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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.

Bruster's Real Ice Cream celebrates 30 years and looks forward to the next 30.
  • Jim Sahene
  • 6,825 Reads 3 Shares
Succession planning tips and advice from those who've already done it.
  • Sara Wykes
  • 6,716 Reads 39 Shares
Who's dominating in their markets and regions? See our annual Dominators issue to find out!
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 6,642 Reads 21 Shares
At 34, Harsh Ghai is the COO of a family business with more than 150 franchised restaurants.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 15,053 Reads 28 Shares
Welcome to "Good News!" - our monthly roundup of franchise growth, finance, international expansion, regulation and legislation, technology, milestones, and other news about franchisors large, medium, and emerging.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 2,757 Reads 4 Shares
In advance of the 20th anniversary of its annual Multi-Unit Franchising Conference, Franchise Update Media has signed a 7-year contract with the new Caesars Forum conference facility.
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 3,202 Reads 28 Shares
These two 30-somethings are Tropical Smoothie Cafe's biggest franchisees
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 9,155 Reads 327 Shares
California's AB5 law, coming your way January 1, represents a serious threat to the franchise model.
  • Jonathan Solish
  • 7,215 Reads 135 Shares
1) Improve your marketing attribution with Google Analytics and Facebook Attribution; 2) Managing lifetime customer value in an offline world; 3) Are clicks still king in the world of SEO?; and 4) California’s consumer privacy act is coming this January – are you prepared?
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 3,714 Reads 3 Shares
Welcome to “Good News!” – our monthly roundup of franchise growth, finance, international expansion, regulation and legislation, technology, milestones, and other news about franchisors large, medium, and emerging.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 2,273 Reads 4 Shares
What are YOU doing to help your franchisees get funding?
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 16,612 Reads 88 Shares
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For a truly inspiring story, learn about the life of Eddie Flores, Jr., founder of L&L Hawaiian BBQ.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 17,797 Reads 12 Shares
How Building Kidz CMO and co-founder parlayed his high-tech career into creating a high-touch franchise brand.
  • Michael Peterson
  • 5,183 Reads 189 Shares
Greg Flynn, the country's largest privately held restaurant operator has 1,245 units and is on a quest for more.
  • Helen Bond
  • 23,317 Reads 1,645 Shares
California courts may change the joint employer picture - for the worse
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 6,064 Reads 38 Shares
Predictive Scheduling Mandate For Workers Set To Begin Next Year In Chicago.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 2,243 Reads 9 Shares
The Habit Burger Grill inks 25-unit deal for Cambodia.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 6,743 Reads 15 Shares
Check Out This New Study That Reveals The Best And Worst States For Entrepreneurs To Start And Grow A Successful Business.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 8,206 Reads 29 Shares
Japanese pastry brand Beard Papa's is targeting 300 U.S. stores by 2024
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 7,865 Reads 50 Shares
MVP Mega Growth Leadership Award winner Doug Pak operates 72 Papa John's, 50 Hardee's
  • Helen Bond
  • 9,849 Reads 29 Shares
Our annual Multi-Brand 50 list ranks the top U.S. franchisees with more than one brand by number of units, along with their 25 most popular brands.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 7,695 Reads 38 Shares
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Welcome to "Good News!" - our monthly roundup of franchise growth, finance, international expansion, regulation and legislation, technology, milestones, and other news from franchisors large, medium, and emerging.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 1,842 Reads 12 Shares
MLB's Adrian Gonzalez hits it big with Jersey Mike's.
  • Helen Bond
  • 9,849 Reads 46 Shares
5 Ways to Help Make Sure You Are Not Only Attracting the Best Candidates but Know Who They Are When They’re Right in Front of You.
  • John Carrozza
  • 3,158 Reads 50 Shares
When Vernon Davis isn't catching footballs as a tight end for the NFL's Washington Redskins, he's busy with his 5 Jamba Juice locations in Northern California.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 5,926 Reads 10 Shares
A&W returns to Singapore as it celebrates its 100-year anniversary
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 13,518 Reads 18 Shares
Highlights from the record-setting 2019 Multi-Unit Franchising Conference
  • Kerry Pipes & Eddy Goldberg
  • 5,651 Reads 14 Shares
2019 MVP Winners exemplify the nation's best franchisees
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 8,386 Reads 368 Shares
Dallas Area Operators Open Their Fifth Creamistry Ice Cream Location in the City.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 4,368 Reads 22 Shares
Multi-Unit Franchisees Talk About Their Biggest Challenges & Upcoming Big Goals.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 3,502 Reads 21 Shares

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