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California Feature Articles

Looking for a franchise opportunity in California? Whether you're a first-time business owner or a seasoned entrepreneur, California offers exciting potential for franchise success. With thriving markets in key cities like Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento, Long Beach, there's a perfect environment to launch and grow a franchise. From food and beverage to retail and services, the diverse economic landscape in California is ripe for franchise opportunities. Explore the best franchise options today and take the next step toward business ownership in California.

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

Vanessa Melman Yakobson, CEO of Blo Blow Dry Bar & LashKind founder, drives brand growth with visionary leadership, franchising 160+ Blo & expanding LashKind.
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 2,675 Reads 14 Shares
Denise Tran, ex-attorney & CEO of Bun Mee, turned her love for Vietnamese cuisine into a fast-casual hit, now franchising nationwide!
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 4,545 Reads 63 Shares
Andrea Levey co-founded Philly's Best to bring authentic Philly cheesesteaks to SoCal, growing it into a beloved 20-location brand with quality at its core.
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 2,129 Reads 5 Shares
One year later, the legislation has resulted in more than 22,000 jobs lost and a 14.5% increase in food prices
  • International Franchise Association
  • 2,662 Reads 5 Shares
Allison Langenderfer, co-founder of Spavia Day Spa, leads with passion, innovation, and community focus, shaping a top wellness brand through franchising.
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 2,184 Reads 14 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
  • 2,663 Reads 6 Shares
He was an expert on the intersection of public policy, communications, and the law
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,215 Reads 11 Shares
Sharon Arthofer is an esteemed retail executive and seasoned entrepreneur with a passion for franchising and business development in the food and beverage space.
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,276 Reads 8 Shares
Female founders turned to franchising to grow their businesses and expand their influence
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,230 Reads 7 Shares
As a business expands into multi-unit territory, the right district or area managers become crucial
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,587 Reads 4 Shares
A new report reveals that 41% of those surveyed expect revenue losses
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,353 Reads 11 Shares
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2025's Mega 99 list ranks the country's largest multi-unit franchisees by unit count, including their brands.
  • Ambika Oberoi
  • 16,944 Reads 8 Shares
Yousuf Nabi honors his father's legacy with Mrs. Fields while expanding the business with new brands
  • Kevin Behan
  • 4,355 Reads 86 Shares
Service brand deals continue to grow through the first two months of the year
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,111 Reads 4 Shares
Eight multi-unit restaurant operators tell why they diversified into new sectors (or didn't!)
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 2,455 Reads 3 Shares
Kim Freid embraces Apex Leadership Co.'s fundraising and training programs
  • Kevin Behan
  • 4,570 Reads 7 Shares
A Dunkin' franchisee, Patel has a proven track record of scaling franchise operations
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,700 Reads 4 Shares
Most study participants (40%) don't expect tariffs to affect their businesses
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,061 Reads 4 Shares
Bob Allison says Lindora Clinic can standardize the delivery of metabolic health solutions
  • Kevin Behan
  • 5,201 Reads 5 Shares
With new leaders in Washington, D.C., it's time to promote proactive franchising policies
  • Matt Haller
  • 5,044 Reads 3 Shares
The multi-unit franchisee's second Wetzel's Pretzels will open in The Shops at Heavenly Village
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,680 Reads 2 Shares
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Multi-unit restaurant franchisees share thoughts on how to maintain brand standards while meeting regional customer preferences
  • Kevin Behan
  • 4,793 Reads 35 Shares
In addition to portfolio growth, diversification provides opportunities to develop new skills
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,773 Reads 13 Shares
The new ICHRA insurance plan can provide more affordable and customized health benefits to franchise employees
  • Jack Hooper
  • 5,505 Reads 10 Shares
The new unit recently opened in Bainbridge, Ohio
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 7,841 Reads 5 Shares
Franchise development professionals gather in Atlanta learn and share ideas
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 2,575 Reads 2 Shares
The industry is evolving toward a structure favoring scale and consolidation
  • Ambika Oberoi
  • 7,084 Reads 17 Shares
Service brand deals keep growing as end of the year approaches
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,340 Reads 3 Shares
How these successful multi-unit restaurant franchisees keep current with the latest industry practices and technologies
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 2,778 Reads 3 Shares
The latest in employment news from November affecting franchising and beyond
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,348 Reads 3 Shares

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