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Inside the Lower-Investment Franchise Era, Bitty & Beau’s Coffee Puts Purpose on Wheels
The franchise industry has entered a new era, one shaped by a growing appetite for lower-investment concepts, leaner operations, and more flexible paths to ownership. For many aspiring entrepreneurs, the appeal is clear. They want the structure, support, and brand recognition of franchising, but they also want a model that…
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Smoothie King is marking National Smoothie Day on June 21st by giving new and existing Healthy Rewards members a free 12-ounce Hydration Watermelon Smoothie at participating locations nationwide. Designed to help guests stay refreshed during the summer months, the Hydration Watermelon Smoothie combines watermelon flavor with electrolytes, offering a delicious,…
Alliance Franchise Brands has appointed Danielle Scott as Chief Development Officer, reinforcing the company’s commitment to growth as the franchise sector continues its upward trajectory. Based in Plymouth, Michigan, Alliance Franchise Brands operates a portfolio of marketing, print, signage, and graphics communications brands, including Allegra Marketing Print Mail, Image360, and…
Planet Fitness has appointed Harmit Singh, chief financial and growth…
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream has appointed Naveen Dasa as chief…
Krystal has promoted Amanda Hyde to Chief Operating Officer, elevating…
Choice Hotels International has promoted longtime legal executive Jeff Lobb…
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There is a version of the working parent’s morning that everyone knows too well. The alarm goes off before the sun does. Breakfast is whatever survives the scramble. The drop-off runs long, the commute does not cooperate, and somewhere between the car and the desk, the gym visit that was…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
Franchising is often celebrated for its proven systems, recognizable branding, and strong corporate support. However, the true competitive advantage often comes from the hidden heroes who work diligently behind the scenes, providing specialized expertise that franchisees rely on. Pestmaster’s own Mariah Baggio-Deibler, affectionately known as “Dr. Bugs,” exemplifies this invaluable…
