Top Franchise News Roundup: April 14, 2017

Frantastic: It’s been one hell of a week for the internet. Between Pepsi pulling its latest ad after facing backlash to United Airlines dragging a passenger off of one of its planes, there’s been no shortage of PR nightmares for major companies. Naturally, meme makers and Tweeters got to work highlighting these blunders. And we have to admit, their reactions are pretty funny.

Jeff Sinelli, the founder of Which Wich, is a perfect example of a Chief Vibe Officer. He’s always thinking three steps ahead to fuel Which Wich’s development efforts. And with more than 400 locations around the world, it’s clear that both consumers and business owners are catching on.

Pool Scouts is off to a strong start so far this year. The brand recently opened a location in Austin, Texas and is planning to move into Sarasota, Florida and Lakeland, New Jersey in the coming weeks.

When No Limit Agency CEO Nick Powills learned that according to the American Marketing Association, 84 percent of B-to-B deals comes from referrals, he had a wake-up call. Being in the business of lead generation, a lot of our efforts are focused on going after the other 16 percent. But in order to tap into that majority, it’s up to us to shift more of our focus to the influencers, referrals and the fans.

Maid Right is making moves. The residential cleaning franchise is looking to bring on a new Master Franchisee to spearhead growth in Tampa, Florida. And because a handful of Master Franchisees have already experienced success in the Sunshine State, Maid Right is confident that the city will be a hotbed for growth.

There’s a new series of memes calling out how unrealistic real estate shows can be. It seems like every couple looking for a new home goes into the process saying, “I’m a part-time kindergarten teacher. My wife hangs potatoes in garages. We’re looking for a downtown penthouse loft. Budget is $5 million.”

Everyone who starts a business has a responsibility to give back to those who follow them. Always, no matter what, give your people a reason to believe in you. That’s something I strive for every single day.” – Sport Clips Founder and CEO Gordon Logan, who has helped the brand grow to 1,500 plus locations while building a brand culture that people want to be a part of.

Airlines can make you give up your seat if you’re overweight, smell bad, aren’t properly dressed or are in a seat that was also promised to somebody else. Major airlines bumped 359,376 people in the first nine months of 2016 alone. But only less than eight percent of those were involuntary.