Franchise King

JUNE 26, 2025

New Post From The Franchise King® They told you franchising was a “proven system” where success was practically guaranteed. They showed you the glossy marketing materials, the happy franchisee testimonials, and those irresistible profit projections. But, what they didn’t show you were the unhappy franchisees quietly drowning in debt, working 80-hour weeks for less than minimum wage, trapped in franchise contracts […] The post Why You Need To Find Unhappy, Almost Broke Fra

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Franchise Dictionary

JUNE 22, 2025

A top residential and commercial services franchisor onboards new franchise owners for their climate-controlled portable storage franchise. ANN ARBOR, Mich. — BELFOR Franchise Group , a leading global residential and commercial services franchisor, announces the expansion of its COOL-BINZ franchise, bringing premium mobile storage solutions to four additional markets throughout the Southeast.

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International Franchise Association

JUNE 23, 2025

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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Franchise Wire

JUNE 26, 2025

‘America’s Small Town Alehouse’ Rolls Out Franchise Design Prototype that Honors Local Roots Wingers Alehouse is getting a new look. And, the newest franchise store, which showcases the restaurant redesign prototype, has broken a franchise sales record. The Burley, Idaho, Wingers Alehouse tallied more than $100,000 in sales its first week. “That’s a huge, huge sales week, particularly when you have a brand-new staff, so kudos to them!

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Franchise King

JUNE 24, 2025

New Post From The Franchise King® If you’d like the truth about the State of Franchising right now, watch this video. In it, I go over the things that are impacting franchising. Things that hardly anyone in the franchise industry dares to talk about. The way I see it, we can all pretend that everything is ducky, or you can get […] The post Video: The State of Franchising Today appeared first on The Franchise King®.

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Franchise Dictionary

JUNE 25, 2025

Owner Srikrishna “Sri” Majumder wants his Kansas City Central location to provide excellent home care services to the area’s aging population while offering employment opportunities KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Caring Senior Service , a non-medical, personalized home care services company, announced today that it has expanded its services into Missouri with its first location at 9233 Ward Parkway, Suite 230, in Kansas City.

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Elite Franchise Magazine

JUNE 25, 2025

At Football Fun Factory, I’ve had the privilege of guiding many brilliant individuals through this journey, and I’ve learned something important: everyone’s scared of the same things. So, let’s rip off the plaster and talk about them, and more importantly, how the right franchise can help you overcome them. “What if I fail?” The big F word. Failure is the boogeyman hiding in every entrepreneur’s closet.

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Inc. Franchises

JUNE 26, 2025

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Franchise Dictionary

JUNE 22, 2025

Premier Assisted Stretching Franchise Welcomes Newest Location Under Local Leadership RALEIGH, N.C. — Stretch Zone, the nation’s premier assisted-stretching brand featuring a patented strapping system on proprietary tables, is proud to announce the opening of its newest location in Raleigh, NC. This marks Stretch Zone’s 398th location in the United States and is operated by local and first-time owner, Rich Antoine.

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Elite Franchise Magazine

JUNE 23, 2025

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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Franchise Wire

JUNE 27, 2025

Franchisors, Consultants and Suppliers to Unite for Top-Tier Networking and Fun The 2025 IFPG Retreat, set for September 28 to October 1 at the Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Fla., invites franchise professionals to connect, grow and take their businesses to the next level. With nearly 1,000 attendees expected, it has become one of the most anticipated and well-attended events in franchising.

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Caring Franchise

JUNE 26, 2025

Most Americans consider their home to be their greatest asset. But for entrepreneurs, one of the smartest and most overlooked assets may be a business—specifically, a home care franchise. With the senior population booming and the demand for in-home care rising, owning a home care franchise offers more than just a fulfilling career. It provides a powerful vehicle for long-term wealth, passive income, and financial independence.

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Franchise Dictionary

JUNE 22, 2025

The owners of Gotcha Covered of Clear Lake and Gotcha Covered of Sugar Land were recognized at the Window Fashion VISION Magazine’s Grace Awards ceremony in April DENVER — Gotcha Covered , a leader in custom window treatment consultation in the U.S. and Canada , announced today that two of its Texas franchise locations earned top honors at the 2025 Window Fashion VISION Magazine’s Grace Awards for their unique window treatment designs.

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Elite Franchise Magazine

JUNE 24, 2025

Summer is a great time for franchising. It is also the time when people take their holidays, whether it’s early to avoid the summer price increases or when your children and grandchildren are off from school. Whatever the reason for a break it is a good time to reflect on your career and whether it is time for a change. If you feel stuck in a career you might like to consider franchising.

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Franchise Wire

JUNE 25, 2025

Support From HomeFront Brands Helps Tampa Franchise Thrive in Local Market They say good fences make good neighbors, but they also make great business opportunities. Matt and Alicia Heck, franchise owners of Top Rail Fence in Tampa, Fla., are living proof. In November 2023, the couple joined the growing brand, tapping into the growing, $8 billion U.S. fencing market , according to GrandView Research.

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Inc. Franchises

JUNE 23, 2025

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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Franchise Dictionary

JUNE 25, 2025

Owners and brothers Josh and Jason Moll say their new Bentonville venture complements their flooring business, located in the same building FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The Designery , an immersive, full-service kitchen, bath and closet design center featuring high-quality cabinets, countertops and flooring, will celebrate the grand opening of its first Arkansas location from 2-5 p.m. , Friday, June 27 in the new showroom at 702 SE 5 th Street in Bentonville, Arkansas.

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Elite Franchise Magazine

JUNE 27, 2025

In a fast-paced, post-pandemic world, early years children are also facing invisible pressures that may be shaping them in ways we don’t yet fully understand. These foundational years are being affected by societal shifts—from technology and parenting styles to education policy and public health—and the long-term impact demands our attention. The digital age has changed the way families communicate.

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Franchise Wire

JUNE 27, 2025

Kelley has Two Decades’ Experience Fostering the Senior Care Franchise’s Growth Home Helpers Home Care , a non-medical, in-home companionship and personal care franchise, has promoted Bobby Kelley to vice president of franchise development. Leaders with the brand announced his promotion along with that of Clay McKee to vice president of franchise development.

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Inc. Franchises

JUNE 24, 2025

A new city law increasing the hourly minimum wage at larger L.A. hotels to $30 by 2028 is the latest blow to the city’s struggling hospitality industry.

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Franchise Dictionary

JUNE 22, 2025

Premier Assisted Stretching Franchise Welcomes Newest Location Under Local Leadership ROUND ROCK, Texas — Stretch Zone, the nation’s premier assisted-stretching brand featuring a patented strapping system on proprietary tables, is proud to announce the opening of its newest location in Round Rock, TX. This marks Stretch Zone’s 395th location in the United States and is operated by Kevin and Kimberly Wood , multi-unit Stretch Zone franchisees.

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Franchise Top 40

JUNE 26, 2025

Looking to invest in a growing outdoor lighting franchise that delivers beauty, profitability, and unmatched support? The Blingle franchise opportunity offers everything ambitious entrepreneurs need to build a brighter future while helping customers transform their outdoor spaces with stunning lighting displays. Blingle franchise opportunities are available for entrepreneurs interested in entering the outdoor lighting industry, providing a supported and lucrative business venture.

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Franchise Wire

JUNE 21, 2025

Practical Moves to Cut Waste, Retain Staff and Improve Profit Margins Margins are shrinking. Wages are rising. Supply chains are still unpredictable. Rent and utilities have quietly crept up. And while consumer expectations remain sky-high, their discretionary spending habits have become much harder to predict in a challenging economy. Welcome to the new normal for franchisees in 2025.

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Inc. Franchises

JUNE 27, 2025

The two partners just couldn’t figure out how to make it work.

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Franchise Dictionary

JUNE 22, 2025

COLUMBIA, Md. — As both temperatures and household water usage begin to rise this summer, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing is reminding homeowners that now is the ideal time to install a whole-house water filtration system. These systems deliver clean, great-tasting water straight from every tap while helping reduce exposure to potentially harmful chemicals.

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Acceler8Success Cafe

JUNE 27, 2025

The franchise model is often admired for its scalability and brand consistency, but its real power lies in the relationship at its core.

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Franchise Wire

JUNE 22, 2025

How Franchisors and Franchisees Can Work Together on Reputation Imagine this: a disgruntled customer posts a scathing one-star review about a franchise location. The local franchisee is mortified, the franchisor is worried about the brand’s reputation and both are asking “who should swoop in to address this”? In the age of Yelp, Google, and TripAdvisor, customer reviews are the new gold in franchising.

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Inc. Franchises

JUNE 27, 2025

Founder and celebrity hair stylist Jen Atkin’s brand eyes expansion beyond store shelves into non-retail spaces.

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SA Franchise Brands

JUNE 23, 2025

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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Elite Franchise Magazine

JUNE 26, 2025

With reviews being a key marketing tool for many brands one of the key areas we have touched on is the enforcement powers the Consumer and Markets Authority will have against businesses who are engaging in banned practices in relation to online reviews. Under the DMCC, writing, commissioning or publishing fake reviews (or undisclosed incentivised reviews) will always be considered unfair, whether that review is in relation to your own business or another business, and whether it is on your platf

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Franchise Wire

JUNE 24, 2025

Program Advises Franchisor’s Team to Accelerate Growth Hydrogen Fitness, a wellness provider distinguished by its large-scale, luxurious 24/7 facilities, will pump up the expansion of its brand by joining Franchise FastLane’s self-directed CarPool program. Franchise FastLane is an industry-leading franchise sales and development company with a mission of driving the responsible growth of emerging franchise brands.

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Inc. Franchises

JUNE 21, 2025

When you build a business that can operate with and without you, you gain more than personal freedom.

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SA Franchise Brands

JUNE 23, 2025

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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Franchise Business (Australia)

JUNE 24, 2025

Chicken Treat franchisee Tavis Armstrong is proof that hard work and a go-getting attitude can work wonders. Over the past nine years Tavis has bought and sold 12 Chicken Treat restaurants. “I’ve set myself up for life, I can retire and live well. I live in a nice house, I have a boat and cars. It’s all through hard work,” Tavis says. Now the former banker, truck driver, distributor and lawn mowing contractor, is happy with the four restaurants he currently owns.

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Franchise Wire

JUNE 25, 2025

Ferriero Leverages Expertise in Banking, Real Estate and Automotive Dealership Sectors Franchise Equity Partners , a private investment firm focused on partnering with franchise owners and franchisors, has announced the appointment of Jay Ferriero to its automotive leadership team as an operating partner. The firm’s automotive investment strategy focuses on supporting franchise operators and dealerships with the capital and resources to achieve long-term success.

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Inc. Franchises

JUNE 27, 2025

Learn more quickly and retain more? Here’s how, in just minutes.

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Franchise Chatter

JUNE 24, 2025

Founded in 2013 by Nick Lopez, LIME Painting is the nation’s first and only luxury home painting and restoration franchise, built to serve the unique needs of luxury residential and commercial properties. With a focus on integrity, craftsmanship, and elite customer service, the brand has grown to over 90 locations across more than 21 states. […] The post LIME Painting Franchise: Q&A with Nick Lopez, Founder and CEO appeared first on Franchise Chatter.

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