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Navigating Challenges in the Assisted Living Industry: How Avendelle Assisted Living Sets the Standard Through Innovation, Flexibility, and Quality
The assisted living industry is undergoing significant transformation, facing challenges driven by workforce shortages, rising operational costs, evolving regulatory requirements, and increasing demand for personalized care. Avendelle Assisted Living is addressing...
How Small Franchise Brands Can Inspire Big Innovation
The wellness franchising space is growing at a fast-pace, and the global wellness market is projected to reach $9 trillion in the next three years. With competitors continuing to pop up, and new trends emerging nearly every day, it can be hard for emerging...
Corporate Mother Finds Financial Freedom with Kumon
Nievalyn Keel knew she had her fill of the corporate marketing world and wanted a career change – one that put her in charge. That was in 2020, just as the country was enveloped in a global pandemic and she needed something that made financial sense. ...
The Science of Scent: How Mrs. Fields Turns Aroma into Franchise Success
By Joe Lewis, CEO and President of Famous Brands Walk through any mall in America, and there's a good chance you'll be drawn to a familiar, irresistible scent: warm, freshly baked cookies. The rich aroma of butter, sugar, and chocolate wafting through the air...
Pigtails & Crewcuts: 20 Years of Transforming Children’s Hair Care
With two decades of industry experience, the kids salon franchise continues to deliver exceptional service, creating an attractive service for customers and a scalable opportunity for prospective franchisees. Twenty years ago, I walked into the very first Pigtails...
Navigating Economic Challenges and Evolving Consumer Demands: A Restaurant Operator’s Guide to Thriving in 2025
The restaurant industry is no stranger to challenges, but in recent years, economic headwinds have intensified, forcing operators to rethink their strategies for survival and growth. As inflation continues to impact consumer buying power, chains—particularly those in...
USA Ninja Challenge Partners With USA Pentathlon Multisport: Building the Future of the Olympic Sport
USA Ninja Challenge's collaboration with USA Pentathlon Multisport is creating exciting new opportunities for young athletes while increasing visibility for the sport and strengthening franchise growth. By USA Ninja Challenge The evolution of Olympic...
Doner Shack hits the US! Dallas franchisee is first to have rights awarded
Doner Shack hits the US! Dallas franchisee is first to have rights awarded Doner Shack, the UK-born Berlin-inspired kebab franchise, is officially making its way to the US! The brand has just awarded the franchise rights to its first-ever US franchisee, Mr Zaman,...
One of Franchising’s Youngest Entrepreneurs Launches MF Gyros and Burgers Nationwide
At just 24 years old, Kavish Sharma is making history in the restaurant franchise industry. As the founder of MF Gyros and Burgers, he is one of the youngest—if not the youngest—restaurant owners to successfully franchise in the United States. His brand, a fast-casual...
America’s Swimming Pool Company: 20 Years of Growth in the Franchise Industry
Two Decades of Industry Leadership When America’s Swimming Pool Company (ASP) launched its first franchise in 2005, the goal was simple: bring professionalism, reliability, and high-quality service to an industry that needed it. At the time, pool service...