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California Feature Articles

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Informative articles to support business buyers, franchisees, and franchisors in California.

Operators are willing to take certain risks to enjoy the benefits of emerging brands
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,369 Reads 8 Shares
The organization endorses 9 "Friend of Franchising" candidates in U.S. House and Senate races
  • International Franchise Association
  • 3,038 Reads 4 Shares
Popular burger chain is one of many fast-casual restaurants using AI technology to manage staffing
  • Kevin Behan
  • 4,272 Reads 3 Shares
New law will require third-party franchise sellers to register and add pre-sale disclosure requirements top operate in California
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,583 Reads 3 Shares
Fast casual chain to begin implementing kiosks at restaurants for greater efficiency and service
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,837 Reads 1 Shares
The locations will be in Sacramento and surrounding California cities
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,907 Reads 3 Shares
Harsh Ghai says that despite its size, Ghai Management Services remains a family business
  • Kevin Behan
  • 5,005 Reads 5 Shares
The latest in employment news from August affecting franchising and beyond
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,866 Reads 9 Shares
A majority surveyed said they earned half or less than their 2023 July revenue
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,743 Reads 11 Shares
Nontraditional locations offer franchisors new ways of reaching customers but come with pros and cons
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,802 Reads 18 Shares
AI is transforming customer service by taking over tasks traditionally done by humans
  • John DiJulius
  • 3,700 Reads 5 Shares
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Service brand deals keep growing through the end of July
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,605 Reads 4 Shares
Franchise also upgrades POS system to increase operating efficiency 
  • Kevin Behan
  • 4,244 Reads 3 Shares
Survey: The $20 minimum wage will limit future growth in California
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,756 Reads 10 Shares
Restaurants can attract and retain valuable employees by offering benefits
  • Jordan Boesch
  • 3,636 Reads 9 Shares
The latest in employment news affecting franchising and beyond
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,888 Reads 4 Shares
This will be the brand's first move to the East Coast
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,794 Reads 2 Shares
Many businesses can take a longer-than-expected time to earn a steady cash flow.
  • Fred Mercer
  • 3,084 Reads 12 Shares
We asked 5 multi-unit restaurant franchisees for their thoughts on the future of franchised restaurants and any emerging trends they see.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 4,329 Reads 4 Shares
Direct engagement with lawmakers is essential to successful policy outcomes
  • Matthew Haller
  • 3,624 Reads 21 Shares
Longtime advocacy pros and newcomers can make real differences
  • Matt Haller
  • 4,570 Reads 4 Shares
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The multi-unit agreement includes Sacramento and Stockton, California
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,060 Reads 3 Shares
We asked successful multi-unit restaurant franchisees what advice they would give to someone thinking about buying their first franchise
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 3,270 Reads 2 Shares
The latest in employment news affecting franchising and beyond
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,084 Reads 1 Shares
Mexican native brings pizza franchise to his home country
  • Kevin Behan
  • 4,807 Reads 65 Shares
Andrew Kim's first Pizza Factory opened in Bakersfield, California
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,415 Reads 1 Shares
The Franchise Broker Act could improve transparency in franchise sales
  • The International Franchise Association
  • 3,031 Reads 4 Shares
Utah and Massachusetts score second and third in WalletHub's best-and-worst list for 2024 
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,055 Reads
Mountain Mike Pizza's CMO Carol DeNembo on how the brand reaches customers through digital marketing and social media
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 3,599 Reads 31 Shares
Initial plans call for restaurants in Houston and San Antonio 
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 4,912 Reads

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