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Bonchon, a 400-plus unit Korean chicken and comfort food concept, hit its 20-year marker in 2022.
  • Bonchon
  • 3,755 Reads
Like many emerging franchises, when Craig Jooste started his home services business he had no idea where his journey would take him. But he’s come a long way. 
  • Thryv
  • 3,816 Reads     2 Shares
Huckleberry’s Breakfast & Lunch continues to make its presence known as a category-defining breakfast and lunch brand. The award-winning California-based emerging chain, with 31 open restaurants, aims to expand as a national brand with 100 restaurants by 2026.
  • Helen Bond
  • 3,152 Reads
Entrepreneurs seeking unmatched success and quality of life in a second career they didn’t have before are finding a home with senior care leader Right at Home.
  • Right at Home
  • 8,602 Reads
Salata Salad Kitchen is set to drive more growth through technology. The leading built-to-order salad kitchen has added Briton Smetzer to the brand as vice president of information technology charged with modernizing Salata’s IT infrastructure to prep for the future
  • Helen Bond
  • 3,235 Reads
With over 400 locations, 1300 service centers in 37 countries, Ziebart has been on the investment list of worldwide multi-unit buyers for several years
  • Ziebart
  • 2,716 Reads
Penn Station continues to refine operations to position its franchisee for sustained success. Franchise partners of the fast casual favorite can now look to the support of the brand’s director of franchise services, a newly-created position designed to help franchise partners drive growth through technology.
  • Helen Bond
  • 2,941 Reads
Wienerschnitzel rolls out new limited-time incentive program to attract franchisees during the brand’s aggressive U.S. expansion efforts in 2023
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 3,591 Reads
New owner Frank Hiti says, “We are really excited to take over a business that has such an outstanding reputation in the community. As business buyers, we are blown away by the strong foundation that Mike and Karen Geygan built with Minuteman Press in Lebanon.
  • Minuteman Press
  • 3,044 Reads
Buddy’s was recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, franchise support and overall brand power.
  • Buddy's Home Furnishings
  • 2,330 Reads
Another Broken Egg Cafe, the nation’s leading upscale breakfast, brunch and lunch restaurant brand, celebrated one of its most notable years to date in 2022.
  • Another Broken Egg Cafe
  • 3,618 Reads     1 Shares
Hungry Howie's Pizza
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The healthcare industry has exploded within the last decade, and an aging population has skyrocketed the demand for physical therapy.
  • FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers
  • 3,625 Reads
Multi-unit Ziebart franchisee with more than three decades of experience discusses the benefits of franchising with the brand
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 3,218 Reads     1 Shares
Salata, the nation’s leading built-to-order salad kitchen – is anticipating an explosive year in 2023 as it nears the 100-unit milestone
  • Salata
  • 3,368 Reads
It’s true. Your franchise can thrive during an economic downturn. It may seem counterintuitive to lean into a recession with increased marketing and advertising, but it’s not. Based on past recessions, brands that go dark lose business.  Here’s what you need to know.
  • Thryv
  • 2,695 Reads     1 Shares
What franchise will work best for you? What franchise will allow you the freedom to own your own business? Which franchise has proven itself to be #1 in franchisee satisfaction for 10 consecutive years? After all, isn’t that the key?
  • Kona Ice
  • 4,517 Reads
From your website to hours of operation, your customers know what to expect from you. But do your franchisees? This article identifies the most common challenges emerging and established franchisors face and how you can address them.
  • Thryv
  • 3,390 Reads
Here are 3 things that we, at Tiger Pistol, believe you should really consider before rewriting your strategy for 2023
  • Donny Dye, SVP Sales & Marketing, Tiger Pistol
  • 2,574 Reads
Husband-and-wife scooping success with Bruster’s Real Ice Cream franchise in Indiana
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 4,299 Reads
5 reasons MassageLuXe offers a great franchise investment opportunity in a growing multi-billion dollar marketplace
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 3,532 Reads
Ziggi’s Coffee is on the road to rapid growth with franchise owners eager to expand with the community-focused coffee shop and drive-thru chain
  • Helen Bond
  • 3,909 Reads
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Armed with an exclusive licensing agreement with Ford Motor Company, Florida-based burger-and-craft-beer franchise plans to open at least 8-10 new restaurants nationwide by 2024 
  • Ford's Garage
  • 4,873 Reads     2 Shares
When it comes to multi-unit expansion, access to the right capital, at the right time can be a game-changer in ensuring success.
  • ApplePie Capital
  • 3,480 Reads
Whether single store or multi-store ownership, Ziebart continues to help families achieve their entrepreneurial dreams through Ziebart franchise ownership.
  • Ziebart
  • 4,395 Reads
Military veterans are increasingly finding a franchise home in Ziggi’s Coffee. The brand estimates 10% of its specialty coffee shop locations are veteran-owned, shining a light on the franchise as a top spot for those seeking a second career after military service.
  • Helen Bond
  • 3,553 Reads
At Shipley Do-Nuts, one of the company’s most important initiatives in 2022 was getting the whole 330+ location system on board with online ordering with an eye towards growing systemwide sales.
  • Shipley Do-Nuts
  • 3,383 Reads     1 Shares
As one of the fastest growing rent-to-own franchises in America, Buddy’s Home Furnishings offers many benefits when it comes to franchise ownership, which explains why approximately 88% of Buddy’s franchisees are multi-unit owners—they come back for more!
  • Buddy's Home Furnishings
  • 2,462 Reads
Franchisees of Hungry Howie’s continue to spread the brand’s mozzarella-with-a-mission approach to communities from coast-to-coast.
  • Helen Bond
  • 3,137 Reads
Penn Station East Coast Subs continues to make its presence known with winning franchisees. 
  • Penn Station
  • 2,734 Reads
Multi-brand operators are lining up to franchise with The Human Bean. And for a good reason. The Oregon-based drive-thru specialty coffee and espresso brand, which doesn’t charge royalties, boasts record-breaking sales and a loyal following.
  • Helen Bond
  • 3,869 Reads     1 Shares
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