On National Chicken Wing Day, We Look at the Amazing Popularity of Wings As we celebrate National Chicken Wing Day ..read more

WellBiz Brand’s New CEO Discusses the Self-Care Movement in Franchising Amanda Clark’s short path to the C-suite included impressive stops ..read more

Pool Plans to Leverage Her Expertise in Data-Driven Strategies Across a Variety of Sectors  Stacey Pool has been tapped as chief marketing officer with FullSpeed Automotive, a franchisor and operator of automotive after-market repair facilities. In this role, she will oversee all brand and digital marketing efforts, lead customer experience and report directly to CEO Rob Lynch. Pool brings two decades of technology and marketing experience to the position.  Having been aware of FullSpeed for a few years, Pool said she was intrigued by the umbrella franchisor’s family of brands (SpeeD ..read more

The Unique Hair Care Franchise Prioritizes Diversity and Self-Expression Bishops Cuts/Color franchise aims to change the hair care industry with its innovative approach. Founded in 2001, Bishops combines top-notch hair services with a lively, inclusive atmosphere, making each location a community hub. The franchise prioritizes individuality, self-expression, and community connection. As the global hair care market is projected to grow significantly, Bishops is poised to lead with its unique model. Kelli Kline, the senior director of franchise development at Bishops Cuts/Color, plays a crucial ..read more

10 Reasons Franchise Owners Should Hire an Accountant Accurate financial information lays the foundation for wise business decisions. Can you afford that capital improvement or a professional manager? How much is your next tax bill? Should you expand? Will recent profits allow you to buy a new car or take a bucket-list vacation?  Ledge Accounting, which specializes in serving franchise businesses, helps clients figure out the right answers to those questions while meeting 100% of their accounting needs. In addition to handling tax filings, budgeting, profit-and-loss statements, cost trac ..read more

IFA Pleased as Franchisors Stay Protected from Individual Franchisees’ Labor Disputes The National Labor Relations Board abandoned its attempt to alter the joint employer rule, which would have made franchisors legally liable for labor infractions committed by franchisees. On July 19, the NLRB dropped its court appeal to keep the rule change.  The International Franchise Association (IFA) vigorously battled the NLRB’s regulatory change. Had the NLRB prevailed, it could have exerted a major impact on franchising, which employs more than 8 million Americans at approximately 800,000 franchis ..read more

Dobelbower is Optimistic about the Hydraulic and Industrial Hose Franchise’s Growth Potential PIRTEK USA, a business-to-business, on-site and retail hydraulic and industrial hose service provider, has tapped John Dobelbower as vice president of franchise development. The announcement comes as the hydraulic and industrial hose franchise experiences explosive growth.  “There’s a significant amount of room for growth, which is particularly exciting,” Dobelbower said of PIRTEK USA. “My interest in the company was further solidified when Princeton Equity Group became its equity sponsor. Prince ..read more

Danielle Correia’s Passion for Natural Beauty Products Led to the Creation of an Emerging Wellness Franchise Opportunity Danielle Correia’s (right) introduction to sugaring hair removal almost 20 years ago was an eye-opener. The newly licensed esthetician learned sugaring was organic, chemical-free, plant-based, eco-friendly, effective and gentler than waxing. “There are so many benefits! This is amazing! Why isn’t everyone doing it?” she wondered. Correia simply was ahead of her time – or, more accurately, right on time. She set up a small studio and honed the process, founding sugaringLA in ..read more

What Does it Take to Be a Successful Franchise Owner? Franchise Thought Leaders Weigh In. Becoming a successful franchisee takes more than just choosing a brand and writing a check. Success in franchising requires a unique set of intangible skills. These skills are innate and go beyond general business knowledge.   For starters, franchise owners should be resilient, good communicators and strong leaders. Although support and training come with franchise ownership, that doesn’t mean there won’t be challenges. Handling obstacles with a positive attitude is what sets successful fra ..read more

Top Dessert Franchises Offer Special Deals and Giveaways I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! This July 21 will arguably be the sweetest day of the year because it is National Ice Cream Day. The history of this fun holiday goes back to July 9, 1984, when President Ronald Reagan signed a presidential proclamation citing ice cream as nutritious, wholesome and “the perfect dessert and snack food,” which, therefore, should be celebrated. Not only is National Ice Cream Day commemorated on the third Sunday (get it? – sundae) of July, but July is also National Ice Cream Month. And the G ..read more