written about relying too heavily on technology if it places a barrier between the customer experience and your brand--and of the need for policies that empower employees to have genuine, flexible interactions with each customer.
  • John DiJulius
  • 22,190 Reads 8 Shares
Why you should set resolutions for your business and the benefits you can reap from sticking to them.
  • Kendall Rawls
  • 25,788 Reads 4 Shares
Taking a franchise brand international requires research, dedication, and a lot of hard work. And as we looked at last time, it requires strong relationships with the right people on the ground in the international countries. People like Americans Jake Weinstock and Paul Kuebler, who teamed up with Russian entrepreneur Vladimir Grumlik, to open Gold's Gym franchises.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 53,690 Reads 42 Shares
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Mark H. Friedman has 25 years of management consultant experience crafting high-end, multi-million-dollar turnaround strategies for large companies.
  • Helen Bond
  • 44,209 Reads 87 Shares
Too much time on our "devices" is costing us a lot in creativity, customer service, and so much more.
  • John DiJulius
  • 29,883 Reads 44 Shares
Results from the 2018 Annual Franchise Development Report (AFDR) were unveiled in mid-October at the 19th annual Franchise Leadership & Development Conference.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 32,861 Reads 15 Shares
I've been fortunate over the years to consistently think about and work on the intersection of people's experiences and how technology can help make them better.
  • Jocelyn Mangan
  • 35,689 Reads 12 Shares
When it comes to franchise sales, should you do it yourself or team up with third parties?
  • Art Coley
  • 26,576 Reads 18 Shares
Over the past few years, technological advancements have been growing at an accelerated rate. We've seen a shift from a desktop-dominated web to a mobile-dominated web.
  • Benjamin Foley
  • 20,516 Reads 54 Shares
Can marketing technology be keeping your team from doing what it does best?
  • Kandi O'Connor
  • 12,638 Reads 14 Shares
Kix Mobile, an emerging cellphone exchange franchise, is less than a year old. But as a pre-registrant for the annual Franchise Leadership & Development Conference, Paul Wolbert, Kix's director and CEO, signed up to be mystery shopped by a team of sales and lead generation experts.
  • Sara Wykes
  • 8,321 Reads 35 Shares
Social media marketing news you can use. This week: 1) Eric Holm, founder of "Helpings from the Heart" and Golden Corral franchisee, to feed more than 20,000 in event's 25th year; 2) Long John Silver's To Introduce "Drive-Thrus of the Future"; 3) 5 tips on how to reach Hispanic consumers in 2018; 4) Juice It Up! to debut C-store with drive-thru window and self-serve ordering kiosks.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 3,207 Reads 1 Shares
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