3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (380+ words) The story usually goes like this. A franchisee puts co-op dollars into a TV campaign for the first time. The flight runs for six weeks, and the phone doesn't ring any more than it already was. Nobody can explain why,…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (382+ words) Things are constantly changing at a fast-growing franchise with new franchisees, more territories, changes in technology, and AI. But a complete rebranding was our biggest change yet. Earlier this year, we transformed from Stratus Building Solutions to Stratus Clean. The…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (234+ words) AI has become an important part of how our consumer and franchise development marketing teams operate at Home Franchise Concepts. It’s a tool that can meaningfully enhance our operations and future work, and it would be a missed opportunity not…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (1738+ words) If anyone seemed destined to become an IHOP franchisee, it was Alex Anthraper. His father, John, spent 50 years with the brand, starting as an assistant manager in 1974 before moving through several corporate roles and eventually becoming an IHOP franchisee for…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (210+ words) September 02, 2026 // Franchising.com // Waukee, IA — Pancheros Mexican Grill will continue planting its Iowa roots with a new location coming to Waukee next week. In addition to the new Waukee location, the Robinsons recently celebrated 21 years of serving guests at the…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (191+ words) The 2026 IFA Advocacy Summit will take place September 14-16 in Washington, DC. Franchisees, franchisors, and suppliers will have the opportunity to advocate for the future of franchising with national leaders and policymakers. The three-day event connects the franchising community with lawmakers to…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (241+ words) September 01, 2026 // Franchising.com // SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Nearly two decades after joining Beyond Juicery + Eatery as an entry-level employee, Senior Director of Brand and Product Innovation Elliott Disner took the next step in his career by becoming the brand’s newest franchise owner....

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (494+ words) Franchising.com Diners Revise Their Thoughts About AI Par Technology Corporation's "2026 Industry Report: AI on the Diner's Terms" analyzes findings from 1,000 surveyed consumers on AI's expanding role in the restaurant experience, revealing a meaningful shift from 2025. In 2025, 41% of surveyed consumers…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (142+ words) August 31, 2026 // Franchising.com // AVENTURA, Fla. — Uni K Wax today announced the appointment of Jarred Fajerski as Chief Executive Officer. Fajerski joins during a major expansion phase, with nearly 40 open studios and 31 in development across nine markets and seven states—a…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (116+ words) “Running a business while managing a professional career is a balancing act that requires a first-rate team,” said Hutchinson. “The UPS Store has been that partner for me. Blu represents something I believe in – that small business owners deserve support…...