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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
  • 3,066 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
  • 5,091 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
  • 3,719 Reads
Husband-and-wife scooping success with Bruster’s Real Ice Cream franchise in Indiana
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 4,695 Reads
5 reasons MassageLuXe offers a great franchise investment opportunity in a growing multi-billion dollar marketplace
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 3,991 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
  • 4,266 Reads
Doggy day care pioneer Central Bark continues to experience record growth with franchisees like Allen Stanczak. Stanczak recently celebrated the $1 million-plus mark at his New Berlin, Wisconsin Central Bark—with sales at his two other locations not far behind. 
  • Helen Bond
  • 5,056 Reads
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
  • 5,672 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
  • 3,969 Reads
Whether single store or multi-store ownership, Ziebart continues to help families achieve their entrepreneurial dreams through Ziebart franchise ownership.
  • Ziebart
  • 4,928 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
  • 3,944 Reads
Jeff's Bagel Run
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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
  • 3,843 Reads     1 Shares
Franchisees of Hungry Howie’s continue to spread the brand’s mozzarella-with-a-mission approach to communities from coast-to-coast.
  • Helen Bond
  • 3,673 Reads
Penn Station East Coast Subs continues to make its presence known with winning franchisees. 
  • Penn Station
  • 3,034 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
  • 4,536 Reads     1 Shares
Since Rita’s first opened its doors outside of Philadelphia in 1984, this top frozen dessert franchise has served up delicious treats for customers and impressive ROI for Franchise Owners—year after year.
  • Rita's Italian Ice
  • 5,503 Reads
Ziggi’s Coffee, a fast-growing Colorado-based drive-thru coffee concept, is opening locations throughout the nation.
  • Ziggi's Coffee
  • 3,750 Reads
Military veterans excel with premium automotive appearance and protection services brand Ziebart
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 3,119 Reads     1 Shares
Franchisees finding success with MassageLuXe’s unique membership-based business
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 3,694 Reads
For the past 17 years, Harley Cohen has been at the helm of the Right at Home in north Dallas, Texas, and he’s still just as passionate about it as the day he signed his franchise agreement.
  • Right at Home
  • 5,614 Reads
MY SALON Suite, a salon suite franchise created for entrepreneurial-spirited individuals interested in diversifying their portfolio while living a semi-absentee lifestyle, is targeting franchise development in markets across the United States as the brand approaches 250 open locations.
  • MY SALON Suite
  • 4,587 Reads
Bojangles
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Salata Salad Kitchen, the leading built-to-order salad kitchen with 90 locations, recently expanded through the opening of its newest location in Magnolia, Texas and is currently refreshing three of its San Antonio locations under the brand’s prototype.
  • Salata
  • 4,154 Reads
To support Marco’s Pizza and its unparalleled growth trajectory, the nation’s fastest-growing pizza brand* strengthens its development team with recently appointed Chief Development Officer, Gerardo Flores, in addition to David Gladstone – VP of Construction and Paul Williams – VP of Real Estate.
  • Marco's Pizza®
  • 3,255 Reads
Salata Salad Kitchen continues to thrive, backed by strong leadership and a winning franchise blueprint for sustained success with experienced business operators. 
  • Helen Bond
  • 3,237 Reads
World’s Leading Salon Suite Brand Nurtures Invigorating Growth With Existing Multi-Unit Owner
  • Phenix Salon Suites
  • 3,649 Reads
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream franchisee Anna Wytiaz finds success and says "I really love what I do."
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 4,903 Reads
Smoothie King, the world’s largest smoothie chain and the first health and fitness QSR brand of its kind, recently announced the opening of its newest corporate owned and operated location in Wichita, Kansas.
  • Smoothie King
  • 4,108 Reads
Ziggi’s Coffee has its sights set on more franchise expansion as a national brand that is creating a nationwide family
  • Helen Bond
  • 3,838 Reads
Successfully launching a new quick-service restaurant (QSR) business can be a challenge. This is one of the many reasons why partnering with the right organization is so important when exploring franchise owner opportunities and determining which investment is right for you
  • Shipley Do-Nuts
  • 3,715 Reads
Legacy brand Golden Corral is heating up for more growth with an inflation-busting franchise development incentive
  • Helen Bond
  • 5,936 Reads
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