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Don Gatzemeier is no stranger to franchising, or healthy brands. So, when he was presented with an opportunity to bring Main Squeeze Juice Co. to Arizona markets, he jumped. The opportunity comes in the form of a development agreement, allowing Gatzemeier to open up to 30 locations across th…
Paul Pickett and Mark Jameson formed the Franchising Pride Council with a simple idea in mind: taking action to accomplish equity and inclusivity goals.
When Hunter Yung first visited Shuckin’ Shack, an oyster and seafood franchise, he didn’t think the location was a chain, much less a franchise.
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Dennis Johnson is a member of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians, but had little connection to the reservation nestled in northern Minnesota until the last decade.
Killer Burger’s founder, TJ Southard, created what he called a “clean bite” for his burgers. With 100 percent coverage of toppings in every bite, that focus made the brand stand out, first in Portland, Oregon, and helped it grow even in tough times. With CEO John Dikos now at the helm, he’s …
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Michael McGill spent the last four years as an expat in Indonesia, working for a confectionary company and a lifestyle retail brand there. The former Cold Stone Creamery and Krispy Kreme executive is now the new CEO of Bobby's Burgers, the second attempt by celebrity Chef Bobby Flay to launch a franchised burger concept.
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