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

AI, AI, AI!

AI is everywhere these days. What can it do for you?

Eddy Goldberg
911 Reads 4 Shares

Nationwide Unemployment Claims Show Increases

Claims increased by 3.5% week over week on Aug. 25 and were 4.4% higher compared to the same week last year

M. Scott Morris
871 Reads 3 Shares

The restaurant industry is ever evolving. How do you ensure continuous learning and stay updated with the latest industry practices?

Restaurant operators must be aware of and respond to constant changes in the industry

Kevin Behan
2,046 Reads 4 Shares

What trends are you seeing in changes to menus and consumer tastes/preferences?

Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes in consumer preferences are forcing restaurants to adapt their menus or fall behind

Eddy Goldberg
2,149 Reads 1 Shares

How will you address underperforming restaurants in 2025?

Need advice on dealing with an underperforming unit? You've come to the right place!

Eddy Goldberg
2,099 Reads 7 Shares

Are you adjusting timelines for multi-unit openings while meeting your development agreements?

Three MUFC chairs weigh in on meeting multi-unit development timelines

Eddy Goldberg
1,398 Reads 2 Shares

Master Class 2: Priceless lessons from your peers

Tips from the pros for a prosperous second half

Eddy Goldberg
2,504 Reads 2 Shares

How do you maintain consistency in employee training, culture, and service quality across different locations?

Providing proper training and developing a strong culture can lead to the best service and ongoing success

Kevin Behan
2,340 Reads 11 Shares

Survey: 60% of Small Business Owners Expect a Recession

Inflation, instability, and new tariffs are hitting entrepreneurs

M. Scott Morris
1,578 Reads 2 Shares

Shahul Brothers Add 23rd Cousins Maine Lobster Truck

The new territory will serve patrons in Albany, New York

M. Scott Morris
3,137 Reads 7 Shares

Are there other multi-unit franchisees, inside or outside of the restaurant industry, whom you look up to or learn from?

Seeking peer support can help franchisees learn and grow

Kevin Behan
2,562 Reads 5 Shares

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Study: Washington Is the Best State for Entrepreneurs

Texas and Maine come in second and third, according to Simplify's 2025 study

M. Scott Morris
3,250 Reads 5 Shares

Above and Beyond: STAR Awards recognize franchising's recruitment elite

Franchise Update honored brands for their stellar franchise development efforts

Kevin Behan
2,726 Reads 4 Shares

How do you ensure that each of your units maintains brand consistency, while also catering to local tastes and preferences?

Multi-unit restaurant franchisees share thoughts on how to maintain brand standards while meeting regional customer preferences

Kevin Behan
4,283 Reads 34 Shares

2024 Dominators

The industry is evolving toward a structure favoring scale and consolidation

Ambika Oberoi
5,717 Reads 17 Shares

2024 Innovation Award Winners

The 6th Annual Franchise Innovation Awards celebrated top innovators in marketing, operations, products, and HR, with winners announced in Atlanta

Franchise Update Media
3,307 Reads 4 Shares

Service Brand Deals Added Through Late October

Service brand deals keep growing as fall continues

Kevin Behan
2,611 Reads 2 Shares

The 6th Annual Franchise Innovation Awards: 2024 Winners Raise the Bar in 4 Categories

For the Franchise Innovation Awards, judges evaluated each entry's objective, the problem it solved, and the innovations required

Kevin Behan
4,514 Reads 11 Shares

IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates Ahead of Election

The organization endorses 9 "Friend of Franchising" candidates in U.S. House and Senate races

International Franchise Association
3,028 Reads 4 Shares

Entrepreneurs Sign 10-Unit Dave's Hot Chicken Deal

The deal will expand the Nashville-style hot chicken concept to Pittsburgh

M. Scott Morris
4,705 Reads 72 Shares

Cousins Maine Lobsters Wins Franchise Update's Franchise Innovation Award for Most Innovative Operations Team

Cousins Maine Lobsters comprehensive training program sets new franchisees up for success

Kevin Behan
4,126 Reads 22 Shares

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Are Your Customers Financially Distressed?

A new report sheds light on the financial troubles experienced by people across the U.S.

M. Scott Morris
2,839 Reads 8 Shares

Washington Tops List of State Economies

Utah and Massachusetts score second and third in WalletHub's best-and-worst list for 2024

M. Scott Morris
3,046 Reads

Restaurants Projected to Add 525,000 Seasonal Jobs This Summer

Restaurants will again experience a large addition of seasonal workers this summer

Kevin Behan
2,944 Reads 2 Shares

2023 Dominators

Who’s up? Who’s down? Find out who’s dominating their states and regions in our 2023 Dominators Rankings.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
5,761 Reads 8 Shares

IFA Launches Multi-Pronged Campaign Against NLRB's Joint Employer Rule

The International Franchise Association (IFA) is actively combating the National Labor Relations Board's new joint employer rule through litigation, lobbying, and coalition building, urging Congressional support for bipartisan legislation to nullify the rule and leading a coalition of 60 organizations, highlighting its commitment to protecting the franchise business model and economic opportunities for Americans.