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Illinois Feature Articles

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

Service brand deals continue to grow through the beginning of June
  • Kevin Behan
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Tariffs, attracting new customers, and inflation top the list of concerns
  • M. Scott Morris
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IFA Franchisee of the Year grows portfolio to 12 Batteries Plus stores in three years
  • Kevin Behan
  • 1,957 Reads 33 Shares
Half of small business owners expect revenue losses because of tariffs
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,293 Reads 3 Shares
The group has announced plans to open 48 locations nationwide
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 1,336 Reads 2 Shares
Inflation, instability, and new tariffs are hitting entrepreneurs
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 1,179 Reads 2 Shares
According to the study, 44% expect to lose sales because of tariffs
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 1,756 Reads 5 Shares
Rosalie Guillem co-founded Le Macaron, bringing authentic French macarons to the U.S. With 65+ locations, she's redefining French pastry franchising!
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 1,632 Reads 6 Shares
Succession planning requires practical steps to sustain and grow what you've built
  • Helen Bond
  • 2,521 Reads 48 Shares
A new report reveals that 41% of those surveyed expect revenue losses
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 1,715 Reads 11 Shares
A Dunkin' franchisee, Patel has a proven track record of scaling franchise operations
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 1,912 Reads 4 Shares
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Most study participants (40%) don't expect tariffs to affect their businesses
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 1,618 Reads 4 Shares
Montana and Nevada residents rank second and third on the list
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,668 Reads 4 Shares
Businesses need to embrace new methods to attract and retain employees
  • Colleen McMillar
  • 2,917 Reads 26 Shares
The industry is evolving toward a structure favoring scale and consolidation
  • Ambika Oberoi
  • 3,854 Reads 15 Shares
More than half of small business owners reported feeling optimistic about the economy
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 1,919 Reads 6 Shares
Mike James and Guernsey Holdings own and operate more than 140 franchise locations in 11 states
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,868 Reads 146 Shares
Service brand deals keep growing as fall continues
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,240 Reads 2 Shares
Our October roundup of international franchise news travels to Canada, China, Dubai, England, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the U.S.
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,620 Reads 4 Shares
Operators are willing to take certain risks to enjoy the benefits of emerging brands
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,794 Reads 6 Shares
Fast casual chain to begin implementing kiosks at restaurants for greater efficiency and service
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,243 Reads 1 Shares
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A majority surveyed said they earned half or less than their 2023 July revenue
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,216 Reads 11 Shares
Alignable reports that difficulties include rent delinquency, revenue loss, interest rates, and labor costs
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,362 Reads 5 Shares
Service brands' appeal to both existing and new franchisees continues to grow across the U.S. in all sectors. Selling points include a lower cost of entry, fewer employees, no retail storefront, no perishables, a simpler business model, and the ability to work from home.
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,105 Reads 1 Shares
Service brand deals keep growing at the start of summer
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,776 Reads 3 Shares
The rent delinquency rate hit a three-year high during the May reporting period
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 4,260 Reads 7 Shares
The agreement will bring Captain D's restaurants to St. Louis, Indianapolis, and North Carolina
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,980 Reads
The February delinquency rate hit 40%, according to new report
  • Chuck Casto
  • 3,152 Reads 7 Shares
Hand & Stone introduces enhanced employee training to attract and retain massage practitioners
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 3,342 Reads 4 Shares
Paul Booth, Jr. is helping to build the next generation of franchising through the Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence at the University of Louisville
  • Annie Oeth
  • 4,508 Reads 16 Shares

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