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Informative articles to support business buyers, franchisees, and franchisors in California.
Throughout modern history, periods of heightened innovation and technological advance were followed by a relatively radical step up in the human condition as new industries, processes, routines, and services became commonplace.
- Carol M. Schleif
- 11,129 Reads
Watermill Express franchisee sells purified water while staying actively involved and giving back routinely his community.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 6,704 Reads
Alvaro Garcia already has 21 Jersey Mike's Subs locations in Southern California under his belt. And now he is in the midst of an aggressive 70-store development plan that matches an equally fierce work ethic.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 15,974 Reads 16 Shares
Franchisee says growing up in India was by far the most influential factor in propelling him to seek a better future for his family in America.
- Debbie Selinsky
- 13,139 Reads 18 Shares
Alvaro Garcia epitomizes the proverbial American dream. With 21 Jersey Mike's Subs locations in Southern California already under his belt, Garcia is in the midst of an aggressive 70-store development plan that matches an equally fierce work ethic.
- Helen Bond
- 16,666 Reads 6 Shares
No one ever said franchise growth was easy. Operating one or two locations is hard enough, but growing to 10, 20, or more is challenging for even the most seasoned operators--especially if any of their new builds or acquisitions turns out to be a poor performer.
- Kerry Pipes
- 9,495 Reads
The franchise business model is under unprecedented attack by anti-business activists launching a coordinated campaign in cities, states, and at the federal level.
- Erica Farage
- 7,630 Reads 35 Shares
Sam Anabi has always gained satisfaction from helping others. The former La Verne, Calif. police officer found great fulfillment in law enforcement before an injury changed his career-path.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 23,287 Reads 12 Shares
Don Smith is an eternal optimist. And for Smith, the first and largest Valvoline Instant Oil Change franchisee, this positive outlook has paid off.
- Helen Bond
- 20,861 Reads 9 Shares
Gary Grace's life in franchising has been marked by several major achievements and milestones.
- Eddy Goldberg
- 7,783 Reads
To celebrate and recognize the achievements of multi-unit and multi-brand franchisees, we again turn our annual focus to multi-unit franchisees we like to call "Dominators."
- Kerry Pipes
- 7,920 Reads 1,023 Shares
Sam Anabi's time as a police officer in La Verne, Calif., laid the foundation for his business focus of helping those in need.
- Debbie Selinsky
- 7,079 Reads
Chris Moore, a multi-unit Watermill Express franchisee, is in the enviable position of knowing exactly who his customers are, what they want, and why—and where—they want it.
- Debbie Selinsky
- 7,412 Reads 1,021 Shares
Bill Sole has been a successful master franchisee for the Anago Cleaning Systems brand in the Bay Area for nearly a decade now. He has just taken on the new territory of Inland Empire where his franchisees will service Riverside, San Bernardino and Ontario counties.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 8,114 Reads
Jim Lager doesn't talk about himself a lot, but will allow that he's "pretty good at taking lousy businesses and turning them into something.
- Debbie Selinsky
- 7,216 Reads
Nachhattar Chandi is not exaggerating when he describes his story as one that began with "colossal odds" and resulted in "triumph."
- Debbie Selinsky
- 7,067 Reads
U.S. Census numbers show that Latinos are the nation's largest minority: the Hispanic American population in 2012 had reached 53 million and is expected to grow to 128 million by 2060.
- Sebastian Aroca
- 10,919 Reads 8 Shares
Christie Finley, chief brand officer at Dickey's Barbecue Pit, brings vision, drive, and creativity to the nation's largest barbecue brand, with more than 400 locations in 42 states.
- Kerry Pipes
- 4,260 Reads
Tony Lutfi, who immigrated to the United States from Lebanon, is one of the most successful QSR franchisees in the country, rapidly growing his five food brands to market domination and record revenues.
- Debbie Selinsky
- 8,559 Reads 1 Shares
Texas-born and bred Dickey's Barbecue Pit is looking to expand. That's partly why executives of the family-owned brand recently created a new position - chief brand officer...
- Kerry Pipes
- 4,114 Reads
The best franchisees are some of the hardest-working and kindest people around. They provide customers with consistent products and services, give back to their communities, and provide jobs for thousands of employees.
- Kerry Pipes & Eddy Goldberg
- 6,580 Reads
We live in a world where law firms commonly have billable hourly quotas that their attorneys must meet, and substantial hourly rates as well.
- Carl Khalil and Sada Sheldon
- 7,107 Reads
You've probably heard of emotional eating, but financial advisor Matthew T. Shafer says emotional investing is a problem that needs to be recognized society-wide, especially since the economy has been in such sharp focus this past half decade.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 6,440 Reads 16 Shares
Franchising is a diverse world comprised of all kinds of brands, products, services, and opportunities.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 12,673 Reads 1,023 Shares
After 34 years of negotiating leases for 150 hair salons in California and the New York Metro area, Gary Grace appreciates the advantages of being part of a franchise system with a well-known name.
- Helen Bond
- 12,941 Reads 2 Shares
There's a sign on the wall in Charles Haney's Burger 21 restaurant in Voorhees, N.J., that he believes lists all the best ways to succeed. One, he says, defines who he is: "B-different."
- Debbie Selinsky
- 8,598 Reads 3 Shares
Ever wish you knew everything there was to know about lead generation in the age of social media marketing?
- Eddy Goldberg
- 3,817 Reads
One of Charles Haney's favorite things about his new Burger 21 restaurant in Voorhees, N.J., is a wall sign that he believes lists all the best ways to succeed.
- Debbie Selinsky
- 6,264 Reads 1,014 Shares
Talk about starting a business during the worst of times. Jason Duffy knows just what that's like.
- Debbie Selinsky
- 16,894 Reads 229 Shares
These days we hear plenty about employee engagement. We know disengaged employees are bad for business.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 6,872 Reads 1 Shares
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