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

Yousuf Nabi honors his father's legacy with Mrs. Fields while expanding the business with new brands
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,119 Reads 84 Shares
Service brand deals continue to grow through the first two months of the year
  • Kevin Behan
  • 1,730 Reads 4 Shares
Eight multi-unit restaurant operators tell why they diversified into new sectors (or didn't!)
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 1,972 Reads 3 Shares
Kim Freid embraces Apex Leadership Co.'s fundraising and training programs
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,646 Reads 7 Shares
A Dunkin' franchisee, Patel has a proven track record of scaling franchise operations
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,138 Reads 4 Shares
Most study participants (40%) don't expect tariffs to affect their businesses
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 1,705 Reads 4 Shares
Bob Allison says Lindora Clinic can standardize the delivery of metabolic health solutions
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,790 Reads 5 Shares
With new leaders in Washington, D.C., it's time to promote proactive franchising policies
  • Matt Haller
  • 3,879 Reads 3 Shares
The multi-unit franchisee's second Wetzel's Pretzels will open in The Shops at Heavenly Village
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,080 Reads 2 Shares
Multi-unit restaurant franchisees share thoughts on how to maintain brand standards while meeting regional customer preferences
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,856 Reads 34 Shares
In addition to portfolio growth, diversification provides opportunities to develop new skills
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,981 Reads 13 Shares
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The new ICHRA insurance plan can provide more affordable and customized health benefits to franchise employees
  • Jack Hooper
  • 4,549 Reads 10 Shares
The new unit recently opened in Bainbridge, Ohio
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 5,527 Reads 5 Shares
Franchise development professionals gather in Atlanta learn and share ideas
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 2,175 Reads 2 Shares
The industry is evolving toward a structure favoring scale and consolidation
  • Ambika Oberoi
  • 4,429 Reads 15 Shares
Service brand deals keep growing as end of the year approaches
  • Kevin Behan
  • 1,817 Reads 3 Shares
How these successful multi-unit restaurant franchisees keep current with the latest industry practices and technologies
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 2,266 Reads 3 Shares
The latest in employment news from November affecting franchising and beyond
  • Kevin Behan
  • 1,994 Reads 3 Shares
Tom McGwire commits to growing Honey Baked Ham in New England
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,015 Reads 8 Shares
Mike James and Guernsey Holdings own and operate more than 140 franchise locations in 11 states
  • Kevin Behan
  • 4,229 Reads 147 Shares
The group of franchisees also has deals to open units in Chicago and Washington, D.C.
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,595 Reads 2 Shares
Broken Yolk
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The organization says the FTC continues to exceed its authority and disregard the rulemaking process
  • International Franchise Association
  • 2,329 Reads 7 Shares
IFA's top priority is to help create a better environment for franchising to thrive
  • Matthew Haller
  • 3,340 Reads 20 Shares
Liz and Jay McKee plan to open their first store in Odessa, Texas, in early 2025
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,333 Reads 5 Shares
Our October roundup of international franchise news travels to Canada, China, Dubai, England, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the U.S.
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,770 Reads 4 Shares
Operators are willing to take certain risks to enjoy the benefits of emerging brands
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,977 Reads 6 Shares
The organization endorses 9 "Friend of Franchising" candidates in U.S. House and Senate races
  • International Franchise Association
  • 2,764 Reads 4 Shares
Popular burger chain is one of many fast-casual restaurants using AI technology to manage staffing
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,754 Reads 3 Shares
New law will require third-party franchise sellers to register and add pre-sale disclosure requirements top operate in California
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,186 Reads 2 Shares
Fast casual chain to begin implementing kiosks at restaurants for greater efficiency and service
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,440 Reads 1 Shares

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