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California Feature Articles

Looking for a franchise opportunity in California? Whether you're a first-time business owner or a seasoned entrepreneur, California offers exciting potential for franchise success. With thriving markets in key cities like Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento, Long Beach, there's a perfect environment to launch and grow a franchise. From food and beverage to retail and services, the diverse economic landscape in California is ripe for franchise opportunities. Explore the best franchise options today and take the next step toward business ownership in California.

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

Half of small business owners expect revenue losses because of tariffs
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 1,209 Reads 1 Shares
Loveleen and Talwinder Baghri's target markets in California include Clovis, Fresno, and Modesto
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 822 Reads 1 Shares
The group has announced plans to open 48 locations nationwide
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 954 Reads 1 Shares
Providing proper training and developing a strong culture can lead to the best service and ongoing success
  • Kevin Behan
  • 1,357 Reads 8 Shares
Inflation, instability, and new tariffs are hitting entrepreneurs
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 990 Reads 1 Shares
Five additional restaurants are planned to be split between the Dallas-Fort Worth area and Orange County, California
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 1,334 Reads 1 Shares
Vanessa Melman Yakobson, CEO of Blo Blow Dry Bar & LashKind founder, drives brand growth with visionary leadership, franchising 160+ Blo & expanding LashKind.
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 1,229 Reads 13 Shares
Denise Tran, ex-attorney & CEO of Bun Mee, turned her love for Vietnamese cuisine into a fast-casual hit, now franchising nationwide!
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 2,590 Reads 52 Shares
Andrea Levey co-founded Philly's Best to bring authentic Philly cheesesteaks to SoCal, growing it into a beloved 20-location brand with quality at its core.
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 1,069 Reads 2 Shares
One year later, the legislation has resulted in more than 22,000 jobs lost and a 14.5% increase in food prices
  • International Franchise Association
  • 1,879 Reads 4 Shares
Allison Langenderfer, co-founder of Spavia Day Spa, leads with passion, innovation, and community focus, shaping a top wellness brand through franchising.
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 1,286 Reads 10 Shares
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Rosalie Guillem co-founded Le Macaron, bringing authentic French macarons to the U.S. With 65+ locations, she's redefining French pastry franchising!
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 1,486 Reads 5 Shares
He was an expert on the intersection of public policy, communications, and the law
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 1,459 Reads 10 Shares
Sharon Arthofer is an esteemed retail executive and seasoned entrepreneur with a passion for franchising and business development in the food and beverage space.
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 1,424 Reads 7 Shares
Female founders turned to franchising to grow their businesses and expand their influence
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 1,394 Reads 6 Shares
As a business expands into multi-unit territory, the right district or area managers become crucial
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 1,711 Reads 4 Shares
A new report reveals that 41% of those surveyed expect revenue losses
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 1,615 Reads 10 Shares
2025's Mega 99 list ranks the country's largest multi-unit franchisees by unit count, including their brands.
  • Ambika Oberoi
  • 6,111 Reads 7 Shares
Yousuf Nabi honors his father's legacy with Mrs. Fields while expanding the business with new brands
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,616 Reads 82 Shares
Service brand deals continue to grow through the first two months of the year
  • Kevin Behan
  • 1,530 Reads 3 Shares
Eight multi-unit restaurant operators tell why they diversified into new sectors (or didn't!)
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 1,736 Reads 2 Shares
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Kim Freid embraces Apex Leadership Co.'s fundraising and training programs
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,893 Reads 5 Shares
A Dunkin' franchisee, Patel has a proven track record of scaling franchise operations
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 1,790 Reads 3 Shares
Most study participants (40%) don't expect tariffs to affect their businesses
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 1,549 Reads 3 Shares
Bob Allison says Lindora Clinic can standardize the delivery of metabolic health solutions
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,382 Reads 4 Shares
With new leaders in Washington, D.C., it's time to promote proactive franchising policies
  • Matt Haller
  • 3,473 Reads 2 Shares
The multi-unit franchisee's second Wetzel's Pretzels will open in The Shops at Heavenly Village
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 1,791 Reads 2 Shares
Multi-unit restaurant franchisees share thoughts on how to maintain brand standards while meeting regional customer preferences
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,519 Reads 33 Shares
In addition to portfolio growth, diversification provides opportunities to develop new skills
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,597 Reads 12 Shares
The new ICHRA insurance plan can provide more affordable and customized health benefits to franchise employees
  • Jack Hooper
  • 3,837 Reads 9 Shares

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