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Francis Pierrel spent 25 years building physical retail for fashion brands like Diesel, Lacoste and Ralph Lauren before turning his attention to a different kind of brand expression: the branded product itself, as CEO of LR Paris. He refers to himself as a merchant, with emphasis on the capital M,…
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For decades, the familiar picture of brick-and-mortar franchise ownership was relatively straightforward: find a retail site, build or lease a standalone location, put the brand’s sign over the door, and begin attracting customers. That picture is changing. Increasingly, franchise brands are looking beyond traditional storefronts and exploring places where customers…
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Chick-fil-A is bringing a sweet-and-savory favorite nationwide with the launch of its new Chicken & Waffles Sandwiches on Aug. 24th. The limited-time offering follows a 2025 market test and will be available in separate breakfast and entrée sizes, giving customers a way to enjoy the breakfast-inspired combination throughout the day.…
Tropical Smoothie Cafe has appointed franchise industry veteran Joe Sieve as Chief Development & Growth Officer, tapping an experienced development and operations executive to help lead its next phase of expansion. Sieve joined the company on July 27th and will oversee franchise development strategy and growth initiatives. His appointment comes…
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Moving is rarely just a moving truck and a new address. For many families, the hardest part is not logistics. It’s the moment when a parent’s life changes, and the home that once felt stable becomes complicated, unsafe, or simply too much to manage. Smooth Transitions exists for that moment.…
“As we enter 2026, the economics of franchise growth have reached an inflection point where time saved has become the single most critical factor in predicting long-term success,” said Sam Phelps. In a late-January launch from Fort Worth, his team at Franchise Now introduced DreamStart; an AI-guided funding and onboarding…
When you talk to Daniel McCarty, you don’t get the feeling you’re speaking to a man tinkering at the edges of an old idea. You get the feeling you’re talking to someone tearing the whole thing down, just to rebuild it better. From his home base in San Antonio, McCarty…
Michael Jacobson did not set out to revolutionize the floral industry. He set out to help his uncle sell a flower shop. What happened next is the kind of story that makes you believe a little more in the combination of timing, curiosity, and a willingness to follow an unexpected…
Running a successful business and running a franchise system are two very different things. Many emerging franchisors discover that gap the hard way. They know their product, their operations, and their customers. What they often don’t have is a clear view into how their own team is functioning as a…
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux closed the holiday season with a nationwide giveback that was deliberately simple and intensely hands-on; cooks cooked; teammates delivered; neighbors received. Across the system, restaurants prepared and distributed more than 7,500 meals through local non-profits chosen by each location. Partners ranged from the Delaware Township Food Pantry…