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

Commercial real estate trends show mixed results in March-April

Eddy Goldberg
4,675 Reads 8 Shares

Turning A Mantra Into a Customer Service Action Statement

How to get your customer service staff to be present and provide genuine hospitality during their interactions with customers.

John DiJulius
4,118 Reads 12 Shares

Let's Make a Deal! Navigating a difficult transaction environment

Advice for franchise buyers and sellers in 2023’s challenging transaction environment

Carty Davis
3,390 Reads 6 Shares

Study Compares Most and Least Expensive States to Open a Business

Report examines nine business cost-related factors to determine which U.S. states are the most and least expensive for starting a business.

Kerry Pipes
4,134 Reads 13 Shares

2023 Franchising Economic Outlook Study Says the Industry Will Continue to Grow

New IFA report says the number of franchise locations in the U.S. will top 800,000 in 2023 and provide 8.7 million jobs in the U.S.

Kerry Pipes
12,059 Reads 50 Shares

Fixer-Uppers: Using conversion to maximize success

Conversions in a tight real estate and labor market are proving a successful strategy for both brands and franchisees

Helen Bond
4,374 Reads 29 Shares

Is Private Equity for You?

Looking to sell? Finding the right PE partner can help you to maximize your return

Carty Davis
4,616 Reads 38 Shares

Stine Enterprises To Develop 75 Hawaiian Bros Locations

Mega multi-brand operator to develop 75 Hawaiian Bros restaurants in Arizona and North Texas markets.

Kerry Pipes
6,058 Reads 6 Shares

Chicken Salad Chick Partners Open Another North Texas Location

Multi-brand operator Metroplex CSC, LLC brings its latest Chicken Salad Chick restaurant to Dallas area

Kerry Pipes
3,923 Reads 4 Shares

Service Brands Continue To Add Units in March

Service brand franchises continue to expand nationally in March

Eddy Goldberg
3,393 Reads 6 Shares

IFA Announces Franchisee of the Year Award Winners

IFA recognizes outstanding franchisees who exemplify excellence in franchising and service to others

Kerry Pipes
6,365 Reads 13 Shares

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Franchisee Focus on Workplace Culture Helps Drive Employee Retention

Struggling to retain your employees? Take a hard look at the workplace culture you offer them.

Laura Darrell
4,993 Reads 18 Shares

Shifts in the Enforceability of Franchise Non-Competes

Non-competes are facing strong headwinds from the courts and a new FTC proposed rule change

Dylan R. Newton and Michael S. Horn
8,835 Reads 39 Shares

Franchise Brands Continue To Expand Internationally in February

Our February roundup of international franchise deals includes the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Belgium, Riyadh, Tokyo, and Cairo

Eddy Goldberg
4,872 Reads 13 Shares

In the Zone: Building her portfolio while helping fellow franchisees

Former athlete Helen Martin, who has 19 Stretch Zones and is buying 4 more, says, “I have so much Stretch Zone in my blood it would be hard to do another concept.”

Sara Wykes
4,896 Reads 36 Shares

Service Brands Continue To Expand Despite Recession Predictions

Service brand franchises continue to strike new deals across all sectors in early 2023

Eddy Goldberg
3,104 Reads 3 Shares

One of Buddy's Home Furnishings' Largest Operator Adds 64th Location

Two Buddy’s Home Furnishings multi-unit franchisees grow with the addition of new locations in Alabama and North Carolina.

Kerry Pipes
3,375 Reads 25 Shares

Obstacles for M&A in 2023: Headwinds complicate closings

Headwinds ahead for closing deals as M&A activity faces multiple obstacles in the coming year; opportunities still abound

Carty
4,846 Reads 25 Shares

Recruitment Practices That Drive Franchisee Success

Successful recruitment of entry-level employees in 2023 requires a 365-day approach

Laura Darrell
8,235 Reads 10 Shares

At Goldfish Swim School It's All About People and Team

Goldfish Swim School co-founder Chris McCuiston puts team culture “at the center of everything we do.”

Kerry Pipes
5,267 Reads 253 Shares

Service Brands Continue To Expand as 2023 Begins

Service brand franchises continue to strike new deals across all sectors in early 2023

Eddy Goldberg
4,324 Reads 13 Shares

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Multi-Unit Operator Signs Big Deal with Jack in the Box

Mega deal will see Cedar Tree Restaurant Group add more than 80 Jack in The Box restaurants in Southeastern markets

Kerry Pipes
6,265 Reads 2 Shares

Franchise Brands Continue To Expand Internationally as 2022 Wraps Up

Our December roundup of international franchise expansion reports on deals from Costa Rica, Eastern Europe, the U.S., Uruguay, Dubai, Canada, Mexico, and more.

Eddy Goldberg
6,801 Reads 3 Shares

Service Brands Continue To Expand at Year-End

Service brand franchises continue to strike new deals across all sectors as 2022 draws to a close

Eddy Goldberg
3,227 Reads 4 Shares

Multi-Unit Operator Adds Zaxby's Restaurant in Tallahassee

Zaxby’s multi-unit franchisee builds his portfolio with opening of his 9th location this week.

Kerry Pipes
5,821 Reads 7 Shares

Golden Opportunity: Looking to double up by 2024

Goldfish Swim School co-founder Chris McCuiston

Kerry Pipes
5,903 Reads 61 Shares

Orangetheory Fitness Operator Opens its 58th Location

Orangetheory Fitness area developer set to open doors on latest location in Charlotte, North Carolina

Kerry Pipes
4,284 Reads 2 Shares

From Father to Sons: Building a business for the next generation

Our “Reconnect” with longtime Golden Corral franchisee Dave Gronewoller shows that, at 68, he continues to grow his business as he looks to pass it on to the next generation.