North Carolina Feature Articles

North Carolina Feature Articles

Looking for a franchise opportunity in North Carolina? Whether you're a first-time business owner or a seasoned entrepreneur, North Carolina offers exciting potential for franchise success. From food and beverage to retail and services, the diverse economic landscape in North Carolina is ripe for franchise opportunities. Explore the best franchise options today and take the next step toward business ownership in North Carolina.

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

To lease or buy? Franchisees discuss the pros and cons and timing for both
  • Colleen McMillar
  • 3,706 Reads 18 Shares
Construction: the third step in opening a new franchise location
  • Ginny Gaylor
  • 4,643 Reads 14 Shares
Our January roundup of international franchise news travels to Canada, the U.S., Saudi Arabia, Ireland, Denmark, the U.K., Japan, Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Uruguay
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 3,734 Reads 3 Shares
The Wegmans' agreement includes McAlister's Deli and a tri-brand of Auntie Anne's, Cinnabon, and Jamba.
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,942 Reads 2 Shares
Real estate & site selection: the second step in opening a new franchise location
  • Ginny Gaylor
  • 5,228 Reads 28 Shares
After catering for NASA employees, John David opened a salad kitchen at Johnson Space Center.
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,977 Reads 1 Shares
Gen Z's desire for meaningful engagement is reshaping the future of work.
  • Cal DiJulius
  • 2,982 Reads 2 Shares
Paul Flick, CEO of Premium Service Brands, focuses on customer service, innovation, and community involvement.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 5,226 Reads 31 Shares
Service brands continue their momentum as 2023 staggers to a close
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 2,912 Reads 12 Shares
Cliff and Hunter Russum signed a 3-unit franchise deal with the fast-casual biscuit brand.
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 7,867 Reads 21 Shares
Spain's overseas presence of franchise brands is detailed in a new report from the Spanish Franchise Association
  • Andrea Lazzari
  • 4,503 Reads 5 Shares
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They will be honored at the 2024 IFA Annual Convention for their significant contributions to the betterment of franchising.
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,788 Reads
These 5 multi-unit franchisees show how to manage across state lines and municipal borders
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 4,643 Reads 1 Shares
Who’s up? Who’s down? Find out who’s dominating their states and regions in our 2023 Dominators Rankings.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 5,355 Reads 8 Shares
Service brands continue their momentum as Thanksgiving arrives
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 2,875 Reads
Roger Wagner focuses on the core pillars of his business: hospitality, quality, service, and cleanliness.
  • Sara Wykes
  • 5,842 Reads 2 Shares
Max out your holiday season marketing with these 12 advertising tactics
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 2,803 Reads 8 Shares
Tips from international on overseas expansion. First learn the local culture and ways of doing business
  • Bill Edwards
  • 4,958 Reads
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.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 3,600 Reads 35 Shares
Service brand franchise deals stay hot in November
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 2,710 Reads 1 Shares
Investing in technology not only will boost your top line today, it will also boost the value of the business when it’s time to sell
  • Carty Davis
  • 3,711 Reads 12 Shares
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Matt Gallagher, who also has four units under development in Mississippi, will open four restaurants in Pensacola, Florida.
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,271 Reads 2 Shares
Integra Realty Resources publishes mid-year report on U.S. commercial real estate
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 3,368 Reads
PwC’s Investor Survey helps commercial real estate markets handle the ongoing shifts in interest rates and other economic disruptions
  • Ginny Gaylor
  • 3,532 Reads 1 Shares
For the 5th Annual Franchise Innovation Awards, judges evaluated each entry's objective, the problem it solved, and the innovations required. Here are the 2023 winners!
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 5,987 Reads 5 Shares
FCXC '23 featured plenty of humans talking about AI and ChatGPT, along with a wealth of information about the state of consumer marketing and franchise system growth
  • Kerry Pipes & Eddy Goldberg
  • 5,616 Reads 8 Shares
When Kelly’s Roast Beef rebranded, management made extra sure to retain the best elements of the brand’s 70-year history
  • Neil Newcomb
  • 4,526 Reads
There’s a lot more to this year’s DEI MVP honoree’s business than meets the eye.
  • Sara Wykes
  • 4,266 Reads 1 Shares
New research identifies the best states in the country for business growth.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 4,642 Reads 4 Shares
7 The Little Gym locations in three states have been acquired by private equity firm and new operator.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 4,515 Reads 1 Shares

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