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COVID-19 Crowdfunding for Franchise Expansion

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to fuel franchise expansion when the global pandemic took hold of the world. Once the campaign ends in June 2020, Pure Green will use the funds to support operations, staff, and eventually open new franchise locations in Chicago, Orlando and Philadelphia. Why did you decide to take Pure Green the franchise route? Ross Franklin.

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What the Joint Employer Rule Will Mean for Franchise Restaurants

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" I give a lot of keynote presentations to restaurant brands, and most of them are franchises. The franchise industry, along with many members of Congress, is pushing back on the Joint Employer Rule. Franchisors will likely increase franchise fees and royalties in a sector that already fights to maintain unit-level profitability.

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Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Invest in a Restaurant Franchise

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But why exactly is now the perfect time to invest in a restaurant franchise? At the start of 2020, starting a restaurant business or franchise would have seemed like something of a no-brainer. With many global lockdowns easing over the coming months, the outlook for restaurants globally is beginning to look a lot brighter.

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10 Tips To Make Your Franchise Feel Local

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Many people make the mistaken assumption that franchises are not local businesses. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to make your franchise restaurant a mainstay of your community. Unfortunately, many people do not equate a franchise with a locally owned business. Local Stakeholders Create Community. by the end of 2022.

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Standardized Payment Systems Are Key to Success for Franchises

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There is no doubt that franchises do an incredible amount to help their franchisees, whether that’s providing business support and sharing key information to offering training and access to their trademarks and branding. Unfortunately, what many franchises often lack in providing is a unified payments system.

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MRM Franchise Feed: TCBY at 40 and, Mr. Potato Spread to Franchise

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MRM Franchise Feed features the latest news in the restaurant and MUFSO franchising landscape. " Part of Famous Brands International, TCBY first opened in 1981 in Arkansas and currently has 250-plus franchise locations worldwide. ” Franchise opportunities remain in areas across the U.S., Happy Birthday, TCBY.

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MRM Research Roundup: Holiday Spending, Franchise Optimism, and Pickle Energy

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Renewed Optmism Ahead for Franchise Landscape The last five years have provided significant challenges to the restaurant franchise industry. Franchise 2.0: Meeting these consumer expectations and employee needs is pushing restaurant franchises towards artificial intelligence and automation. Overall retail sales saw a 3.8

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