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Informative articles to support business buyers, franchisees, and franchisors in North Carolina.
As founder and executive chairman of The Saxton Group in Dallas, Kelly Saxton has taken a family approach to building a business that has opened and operated more than 100 restaurants in his 30-year career.
- Helen Bond
- 7,829 Reads 252 Shares
When Burger King set out to revamp its menu, it made sense that Tom McDonald would have some input.
- Helen Bond
- 11,088 Reads 2 Shares
Taking risks is a part of life for Greg Mooneyham. He is, after all, a former Air Force fighter pilot.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 9,701 Reads 493 Shares
At least six times a year, Don Copus gathers his Hungry Howie's employees for a corporate outing where you may find the Berkley, Mich.-based franchisee batting for one softball team, pitching for the other, or manning the grill.
- Helen Bond
- 10,316 Reads 5 Shares
Franchising is big. And so are some of its franchisees. Just take a look at our "Mega 99" list (page 54) and you'll see what we mean!
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 6,384 Reads 1,023 Shares
As a former Air Force fighter pilot, Greg Mooneyham is a natural risk-taker. But his decision to venture into the world of franchising in the fitness industry during an economic downturn was a calculated move to practice what he preached.
- Helen Bond
- 7,174 Reads 142 Shares
As savvy franchise companies continue to flourish in today's transforming global economy, FUSR bring you positive news each month
- Eddy Goldberg
- 5,732 Reads 172 Shares
Some multi-unit franchisees take it to the limit. They're not content with one or two or even a handful of units.
- Kerry Pipes
- 5,553 Reads 50 Shares
Long Island native Bob Johnston says he did not exactly fall in love with franchising--or the restaurant business--from his vantage point as a dishwasher in his older brothers' Melting Pot restaurant in Tallahassee, Fla.
- Debbie Selinsky
- 6,017 Reads 4 Shares
If you've played, coached, or watched a sport on the University of South Carolina (USC) campus, there's a good chance you've eaten a Firehouse Sub from Judy and Charlie Divita.
- Helen Bond
- 5,396 Reads 120 Shares
Until recently, a franchisee was considered an independent business operator doing business in the style, under the trademark, and in the name of the franchisor. However, district court filings by franchisees in Massachusetts, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and California are pushing the boundaries on the franchisor/franchisee relationship.
- Jim Mulcahy
- 11,894 Reads 6 Shares
FUSR bring you positive news each month, highlighting brands that are adding units, increasing comp store sales, innovating, and continuing to grow, both domestically and overseas.
- Eddy Goldberg
- 4,393 Reads 1,014 Shares
The total number of veteran-owned franchise businesses among the most military-friendly franchise companies jumped nearly 35 percent to a record 11,469 in the last year
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 5,062 Reads 183 Shares
If you've played, coached, or watched a sport on the University of South Carolina (USC) campus, there's a good chance you've eaten a Firehouse Sub from Judy and Charlie Divita.
- Helen Bond
- 6,373 Reads 12 Shares
As savvy franchise companies continue to flourish in today's transforming global economy, FUSR bring you positive news each month, highlighting brands that are adding units, increasing comp store sales, innovating, and continuing to grow, both domestically and overseas.
- Eddy Goldberg
- 3,253 Reads 69 Shares
As savvy franchise companies continue to flourish in today's transforming global economy, FUSR brings you positive news each month
- Eddy Goldberg
- 4,523 Reads 1 Shares
They work hard to build businesses that provide for their families. They create jobs and give back to their communities.
- Kerry Pipes and Eddy Goldberg
- 5,329 Reads 11 Shares
A couple of years ago, I went through an exceedingly challenging period in my personal life, where the path I'd been on for several decades proved flawed, and I had to figure out how to pick up the pieces and move on. The status quo had become unacceptable, even though the way forward was unclear.
- Carol Schleif
- 5,697 Reads 1 Shares
If there's anything Gavin Hart enjoys more than a vanilla cone at one of his Dairy Queens, it's handing one over to a customer.
- Debbie Selinsky
- 10,217 Reads 352 Shares
Franchisors recognize the best performers in their system with a Franchisee of the Year award (or equivalent).
- Eddy Goldberg
- 5,485 Reads 14 Shares
Franchising is bursting--not busting--out all over, with a flurry of financing, M&A, and IPO activity.
- Eddy Goldberg
- 5,245 Reads 419 Shares
As savvy franchise companies continue to flourish in a volatile economy, FUSR continues to bring you positive news each month
- Eddy Goldberg
- 5,665 Reads 1 Shares
We have made progress digging our way out of the pit of economic meltdown we tumbled into in 2007, but we certainly have a long way to go before we experience the vibrant economy we enjoyed in much of the 1990s and the early to mid-2000s.
- Dean Zuccarello
- 6,719 Reads 1 Shares
It's fitting that Johnny Collins runs marathons. The persistence and long-term training needed to finish a 26.1-mile race is mirrored in Collins' long, difficult quest to start his own business.
- Tracy Staton
- 5,780 Reads 1 Shares
Franchising is bursting (not busting!) out all over this spring, with a flurry of activity in financing, M&A activity, and franchisee incentives.
- Eddy Goldberg
- 5,541 Reads 1 Shares
As savvy franchise companies continue to flourish in a volatile economy, FUSR continues to bring you good news each month, highlighting brands that are adding units, increasing comp store sales, innovating, and continuing to grow, whether domestically or overseas.
- Eddy Goldberg
- 6,301 Reads 311 Shares
Franchising is bursting (not busting!) out all over these days, with a flurry of activity in financing, mergers and acquisitions, and incentives.
- Eddy Goldberg
- 3,516 Reads 25 Shares
Tommy Haddock has added 10 Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits restaurants since we profiled him six years ago.
- Debbie Selinsky
- 8,343 Reads 3 Shares
Tommy Haddock has added 10 Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits restaurants since we profiled him six years ago.
- Debbie Selinsky
- 5,800 Reads 1 Shares
In October 1998, Steven Keys converted his residential lawn care business to a U.S. Lawns franchise.
- Eddy Goldberg
- 16,705 Reads 3 Shares
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