Author: Tim Katsch
Tim Katsch
Tim Katsch is a former EVP of a national franchisor, where he led operations, real estate, construction, and marketing across a multi-unit system. He is the publisher of Franchise Brief and now works as a franchise talent partner and advisor, helping franchise brands build strong franchisor teams, develop unit-level general managers, and scale with intention and care.
Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream is serving up a Valentine’s Day tradition with the return of its heart-shaped pizza, available Thursday, Feb. 1st through Feb.…
“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…
I sat down with Don Tarinelli, Chief Development Officer at Franchise FastLane, to take a clear-eyed look at how franchise development works in 2026. The conversation…
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…
The last decade turned house flipping from a niche investment play into a mainstream fascination. Prime-time TV series, endless social clips of satisfying before-and-after reveals, and…
On a weekday evening, the class ends with their last practice activities: float, roll, kick, breathe. Parents nod as instructors mark progress on milestone charts. This…
Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care announced a new sponsorship of Johns Hopkins Children’s Center that includes a $100,000 gift to the hospital’s child life department and…
Pickleball Kingdom is not just riding the wave of pickleball’s popularity; it is shaping it, on purpose and with primetime polish. The company’s new competition reality…
Jason’s Deli is kicking off its 50th anniversary with a menu refresh designed to celebrate the flavors and guests that have defined the brand for five…
Nothing Bundt Cakes is kicking off 2026 with a crave-worthy trio of limited-time flavors, led by the highly anticipated return of its record-breaking Biscoff Cookie Butter…