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Service Brands Expansion and Growth News for April and May

Service brand franchises continue to expand in April and May

Eddy Goldberg
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How Retailers Are Using Community Engagement To Make a Difference

Community engagement is a great way to build solid local relationships. Here are several examples of how to make it happen in yours.

Bob Phibbs
4,238 Reads 1 Shares

Power Couple: Keeping Palm Springs fit is a full-time job

Longtime partners branch into franchising with three fitness concepts: Club Pilates, YogaSix, and CycleBar

Sara Wykes
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New Brands! Which sectors are creating the most?

New franchise brand growth in the past four quarters point to where franchisors see opportunities

Darrell Johnson
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Let's Make a Deal! Navigating a difficult transaction environment

Advice for franchise buyers and sellers in 2023’s challenging transaction environment

Carty Davis
3,283 Reads 5 Shares

Service Brands Continue To Grow Across All Sectors in March-April

Service brand franchises continue to expand nationally as spring spreads across the U.S.

Eddy Goldberg
3,115 Reads 3 Shares

Study Compares Most and Least Expensive States to Open a Business

Report examines nine business cost-related factors to determine which U.S. states are the most and least expensive for starting a business.

Kerry Pipes
3,976 Reads 12 Shares

2023 Franchising Economic Outlook Study Says the Industry Will Continue to Grow

New IFA report says the number of franchise locations in the U.S. will top 800,000 in 2023 and provide 8.7 million jobs in the U.S.

Kerry Pipes
11,525 Reads 50 Shares

Fixer-Uppers: Using conversion to maximize success

Conversions in a tight real estate and labor market are proving a successful strategy for both brands and franchisees

Helen Bond
4,182 Reads 28 Shares

Is Private Equity for You?

Looking to sell? Finding the right PE partner can help you to maximize your return

Carty Davis
4,421 Reads 38 Shares

2023 MEGA 99 RANKINGS

2023’s Mega 99 list ranks the country’s largest multi-unit franchisee by unit count, including their brands

Multi-Unit Franchisee
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Service Brands Continue To Add Units in March

Service brand franchises continue to expand nationally in March

Eddy Goldberg
3,273 Reads 6 Shares

IFA Announces Franchisee of the Year Award Winners

IFA recognizes outstanding franchisees who exemplify excellence in franchising and service to others

Kerry Pipes
6,028 Reads 12 Shares

In the Zone: Building her portfolio while helping fellow franchisees

Former athlete Helen Martin, who has 19 Stretch Zones and is buying 4 more, says, “I have so much Stretch Zone in my blood it would be hard to do another concept.”

Sara Wykes
4,665 Reads 35 Shares

Kal Gullapalli Opens His 48th Marco's Pizza Location

Multi-brand franchisee nears 100 locations with his newest Marco’s Pizza restaurant in Myrtle Beach.

Kerry Pipes
3,553 Reads 14 Shares

Going Global? Consider these factors first!

Thinking of taking your brand abroad? First check this list of essential factors to consider before dipping your toes into international waters.

William Edwards
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Service Brands Continue To Expand Despite Recession Predictions

Service brand franchises continue to strike new deals across all sectors in early 2023

Eddy Goldberg
2,995 Reads 3 Shares

One of Buddy's Home Furnishings' Largest Operator Adds 64th Location

Two Buddy’s Home Furnishings multi-unit franchisees grow with the addition of new locations in Alabama and North Carolina.

Kerry Pipes
3,233 Reads 25 Shares

Obstacles for M&A in 2023: Headwinds complicate closings

Headwinds ahead for closing deals as M&A activity faces multiple obstacles in the coming year; opportunities still abound

Carty
4,682 Reads 24 Shares

Service Brands Continue To Expand in Early 2023

Service brand franchises continue to strike new deals across all sectors as 2023 begins

Eddy Goldberg
3,210 Reads 3 Shares

Franchise Brands Continue To Expand Internationally as 2023 Begins

Our January roundup of international franchise news includes Puerto Rico, France, China, Hungary, the U.K., Cambodia, and more

Eddy Goldberg
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Service Brands Continue To Expand as 2023 Begins

Service brand franchises continue to strike new deals across all sectors in early 2023

Eddy Goldberg
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Global Consumer Trends 2023 Report: Rediscovering the Human Connection

2023 report on global consumer trends emphasizes the value of the human connection in a tech-heavy world

Eddy Goldberg
6,876 Reads 16 Shares

Multi-Unit Operator Signs Big Deal with Jack in the Box

Mega deal will see Cedar Tree Restaurant Group add more than 80 Jack in The Box restaurants in Southeastern markets

Kerry Pipes
6,038 Reads 2 Shares

Franchise Brands Continue To Expand Internationally as 2022 Wraps Up

Our December roundup of international franchise expansion reports on deals from Costa Rica, Eastern Europe, the U.S., Uruguay, Dubai, Canada, Mexico, and more.