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Iowa Feature Articles

Looking for a franchise opportunity in Iowa? Whether you're a first-time business owner or a seasoned entrepreneur, Iowa offers exciting potential for franchise success. With thriving markets in key cities like Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, there's a perfect environment to launch and grow a franchise. From food and beverage to retail and services, the diverse economic landscape in Iowa is ripe for franchise opportunities. Explore the best franchise options today and take the next step toward business ownership in Iowa.

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

IFA Franchisee of the Year grows portfolio to 12 Batteries Plus stores in three years
  • Kevin Behan
  • 1,957 Reads 33 Shares
Franchisee builds strong team with passionate belief in infrared sauna fitness brand to operate 10 studios 
  • Kevin Behan
  • 1,528 Reads 4 Shares
Jerry Akers focused on extending the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
  • The International Franchise Association
  • 1,273 Reads 2 Shares
Dr. Vanessa Helfrich, co-founder & CFO of 100% Chiropractic, is revolutionizing chiropractic care with 120+ franchises while balancing entrepreneurship & family.
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 1,483 Reads 4 Shares
Nebraska-based Bryce Bares left practicing law to experience the benefits of franchising
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,914 Reads 5 Shares
The industry is evolving toward a structure favoring scale and consolidation
  • Ambika Oberoi
  • 3,854 Reads 15 Shares
For the Franchise Innovation Awards, judges evaluated each entry's objective, the problem it solved, and the innovations required
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,698 Reads 11 Shares
Alex Carney says he's focused on building a multi-brand franchising empire
  • Kevin Behan
  • 4,183 Reads 5 Shares
A new report sheds light on the financial troubles experienced by people across the U.S.
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,486 Reads 8 Shares
POD units offer solution to increased real estate prices and offer customers greater speed and convenience
  • Kevin Behan
  • 5,920 Reads 33 Shares
Utah and Massachusetts score second and third in WalletHub's best-and-worst list for 2024 
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,677 Reads
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Service brand deals keep growing as summer nears
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,580 Reads 3 Shares
Early 2024 sees continued growth in service brands
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 3,100 Reads 4 Shares
The Wegmans' agreement includes McAlister's Deli and a tri-brand of Auntie Anne's, Cinnabon, and Jamba.
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,715 Reads 2 Shares
After escaping from behind a desk job, Jeremy Music chased down his dream of being an entrepreneur
  • Sara Wykes
  • 4,265 Reads 3 Shares
Welcome to the inaugural issue of Multi-Unit Restaurant Franchisee--Paths to Success… written by multi-unit operators for multi-unit operators!
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 3,900 Reads 1 Shares
Who’s up? Who’s down? Find out who’s dominating their states and regions in our 2023 Dominators Rankings.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 5,100 Reads 8 Shares
Covid sent employees packing and negated one of your most important differentiators: great customer service. Time to fix it in 2023!
  • John Tschohl
  • 3,032 Reads 1 Shares
Who's dominating in their markets and regions? See our 2022 Dominators rankings to find out!
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 1,723 Reads 2 Shares
TNT Chicken will add more Slim Chickens locations in markets throughout East South Dakota and Northeast Iowa
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 6,714 Reads 3 Shares
Operators in Iowa sign their second multi-unit agreement with Scooter’s Coffee and will grow to 5 locations
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 8,062 Reads 7 Shares
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Ron Stokes, Qdoba’s largest franchisee, is bringing Dave’s Hot Chicken to the Badger State
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 8,835 Reads 123 Shares
Four multi-unit franchisees offer tips on attracting, hiring, training, and retaining employees in the 2022 labor shortage, part 3
  • Helen Bond & Kerry Pipes
  • 4,612 Reads 5 Shares
Four multi-unit franchisees offer further insight on attracting, hiring, training, and retaining employees during the current labor shortage.
  • Helen Bond & Kerry Pipes
  • 4,795 Reads 70 Shares
Service brand franchises continue their expansion across all sectors in first 3 months of 2022
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 2,990 Reads 2 Shares
Four multi-unit franchisees offer tips on attracting, hiring, training, and retaining employees in the 2022 labor shortage, part 1
  • Helen Bond & Kerry Pipes
  • 5,076 Reads 29 Shares
Who’s dominating in their markets and regions? See our 2021 Dominators rankings to find out!
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 4,834 Reads 5 Shares
Three multi-unit franchisees embrace new technologies to meet customer demands in a post-Covid world
  • Helen Bond
  • 8,199 Reads 40 Shares
Is the additional money unemployed workers are receiving acting as a disincentive to them returning to work?
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 5,417 Reads 45 Shares
Iowa couple join the ranks of multi-unit operators by opening their second Scooter’s Coffee location.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 5,008 Reads 6 Shares

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