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Informative articles to support business buyers, franchisees, and franchisors in California.

Dominator Operators: 7 Franchisees Trace Their Route to Success

Once a year we devote an issue to these hard-working, successful franchisees. As usual, they're an interesting mix, but the results are similar: a combination of grit, determination, and perseverance has led each to success and domination with their chosen brands and markets.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
5,380 Reads 32 Shares

American Dreamer: "No One is Holding You Back But You"

Shahin Urias learned early in life that giving up was not an option. Urias, whose father was in the military, grew up in survival mode during a tumultuous era in Iran.

Helen Bond
6,616 Reads 10 Shares

Franchising, the Industry of Opportunity

Spending my summers growing up working at my father's A&W Root Beer stand, I had a love for the business when I was only 10.

Greg S. Cutchall
5,565 Reads 13 Shares

Call of the Entrepreneur: Young Jersey Subs Operator is One of Their Best

Chris Rigassio is a Jersey boy who grew up loving Jersey Mike's sandwiches and the brand's unique culture.

Kerry Pipes
14,792 Reads 725 Shares

Blaze Pizza: Making the Decision To Grow Internationally

Blaze Pizza "forward invested" to build the infrastructure for global expansion from the start

Carolyne Canady
8,710 Reads 8 Shares

Good News! - September 2018

So many things are happening so quickly in franchising these days, it's hard to keep up (even for us!). So welcome to "Good News!" - our monthly roundup of franchise growth, finance, international expansion, milestones, and other positive news from franchisors large, medium, and emerging.

Eddy Goldberg
3,130 Reads 2 Shares

Tips & Tactics from 11 Brands on Targeting & Connecting with Customers

Learn how these 11 brands identify, target, and engage with customers

Sara Wykes
10,121 Reads 22 Shares

Anti-Poaching Provisions Under Fire in Franchise Agreements

If you haven't already removed your anti-poaching provisions, act fast!

Jess Dance
8,396 Reads 40 Shares

Social Media Roundup: August 28, 2018

Social media marketing news you can use. This week: a focus on delivery, plus a selection of research reports, studies, ebooks, and other food for thought to help you sort out your digital and social options and the customer experience.

Eddy Goldberg
5,875 Reads 3 Shares

Community Leadership: "We Give to Get, to Give Again"

For Alexander C. Johnson, giving back to his community is part of his nature. This second-generation franchisee is now paying it forward, sharing his know-how and leadership skills with the next generation as they navigate their way through the food and hospitality industry.

Helen Bond
8,426 Reads 56 Shares

Good News! - August 2018

So many good things are happening so quickly in franchising these days, it's hard to keep up (even for us!). So welcome to "Good News!" - our monthly roundup of franchise growth, finance, international expansion, milestones, and other positive news from franchisors large, medium, and emerging.

Eddy Goldberg
3,633 Reads 5 Shares

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Social Media Roundup: July 24, 2018

Social media marketing news you can use. This week: 1) Crisis management: How badly will "Papa John" Schnatter's problems hurt the brand he founded?; 2) 10 ways digital marketers can improve their effectiveness; 3) 5 steps for turning "ordinary" online conversations into actionable leads; 4) Yelp cannot be ordered to take down negative reviews, says California's Supreme Court.

Eddy Goldberg
6,781 Reads 4 Shares

Good News! - July 2018

Eddy Goldberg
4,106 Reads 6 Shares

Passionate for Management: Building an Empire with Two Disruptive Brands

Fast-growing ZIPS Dry Cleaners often draws comparisons to Planet Fitness for shaking up an industry with a same-day, one-price model.

Helen Bond
9,564 Reads 12 Shares

El Pollo Loco Multi-Unit Franchisee Expanding in Northern California

Multi-unit El Pollo Loco franchisee opens the brand's first location in Santa Rosa, California.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
9,748 Reads 13 Shares

Pro Players Bringing Jamba Juice to DC

Two NFL Players Team Up To Bring Additional Jamba Juice Locations to Washington, DC Market

Kerry Pipes
4,640 Reads 11 Shares

Good News! - June 2018

Eddy Goldberg
3,361 Reads 2 Shares

Is Single or Multi-Unit Automotive Franchise Ownership Best?

As you start exploring automotive franchises, you will learn that there are many things to consider in addition to which franchise brand you will invest in such as single-unit vs. multi-unit ownership.

Emma Pearson
23,426 Reads 49 Shares

Flame Broiler Makeover: At 23, the Healthy QSR Pioneer Does a Refresh

For more than 20 years, Flame Broiler has been known for serving simple, healthy, and delicious rice bowls at an affordable price.

Daniel Lee
8,934 Reads 4 Shares

Multi-Unit Carl's Jr. Operator Secures Loan for Remodeling & Growth

Friendly Franchisees is one of the largest Carl's Jr. franchise operators in the country with more than 70 locations throughout the Los Angeles and San Francisco markets.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
9,537 Reads 65 Shares

50-50 Plan: Building Success on Street Smarts, Mentors, and Teamwork

Angelo Freites spent years on the road overseeing restaurant operations of large franchise portfolios before he made the move to go solo so he could remain closer to home.

Helen Bond
12,911 Reads 5 Shares

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Social Media Roundup: May 22, 2018

Social media marketing news you can use. This week: 1) GDPR goes into effect on May 25, whether you're prepared or not; 2) McDonald's senior exec on how to respond (or not) to negative news; 3) 4 customer experience predictions for 2020; 4) what 9 franchise brands are doing with delivery.

Eddy Goldberg
10,469 Reads 7 Shares

Good News! - May 2018

Eddy Goldberg
10,406 Reads 6 Shares

Achieving Lifestyle & Financial Objectives Via Fitness Franchising

The franchise model appeals to people seeking financial security and schedule flexibility, which is a combination that is rarely found in corporate America.

Emma Pearson
42,084 Reads 441 Shares

Multi-Unit Operator Bringing 8 Yogurtlands to DFW

One of Yogurtland's Most Successful Multi-Unit Operators is Bringing 8 More Locations to Dallas-Fort Worth Market.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
15,213 Reads 61 Shares

Multi-Brand Franchisee Diversifying with Del Taco

Multi-Brand Operator Adding Del Taco Locations in Atlanta To His Portfolio.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
13,212 Reads 2 Shares

Only the Best: Anil Yadav Still Works Hard at Perfection

Anil Yadav has graced the pages of this magazine before. He's well-known as a man whose work ethic took him from a Jack in the Box fry cook to the brand's largest franchisee, with 227 restaurants.

Kerry Pipes
35,268 Reads 62 Shares

One Brand Is Not Enough: Passion, Purpose, and Persistence Build Success

To succeed and grow, multi-unit franchisees must learn to overcome competition, rising costs, changing consumer tastes, the unpredictability of social media, and legislative and regulatory threats--at the same time they're busy hiring and training employees, updating menus, remodeling stores, and dealing with insurance, taxes, and suppliers.

Eddy Goldberg
12,966 Reads 4 Shares

Good News! - April 2018

9,706 Reads 2 Shares

2018 Mega 99 Rankings

Each year we work with FRANdata to compile a list of the country's largest multi-unit franchisee organizations. Based on total unit count, the rankings show not only the number of units these "mega" franchisees operate, but also their brands.