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Man of Many Hats: Longtime Hardee's Franchisee also is Mayor and Publisher

If you want to see the positive influence of Hardee's franchisee Dan Ponder at work, look no farther than his hometown of Donalsonville, population 3,000.

Helen Bond
40,241 Reads 44 Shares

Good News! - September 2016

So many good things are happening so quickly in franchising these days, it's hard to keep up (even for us!). So welcome to "Good News!" - our monthly roundup of franchise growth, finance, international expansion, milestones, and other positive news from franchisors large, medium, and emerging.

By Eddy Goldberg
3,272 Reads 4 Shares

Married with Franchise: Setting Boundaries as a Formula For Success

One of the strategies multi-unit franchisees Brooke and Les Wilson practice to keep both their marriage and their business on track is to keep each in its proper place.

Helen Bond
24,768 Reads 1 Shares

Good News! - August 2016

Eddy Goldberg
5,265 Reads

2016 MVP Winners: Honoring Outstanding Multi-Unit Franchisees

Franchisees work hard, provide jobs, help their communities, and inspire countless others to follow in the footsteps of their well-earned success. That's why we recognize the best of them each year with our Most Valuable Performer (MVP) Awards.

Kerry Pipes & Eddy Goldberg
17,447 Reads 7 Shares

Words of Wisdom: Finding and Keeping Talent

Dan Ponder operates 36 Hardee's in three states and is an operations-focused franchisee who likes to own the building and land underneath. A dozen years ago, Ponder scrapped a formal mission statement for a focus on providing employees and various departments with the tools to be the "Best Franchise Group" within the Hardee's chain.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
14,861 Reads 11 Shares

Good News! - July 2016

So many good things are happening so fast in franchising these days, it's hard to keep up (even for us!). So welcome back to "Good News!" - our monthly roundup of franchise growth, finance, international expansion, milestones, and other positive news from franchisors large, medium, and emerging.

Eddy Goldberg
3,009 Reads 1,023 Shares

Southern Hospitality: Multi-Brand Host Keeps Tourists Well Fed

Brent Collier earns his bread and butter from tourism. His 16 restaurants from 7 different brands offer something for everyone--from a fun or romantic fondue dinner at The Melting Pot to Sunday afternoons for the family at Golden Corral.

Debbie Selinsky
18,220 Reads 5 Shares

Good News -- April 2016

So many good things are happening so fast in franchising these days, it's hard to keep up (even for us!). So welcome back to "Good News" - our monthly roundup of franchise growth, finance, international expansion, milestones, and other positive news from franchisors large, medium, and emerging.

Eddy Goldberg
3,718 Reads

GPS Hospitality Adds Popeyes

Fast-Growing GPS Hospitality Adds Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen To Its Franchise Portfolio Expanding Presence In Georgia and West Virginia.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
11,191 Reads

Good News - March 2016

So many good things are happening so fast in franchising these days, it's hard to keep up (even for us!). So welcome to "Good News" - our monthly roundup of franchise growth, finance, international expansion, milestones, and other positive news from franchisors large, medium, and emerging.

Eddy Goldberg
4,119 Reads 2 Shares

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Branching Out: Non-Traditional Franchisees Deliver The Goods

Ross Harried has found that a "small" strategy can serve up big business success. His Maui Wowi Ka'anapali Carts (Tiki huts on wheels) are 8 feet wide, 3 feet deep, 8 feet high and can squeeze in most anywhere...

Helen Bond
10,865 Reads 9 Shares

Burger Kingdom: Arby's ex-CEO Returns to his Multi-Unit Roots

Tom Garrett breaks down his 30 years with Arby's--first as an assistant manager, then as the brand's largest franchisee, and finally as CEO of the franchisor--this way: "I like to say that 25 of those years were great, 3 were mediocre, and 2 were miserable--in that order."

Debbie Selinsky
13,783 Reads 5 Shares

Tom Garrett Is Beginning Again With Burger King

After Being Arby's largest franchisee - then its CEO - Tom Garrett Is Back In The Franchisee World Again As A Burger King Franchisee Nearing 200 Units.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
17,380 Reads 3 Shares

Up from Poverty

Eric Holm may own 31 successful Golden Corral restaurants in Florida and Georgia and run a $150 million business, but his thoughts never stray far from the poverty in which he grew up.

Debbie Selinsky
8,322 Reads 1 Shares

Good News Is Back!

So many good things are happening in franchising these days, it's hard to keep up! So welcome back to "Good News" - our monthly roundup of franchise growth, finance, international expansion, milestones, and other positive news from franchisors large, medium, and emerging.

Eddy Goldberg
4,888 Reads

Top Domino: To be the Best, You've Gotta Beat The Best

When Domino's veteran Michael "Mike" Orcutt made the switch from corporate executive to franchisee he was, he admits, a "little nervous" about how the managers of the nine Atlanta pizza stores he purchased in 1990 would welcome their new boss.

Helen Bond
10,298 Reads

Good News Is Back!

So many good things are happening in franchising these days, it's hard to keep up! So welcome back to "Good News" - our monthly roundup of franchise growth, finance, emerging concepts, and other positive news from franchisors large, medium, and emerging.

Eddy Goldberg
3,905 Reads

KBP Foods Adds Two Dozen Restaurants in Three States

KBP Foods acquires 24 more restaurants in three states in its latest growth move. The new acquisition brings the franchisee group to 247 quick service restaurants located throughout 10 states.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
20,274 Reads

McAlister's Deli Grows Big In Southeast

McAlister's Deli signs several new development agreements in Georgia and Florida and plans to open its first restaurants in Orlando and Southwest Florida.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
13,342 Reads

Largest Singly-Owned Domino's Franchisee in the U.S. On People And Success

Mike Orcutt left Domino's corporate for the franchisee life in 1990. He's built a great "team," achieved success, and now oversees more than 100 Domino's locations.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
38,074 Reads 44 Shares

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It's Mega 99 Time!: These Multi-Unit Operators Know How To Go Big

We've rounded up another "Mega 99" issue--and that means some big numbers.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
11,791 Reads 1 Shares

Georgia Franchisees Are Back To Fazoli's

C&P Restaurant Company in Georgia signs six-unit development agreement with Fazoli's. The move will add to their portfolio of Captain D's and Cheddar's locations.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
7,935 Reads 15 Shares

Holding Court: Food Court Pioneer Makes All His Brands Work Together

Jack Hough has never been limited by space. Back in 1996, he was trying to figure out which restaurants to place where in a somewhat limited space at the North Georgia Premium Outlets mall.

Debbie Selinsky
6,296 Reads 2 Shares

Brandmaster Jack: Food Court Pioneer Juggles Multiple Brands Masterfully

In 1996, Jack Hough was trying to figure out which restaurants to place where in a somewhat limited space at the North Georgia Premium Outlets mall.

Debbie Selinsky
10,860 Reads 28 Shares

Multi-Brand Mavens: One Brand Won't Do For These Operators!

For many multi-unit franchisees one brand just isn't enough. They prefer to spread their risk across different brands, seeking diversity and economies of scale.

Kerry Pipes
9,844 Reads 1,023 Shares

But Wait, There's More!: Three Brands, Four States, and Plans to Expand

Grant Simon is a textbook example of a multi-unit franchisee who can't sit still. When we profiled Simon in 2008 (Q3), he was operating 18 Great Clips salons in the Atlanta area.

Kerry Pipes
6,783 Reads 61 Shares

Keeping It Simple--Big Time!

Keeping the business model simple has paid off handsomely for Charles Smithgall over the past 18 years he has been an Aaron's franchisee

Kerry Pipes
6,413 Reads 1,014 Shares

Failed Forward

By Most Anyone's Definition, Eric Holm Is A Business Success Story. The Winter Park, Fla., Man Owns 30 Golden Corral Restaurants, Bringing In $155 Million In Annual Sales And Providing Jobs For More Than 3,000 Workers In Georgia And Florida.

Debbie Selinsky
16,814 Reads 1 Shares

Dominant Theme: Six Multi-Unit Operators Tell How They Take Territories and Own Them!

Domination is the battle plan. In this issue we once again take a look at franchisees intent on being the big boy, leading the pack, or simply, market domination - and where they do it.