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Author: Tim Katsch
Tim Katsch is the publisher of Franchise Brief and an Embedded Talent Partner and advisor to franchisors, helping teams land priority hires and strengthen talent acquisition through practical systems and real market insight. He is a former franchisor EVP who led operations, real estate, construction, and marketing across a national system.
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…
The location was humming; phones chirped, printers whirred, and the parking lot pulsed with travelers who had swapped canceled flights for open highways. I arrived at…
For years, franchisors have talked about “technology” as if it were a product to be built, owned, and controlled internally. Custom platforms. Proprietary dashboards. In-house development…
A Lesson In Generosity, Scaled Primrose Schools closed out the season with a nationwide show of heart; children and families at more than 550 independently owned…
See & Be Kitchen, the Catskills bakery admired for long-fermented sourdough and an unmistakably people-first spirit, has baked an unusual path to franchising. Rather than waiting…
Dave & Buster’s revealed a limited-edition Claw Purse made with Chain; a bright orange, clear-paneled accessory with a sculptural claw charm that feels like a mini…