Wed.Jul 16, 2025

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Referrals Are A Key Source of Value in Franchise Lead Generation

Franchise Insights

By: Michael Alston for Franchise Insights July 16, 2025 — With AI-induced changes to consumer behavior and the search marketing ecosystem, alternate channels of lead referrals become even more essential and valuable. Referred visits to your franchise development website yield informed prospects who demonstrate clear intent – they are aware of your offering, and want to learn more.

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

Franchise Chatter

Ziebart is an automotive aftercare franchise that specializes in detailing, films, and protective surfaces. Its first rustproofing shop opened in Detroit in 1959, using a sealant invented by the company’s founder, Kurt Ziebart. From there, the company has expanded to hundreds of outlets in dozens of countries. Its rust protection became famous over the decades […] The post Ziebart Franchise Review 2025: Costs, Fees, News, Average Revenues and/or Profits appeared first on Franchise Chatter.

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Franchise Growth Hacked: GPS Targeting for Small Business

Franchise Wire

Use Smart Geofencing and Location Tech to Outshine Competitors in your own Backyard In a franchise world dominated by national brand awareness, the real battle often happens on the street corner. Competing for the same customer in the same ZIP code as your biggest rival — or even a neighboring franchisee — demands more than just slick branding or great signage.

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Barry Bagels Franchise: Q&A with James Nusbaum, CEO

Franchise Chatter

James Nusbaum’s journey with Barry Bagels began in 1985 as a 15-year-old employee washing dishes and cutting onions at the original Toledo, Ohio location. Decades later, James now serves as CEO and co-owner of Barry Bagels Franchise Holdings, where he leads the brand’s national expansion efforts. His early passion for the business, combined with his […] The post Barry Bagels Franchise: Q&A with James Nusbaum, CEO appeared first on Franchise Chatter.

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Five Star Bath Solutions, Mosquito Shield Celebrated as Top Franchise Brands for Multi-Unit Owners by Entrepreneur

Franchise Dictionary

Over 90% of all territories for the two Five Star Franchising brands are owned by multi-unit owners SPRINGVILLE, Utah — Five Star Bath Solutions and Mosquito Shield , two fast-growing home service brands within the Five Star Franchising platform, have once again been recognized on Entrepreneur’s list of the Top Franchise Brands for Multi-Unit Owners.

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Hydrate IV Bar Names Dr. Chris Seitz Chief Medical Officer

Franchise Wire

Seitz has Expertise in IV Therapy and Functional Medicine Hydrate IV Bar , a wellness brand specializing in IV therapy and vitamin injections, has appointed Dr. Chris Seitz as fractional chief medical officer. Seitz, a board-certified emergency physician, will oversee clinical protocols, medical training and quality assurance across the Hydrate IV Bar franchise network.

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4 Reasons Why the Home Service Franchise Industry is Recession-Resilient

Neighborly Franchising

Most news sources wavier on the likelihood of an upcoming recession. What’s not up for debate is that many of us are looking for more financial stability and ownership of recession-resilient businesses that may help weather an economic storm. While a recession could negatively impact many, not all businesses are at as high of a risk during an economic downturn.

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Robert A. Funk, Sr., Visionary Co-Founder of Express Employment Professionals and Oklahoma Business Icon, Passes Away at 85

Franchise Dictionary

OKLAHOMA CITY — Robert A. Funk , co-founder and executive chairman of Express Employment International, passed away at the age of 85 at his home, Express Ranches, in Yukon, Oklahoma. A trailblazing entrepreneur and devoted leader, Bob was admired for his steadfast faith, commitment to helping others, and belief in the transformative power of work.

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Robert A. Funk, Sr., Visionary Co-Founder of Express Employment Professionals and Oklahoma Business Icon, Passes Away at 85

FranServe

OKLAHOMA CITY — Robert A. Funk , co-founder and executive chairman of Express Employment International, passed away at the age of 85 at his home, Express Ranches, in Yukon, Oklahoma. A trailblazing entrepreneur and devoted leader, Bob was admired for his steadfast faith, commitment to helping others, and belief in the transformative power of work.

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Waters Edge Wineries® Appoints Tina Hitchcock as New Franchise Liaison

International Franchise Association

About Us IFA Foundation Get Involved Media Kit Find a Franchise Login Find a Franchise Login Join IFA What is Franchising? Learn About Franchising Franchising Overview What is a Franchise The Franchise Business Model Common Terms and Definitions How to Get Started Getting Started in Franchising How Do I Fund My Franchise Questions to Ask Before Franchising Types of Franchise Investments FranShip Mentorship Program Conducting Your Research Diligence in Franchising Pros and Cons of Franchising Mak

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Boost Curb Appeal and Protect Your Home with Summer Exterior Home Maintenance from Five Star Painting®

FranServe

Leading residential painting company shares how summer is the ideal time to refresh your home’s exterior and increase its value WACO, Texas — With the arrival of summer and more hours of daylight to enjoy your outdoor space, now is the ideal time to give your home’s exterior the care it deserves. Five Star Painting ® , a Neighborly ® company and North America’s leading residential and commercial painting franchise, encourages homeowners to take advantage of the sea

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Be wary of unjustified threats

Elite Franchise Magazine

The substantive proceedings relate to the vape sector and involve some of the leading retailers in the UK. In the UK, statutory unjustified threats provisions are intended to prevent bad actors from misusing threats based on the infringement of intellectual property rights to wrongly intimidate other parties within the market. This Judgment relates to an application for an interim injunction by the Defendant, restraining the Claimant from making further threats of proceedings for infringement of

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Five Star Bath Solutions, Mosquito Shield Celebrated as Top Franchise Brands for Multi-Unit Owners by Entrepreneur

FranServe

Over 90% of all territories for the two Five Star Franchising brands are owned by multi-unit owners SPRINGVILLE, Utah — Five Star Bath Solutions and Mosquito Shield , two fast-growing home service brands within the Five Star Franchising platform, have once again been recognized on Entrepreneur’s list of the Top Franchise Brands for Multi-Unit Owners.

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3NATIVES REBRANDS COMPANY NAME TO 3NATIVES ACAI CAFE   

International Franchise Association

About Us IFA Foundation Get Involved Media Kit Find a Franchise Login Find a Franchise Login Join IFA What is Franchising? Learn About Franchising Franchising Overview What is a Franchise The Franchise Business Model Common Terms and Definitions How to Get Started Getting Started in Franchising How Do I Fund My Franchise Questions to Ask Before Franchising Types of Franchise Investments FranShip Mentorship Program Conducting Your Research Diligence in Franchising Pros and Cons of Franchising Mak

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Boost Curb Appeal and Protect Your Home with Summer Exterior Home Maintenance from Five Star Painting®

Franchise Dictionary

Leading residential painting company shares how summer is the ideal time to refresh your home’s exterior and increase its value WACO, Texas — With the arrival of summer and more hours of daylight to enjoy your outdoor space, now is the ideal time to give your home’s exterior the care it deserves. Five Star Painting ® , a Neighborly ® company and North America’s leading residential and commercial painting franchise, encourages homeowners to take advantage of the sea

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How The Big Beautiful Bill Could Actually Burden Franchisees

Franchise King

New Post From The Franchise King® Franchisees: Do you think tax relief automatically means relief for your franchise business? Think again. While several headlines celebrate the “Big Beautiful Bill” as a franchise owner victory, the reality for individual franchisees tells a different story. In other words, there’s a lot of spin out there.

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Franchise, Family, and Friendship: The Journey of Bonnie Lanyon and Carol Ann Hunter

The Franchise Woman

In the newest episode of The Franchise Woman podcast, we explore more than just business. We dive into decades of grit, growth, and the deep bonds formed between two remarkable women—Bonnie Lanyon of Rancho Cucamonga, California, and Carol Ann Hunter of Louisville, Kentucky.

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How to Grow a Food Truck Into a Nationwide Brand

Inc. Franchises

Seth Goldman, founder of Honest Tea, coaches Ron Holloway, co-founder of Woofbowl, on expansion and how to market a growing food brand.

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10 Black Swan Events That Could Disrupt Your Business by 2030

Inc. Franchises

Don’t get blindsided—these potential crises could crush your growth strategy if you’re not ready.

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3 Things Work Cultures Need

Inc. Franchises

Embrace these concepts to improve your workforce: Speed, delegation, and trauma-informed leadership.

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This North Carolina Small Business Was on the Rise. Then Came the Tariffs

Inc. Franchises

Sourhouse co-founder Erik Fabian is struggling to keep his baking accessory company afloat as he delays a new product launch, waiting to learn the total cost of importing it from China.

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The ‘Gen-Z Stare’ Is Tormenting Business Owners. Here’s How to Turn It Into Positive Change

Inc. Franchises

Cultural habits shift from generation to generation, and a notable Gen-Z social trait may actually be our fault.

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These 3 Strategies Can Improve Team Collaboration

Inc. Franchises

An office move gave workplace experts a chance to experiment with ways to improve connections between co-workers. It paid off.

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How This CEO Uses Psychometrics to Hire the Perfect Fit

Inc. Franchises

Liseth Velez’s Boston-based construction management company pays extra attention to one key factor when making hiring decisions.

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Inside a Lab Making the Advanced Fuel to Power Growing U.S. Nuclear Energy Ambitions

Inc. Franchises

Companies like X-energy are charging up to create next-gen nuclear reactors. Here’s how the fuel is made.

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This 1 Tactic Can Help You Win Over Skeptical Consumers

Inc. Franchises

When buyers doubt, honesty sells. Transparency isn’t just good ethics—it’s a sharp sales strategy.

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Neuroscience Explains How to Nap Your Way to Your Next Big Idea

Inc. Franchises

Stuck on a tough problem? Take a nap and you might just wake up to a ‘Eureka!’ moment, new research suggests.

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Anthropic Just Made It Easier to Track How Your Company Is Using AI

Inc. Franchises

Updates to Anthropic’s Claude Code are designed to help administrators keep tabs on things like pricey API fees.

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‘Click-to-Cancel’ Is Over, but There Are Other Ways to Unsubscribe

Inc. Franchises

An FTC rule would have made it easier for people to avoid being charged for auto-renewals. It was halted.

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How To Help Employees Return to Work

Inc. Franchises

Balance employee flexibility with business needs while prioritizing customers in workplace decisions

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Threads and X: Community Over Platform

Inc. Franchises

What law firms can learn about where to show up and why community always wins.

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Why This AI Company and Blackstone Are Investing $31 Billion in Pennsylvania

Inc. Franchises

CoreWeave’s $6 billion investment in Pennsylvania suggests there could be vast promise for AI data centers in a state already leading in energy production.

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Trump Drafted a Letter to Fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell. But Can He?

Inc. Franchises

Here’s how Trump may go about trying to remove Powell, and what it could mean for the economy.

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Changes at Work Cause Mental Health Struggles Everywhere. Here’s How Your Company Can Help

Inc. Franchises

As they navigate a dynamic, stressful social and economic landscape, workers feel very differently about the evolving American workplace than their bosses.

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‘Crypto Week’ Is Underway. Here Are 3 Reasons Business Owners Should Take Note

Inc. Franchises

House Republicans are making big moves in their mainstreaming of cryptocurrency.

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What You Think Doesn’t Matter

Inc. Franchises

The value of your business is defined by a willing buyer.

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Nvidia’s Influence Over the Entire Stock Market Keeps Growing

Inc. Franchises

Nvidia now accounts for nearly 8% of the S&P 500.

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