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Papa John's announces a $200 million deal with activist hedge fund Starboard Value LP, with the option to add another $50 million through March 29.

FirstLight Home Care ranked top by Franchise Business Review and Forbes

Rankings of top franchises for 2019 include Forbes Best and Worst Franchises to Buy and Finder Top Global Franchises.

A study published in the journal Science Advances found that 60 percent of the world's wild coffee species are at risk of extinction, including Arabica, which makes up 60 percent of global coffee production.

Frantastic: With the start of the new year comes a lot of expectations and predictions surrounding what’s on deck for the franchising industry over the course of the next 12 months.

The fast-healthy food category is expected to see continued growth in 2019, with brands offering healthy, build-it-yourself on-the-go meals to reach a millennial audience.

Emerging franchise concepts to watch in 2019 include in-home senior care.

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Chick-fil-A tests a new service feature, Kallpod, at three of its Houston franchise locations, seeing a 500% increase in re-order revenue at one location.

This article lists the top real estate franchises over 50 units, including companies like Redfin and Zillow.

Resy is challenging OpenTable for a larger market share in the reservations software market, prioritizing the restaurateur's experience and considering restaurants to restaurants.

Subway's Digital Investments are Paying Off, with a focus on ordering through Facebook messenger and kiosk ordering.

Instagram continues to grow as one of the top social media platforms.

Kallpod did something major for the Chick-fil-A brand - and No Limit Agency helped spread the word.

Famous Toastery ranks on Franchise Times Top 200+ and Inc. 5000 list with 34 locations.

Successful franchisees share four lessons, including the importance of focusing on financials, networking with other franchisees, and finding work-life balance.

Gamification has become a popular marketing strategy, with companies using game design elements to engage customers and retain loyalty.

FirstLight Home Care ranked among top 10 franchises to invest in under $150,000 by Forbes.

Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund, says the U.S.

Mighty Quinn's Barbeque expands to Boston, targeting urban communities and suburbs with its authentic, wood-smoked BBQ

Papa John’s chief development officer Timothy C. O’Hern resigns, with no reason given for his departure and controversy surrounding his relationship with the ousted founder John Schnatter.

School of Rock debuts on Forbes's best franchises list at number two

Forbes ranks School of Rock as the second-best medium-investment franchise in 2018, citing system sustainability and franchisor support.

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