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How LINE-X Is Fueling Franchise Growth With New Leadership and Strategic Partnerships
For more than 30 years, LINE-X has been known as the go-to authority in protective coatings, spray-on bedliners, and vehicle upfitting. But today, the brand is evolving well beyond its legacy roots. With a renewed focus on supporting franchise owners,...
Zac Sulma Joins Paris Baguette as Chief Operating Officer To Drive Scale and Efficiency as the Brand Pursues 1,000 U.S. Locations
Zac Sulma Joins Paris Baguette as Chief Operating Officer To Drive Scale and Efficiency as the Brand Pursues 1,000 U.S. Locations The bakery café’s newly appointed COO brings a person-first philosophy that prioritizes healthy operations and franchisee success as the...
Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay Lands at Raleigh-Durham International Airport
Chef-driven concept with Unbeatable Burger Experience launches second Tarheel State restaurant Bobby’s Burgers By Bobby Flay is prepared for lift-off with its newest restaurant opening in the Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU). Located in Terminal 2,...
Daisy Announces Launch of Five New Franchisees
Daisy Announces Launch of Five New Franchisees Company sees explosive growth as additional entrepreneurs join the fastest-growing brand in smart home services. Daisy, the nation’s leading and fastest growing smart home and small business technology...
How It All Began. A CEO’s Journey From Rural Poverty to Reinventing Consumer Lending
The story of KeyStone Financial began when its founder, Jody Anderson, was just nine years old. Growing up in rural Virginia with blue collar parents facing temporary financial hardship, he accompanied his mother to a local small loan office to borrow $500 before...
Menu Innovation as a Franchise Growth Engine: How Flavor Drives Profitability
Menu innovation is one of the most powerful ways a franchise location can grow revenue and strengthen customer loyalty. Carefully crafted flavors give existing guests a reason to return while attracting new diners, increasing both traffic and average check...
How Tierra Encantada is Shaping Tomorrow by Bringing Bilingual Learning to Families Nationwide
By: Kristen Denzer, Founder and CEO of Tierra Encantada What is Tierra Encantada—and why Spanish? Back in 2013, I was a mom searching for childcare for my two young children, and I kept touring centers that didn’t reflect what I wanted for them or what I...
Five Years of Bath Tune-Up: Growth, Innovation and What’s Ahead
Reaching the five-year mark is a defining moment for Bath Tune-Up as we transition from “new and emerging” to a reputable franchise brand with real traction. Our early locations now have years of results behind them, our systems and training are stronger and...
Bach to Rock is Changing the Tune Around Music Education and Franchising
By: Amy Przywara, Chief Marketing Officer of Bach to Rock Meet Bach to Rock Bach to Rock, a modern music school offering private and group lessons, ensemble events, and opportunities to perform live for all ages, is focusing on bringing a fresh take on music...
Reinventing the Caregiver Workforce
Speak with any senior care franchise owner today, and you'll hear the same challenge repeated: it’s now more difficult than ever to hire and retain quality caregivers. Demand is increasing as more Americans choose to age in place, but the pool of willing workers...