Is Gen Z a Restaurant Worker Goldmine?
Just when the restaurant industry has figured out what millennials want, the next crop of employees is coming up.
October 19, 2018, 2:55 pm
Ex-NFL Star Growing Stacked Pickle Affordably
Like he focused on the block and tackle, Indianapolis Colts Super Bowl champion linebacker Gary Brackett is laser focused on ROI.
October 18, 2018, 3:33 pm
Australia Next as Abrakadoodle Expands Internationally
Denise Wang and Chris Li are banking on art education's global appeal as they launch Abrakadoodle in Australia. The couple already has experience in franchising, having brought the My Gym brand to Sydney last year.
October 18, 2018, 3:09 pm
Most Burger Chains Flunk Antibiotics Scorecard
A new report co-authored by a handful of public interest organizations doles out failing grades to 22 of the 25 largest burger chains in the U.S. because of their continued use of antibiotics in the beef they sell. While there’s no questioning the added expense of going antibiotic free, this kind of negative press does the franchised restaurant industry no favors.
October 18, 2018, 11:08 am
With New Investors, Sola Looks to Dominate Suite Space
In its quest to “remain the leader and widen the gap” between it and its competitors in the salon suite franchise space, Sola Salon Studios attracted funding from a trio of firms that now have a majority stake in the brand and, CEO Randall Clark says, will accelerate growth.
October 17, 2018, 12:10 pm
Is ignorance bliss? Managing franchise compliance
Control means responsibility. As a franchisor whose franchisees encounter all the risks of doing business and the requirements to follow the law, how much do you want to share in the risk?
October 15, 2018, 1:45 pm
Subway Celebrates a Year at the Top of the World
If you want to visit the Subway in Utqiagvik, Alaska, prepare for a long trip.
October 12, 2018, 12:56 pm
‘Resounding Yes’ to McDonald’s Franchisee Association
More than 400 McDonald’s operators at a National Owners Meeting in Tampa this week gave a “resounding yes” to forming a self-funded advocacy group representing franchisees, to be called NOA or National Owners Association, according to a meeting recap dated October 10. It would be the first franchisee association in McDonald’s history.
October 12, 2018, 12:24 pm
McDonald’s Operators Discuss Next Steps at Invitation of Caspers Co.
An overflow crowd of about 380 people attended a meeting of McDonald’s franchisees this week in Tampa, Florida, hosted by Blake Casper, chairman and CEO of the Caspers Company. That’s according to Carmen Caruso, a 35-year franchise attorney based in Chicago who presented at the meeting.
October 12, 2018, 10:58 am
Goosehead Insurance and the Thrill of the Chase
Mark Jones, co-founder and CEO of Goosehead Insurance, is a former Bain Consulting guy who is fond of predatory metaphors in describing the philosophy behind his franchised insurance brand that’s feasting on the lackluster service provided by many rivals in the industry.
October 12, 2018, 9:56 am
Therapeutic Focus Helps Elements Grow in Massage Space
Elements Massage jumped 24 spots in the Franchise Times 200+ ranking this year thanks to double-digit sales growth fueled in part by its new therapeutic offerings, along with what CEO Jeremy Morgan says is an intense focus on finding and keeping therapists.
October 12, 2018, 9:51 am
Smoothie King’s Arduous Move to ‘Cleaner Blending’ Nearly Complete
Few people get as fired up about health food as Wan Kim, the CEO of Smoothie King. He's almost done with a long, long project to make his smoothies healthier.
October 11, 2018, 3:34 pm
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