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Kansas Feature Articles

Looking for a franchise opportunity in Kansas? Whether you're a first-time business owner or a seasoned entrepreneur, Kansas offers exciting potential for franchise success. With thriving markets in key cities like Wichita, Overland Park, Kansas City, Topeka, Olathe, there's a perfect environment to launch and grow a franchise. From food and beverage to retail and services, the diverse economic landscape in Kansas is ripe for franchise opportunities. Explore the best franchise options today and take the next step toward business ownership in Kansas.

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

Karl Malchow worked his way up the Toppers Pizza chain and now owns five restaurants.
  • Helen Bond
  • 7,177 Reads 156 Shares
Peter Piper Pizza added a new fast-casual option, attracting new guests and growing its fan base.
  • Genaro Perez
  • 4,547 Reads
Who’s up? Who’s down? Find out who’s dominating their states and regions in our 2023 Dominators Rankings.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 6,208 Reads 8 Shares
Troy Lovins, a service brand franchisee, will bring a dessert-focused concept to Kansas City. 
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,840 Reads 1 Shares
Service brand franchise deals stay hot as the weather begins to cool
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 4,141 Reads
Mohammed Azaz diversifies his 30-plus unit portfolio with his latest development agreement for 15 Smoothie King locations in DFW market.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 4,148 Reads 19 Shares
Restaurant franchise veteran creates Ohana Restaurant Group LLC to develop seven Hawaiian Bros locations in Kansas, Missouri, and Arkansas.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 6,415 Reads 4 Shares
Service brand franchises continue to expand nationally as spring arrives in the U.S.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 5,312 Reads 5 Shares
For Tracy Bouwens, Scooter’s largest franchisee, it’s all about people
  • Sara Wykes
  • 11,205 Reads 8 Shares
Service brand franchises continue to strike new deals across all sectors in early 2023
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 3,305 Reads 3 Shares
Kansas-based business partners acquire 3 Twin Peaks locations in Kansas City and another 2 in Wichita
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 6,764 Reads 1 Shares
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Service brand franchises continue to strike new deals across all sectors as 2022 winds down
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 4,256 Reads 4 Shares
Our “Reconnect” with longtime Golden Corral franchisee Dave Gronewoller shows that, at 68, he continues to grow his business as he looks to pass it on to the next generation.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 9,457 Reads 128 Shares
Who's dominating in their markets and regions? See our 2022 Dominators rankings to find out!
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 2,368 Reads 2 Shares
Kansas City area multi-brand franchisee signs new 3-store development agreement with Smashburger
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 3,894 Reads 3 Shares
Multi-brand franchisee with more than 300 locations opens new Taco Bell restaurant in Missouri
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 8,314 Reads 13 Shares
Service brand franchises continue to strike new deals nationwide in June
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 3,278 Reads 12 Shares
Welcome to “Good, Bad, and Other News!” – our monthly roundup of franchise growth, finance, expansion, regulation, legislation, technology, trends, people, milestones, and other news about franchisors large, medium, merging, and emerging.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 3,551 Reads
Transitioning your business to the next generation will take plenty of planning, preparation, training, and time
  • Emma Pearson
  • 7,537 Reads 12 Shares
Service brand franchises continue to grow across all sectors in April and May
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 3,906 Reads 9 Shares
Service brand franchises continue their expansion across all sectors as Covid starts to fade away
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 2,400 Reads 15 Shares
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Service brand franchises continue their expansion across all sectors in January 
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 4,167 Reads 11 Shares
Who’s dominating in their markets and regions? See our 2021 Dominators rankings to find out!
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 5,454 Reads 5 Shares
Kansas operators set to open their second Scooter’s Coffee location on January 7
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 3,649 Reads 5 Shares
JRI Hospitality now operates 72 Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers restaurants following latest acquisition.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 4,786 Reads 7 Shares
One of McAlister’s Deli’s largest franchisees signs deal to open 32 more locations within the next 7 years.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 4,828 Reads 9 Shares
To create a legacy business, the time to start planning is now
  • Helen Bond
  • 6,509 Reads 18 Shares
Kansas restaurant operator signs on with Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux and will be the first to bring the brand to the state.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 3,494 Reads
With 102 units, Jamie Weeks is the largest franchisee of Orangetheory Fitness and has no plans to slow down anytime soon
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 14,994 Reads 224 Shares
JJ Ramsey grew up working in the family’s Schlotzsky’s franchise business. Today he has 18 Schlotzsky’s of his own.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 10,599 Reads 519 Shares

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