
Texas Economic Outlook for Franchisors
Texas Economic Outlook ranking reveals opportunities for franchisors to expand their footprints in the state, with a 2023 ranking of 13 and a 2023 Economic Performance ranking of 7.
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Texas Economic Outlook ranking reveals opportunities for franchisors to expand their footprints in the state, with a 2023 ranking of 13 and a 2023 Economic Performance ranking of 7.

Layne's Chicken Fingers expands beyond Texas, opening new locations in Morgantown, West Virginia, Madison, Wisconsin, and Northern Virginia.

Offering benefits and a competitive salary is crucial for hiring and retaining good talent in a franchise, demonstrating commitment to employee well-being and growth.

Hand & Stone has introduced Cryoskin, a non-invasive facial and body contouring treatment, to its services.

Franchisees can hire a PR firm to develop an expansion strategy and increase brand visibility.

Hand & Stone has continued to invest in its skincare business, implementing an aggressive growth strategy and partnering with leading skincare brands.
H&R Block is recognized as a Forbes Best Employer for New Graduates, its fifth time on the list for diversity, wages, and more.

Older workers bring valuable qualities to an organization, including compassionate and empathetic attitudes, warm and experienced perspectives.

Kasam Basha opens a new Hand & Stone Spa location in Millstone, New Jersey, with a focus on luxury wellness services.

The article discusses the rise and fall of brick-and-mortar retail, but does not focus on franchising or multi-unit brands.
Spherion Staffing and Recruiting was recognized as one of “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms” in 2023 by Forbes and Statista Inc.

While artificial intelligence is improving the customer experience, it will dramatically alter the employee experience over the next decade.
H&R Block named a Best Employer for Diversity for third year.
The Joint Corp. will host a conference call on May 4th to discuss its first-quarter 2023 results, highlighting its growth as the largest operator and franchisor of chiropractic clinics in the US.

Toastique's founder Brianna Keefe discussed key elements for franchise growth, including hiring passionate staff and interacting with clients.

Faizun Kamal is an award-winning franchise coach and best-selling author who leads The Franchise Pros, a full-service franchise consulting and development agency.
The Joint Corp. participates in the 35th Annual Roth Conference, highlighting its retail healthcare business model and convenient, affordable chiropractic care.
The Joint Corp. will report its fourth quarter and year end 2022 financial results on Thursday, March 9, 2023, after the market close.

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DreamMaker Bath and Kitchen recently announced the hire of Joaquin Erazo as Marketing Strategist.

Kat Cole, President and COO of Athletic Greens, is described as the ‘Erin Brockovich of the restaurant industry’ and has become one of the franchise industry's most prominent executives.

Employer-related news and trends cover the suspension of California’s FAST Act, year-end 2022 unemployment rates, and employer-employee relations in 2023.
919 Marketing promotes two franchise marketing veterans to C-suite positions, expanding their influence in the franchising community.
The Joint Corp. is showing love for its community of patients throughout the month of February with the return of its annual "Love The Joint" campaign.