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.
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…
Massage Envy is adding a high-tech recovery option to its menu. The franchisor said select franchised locations will begin offering Aescape, a self-guided robotic massage experience…
If you lead franchise development or brand operations, you already know that real estate can make or break unit economics. The difference between a thriving unit…
The stretch from early November through the last toast of December is a sprint; school concerts, office swaps, Friendsgiving, neighborhood potlucks, travel days, and hall-decking marathon…
Riko’s Pizza closed Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a $10,000 donation to Susan G. Komen after a guest-led checkout campaign across 10 restaurants in October. Customers…
The Familiar Chill of the Line; The New Rhythm of the Click Black Friday has always started with a shiver. It is the bite of late-night…
Veterans Day is here, Tuesday the 11th, and across franchising a clear pattern stands out; brands are giving back by operating in their zone of expertise.…
When franchise leaders talk about seasonality, menus tend to get the spotlight. Limited time flavors keep palates curious; they nudge frequency; they photograph well. Yet the…
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…