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Multi-unit, multi-brand operators continue growing larger each year--a trend that continues to accelerate as these Dominators expand their portfolios through acquisitions, new units, refranchising offers, and scooping up successful units from retirees
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 4,225 Reads 1,023 Shares
Robert Schermer, Jr., left his career in corporate finance 18 years ago to join Meritage Hospitality Group in Grand Rapids, Mich. In 1998, the company operated 22 Wendy's restaurants in Michigan; today it operates 177 in 8 states and also has four original casual dining concepts.
- 25,026 Reads 11 Shares
If you want to see the positive influence of Hardee's franchisee Dan Ponder at work, look no farther than his hometown of Donalsonville, population 3,000.
- Helen Bond
- 40,419 Reads 44 Shares
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.
- By Eddy Goldberg
- 3,317 Reads 4 Shares
One of the strategies multi-unit franchisees Brooke and Les Wilson practice to keep both their marriage and their business on track is to keep each in its proper place.
- Helen Bond
- 24,846 Reads 1 Shares
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
- 5,315 Reads
Franchisees work hard, provide jobs, help their communities, and inspire countless others to follow in the footsteps of their well-earned success. That's why we recognize the best of them each year with our Most Valuable Performer (MVP) Awards.
- Kerry Pipes & Eddy Goldberg
- 17,560 Reads 7 Shares
Dan Ponder operates 36 Hardee's in three states and is an operations-focused franchisee who likes to own the building and land underneath. A dozen years ago, Ponder scrapped a formal mission statement for a focus on providing employees and various departments with the tools to be the "Best Franchise Group" within the Hardee's chain.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 14,910 Reads 11 Shares
So many good things are happening so fast in franchising these days, it's hard to keep up (even for us!). So welcome back 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
- 3,048 Reads 1,023 Shares
Brent Collier earns his bread and butter from tourism. His 16 restaurants from 7 different brands offer something for everyone--from a fun or romantic fondue dinner at The Melting Pot to Sunday afternoons for the family at Golden Corral.
- Debbie Selinsky
- 18,331 Reads 5 Shares
So many good things are happening so fast in franchising these days, it's hard to keep up (even for us!). So welcome back 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
- 3,772 Reads
Fast-Growing GPS Hospitality Adds Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen To Its Franchise Portfolio Expanding Presence In Georgia and West Virginia.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 11,264 Reads
So many good things are happening so fast 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
- 4,183 Reads 2 Shares
Ross Harried has found that a "small" strategy can serve up big business success. His Maui Wowi Ka'anapali Carts (Tiki huts on wheels) are 8 feet wide, 3 feet deep, 8 feet high and can squeeze in most anywhere...
- Helen Bond
- 10,972 Reads 10 Shares
Tom Garrett breaks down his 30 years with Arby's--first as an assistant manager, then as the brand's largest franchisee, and finally as CEO of the franchisor--this way: "I like to say that 25 of those years were great, 3 were mediocre, and 2 were miserable--in that order."
- Debbie Selinsky
- 13,877 Reads 5 Shares
After Being Arby's largest franchisee - then its CEO - Tom Garrett Is Back In The Franchisee World Again As A Burger King Franchisee Nearing 200 Units.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 17,498 Reads 3 Shares
Eric Holm may own 31 successful Golden Corral restaurants in Florida and Georgia and run a $150 million business, but his thoughts never stray far from the poverty in which he grew up.
- Debbie Selinsky
- 8,395 Reads 1 Shares
So many good things are happening in franchising these days, it's hard to keep up! So welcome back 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
- 4,953 Reads
When Domino's veteran Michael "Mike" Orcutt made the switch from corporate executive to franchisee he was, he admits, a "little nervous" about how the managers of the nine Atlanta pizza stores he purchased in 1990 would welcome their new boss.
- Helen Bond
- 10,427 Reads
So many good things are happening in franchising these days, it's hard to keep up! So welcome back to "Good News" - our monthly roundup of franchise growth, finance, emerging concepts, and other positive news from franchisors large, medium, and emerging.
- Eddy Goldberg
- 3,953 Reads
KBP Foods acquires 24 more restaurants in three states in its latest growth move. The new acquisition brings the franchisee group to 247 quick service restaurants located throughout 10 states.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 20,559 Reads
McAlister's Deli signs several new development agreements in Georgia and Florida and plans to open its first restaurants in Orlando and Southwest Florida.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 13,447 Reads
Mike Orcutt left Domino's corporate for the franchisee life in 1990. He's built a great "team," achieved success, and now oversees more than 100 Domino's locations.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 38,440 Reads 44 Shares
We've rounded up another "Mega 99" issue--and that means some big numbers.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 11,879 Reads 1 Shares
C&P Restaurant Company in Georgia signs six-unit development agreement with Fazoli's. The move will add to their portfolio of Captain D's and Cheddar's locations.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 8,018 Reads 15 Shares
Jack Hough has never been limited by space. Back in 1996, he was trying to figure out which restaurants to place where in a somewhat limited space at the North Georgia Premium Outlets mall.
- Debbie Selinsky
- 6,351 Reads 2 Shares
In 1996, Jack Hough was trying to figure out which restaurants to place where in a somewhat limited space at the North Georgia Premium Outlets mall.
- Debbie Selinsky
- 10,935 Reads 28 Shares
For many multi-unit franchisees one brand just isn't enough. They prefer to spread their risk across different brands, seeking diversity and economies of scale.
- Kerry Pipes
- 9,906 Reads 1,023 Shares
Grant Simon is a textbook example of a multi-unit franchisee who can't sit still. When we profiled Simon in 2008 (Q3), he was operating 18 Great Clips salons in the Atlanta area.
- Kerry Pipes
- 6,825 Reads 61 Shares
Keeping the business model simple has paid off handsomely for Charles Smithgall over the past 18 years he has been an Aaron's franchisee
- Kerry Pipes
- 6,477 Reads 1,014 Shares
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