Franchise Articles

Browse our selection of franchise articles and features to help further your knowledge in opening and operating a franchise business. Our exclusive features cover the franchise growth, operations, legal, leadership, marketing, real estate, and technology site of the franchise business. Written by the editorial team that produces Franchise Update Magazine and Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine, the franchise industries premier magazines.

The Hidden Risks of Social Media for Recruiting & HR Managers

Why common sense and compliance are imperative when using social media as part of your recruiting efforts.

Myron Curry
9,356 Reads 17 Shares

Social Impact Investing Shows Up in International Social Franchise Programs

Social impact investment through micro-franchising is doing a world of good across the globe.

Joyce Mazero
8,154 Reads 13 Shares

Living the Dream: Healthy Lifestyle and Healthy Growth

Smoothie King multi-unit franchisee Andrew Weinstein believes he was meant for the world of big business.

Helen Bond
7,721 Reads 8 Shares

Dale Carnegie Training: Adapting to International Marketing Challenges

How Dale Carnegie Training adapts to international marketing challenges

Adam Gogolski
6,816 Reads 8 Shares

Culture is Critical to Success

Culture is a critical part of all aspects of your business and should be considered a core foundation of your operating strategy

Kendall Rawls
4,825 Reads 45 Shares

South Africa: 4 Tips for Franchisees Seeking the Best Opportunity

South Africa: 4 tips for prospective franchisees

Richard Mukheibir
5,073 Reads 5 Shares

Tony Roma's Opens in Bolivia, Its First Restaurant in the Country

Tony Roma's opens 1st of 3 restaurants in Bolivia

Eddy Goldberg
9,203 Reads 22 Shares

How To Resolve Workplace Conflict

Handling workplace conflict in a manner where everyone wins.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
5,866 Reads 2 Shares

2018 Multi-Brand 50

Our annual Multi-Brand 50 list ranks the top U.S. franchisees with more than one brand by number of units, along with their 25 most popular brands.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
8,785 Reads 15 Shares

To SBA or Not To SBA?: For Larger Loan Amounts, Not!

It's the general opinion among the multi-unit franchise owners I speak with that the credit crunch is easing, even as interest rates are rising.

Rod Bristol
4,513 Reads 4 Shares

Uno Pizzeria & Grill Refranchising Maryland and Virginia Stores

Multi-concept operator takes over 8 Uno Pizzeria restaurants in brand's refranchising move.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
4,381 Reads 9 Shares

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Six Things To Ask Yourself Before Investing in a Children or Education Franchise

6 ways to determine if a children or education franchise is right for you

Emma Pearson
14,887 Reads 82 Shares

Multi-Brand Operator Brings Melt Shop to Two New States

Seasoned multi-unit operator bringing Melt Shop restaurants to Delaware and New New Jersey.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
3,902 Reads 17 Shares

Young, Experienced, and Growing

Alex King may be only 29, but the Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers multi-unit operator has been a part of the throwback brand since he was a teenager.

Kerry Pipes
8,980 Reads 62 Shares

European Master & Multi-Unit Franchising Conference Debuts in London

First-ever European Master & Multi-Unit Franchising Conference draws attendees from 15 countries.

Eddy Goldberg
5,701 Reads 12 Shares

Dominator Operators: 7 Franchisees Trace Their Route to Success

Once a year we devote an issue to these hard-working, successful franchisees. As usual, they're an interesting mix, but the results are similar: a combination of grit, determination, and perseverance has led each to success and domination with their chosen brands and markets.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
5,147 Reads 32 Shares

Caution: International Expansion May Be Trickier than You Thought

Expanding abroad requires considerable forethought and a dose of caution.

Joyce Mazero and Michael Seid
6,736 Reads 78 Shares

Cross-Border Marketing Challenges

How Young Rembrandts adapts to the marketing challenges of international expansion.

Liz Wahl
7,752 Reads 5 Shares

4 Trends for Hourly Workers

These four trends are affecting the hourly worker space.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
7,651 Reads 6 Shares

Wayback Burgers Builds Its Future Overseas, as Well as Domestically

Wayback Burgers continues rapid international expansion, with more ahead.

Eddy Goldberg
7,971 Reads 3 Shares

Report Highlights How Consumers Define Health and the Food Choices They Make

Report finds consumers seeking more innovative and healthy menu options at restaurants.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
3,584 Reads 8 Shares

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Pet Franchise Ownership Can Reduce Stress

Joining a pet franchise can be good for not only the pets, but also for the franchise operators.

Emma Pearson
15,284 Reads 117 Shares

American Dreamer: "No One is Holding You Back But You"

Shahin Urias learned early in life that giving up was not an option. Urias, whose father was in the military, grew up in survival mode during a tumultuous era in Iran.

Helen Bond
6,370 Reads 10 Shares

Franchising, the Industry of Opportunity

Spending my summers growing up working at my father's A&W Root Beer stand, I had a love for the business when I was only 10.

Greg S. Cutchall
5,379 Reads 13 Shares

Consumers Say Brands Should Respond to Online Reviews

If you're not responding to online reviews you should be, says new study.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
5,431 Reads 9 Shares

Health and Wellness Franchises Tap Into the $3.7 Trillion Global Wellness Industry

Health & wellness franchises serve a growing market of fitness seekers.

Emma Pearson
15,144 Reads 76 Shares

Key Employees and 'Golden Handcuffs'

Your key talent is looking for greater opportunity and your retention strategies must go beyond instilling culture and how much you can afford to pay them.