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B Wild Investments, LLC Expands QDOBA Footprint with 20-Restaurant Deal
Acquisition builds on recent 50-restaurant development commitment, accelerating brand growth across multiple markets QDOBA, America’s rapidly growing #2 Mexican fast-casual restaurant brand, today announced B Wild Investments, LLC via affiliate 7 Star...
Stratus Building Solutions: On the Road to 100
Rob Lancit: Guiding the Road Ahead At the center of this growth is Rob Lancit, EVP of Franchise Development. With over 30 years in the franchise industry, Rob has worn nearly every hat: franchisor, area developer, franchisee, consultant, and supplier. His hands-on...
Smooth Operations: How to Seamlessly Integrate Technology into Restaurants
Contributed by Tom Perella, VP/Technology, Taco John’s International The best restaurant technology doesn’t shout – it listens. As technology and AI continue to play greater roles in efficient operations, many restaurants are implementing larger...
ENTREPRENEURS DRAWN TO SCALABLE, LEGACY BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY WITH ALPHAGRAPHICS
With over five decades in the print, signage, and marketing services industry, the AlphaGraphics franchise brand stands as a true testament to lasting success. AlphaGraphics franchisees find their niche as true consultants rather than just service providers. From...
Rhea Lana’s: Families Helping Families Through Children’s Consignment
Rhea Lana Riner didn’t plan on starting a national franchise. She simply wanted to create a better way for moms like her to buy and sell children’s clothes - organized, fair, and family friendly. But what began on her living room floor - handwritten tags, borrowed...
Voda Cleaning & Restoration Marks Major Milestone with 100th Franchise Owner, Ushering in New Era of Expansion and Operational Scale
By: Voda Cleaning & Restoration Voda Cleaning & Restoration, one of the fastest-growing cleaning & restoration franchise brands in the U.S., has officially reached 100 franchise owners. This achievement comes just two years after launching its...
Trade Schools Are Powering the Future: Why More Teens Are Choosing Skilled Careers Over College
As back-to-school season kicks off, more students are rethinking the traditional path of a four-year college degree. For decades, the “right” answer has seemed obvious: enroll in a four-year college, earn a degree, and start a career. But today, a growing...
The Female Franchise Effect: Impact, Influence and Innovation
By Maggie Harlow Women may face challenges in certain business industries, but I believe being a woman is an advantage in many. In the signage industry, for example, when I started over two decades ago, there weren’t many women franchise owners. It became an...
Q&A with Robert Morris of Altitude Trampoline Park
Tell me about Altitude Trampoline Park. Altitude Trampoline Park was founded in 2012 with a mission to provide active, family-friendly fun in safe, clean, and engaging environments. We began franchising in 2014 and have since grown into one of the largest family...
Keeping Customers Satisfied While Improving Your Operating Plan
Technology, training and other strategies to help franchises keep high-quality menus affordable By Jonathan H. Vogel, CEO of Miami Grill As food costs rise, fast-casual restaurants often respond by raising prices or buying cheaper products. It’s a...