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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International Franchise Association

JUNE 30, 2025

A new piece on Entrepreneur highlights the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” , recently backed by the IFA, which could deliver major tax relief for over 830,000 franchise small businesses and their employees. Key takeaways from the article include: Extended bonus depreciation for equipment, renovations, and new locations — fueling capital investment in franchises.

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Franchise Dictionary

JUNE 29, 2025

For those seeking recurring revenue, long-term security and a relatively low initial investment, Goosehead Insurance provides a steady and reliable business opportunity. Unlike many franchise opportunities that require significant investment in physical infrastructure, Goosehead Insurance’s model is focused on sales, service and support, enabling franchise owners to scale efficiently without worrying about operational overhead.

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Elite Franchise Magazine

JUNE 11, 2025

Becoming a franchisee is an exciting time for many people who have aspirations of business ownership. With a recognised brand and proven model, franchising offers a head start. A fast track to potential success which independent business startups just don’t have. But success still depends heavily on the franchisee’s own capabilities. As many experienced franchisors know, a strong support system isn’t just about operational guidance – it’s about developing the franchisee into a capable busi

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Johnny Franchise

JUNE 19, 2025

What Your Franchisees Don’t Know Might Be Costing Your Brand As a franchisor, you’ve probably experienced this: the brand grows steadily, franchisees are joining, but suddenly something feels off. Franchisee performance slows, cracks appear in your system, and frustration sets in for everyone involved.

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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 18, 2025

New Post From The Franchise King® In the highly-competitive world of franchising, success stories that combine strategic growth with operational innovation deserve attention. That’s why the Go Mini’s franchise, the portable storage business specializing in containers for moving, storage, renovation, and restoration needs, is one such example as they leverage their 2024 achievements to fuel continued expansion in 2025.

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Franchise Dictionary

JUNE 29, 2025

In a crowded industry where most franchises blend together, Let’s Move stands out for all the right reasons. This emerging brand isn’t just expanding rapidly across North America; it’s rethinking what a service-based franchise can be. With a model that simplifies ownership, prioritizes operational focus and helps retain customer loyalty, it’s redefining how modern franchise systems are built for growth.

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Elite Franchise Magazine

JUNE 17, 2025

With so many promises out there and life-changing decisions on the table, financial and otherwise, it’s only natural to be on the lookout for someone pushing a polished pitch or a pipe dream. At Right at Home, we see that caution as a good thing. It means you’re serious about doing your due diligence – and that’s exactly the kind of mindset we look for.

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Franchise Business (Australia)

JUNE 10, 2025

For Mandy Waraich, buying a Right at Home franchise wasn’t just a business decision, it was deeply personal. The Registered Nurse (RN) has always been passionate about care and has worked across a range of healthcare settings including hospitals, aged care, and community services. Mandy then became a District Nurse, working out in the community visiting clients in their homes.

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Franchise Wire

JUNE 30, 2025

Howe Joined the Sign, Graphics and Visual Communications Franchise in 2011 FASTSIGNS, a sign, graphics and visual communications franchise under the Propelled Brands umbrella, has named Jim Howe president. Howe’s tenure with Propelled Brands dates back to 2011, when he joined FASTSIGNS as vice president of franchise support. He transitioned from that position into the role of president of NerdsToGo, a computer repair and tech support services company also owned by Propelled Brands, where he serv

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Franchise King

JUNE 9, 2025

New Post From The Franchise King® When it comes to family entertainment franchises, Big Air Trampoline Park has bounced its way to the forefront of the industry. Founded in 2012 and built on 27 years of entertainment experience from the creators of Wild Rivers water park, Big Air has evolved from a simple trampoline concept into a comprehensive adventure destination with […] The post Big Air Trampoline Park Cost & Fees: Is This Adventure Franchise Worth The Leap?

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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 Dictionary

JUNE 29, 2025

Ken Boyce knows franchising. With three decades of experience, including time as a franchisee and a consultant, he has helped countless brands grow, but when it came time to make a move to his next opportunity, he set out to find something rare: a business model that broke the mold. He found it in cybersecurity. By Tamara Rahoumi Ken Boyce knows franchising.

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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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Acceler8Success Cafe

JUNE 29, 2025

We often hear people criticize big restaurant chains like Olive Garden and Texas Roadhouse for serving subpar food, lacking authenticity, or being overly commercialized.

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Franchise Wire

JUNE 23, 2025

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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Franchise King

JUNE 5, 2025

New Post From The Franchise King® Imagine this: you’ve just signed the papers on your dream franchise. You’ve studied the business model, crunched the numbers, and even talked to a dozen existing franchisees. You’re convinced—this is your ticket to financial freedom. You’re going to be one of thousands of successful franchisees.

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International Franchise Association

JUNE 16, 2025

In his recent testimony before Congress, Randy Cross — president of Fish Window Cleaning Services and IFA Board Member — laid out three practical steps lawmakers can take to protect and strengthen America’s small businesses, especially locally owned franchises like his.

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Franchise Dictionary

JUNE 29, 2025

The first half of 2025 has been nothing short of transformational for Local Handyman, a growing home-improvement franchise that provides reliable, high-quality handyman services to homeowners throughout North America. By Jessica Petrucelli The first half of 2025 has been nothing short of transformational for Local Handyman, a growing home-improvement franchise that provides reliable, high-quality handyman services to homeowners throughout North America.

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Elite Franchise Magazine

JUNE 6, 2025

After 20 years as a fashion buyer for Ralph Lauren, managing teams across London and Geneva, Sejal Devlia decided to leave the corporate world behind and invest in a franchise that would allow her to combine her love of travel with being her own boss. Today, as a home-based travel consultant with The Travel Franchise, she creates bespoke holidays for her clients, works on her own terms, and enjoys a growing business that provides plenty of opportunities to explore the world.

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Franchise Chatter

JUNE 12, 2025

With Father’s Day this month, meet Bryan and BJ Paquin, a father-son duo driving success across eight Firehouse Subs locations in the South Carolina tri-county area. Bryan began his Firehouse Subs journey in 2001 as Director of Training, before becoming a franchisee and area developer in 2006. BJ joined the family business a few years […] The post Firehouse Subs Franchise: Q&A with Bryan and BJ Paquin, Franchisees appeared first on Franchise Chatter.

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Franchise Wire

JUNE 5, 2025

President Katelyn DiGiorgio Shares How the Boutique Fitness Brand Has Stood the Test of Time When a franchise concept captures the zeitgeist, there’s no stopping the momentum. A brilliant idea, coupled with a solid business plan and strategic marketing, can spell success for those willing to take the risk. But once there, how do you keep your brand relevant and thriving?

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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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International Franchise Association

JUNE 5, 2025

By Bailey Golden, Vice President of Sales and Strategy for All Points Public Relations Search engine optimization (SEO) has long been a foundational franchise sales strategy, helping brands rise the ranks of Google search results and get in front of qualified franchise leads. However, with the accelerating adoption of Google’s evolving Search Generative Experience (SGE), franchise brands must rethink how they approach SEO to remain discoverable, relevant and authoritative to prospective franchis

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Franchise Dictionary

JUNE 29, 2025

If you’re looking for a feel-good business with a proven track record, Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt should be your top choice. With more than 400 locations worldwide and counting, the company is the largest self-serve frozen yogurt franchise in the world and is poised for growth in the coming years. By Shelby Green If you’re looking for a feel-good business with a proven track record, Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt should be your top choice.

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Elite Franchise Magazine

JUNE 10, 2025

Networking can be a powerful tool for connecting with new clients and customers for your franchise. But have you thought about it as a franchise recruitment tool? With 80% of opportunities coming through your network, your next franchisee might be closer than you think. Networking might fill you with fear, but fear no more Networking is about building relationships – something most of us do every day without realising it.

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Jani-King Blog

JUNE 2, 2025

Operating a restaurant, café, or any food service business involves more than just delicious food and excellent service. It also calls for spotless cleanliness to guarantee the safety of your customers and to adhere to health standards. Implementing a comprehensive cleaning routine not only makes your establishment more inviting but also helps you get ready for health inspections.

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Franchise Wire

JUNE 13, 2025

Father, Daughter and Son Team Up to Grow a 24/7 Gym Franchise With Flexibility at its Core Dailyn and Brady Annis (above with dad Craig) grew up around the fitness business founded by their dad more than 30 years ago. Or, more accurately, the business, now called Vanguard Key Clubs , grew up around them. During family vacations, school events, and their field hockey or baseball games, which dad Craig Annis coached or watched from the sidelines, the semi-absentee business just hummed along, almos

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Franchise King

JUNE 11, 2025

New Post From The Franchise King® For some, the traditional 9-to-5 isn’t cutting it anymore. People want career “options.” But, here’s the thing about career transitions: jumping into another job won’t solve your fundamental problem. You need ownership. You need leverage. That’s where franchise opportunities come into play.

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International Franchise Association

JUNE 6, 2025

The President of the International Franchise Association explains how franchising will out-perform the U.S. economy this year. By Matt Haller, May 13, 2025 Entrepreneur Entrepreneurship has long been the backbone of the American Dream , and at its core lies the transformative power of franchising. In 2025, franchising continues to shine as a dominant force in the U.S. economy — offering aspiring entrepreneurs a pathway to going into business for themselves, but not by themselves.

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Franchise Dictionary

JUNE 30, 2025

Premier Assisted Stretching Franchise Welcomes Newest Location Under Local Leadership SEWICKLEY, Pa. — 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 Sewickley, PA. This marks Stretch Zone’s 400 th location in the United States , a monumental milestone for the company, and is operated by Bridget & Dwayne Phaure , multi-unit Stretch Zone f

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Elite Franchise Magazine

JUNE 30, 2025

From meeting longstanding customers and getting hands-on in the production centre, to setting fresh goals for growth and community impact, it’s been an exciting introduction to life at the helm of a dynamic signage business. We hear from Junior, “Two months into ownership and the word I keep hearing, and saying, is journey. And that’s exactly what this has been so far: a challenging, rewarding, eye-opening journey into a completely new world of business.

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Franchise Business (Australia)

JUNE 5, 2025

Do you want to know how to grow a business, how to make the phone ring more, how to manage staff? If so, you’re in good company. These are the main needs of Jim’s Plumbing franchisees, says divisional franchisor Chris Chaviaros, who runs the division. “We focus on helping franchisees streamline their business and keep down the cost of goods,” Chris explains.

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Franchise Wire

JUNE 7, 2025

Franchising Helps Professionals Shift From Corporate Life to Business Success For many professionals, a corporate career offers reliability, security, steady income and fancy titles. But at some point, one can’t help but wonder if that is all that is in store for them. Some may be feeling the monotony of the same old grind, day in and day out.

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Francoach

JUNE 5, 2025

We are excited to announce the newest owner of Prolift Garage Doors: Angela Mason. Determined to build a career that offered the stability, security, and financial freedom she craved, Angela put in the hard work needed to secure her own franchise. We are delighted to have played a role in her journey and feel confident she will enjoy plenty of success.

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CMIT Solutions: Franchise Blog

JUNE 11, 2025

After a distinguished career in global technology leadership, Kerry Wheeles returned to his hometown of Birmingham, Alabama—not to retire, but to reinvent. His journey to launching CMIT Solutions of Birmingham South began with a deeply personal mission to support aging family members. Along the way, he rediscovered a passion for helping others solve problems through local business ownership.

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