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Location3 Welcomes New Chief Operating Officer, Strengthening Commitment to Franchise Growth and Innovation

International Franchise Association

DENVER, CO — June 23, 2025 Location3, the premier digital marketing partner for multi-location brands and franchisors, is proud to announce the addition of Stacy Eley as new Chief Operating Officer (COO), a seasoned executive and respected leader in the franchising industry. With a proven track record of driving operational excellence and supporting franchise brand growth, her addition to the executive leadership team marks a significant milestone in Location3’s ongoing commitment to delivering

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ShelfGenie Franchise Welcomes All Backgrounds

Franchise Wire

Custom Storage Franchise Offers Flexibility, Freedom and Fulfillment Ruben Galvan veered sharply off his corporate career path into his dream of entrepreneurship when he launched ShelfGenie of San Marcos, Calif., in October 2023. Galvan has zero regrets about investing in the ShelfGenie custom storage franchise, which he says embraces owners of every stripe.

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Bringing brunch to the masses: why food franchising still serves up opportunity

Elite Franchise Magazine

There’s something inherently comforting about a great brunch spot. A warm welcome, the smell of fresh coffee, a menu full of wholesome favourites and a space where the community can come together. It’s this exact experience that makes food and beverage franchises such an enduringly attractive option for franchise investors, and one Irish brand The Pantry is now inviting UK partners to help expand its award-winning concept.

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This Waffle House Video Parody Nails 4 Keys to Great Employee Training. Here’s Why

Inc. Franchises

Fake training videos for the chain are all over social media, but this one got some effective principles for training just right.

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Why Franchisors Struggle To Attract Franchisees Even With A Great Offer.

SA Franchise Brands

Why Franchisors Struggle To Attract Franchisees Even With A Great Offer. Many franchisors scratch their heads wondering why they are not receiving any enquiries, even though they believe their franchise offer is strong. They’ve put time, money, and passion into building a great system, proven their model works, and created a professional-looking franchise package.

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It Takes Two to Turn Things Around: The Franchisee-Franchisor Partnership in Crisis

Acceler8Success Cafe

Turning around a failing franchise location is never easy. It requires commitment, clarity, and courage—from both franchisor and franchisee.

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Standard Bank Franchise Networking Summit Spotlights SME Growth, Scale And Sector Resilience.

SA Franchise Brands

Standard Bank Franchise Networking Summit Spotlights SME Growth, Scale And Sector Resilience. In a business climate that is constantly shifting, the value of trusted business models and strong networks has never been more apparent. This was the underlying tone at the Standard Bank Franchise Networking Summit held in Kwa-Zulu Natal this week, where entrepreneurs, franchisees, franchisors, industry experts and the bank’s franchise sector specialists came together to unpack the realities of doing b

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Chief Marketing Officers and CEOs May Be Misaligned. Could a Field Trip to a ‘Festival of Creativity’ Bring Them Closer Together?

Inc. Franchises

The case for CEOs to make the trip to Cannes Lions.

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Catfishing in recruitment 

Elite Franchise Magazine

Have you ever exaggerated company perks to attract staff to your workforce? Or noticed how the new hire who boasted their strong time management skills is always late to the office? If so, you may have been involved in recruitment catfishing. Catfishing, in a general sense, refers to people intentionally misrepresenting themselves. So, in recruitment, it is when either party deceives in this way during the hiring process.

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How This Upstart Brand Made $70,000 in Sales Before Even Launching

Inc. Franchises

ERLY founders Jamie Chandlee and Hallie McDonald are leaning into the event strategy that made them five figures pre-launch.

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76 Fence Franchise Review 2025: Costs, Fees, News, Average Revenues and/or Profits

Franchise Chatter

76 Fence sells and installs fencing for both homes and businesses. This can range from secure fencing for industrial sites to pool safety fencing and low decorative fencing for front yards. Franchise staff help customers pick the materials and style to suit them, provide finance options to cover the costs, acquire any city permits, and […] The post 76 Fence Franchise Review 2025: Costs, Fees, News, Average Revenues and/or Profits appeared first on Franchise Chatter.

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Your Employees Hate These Tasks at Work. They Say AI Can Help

Inc. Franchises

People hate repetitive tasks they have to do at work, but nowadays there’s a handy tool to help: AI.

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Boost Telecom Business with Comcast Business Internet Reseller

JNA Dealer Program

Looking to expand your telecom business offerings? Whether you’re an agent, dealer, or entrepreneur, the Comcast Business Internet Reseller Program could be your next big opportunity. With business internet demand rising, now is the perfect time to leverage Comcast’s trusted brand to scale your business. What Is the Comcast Business Internet Reseller Program?

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Charlie Munger’s Secret to Success Had Nothing to Do With Picking Stocks

Inc. Franchises

Munger believed the best investors read widely and thought like philosophers.

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How to Build a Thriving Reddit Community That Aligns with Your Audience

Succeed As Your Own Boss

If you’re a coach, consultant, or small business owner trying to grow your brand, you’ve probably explored all the usual places—Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, maybe even YouTube. But there’s one platform you may be sleeping on that’s built for community: Reddit. It’s not just a place for memes and debates—it’s where niche conversations thrive, people show up authentically, and trust is built through real talk.

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How to Rally Your Team During a Crisis 

Inc. Franchises

Mistakes happen. What matters is how you handle them.

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Your Marketing Agency Isn’t the Problem, Your Strategy Is—Peter Murphy Lewis

Big Sky Franchise Team

Have you struggled with finding success when hiring marketing agencies? If you have, there’s a good chance it is not because the marketer doesn’t know what to do. Our guest today is Peter Murphy Lewis, and he explains to us the Big 5 Mistakes leaders make when hiring marketing agencies. TODAY’S WIN-WIN: Consider using LinkedIn as a second website for your franchise recruitment efforts.

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5 Ways to Hire Inclusively in a Post-DEI World

Inc. Franchises

Company polices may have changed, but the benefits of a diverse workforce remain well documented. Here’s how to help create one.

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MAXIMIZING 401k PLANS & RETENTION STRATEGIES

Big Sky Franchise Team

Looking to enhance your company’s 401k offerings and boost employee retention? Marc Walker, Chief Investment Officer at Legacy Advisory Partners shares actionable insights on 401k plan best practices, along with effective leader incentives and retention strategies to keep your top talent engaged. This is a must-attend session for business leaders looking to optimize their financial strategies and create a lasting impact.

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20 Austin Companies That Are Great Places to Work

Inc. Franchises

All of these companies based in the Austin metro area made Inc.’s 2025 Best Workplaces list.

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Book review: Research Handbook on Entrepreneurial Ecosystems

International Small Business Journal: Researching

International Small Business Journal, Ahead of Print.

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Nail it Before You Scale it 

Inc. Franchises

Seven steps to focus on what really matters

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Book review: Handbook of Research on Entrepreneurial Learning

International Small Business Journal: Researching

International Small Business Journal, Ahead of Print.

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Layoffs Can Tank Employee Morale. Here’s How to Help Them

Inc. Franchises

A new survey of employees who survived company layoffs shows how companies that had to cut staff can stay productive.

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Always Best Care Senior Services Welcomes Todd Hillman

Franchise Wire

Hillman Leads Franchise Development for the In-Home Senior Care Brand Amid its Expansion The California-based Always Best Care Senior Services franchise has named Todd Hillman vice president of franchise development. Hillman applies more than 20 years of experience in franchise sales, development and operations to lead the in-home senior care company’s expansion across key markets.

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Rest in Peace Fred Smith, Founder of FedEx (and Maybe the Luckiest Entrepreneur of All Time)

Inc. Franchises

Is it better to be lucky or good? Why not both?

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The Woman Running One Of The Most Popular Fast-Food Franchises In South Africa.

SA Franchise Brands

Chantal Sombonos-Van Tonder followed in her father’s footsteps and is the woman behind Chicken Licken, the world’s most successful non-American-owned fried chicken franchise. George Sombonos, the founder of Chicken Licken, was born into the restaurant business. His father, a Greek immigrant, owned the Dairy Den in Ridgeway, Johannesburg. It was there that Sombonos learned the ropes of the food industry.

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Studying Global Happiness Helped This Researcher Make 1 Big Change to Her Financial Life

Inc. Franchises

After studying 220,000 people in 22 countries, a surprising discovery about the relationship between income and happiness prompted one author to rethink her own financial mindset.

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Think You Lack Emotional Intelligence? If 1 of These 4 Apply to You, Science Says You’re Wrong

Inc. Franchises

Research shows you might have greater self-awareness, emotional regulation, and insight into others than you may think.

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Do This 30-Minute Exercise Just Once to Make All Your Decisions Faster and Better

Inc. Franchises

Decision coach Nell Wulfhart gives this exercise to her clients. Every entrepreneur should try it.

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After a Heartbreaking Injury in the NBA Finals, Tyrese Haliburton Desperately Wanted to Do 1 Thing. It’s a Lesson in Emotional Intelligence

Inc. Franchises

With his touching gesture, Haliburton did what all great leaders do: He put the needs of his team ahead of his own.

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‘Task Masking’ Is a Common Trick Among Gen-Z Workers. Here’s How to Manage It

Inc. Franchises

Younger employees think already differently about the workplace and how you behave in the office. And now they’re pretending to be busy.

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The 3 Most Common Deal Killers 

Inc. Franchises

How to make sure you don’t ruin your dreams of selling your business.

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3 Mega Trends Shaping the Future of Fintech 

Inc. Franchises

Your business can benefit by understanding and following these trends.

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Are You Sourcing Real Feedback? Or Just Hoping for the Best?

Inc. Franchises

If you want to update your strategy intelligently, you need high-quality inputs — not guesses about what might happen in your market.

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Wall Street Braces for Market Fallout After the U.S. Bombed Iran

Inc. Franchises

Investors see stock market volatility, rising oil prices, and a stronger dollar ahead.

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These 16 Companies in the Twin Cities Are Great Places to Work

Inc. Franchises

Here are all of the companies in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area that made Inc.’s 2025 Best Workplaces list.

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