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Informative Food franchise articles to support business buyers, franchisees, and franchisors.

Blending tech with a personal touch, Slim Chickens uses AI, data & digital tools to deepen guest connections
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 724 Reads 11 Shares
Annual report highlights which marketing strategies are most effective in driving customer leads and traffic
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 1,469 Reads 4 Shares
The move in Provo, Utah, is part of a five-unit development agreement
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 1,317 Reads 2 Shares
Restaurant franchisees frequently speak to other owners, regardless of industry, to share advice and improve their operations
  • Kevin Behan
  • 1,129 Reads 1 Shares
Washington, D.C., Hawaii, and New Mexico are among the hardest hit, according to WalletHub
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 1,232 Reads 1 Shares
Dave's Hot Chicken is the Franchise Operations & Technology Award winner of Franchise Update Media's 2025 Innovation Awards
  • Kevin Behan
  • 1,868 Reads 1 Shares
Husband-wife franchisees enjoy finding employment opportunities for members of the local community
  • Kevin Behan
  • 1,571 Reads 1 Shares
AFDR examines the months most franchises set their frandev budgets for the upcoming year
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 1,322 Reads 4 Shares
For the 7th Annual Franchise Innovation Awards, judges evaluated each entry's objective, the problem it solved, and the innovations required. Here are the 2025 winners!
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,674 Reads 65 Shares
The 2025 Annual Franchise Marketing Report (AFMR) reveals brands are doubling down on innovation
  • Helen Bond
  • 2,909 Reads 2 Shares
The number of brands that start franchising with private equity backing has grown in the past 10 years
  • Paul Wilbur
  • 3,237 Reads 6 Shares
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Bill Edwards' biweekly newsletter rounds up international franchise news, stats, trends, and more from a worldwide network of correspondents
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,839 Reads 1 Shares
Franchise owners have an opportunity to make a deep connection with their community, which helps strengthen and grow the business
  • Gary Peterson
  • 1,497 Reads 7 Shares
Restaurant franchisees frequently speak to other owners, regardless of industry, to share advice and improve their operations
  • Kevin Behan
  • 1,619 Reads 1 Shares
According to a new report, 37% of total QSR food spend goes to chicken, a 2-percentage point increase over the past 2 years
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 1,930 Reads 32 Shares
New annual report shows franchisees' contributions to local and national marketing funds and franchisors' strategies for marketing programs
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 1,743 Reads 2 Shares
Many franchisees take a data-driven approach in looking at labor and inventory to maximize operational efficiency
  • Kevin Behan
  • 1,656 Reads 2 Shares
America's appetite for wellness services fuels growth for the health and wellness industry
  • Colleen McMillar
  • 2,676 Reads 17 Shares
FCXC session featured multi-unit franchisees who discussed selecting the right brand, overcoming challenges, and strategies for growth
  • Kevin Behan
  • 1,560 Reads 3 Shares
Seasoned franchise operators Farhana Ali and Alvaro Sauma buy units in Memphis, Tennessee
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,089 Reads 4 Shares
Franchises can optimize the customer experience with technology by providing convenience, value, and quality
  • Casey Morford
  • 1,802 Reads 10 Shares
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Many franchisees cite building strong local connections to optimize the customer experience while also providing additional service options
  • Kevin Behan
  • 1,813 Reads 3 Shares
"Protecting your focus is just as important as pursuing opportunity."
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,682 Reads 6 Shares
AFDR looks at the frequency of when different franchises host meet the team dates
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 1,359 Reads 2 Shares
AI is everywhere these days. What can it do for you?
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 1,840 Reads 4 Shares
"The best days are when we promote team members and open new restaurants."
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,407 Reads 67 Shares
Brands can benefit from recession-resilient services and a growing workforce to scale their business
  • Mike Esposito
  • 2,333 Reads 13 Shares
New annual report reveals how brands handle their online reputations by franchise sector
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 2,047 Reads 2 Shares
Innovation Awards finalists share insights behind top franchise operations and technology initiatives
  • Kevin Behan
  • 1,620 Reads 2 Shares
Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes in consumer preferences are forcing restaurants to adapt their menus or fall behind
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 3,969 Reads 1 Shares
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