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

Power Couple: Keeping Palm Springs fit is a full-time job

Longtime partners branch into franchising with three fitness concepts: Club Pilates, YogaSix, and CycleBar

Sara Wykes
8,585 Reads 7 Shares

New Brands! Which sectors are creating the most?

New franchise brand growth in the past four quarters point to where franchisors see opportunities

Darrell Johnson
8,775 Reads 12 Shares

Let's Make a Deal! Navigating a difficult transaction environment

Advice for franchise buyers and sellers in 2023’s challenging transaction environment

Carty Davis
3,627 Reads 6 Shares

Service Brands Continue To Grow Across All Sectors in March-April

Service brand franchises continue to expand nationally as spring spreads across the U.S.

Eddy Goldberg
3,432 Reads 3 Shares

Study Compares Most and Least Expensive States to Open a Business

Report examines nine business cost-related factors to determine which U.S. states are the most and least expensive for starting a business.

Kerry Pipes
4,622 Reads 13 Shares

2023 Franchising Economic Outlook Study Says the Industry Will Continue to Grow

New IFA report says the number of franchise locations in the U.S. will top 800,000 in 2023 and provide 8.7 million jobs in the U.S.

Kerry Pipes
12,702 Reads 50 Shares

Fixer-Uppers: Using conversion to maximize success

Conversions in a tight real estate and labor market are proving a successful strategy for both brands and franchisees

Helen Bond
4,723 Reads 29 Shares

Is Private Equity for You?

Looking to sell? Finding the right PE partner can help you to maximize your return

Carty Davis
4,949 Reads 38 Shares

2023 MEGA 99 RANKINGS

2023’s Mega 99 list ranks the country’s largest multi-unit franchisee by unit count, including their brands

Multi-Unit Franchisee
13,896 Reads 19 Shares

Service Brands Continue To Add Units in March

Service brand franchises continue to expand nationally in March

Eddy Goldberg
3,647 Reads 6 Shares

IFA Announces Franchisee of the Year Award Winners

IFA recognizes outstanding franchisees who exemplify excellence in franchising and service to others

Kerry Pipes
6,944 Reads 13 Shares

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In the Zone: Building her portfolio while helping fellow franchisees

Former athlete Helen Martin, who has 19 Stretch Zones and is buying 4 more, says, “I have so much Stretch Zone in my blood it would be hard to do another concept.”

Sara Wykes
5,332 Reads 36 Shares

Kal Gullapalli Opens His 48th Marco's Pizza Location

Multi-brand franchisee nears 100 locations with his newest Marco’s Pizza restaurant in Myrtle Beach.

Kerry Pipes
3,882 Reads 14 Shares

Going Global? Consider these factors first!

Thinking of taking your brand abroad? First check this list of essential factors to consider before dipping your toes into international waters.

William Edwards
4,681 Reads

Service Brands Continue To Expand Despite Recession Predictions

Service brand franchises continue to strike new deals across all sectors in early 2023

Eddy Goldberg
3,318 Reads 3 Shares

One of Buddy's Home Furnishings' Largest Operator Adds 64th Location

Two Buddy’s Home Furnishings multi-unit franchisees grow with the addition of new locations in Alabama and North Carolina.

Kerry Pipes
3,631 Reads 25 Shares

Obstacles for M&A in 2023: Headwinds complicate closings

Headwinds ahead for closing deals as M&A activity faces multiple obstacles in the coming year; opportunities still abound

Carty
5,091 Reads 25 Shares

Service Brands Continue To Expand in Early 2023

Service brand franchises continue to strike new deals across all sectors as 2023 begins

Eddy Goldberg
3,551 Reads 3 Shares

Franchise Brands Continue To Expand Internationally as 2023 Begins

Our January roundup of international franchise news includes Puerto Rico, France, China, Hungary, the U.K., Cambodia, and more

Eddy Goldberg
8,228 Reads 5 Shares

Service Brands Continue To Expand as 2023 Begins

Service brand franchises continue to strike new deals across all sectors in early 2023

Eddy Goldberg
4,539 Reads 13 Shares

Global Consumer Trends 2023 Report: Rediscovering the Human Connection

2023 report on global consumer trends emphasizes the value of the human connection in a tech-heavy world

Eddy Goldberg
7,668 Reads 17 Shares

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Multi-Unit Operator Signs Big Deal with Jack in the Box

Mega deal will see Cedar Tree Restaurant Group add more than 80 Jack in The Box restaurants in Southeastern markets

Kerry Pipes
6,649 Reads 2 Shares

Franchise Brands Continue To Expand Internationally as 2022 Wraps Up

Our December roundup of international franchise expansion reports on deals from Costa Rica, Eastern Europe, the U.S., Uruguay, Dubai, Canada, Mexico, and more.

Eddy Goldberg
7,594 Reads 3 Shares

Service Brands Continue To Expand at Year-End

Service brand franchises continue to strike new deals across all sectors as 2022 draws to a close

Eddy Goldberg
3,471 Reads 4 Shares

Multi-Unit Operator Adds Zaxby's Restaurant in Tallahassee

Zaxby’s multi-unit franchisee builds his portfolio with opening of his 9th location this week.

Kerry Pipes
6,199 Reads 7 Shares

Service Brands Continue To Expand in December

Service brand franchises continue to strike new deals across all sectors as 2022 winds down

Eddy Goldberg
4,271 Reads 4 Shares

Orangetheory Fitness Operator Opens its 58th Location

Orangetheory Fitness area developer set to open doors on latest location in Charlotte, North Carolina

Kerry Pipes
4,570 Reads 2 Shares

From the Floor Up: A journey of service, quality, and success

Bryan Park got laid off from his job at a flooring company – so he started his own!

Kerry Pipes
4,301 Reads 3 Shares

From Father to Sons: Building a business for the next generation

Our “Reconnect” with longtime Golden Corral franchisee Dave Gronewoller shows that, at 68, he continues to grow his business as he looks to pass it on to the next generation.