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Franchising a business is not a single event. It is a series of decisions, each one made at a different stage of growth, each one carrying its own set of risks. For brands navigating that journey without a roadmap, the margin for error compounds quickly. For those who work alongside…
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Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is marking the First Day of Spring on March 20th with its annual free Italian Ice giveaway and a new seasonal collaboration with the PEEPS brand. Guests visiting any of Rita’s 600-plus locations nationwide can receive a free 6-ounce Italian Ice as part of…
Choice Hotels International has promoted longtime legal executive Jeff Lobb to Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary, effective March 26th, 2026. In the role, Lobb will oversee the company’s global legal and public policy strategy while serving on the executive leadership team. Lobb will report directly to President and…
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From the Archives: Interviews
When Magnolia Bakery first opened its doors in 1996 on a quiet street corner in New York’s West Village, nobody could have…
When you talk to Daniel McCarty, you don’t get the feeling you’re speaking to a man tinkering at the edges of an…
“As we enter 2026, the economics of franchise growth have reached an inflection point where time saved has become the single most…
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Earlier Articles & News
For decades, franchising success was measured in storefronts. Growth equated to more doors, more square footage, and more physical presence. But in…
In the competitive world of franchising, attracting the right franchisees is about more than just having a great brand. For many franchisors,…
Five Star Franchising has appointed Ben Kramer as the new Brand President of Bio-One, a national provider of crime scene cleanup and…
