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Social Media Roundup: September 25, 2018

Social media marketing news you can use. It's "Link Week" here at FCMR this issue, with a two-pronged focus, so dust off your mouse, flex your fingers, and get started on getting current on: 1) Gamification: a collection of articles on how companies are using it to attract, engage, and retain customers - and employees; and 2) Tech News: 10 links to articles ranging from three social media platforms to watch in 2019 to a Boston area restaurant that's raised $21 million to expand its "all-robot" restaurant.

Eddy Goldberg
5,186 Reads 5 Shares

Sub Mission: Former NFL linebacker Aims for 100 Jersey Mike's

Angelo Crowell, a Jersey Mike's multi-unit franchisee, credits a sit-down with his big brother for his fast start to franchising success.

Helen Bond
17,920 Reads 82 Shares

PE Firm Invests in 52 Club Planet Fitness Franchisee

Private Equity Firm Trilantic North America Invests in one of Largest Planet Fitness Franchisee Groups.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
8,470 Reads 6 Shares

Area Representative On His Way To 10 Stores

Biggby Coffee South Carolina Multi-Unit Area Developer has a Plan for Growth.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
4,606 Reads 12 Shares

Franchise Partners Open Unique Multi-Branded Automotive Store

Florida franchisees operating first-of-its-kind four brand automotive care location.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
7,827 Reads 23 Shares

Good News! - July 2018

So many good things are happening so quickly in franchising these days, it's hard to keep up (even for us!). So welcome to "Good News!" - our monthly roundup of franchise growth, finance, international expansion, milestones, and other positive news from franchisors large, medium, and emerging.

Eddy Goldberg
4,044 Reads 6 Shares

Checkers & Rally's To Add 30 Modular Units by End of Year

Checkers & Rally's Franchisees Turning to Brand's New 'Modular' Design Concept Enabling Them To Build More Quickly and at Lower Cost.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
5,625 Reads 28 Shares

Giving and Growing: Eric Holm continues his quest to help others

Eric Holm has graced the pages of this magazine before. We first profiled him in these pages in 2013, then recognized him with our 2015 Noble Cause MVP Award and profiled him again.

Kerry Pipes
14,621 Reads 6 Shares

Chicken and Eggs: Southern Strategy Pays Off for this Growing Duo

Jake Alleman considers himself lucky for the success that has come his way.

Helen Bond
10,491 Reads 8 Shares

Flame Broiler Makeover: At 23, the Healthy QSR Pioneer Does a Refresh

For more than 20 years, Flame Broiler has been known for serving simple, healthy, and delicious rice bowls at an affordable price.

Daniel Lee
8,778 Reads 4 Shares

Capital Ideas: How to Get Lenders to "Yes"

In his late 20s, Glen Johnson fell in love with the Tropical Smoothie Cafe brand. He moved quickly, and in just a handful of years expanded to 26 Tropical Smoothie locations.

Sara Wykes
9,137 Reads 78 Shares

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50-50 Plan: Building Success on Street Smarts, Mentors, and Teamwork

Angelo Freites spent years on the road overseeing restaurant operations of large franchise portfolios before he made the move to go solo so he could remain closer to home.

Helen Bond
12,756 Reads 5 Shares

Good News! - May 2018

Eddy Goldberg
10,327 Reads 6 Shares

Achieving Lifestyle & Financial Objectives Via Fitness Franchising

The franchise model appeals to people seeking financial security and schedule flexibility, which is a combination that is rarely found in corporate America.

Emma Pearson
41,897 Reads 441 Shares

Quick Study: Young TSC Operator Flourishes in Central Florida

Andrew Howell, 29, has been in franchising for just four years but he is making big waves in Florida with his growing chain of Tropical Smoothie Cafes.

Kerry Pipes
13,206 Reads 7 Shares

One Brand Is Not Enough: Passion, Purpose, and Persistence Build Success

To succeed and grow, multi-unit franchisees must learn to overcome competition, rising costs, changing consumer tastes, the unpredictability of social media, and legislative and regulatory threats--at the same time they're busy hiring and training employees, updating menus, remodeling stores, and dealing with insurance, taxes, and suppliers.

Eddy Goldberg
12,877 Reads 4 Shares

Good News! - April 2018

9,610 Reads 2 Shares

Founding Son: From a First Job to a Top Franchisee

For Evan Latham the franchise business is a family affair. That's because the 29-year-old Orangetheory Fitness franchisee is the son of the brand's co-founder, Ellen Latham.

Kerry Pipes
23,189 Reads 435 Shares

10 Ways Investing in a Fitness Franchise Strengthens Entrepreneurs' Chances of Success

There are many reasons why you may be thinking of opening your own fitness business. Maybe you want to be your own boss because you’re tired of working for someone else or need more flexibility.

Emma Pearson
43,417 Reads 971 Shares

Doubling Up, Doubling Down: Tom Garrett Returns to Franchising with a Bang

To say Tom Garrett has been a busy man since we last profiled him in 2015 would be a gross understatement. When we first met up with Garrett, his Atlanta-based GPS Hospitality company was operating 196 Burger King locations.

Kerry Pipes
20,842 Reads 1,198 Shares

Atta Grl!: Army Vet Ignores her Critics and Plows Ahead

Emily Harrington has spent her life as a high achiever and shows no signs of slowing down.

Debbie Selinsky
14,391 Reads 23 Shares

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Good News! - March 2018

Eddy Goldberg
10,152 Reads 7 Shares

Dunkin' Franchisees Going With Non-Traditional Locations

Dunkin' Brands 'Capitalizing on Convenience' With More Than 86 Non-Traditional Locations Now Open Nationwide.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
20,944 Reads 101 Shares

He's Got the Fix: Serial Entrepreneur at Your Service

David Lopez made a bold move when he was 19 years old. He quit college, borrowed money, and opened his first business. Turns out he was pretty good at being an entrepreneur.

Kerry Pipes
24,346 Reads 90 Shares

The Right Economy for Franchising

Franchising is a larger part of the U.S. economy than most people realize.

Eddy Goldberg
33,215 Reads 1 Shares

Going from Management to Leadership

Multi-unit franchise growth brings many challenges. One of them is transitioning from manager to leader. Find out how to do it at a session at the Multi-Unit Franchising Conference in April.

Kerry Pipes
13,232 Reads 107 Shares

Women in the C-Suite: Lessons from 8 Outstanding Franchise Leaders

In a pivotal year with women's issues at the forefront and in the headlines for the wrong reasons, we've dedicated this issue and cover story to women who have persevered through obstacles of all kinds, made their way to the top of their profession as franchise executives, and who have set a positive example in the world of business and the world in general.