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Cousins Subs' VP of Marketing on using social media for local marketing in 2018.
  • Justin McCoy
  • 17,624 Reads 10 Shares
The "better burger" marketplace may seem crowded, but for Wayback Burgers the competition makes for exciting challenges and opportunities.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 20,555 Reads 6 Shares
Social media marketing has evolved from the new kid on the block to its more proper place as a part of a brand's overall marketing strategy--a large part that is still expanding--much as the Internet did since business first "discovered" it in the mid-1990s.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 25,269 Reads 16 Shares
Succeeding in the fast casual restaurant business is often as simple as consistently executing on what you do best and remaining open to the small changes that help you take advantage of new opportunities.
  • Andy Wiederhorn
  • 24,271 Reads 1 Shares
In previous columns I've written about relying too heavily on technology if it places a barrier between the customer experience and your brand--and of the need for policies that empower employees to have genuine, flexible interactions with each customer.
  • John DiJulius
  • 22,492 Reads 8 Shares
Why you should set resolutions for your business and the benefits you can reap from sticking to them.
  • Kendall Rawls
  • 26,082 Reads 4 Shares
Taking a franchise brand international requires research, dedication, and a lot of hard work. And as we looked at last time, it requires strong relationships with the right people on the ground in the international countries. People like Americans Jake Weinstock and Paul Kuebler, who teamed up with Russian entrepreneur Vladimir Grumlik, to open Gold's Gym franchises.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 54,724 Reads 42 Shares
Mark H. Friedman has 25 years of management consultant experience crafting high-end, multi-million-dollar turnaround strategies for large companies.
  • Helen Bond
  • 44,608 Reads 87 Shares
Too much time on our "devices" is costing us a lot in creativity, customer service, and so much more.
  • John DiJulius
  • 30,085 Reads 44 Shares
Results from the 2018 Annual Franchise Development Report (AFDR) were unveiled in mid-October at the 19th annual Franchise Leadership & Development Conference.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 33,459 Reads 15 Shares
I've been fortunate over the years to consistently think about and work on the intersection of people's experiences and how technology can help make them better.
  • Jocelyn Mangan
  • 36,107 Reads 12 Shares
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When it comes to franchise sales, should you do it yourself or team up with third parties?
  • Art Coley
  • 26,906 Reads 18 Shares
Over the past few years, technological advancements have been growing at an accelerated rate. We've seen a shift from a desktop-dominated web to a mobile-dominated web.
  • Benjamin Foley
  • 20,928 Reads 54 Shares
Can marketing technology be keeping your team from doing what it does best?
  • Kandi O'Connor
  • 12,831 Reads 14 Shares
Kix Mobile, an emerging cellphone exchange franchise, is less than a year old. But as a pre-registrant for the annual Franchise Leadership & Development Conference, Paul Wolbert, Kix's director and CEO, signed up to be mystery shopped by a team of sales and lead generation experts.
  • Sara Wykes
  • 8,707 Reads 35 Shares
Social media marketing news you can use. This week: 1) Eric Holm, founder of "Helpings from the Heart" and Golden Corral franchisee, to feed more than 20,000 in event's 25th year; 2) Long John Silver's To Introduce "Drive-Thrus of the Future"; 3) 5 tips on how to reach Hispanic consumers in 2018; 4) Juice It Up! to debut C-store with drive-thru window and self-serve ordering kiosks.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 3,455 Reads 1 Shares
Gary Findley will proudly tell you he was raised in the country and that’s where he picked up his work ethic.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 9,119 Reads 281 Shares
Now that you have your franchise unit up and running, how do you keep it from stumbling during its first months and years? After all, most small businesses need time to learn the ropes and turn a profit.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 31,448 Reads 24 Shares
Most people reading this article probably are members of several loyalty programs. Some are franchisees whose systems have a loyalty program they and their staff have had to implement.
  • Tom Epstein
  • 8,414 Reads 16 Shares
Senior care franchising is a winning proposition for many entrepreneurs on several fronts. It can enable you to earn a very nice income while simultaneously helping seniors and their families.
  • Emma Pearson
  • 12,190 Reads 11 Shares
How to help your franchisees with community sponsorships
  • Liz Schaefer
  • 7,967 Reads 13 Shares
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As the world's largest swimming pool retail, service, and repair franchise, it's imperative that our marketing initiatives are successful in driving sales and traffic on a local level to our more than 230 locations across the Southeast.
  • Franchise Update
  • 4,490 Reads 3 Shares
When you hear the name "Visualogistix," it conjures up a pretty good idea of just what the company does.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 7,074 Reads 4 Shares
Better data means better candidates and better system growth
  • Ed Teixeira
  • 5,955 Reads 18 Shares
Chipotle was soaring along, the envy of many for its rapid growth, committed fan base, and growing reputation as the next big thing.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 6,746 Reads 11 Shares
How Paul Davis Restoration uses social media to market at the local level
  • Emily Schafer
  • 5,475 Reads 40 Shares
Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta recently announced that he was withdrawing from the Obama administration's interpretation of joint employment.
  • Michael Seid
  • 4,656 Reads 4 Shares
Is your sales team "trust worthy"?
  • Joe Mathews
  • 4,761 Reads 23 Shares
With new regulatory and legal hurdles, a newly confirmed Labor Secretary under a new administration, and revolutionary consumer technology developments popping up everywhere, all signs point to the continued disruption of the hourly workforce
  • Jocelyn Mangan
  • 4,525 Reads 31 Shares
Todd Graeve has motored his way through the Scooter's Coffee organization. He's been an area representative for the brand, served as chief financial officer for 8 years, and now is CEO.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 5,857 Reads 6 Shares
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