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

The group of franchisees also has deals to open units in Chicago and Washington, D.C.
  • M. Scott Morris
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The organization says the FTC continues to exceed its authority and disregard the rulemaking process
  • International Franchise Association
  • 2,760 Reads 7 Shares
IFA's top priority is to help create a better environment for franchising to thrive
  • Matthew Haller
  • 4,077 Reads 20 Shares
Liz and Jay McKee plan to open their first store in Odessa, Texas, in early 2025
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,719 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
  • 3,527 Reads 4 Shares
Operators are willing to take certain risks to enjoy the benefits of emerging brands
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,805 Reads 8 Shares
The organization endorses 9 "Friend of Franchising" candidates in U.S. House and Senate races
  • International Franchise Association
  • 3,267 Reads 4 Shares
Popular burger chain is one of many fast-casual restaurants using AI technology to manage staffing
  • Kevin Behan
  • 4,726 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
  • 4,025 Reads 3 Shares
Fast casual chain to begin implementing kiosks at restaurants for greater efficiency and service
  • Kevin Behan
  • 4,157 Reads 1 Shares
The locations will be in Sacramento and surrounding California cities
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,087 Reads 3 Shares
Vocelli Pizza
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Harsh Ghai says that despite its size, Ghai Management Services remains a family business
  • Kevin Behan
  • 5,599 Reads 5 Shares
The latest in employment news from August affecting franchising and beyond
  • Kevin Behan
  • 4,038 Reads 9 Shares
A majority surveyed said they earned half or less than their 2023 July revenue
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,944 Reads 11 Shares
Nontraditional locations offer franchisors new ways of reaching customers but come with pros and cons
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 4,145 Reads 18 Shares
AI is transforming customer service by taking over tasks traditionally done by humans
  • John DiJulius
  • 3,890 Reads 5 Shares
Service brand deals keep growing through the end of July
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,761 Reads 4 Shares
Franchise also upgrades POS system to increase operating efficiency 
  • Kevin Behan
  • 4,649 Reads 3 Shares
Survey: The $20 minimum wage will limit future growth in California
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,913 Reads 10 Shares
Restaurants can attract and retain valuable employees by offering benefits
  • Jordan Boesch
  • 3,878 Reads 9 Shares
The latest in employment news affecting franchising and beyond
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,087 Reads 4 Shares
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
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This will be the brand's first move to the East Coast
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 4,024 Reads 2 Shares
Many businesses can take a longer-than-expected time to earn a steady cash flow.
  • Fred Mercer
  • 3,251 Reads 12 Shares
We asked 5 multi-unit restaurant franchisees for their thoughts on the future of franchised restaurants and any emerging trends they see.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 4,613 Reads 4 Shares
Direct engagement with lawmakers is essential to successful policy outcomes
  • Matthew Haller
  • 3,833 Reads 21 Shares
Longtime advocacy pros and newcomers can make real differences
  • Matt Haller
  • 4,806 Reads 4 Shares
The multi-unit agreement includes Sacramento and Stockton, California
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,289 Reads 3 Shares
We asked successful multi-unit restaurant franchisees what advice they would give to someone thinking about buying their first franchise
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 3,498 Reads 2 Shares
The latest in employment news affecting franchising and beyond
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,278 Reads 1 Shares
Mexican native brings pizza franchise to his home country
  • Kevin Behan
  • 5,351 Reads 71 Shares

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