GF podcast: Ben Midgley of Crunch Franchise
Crunch Franchise CEO Ben Midgley discusses growth and franchisee goodwill
· Global Franchise· November 27, 2020
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Apple is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 233 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Apple Maps are becoming a priority for multi-location brands due to its growth and integration with Apple's AI ecosystem [[2026-09-28 Apple Maps are Becoming a Priority for MULO Brands (9dcac0)]]. * Jamie Siminoff, founder of Ring, spoke about the setbacks and decisions that helped turn a simple product into a recognized brand in consumer technology [[2026-09-27 Keynote From Rejection to Ring (7459ec)]]. * Oura Health Oy, a maker of smart rings, has filed confidentially for a US initial public offering, working with several investment banks to capitalize on the growing popularity of wearable devices [[2026-05-22 Oura Files Confidentially for IPO as Smart Ring Sales Surge (8fa581)]]. * More than half of Americans track their health with a device, with 57% owning at least one wearable or connected device, and 46% specifically owning a wearable device [[2026-06-09 More Than Half of Americans Track Their Health With a Device. What Comes Next (4e755c)]]. * Using a customer's name can elevate the customer experience and generate a positive reaction, as seen in companies like Amazon and Apple [[2021-12-28 Remembering And Using The Customer's Name (03458f)]]. * Companies like Apple are good at using customers' names, which may contribute to their record growth [[2021-12-28 Remembering And Using The Customer's Name (03458f)]]. * Hyatt brands have entered into management and franchise agreements with hotels across Europe, driven by strong demand, following Hyatt's recent acquisition of the Apple Leisure Group [[2021-09-07 Demand for Hyatt brands drives growth across Europe (13ccb2)]]. * The acquisition of the Apple Leisure Group will increase Hyatt's European footprint by 60% [[2021-09-07 Demand for Hyatt brands drives growth across Europe (13ccb2)]]
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