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Gifted Giving: The Business Case for Generosity
Two Books Offer Strategies for Using “Radical Generosity” and a Giver’s Mindset to Attract Success By Ray Titus Perhaps the two greatest gifts I ever received from a business associate were a set of steak knives and a sweatshirt. The knives were an expensive,...
5 Tips for Franchise Success in 2025
As the new year approaches, it is a good time for franchise leaders to start thinking about how to make 2025 a success. Being customer-focused, setting the company vision, and staying proactive are all keys to success. As CEO of CertaPro Painters, I believe it’s...
Ohana at its Finest: Family-Owned Timmy T’s Gourmet Grinders Embodies Aloha Spirit throughout Hawaii and Beyond
It all started with a vision in 2014 to create a sandwich shop that could serve up premium-quality food in a community-centric model. Developed by Tim and Tom, a father-son duo based out of Hawaii, Timmy T’s Gourmet Grinders has grown from a kitchen table dream to a...
Empowering Latino Entrepreneurs: How Estrella Insurance is Redefining Business Ownership in the U.S.
In today's world, when cultural understanding is essential to business success, Estrella Insurance stands out as a beacon of opportunity available to Latino entrepreneurs in America. Estrella has provided over 100 families with the American dream of business...
The Corporate Transparency Act: What Franchise Owners Need to Know
By FileForms Franchise owners are now grappling with a significant new federal compliance requirement: the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). This legislation requires businesses to file Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reports with the U.S. Department of the...
A Dream of Dogs, A Legacy of Hard Work: Shemeck’s Immigrant Journey to Zoom Room
For Shemeck Piatek, the journey to franchise ownership was shaped by family, passion and a deep love for his community. Growing up in Poland with entrepreneurial parents who ran a hair salon and a currency exchange - both pillars of their small town - instilled in him...
The Rise of the Self-Pour Taproom: Why It’s Okay to be “Self-Serving”
It’s no secret that things are tight for franchisors in the food and beverage space this year. While top franchise food concepts are closing their doors every single day, operations within the self-pour scene are experiencing an 18.6% increase in revenue since 2022,...
Christian Brothers Automotive Reaches New Heights with its 300th Franchise Location: An Industry Standout in Customer Trust and Community Impact
Christian Brothers Automotive (CBA), an auto maintenance and repair franchise with a guiding principle to “love your neighbor,” is celebrating a remarkable milestone: the opening of its 300th location in Charleston, South Carolina on October 28, 2024. This...
Fast Casual Restaurant Market Expected to Grow by $302.5 Billion
Not all fast casual franchises are the same - what to look for when vetting franchise opportunities. While casual restaurants like Red Lobster, Denny’s and TGI Friday’s are closing doors and fast-food restaurants are receiving pushback due to high prices, the...
A Sweet Family Legacy: Jim Myers’ Journey with Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard
In the heart of Streetsboro, Ohio, a new family-owned business is not just serving up delicious frozen treats; it’s building a legacy. Jim Myers, a seasoned restaurant executive with 41 years at Burger King, alongside his wife Karen and their two adult sons, Danny and...