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District Taco Celebrates 15 Years of Flavor: How Authenticity Founded and Fueled this Yucatán-born Franchise
By Osiris Hoil, Co-Founder and CEO of District Taco East Coast Wings + Grill Delivers 500 Care Packages to Hurricane-Stricken North Carolina Families Now here we are, celebrating our 15th anniversary of being in business – one thing has remained the same, our...
From Hallway Conversations to Lasting Lessons
Fred DeLuca, the legendary co-founder of Subway, left an indelible mark on the restaurant franchise industry. Yet, beyond his global success, he had a profound personal impact on individual business leaders. For Sam Ballas, the Founder and CEO of East Coast Wings +...
More Than Just a Campaign: How FiiZ Drinks Models Exemplary Community Engagement and Growth Opportunities
By Kelsi Child, Marketing Manager at FiiZ Drinks FiiZ Drinks is showing us how brand partnerships, community outreach and LTO pairings are supposed to be done. The fun and fizzy Utah-based specialty soda shop, which recently celebrated its 10th anniversary in June,...
East Coast Wings + Grill Delivers 500 Care Packages to Hurricane-Stricken North Carolina Families
As hurricane Helene tore through North Carolina, it left devastation in its wake. The storm ravaged homes, destroyed vital infrastructure, and left thousands of families displaced and struggling. In the wake of such destruction, communities across the state were left...
Q & A With Mark Mathias, Multi-Unit Franchise Owner at Lightbridge Academy
When did you buy your franchise? My wife Vivian and I purchased our first Lightbridge Academy franchise in Scarsdale, NY, in 2017 with the center opening in January 2023. What was your working background? Having received my master’s degree in Sports Business...
Building Wealth and Community: Entrepreneurial Success in Family Entertainment
By Mike Rotondo, CEO of Altitude Trampoline Park The family entertainment industry has emerged as one of the most promising sectors for entrepreneurs seeking a meaningful and profitable investment. As modern families prioritize spending quality time together, the...
Filta Reaches a Major Milestone: Recycling One Billion Pounds of Cooking Oil and $600 Million in Revenue Growth
With a billion pounds of cooking oil recycled and $600 million in revenue growth, Filta continues to set the standard for sustainability and innovation in commercial kitchens. Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions has reached a major milestone, recycling over...
Celebrate women’s achievements in franchising to support the industry’s sustained success
By Danessa Itaya It’s not unusual to see women in franchising. We occupy important positions throughout the industry, including an ever-increasing number of leadership and top executive roles. Women are becoming franchise owners at a record rate, too. Currently,...
WOWorks Unveils Innovative Barberitos Concept in Florida: The Best-Kept Secret in Fast-Casual Dining
In an era where diners are increasingly discerning about their food choices, WOWorks has positioned itself at the forefront of better-for-you dining, offering vibrant and nutritious meal options that don’t compromise on flavor. The recent launch of Barberitos...
Three Decades of Layne’s: Celebrating Our Entry to Janesville, Wisconsin and What’s Next on the Horizon
It started with an act of neighborly kindness. Three decades later and 1,000 miles away, we celebrated a major milestone with the opening of our newest restaurant in Janesville. When I stopped to clean up some flower beds on my lunch break nearly 30 years ago, I...