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

Entrepreneur Ryan Debin builds his business with enterprises that focus on family, fitness, and fun.
  • Helen Bond
  • 4,859 Reads 4 Shares
IFA's new Franchising Economic Outlook report predicts continued strength for franchise brands in 2024
  • International Franchise Association
  • 5,106 Reads 19 Shares
Potential Port of Subs sites include Boise, Nampa, Kuna, Caldwell, Middleton, Eagle, and Meridian.
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,923 Reads 1 Shares
Our February roundup of consumer experience news and trends
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 4,371 Reads
A record crowd attended the '23 Franchise Leadership & Development Conference to focus on growth and development.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 2,947 Reads
Diversified Restaurant Group opened eight new stores and acquired 25 others in 2023.
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,997 Reads 1 Shares
February news and trends for employers, from California's QSR wage hike to a New York bill to ban future Chick-fil-A's from thruway rest stops
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 2,785 Reads 2 Shares
Survey reports that most employees are overwhelmed by too many tech options at work.
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,446 Reads 5 Shares
Food brands are using AI in their drive-thrus to better meet customer expectations
  • Annie Oeth
  • 3,425 Reads 16 Shares
Service brands continue their growth momentum as 2024 arrives
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 3,162 Reads
A look ahead to 2024's job market, hiring, DEI, RTO vs. WFH, and more
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 5,152 Reads 1 Shares
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Service brands continue their momentum as 2023 staggers to a close
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 2,694 Reads 11 Shares
Our December roundup of international franchise news travels to Australia, the Philippines, Canada, the UK, Germany, France, Dubai, China, Mexico, Ecuador, Chile, and Japan
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 3,722 Reads 1 Shares
These 5 multi-unit franchisees show how to manage across state lines and municipal borders
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 4,261 Reads
Service brands continue to grow as winter settles in
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 2,742 Reads 1 Shares
Who’s up? Who’s down? Find out who’s dominating their states and regions in our 2023 Dominators Rankings.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 4,939 Reads 7 Shares
A look ahead to 2024 employment and wage law changes, workforce management, and more
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 3,831 Reads
USMC veteran Talisin Burton applies his drive and belief in teamwork to growing his multi-brand franchise operation
  • Sara Wykes
  • 7,616 Reads 3 Shares
Service brands continue their momentum as Thanksgiving arrives
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 2,761 Reads
Are you creating a “signature brand experience”? Measure your success against these 6 steps for delivering your optimal customer experience on a consistent basis
  • Cal DiJulius
  • 4,348 Reads 2 Shares
The International Franchise Association (IFA) is actively combating the National Labor Relations Board's new joint employer rule through litigation, lobbying, and coalition building, urging Congressional support for bipartisan legislation to nullify the rule and leading a coalition of 60 organizations, highlighting its commitment to protecting the franchise business model and economic opportunities for Americans.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 3,407 Reads 34 Shares
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Siblings team up with their mother to provide fruit-based juices and specialty drinks from Sip Fresh.
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,217 Reads
In 2023, as legislative threats to the franchise business model continue to mount, your advocacy is more important than ever
  • Matthew Haller
  • 3,386 Reads
The new franchisees will teach firearm safety and self-defense at multiple California locations.
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,542 Reads 2 Shares
The IFA and its members push back against federal and state attempts to destroy the franchise business model
  • Matthew Haller
  • 4,469 Reads 19 Shares
When Adrian Mahendrata expanded his franchise brand from Australia to the U.S., he was surprised to find different rules in different states
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 4,195 Reads 2 Shares
Denny's wins the 2023 Overall Innovation Award for Marketing Leadership, sweeping up two category wins as well
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 5,673 Reads 3 Shares
California, IFA, and SEIU reach a deal protecting franchised restaurants in the state
  • International Franchise Association
  • 4,683 Reads 10 Shares
For the 5th Annual Franchise Innovation Awards, judges evaluated each entry's objective, the problem it solved, and the innovations required. Here are the 2023 winners!
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 5,718 Reads 4 Shares
2023 Multi-Unit Franchising Conference draws record crowd to Las Vegas to learn, network, and make deals
  • Kerry Pipes & Eddy Goldberg
  • 5,845 Reads 1 Shares

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