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Service brand franchises continue to strike new deals across all sectors as 2023 begins
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8 Colorado N-Hance locations taken over by Denver-based entrepreneur
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Alignable’s Road to Recovery Report displays hint of optimism for 2023
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Our January roundup of international franchise news includes Puerto Rico, France, China, Hungary, the U.K., Cambodia, and more
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Latest data from the National Restaurant Association shows restaurant sales and traffic declined at the end of 2022
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Bill Edwards’ biweekly newsletter rounds up international franchise news, stats, trends, and more from a worldwide network of correspondents
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Entries for the 2023 MVP Awards close on January 31
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Deloitte’s 2023 commercial real estate report points to a rocky road ahead, along with opportunities
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9 predictions for rental and property management in 2023
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Kansas-based business partners acquire 3 Twin Peaks locations in Kansas City and another 2 in Wichita
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Private equity firm HKW acquires Austin, Texas-based CMIT Solutions and its largest franchisee
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4 reasons why hiring a delivery driver is crucial to growing your business
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A disaster recovery plan should include back-up systems and processes, as well as strategies for quickly adapting to a changing environment.
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As franchise consumer marketers seek a competitive advantage in the battle for both customers and employees, these blogs, podcasts, and videos are sure to help!
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Beyond the tragedy of California’s flooding, someone has to clean it up, a giant opportunity for franchise service brands
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Service brand franchises continue to strike new deals across all sectors in early 2023
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Top-performing Christian Brothers Automotive operators sign 3-unit development agreement with The Little Gym
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Food costs and supply chain shortages continue hitting restaurant operators hard, according NRA survey
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How genuine, sincere, and timely recognition of employees can be a motivator that makes a real difference
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4 great ways multi-unit franchisees and leaders can address and resolve conflict when it arises
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Is it time for businesses to embrace a 4-day work week with flexible scheduling to meet the needs of today’s workers?
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With employee recruitment and retention currently employers’ number-one challenge, solving the Gen Z workforce dilemma is a top priority for franchising
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How 3 multi-unit operators are dealing with employee wages, benefits, and retention, part 2
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Empire Portfolio Groups opens its 5th Orangetheory Fitness studio in New York City
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Dahlhauser Galbraith Operating Companies signs area development deal for up to 100 Guthrie’s locations throughout western states
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Only a few companies have a practice of calling their customers by name. You should be one of them
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Make 2023 your best customer experience year ever with these 11 ideas.
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2023 report on global consumer trends emphasizes the value of the human connection in a tech-heavy world
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Mega deal will see Cedar Tree Restaurant Group add more than 80 Jack in The Box restaurants in Southeastern markets
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Our December roundup of international franchise expansion reports on deals from Costa Rica, Eastern Europe, the U.S., Uruguay, Dubai, Canada, Mexico, and more.
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Private investment group takes major stake in franchisor of Sola Salons and Woodhouse Spas
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Bill Edwards’ biweekly newsletter rounds up international franchise news, stats, trends, and more from a worldwide network of correspondents
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8 key findings from data, technology, and market research firm’s assessment of the current consumer marketplace
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Establish a Successor Development Program to help you pick the right successor leader for your company.
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Bryan Park got laid off from his job at a flooring company – so he started his own!
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Service brand franchises continue to strike new deals across all sectors as 2022 draws to a close
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Zaxby’s multi-unit franchisee builds his portfolio with opening of his 9th location this week.
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A multi-unit Marco’s Pizza franchisee in Northern Virginia signs on for another 8 locations.
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Urban Air Adventure Park franchisee in Texas signs multi-unit deal to add The Little Gym locations to his portfolio
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Survey says 3 out of 5 small businesses expect less revenue than usual this holiday season because of inflation
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If you’re looking to improve your company’s technology in 2023, this report from Deloitte Insights is sure to help
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Mall developers across the U.S. are rushing to adopt more digital tech as in-person shoppers return
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Commercial real estate operators should look to do 3 things in 2023 to keep up with market changes
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A new development deal will see 10 Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii locations open in 2 Texas markets.
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Longtime multi-brand operator opens the doors to his new Captain D’s restaurant in Texas
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Why partnering with a private equity firm can create many unintended consequences.
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FranConnect data suggests a recession for at least 2 quarters in 2023
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New National Restaurant Association survey finds 3 out of 4 consumers plan to let restaurants do the cooking this holiday season
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8 financial education tips to help your franchisees and managers boost profitability
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Looking to expand? First get your house in order—which means having not just the best financing, but the best people in place
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