Everyone from South Dakota is the Butt of the Joke
South Dakota's new marketing campaign, 'Meth. We're on it,' has left itself open for misinterpretation.
· 1851 Franchise· November 22, 2019
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Google is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 1969. 589 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * AI search is changing the way customers discover automotive brands, with research now happening inside AI assistants that name two or three brands and explain why [[2026-11-02 How AI Search Is Changing the Way Customers Discover Automotive Brands (e9697e)]]. * Multi-location businesses need to track AI visibility across all locations to understand where AI recommends their locations and how it describes them [[2026-11-02 How MULOs Can Win Customers Without the Click (ecb340)]]. * A restaurant's digital presence is crucial in influencing where customers decide to order, with 74% of diners saying it affects their decision [[2026-10-27 How digital friction is costing QSR orders before they begin (90bfb8)]]. * Walmart is opening its ecommerce infrastructure to outside AI shopping agents through its Agent Profiles and Walmart Agent Gateway tools [[2026-10-22 Walmart Is Building the Access Rules for Agentic Commerce (b1af98)]]. * Franchise brands can improve their online visibility through search engine optimization, local search visibility, and online reviews [[2026-10-15 Building a Modern Franchise Brand SEO, Local Search & Reviews (6f5671)]]. * Escapology's corporate team manages marketing efforts centrally, including local discovery and SEO, to support its franchisees [[2026-10-14 Building a Modern Franchise Brand in 2026 Marketing Toolkits (98cd38)]]. * Best Life Brands' CMO Jennifer LoBianco discusses the importance of local store marketing for franchisees, highlighting the need for a combination of online and offline strategies [[2026-10-13 Building a Modern Franchise Brand in 2026 Local Store Marketing That Lifts Sales (5a8185)]]. * Restaurants face pushback and risk when integrating AI tools, with 48% of executives concerned about managing risk, due to employee and consumer concerns over inaccuracy and inefficiency [[2026-10-07 Why restaurants face pushback, risk when integrating AI tools (d45e07)]].
uBreakiFix Brings Industry-Leading Smartphone Repair to San Marcos
uBreakiFix has opened a new store in San Marcos, offering top-tier smartphone repair services to customers.
· Franchising.com· November 22, 2019
Using KPIs in franchising: a global perspective
Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans
· Global Franchise· November 21, 2019
If You Could Clean Your Home at the Tap of a Finger, Why Wouldn’t You?
Spruce is a tech platform that provides in-home services to residents of partner apartment communities.
· 1851 Franchise· November 19, 2019
uBreakiFix Grows Franchise Footprint in Little Rock Area
uBreakiFix grows franchise footprint in Little Rock area with new location in Alcoa Crossing Shopping Center.
· Franchising.com· November 19, 2019
Voice Your 7NOW® Order
7-Eleven launches 7Voice, allowing customers to place orders through voice-controlled Google Home and Amazon Echo systems.
· Franchising.com· November 18, 2019
‘Tis The Season To Be Knotty! Pizza Hut Celebrates A Year Of Innovation With The Return Of The Stuffed Garlic Knots Pizza-tizer
Pizza Hut returns the Stuffed Garlic Knots Pizza-tizer for a limited time, featuring 16 garlic knots and a pizza crust.
· Franchising.com· November 18, 2019
Google Wants Consumers to Start Sounding Smarter
Google introduces a new pronunciation tool powered by machine learning, allowing users to check the correct pronunciation of words.
· 1851 Franchise· November 14, 2019
Local Business Recognized as Leader in Customer Loyalty and Satisfaction for the Print and Sign Industries during Q3, 2019
AlphaGraphics Marietta receives recognition for customer satisfaction in the print and sign industries during Q3, 2019.
· Franchising.com· November 14, 2019
Star Power: A Small Hike in Online Star Ratings Can Boost Conversions by Up to 25%
Near me searches have exploded, with 82% of people trying a localized mobile search on their mobile devices, prioritizing proximity and convenience.
· Franchising.com· November 12, 2019
uBreakiFix Expands Southern California Footprint With Vista Store
uBreakiFix expands in Southern California with a new store in Vista, offering repair services for electronic devices.
· Franchising.com· November 1, 2019
Local Entrepreneur Brings Smartphone Repair Franchise to Oak Creek
A local entrepreneur brings uBreakiFix to Oak Creek, offering repair services for smartphones, tablets, and other electronic devices.
· Franchising.com· November 1, 2019
Nick Powills: When You Sell Franchises, You Overthink It
Nick Powills discussed the challenges of selling franchises, including the changing candidate journey and risk-adverse buyers.
· 1851 Franchise· October 24, 2019
Forget Pharmacy Lines, UPS Will Deliver Your Prescription Drugs Via Drone
UPS is testing a home-delivery service that will drop prescription drugs on your doorstep via a flying robot.
· 1851 Franchise· October 22, 2019
Just Facebook and Nothing Else?
Facebook may become the only platform people use, replacing other apps and websites.
· 1851 Franchise· October 15, 2019
DoorDash Goes Rogue and Opens Shared Ghost Kitchen
DoorDash launches shared ghost kitchen in Silicon Valley for Bay Area brands, expanding delivery reach without opening brick-and-mortar locations.
· 1851 Franchise· October 14, 2019
Nick Powills: The Value of College May Be Overvalued
Nick Powills is questioning the complete value of college, citing rising costs and decreasing value.
· 1851 Franchise· October 10, 2019
Forbes: Six Tips For Businesses To Leverage Content Marketing For B2B Sales
Nick Powills shares six content marketing tips for B2B sales.
· 1851 Franchise· October 8, 2019
Salata Launches New Online-Ordering Platform That Incorporates a Loyalty Program
Salata launches a new online-ordering platform that incorporates a loyalty program, built by Chepri, with online ordering capabilities provided by Olo.
· 1851 Franchise· October 7, 2019
Google and Olo Join Forces to Make It Even More Convenient To Order Your Favorite Foods
Google and Olo partner to allow customers to order directly from Google Search, Maps, and the Google Assistant at over 70,000 Olo-connected restaurant locations.
· 1851 Franchise· October 4, 2019
4 Key Steps Emerging Brands Must Take to Kickstart Their Lead Generation Efforts
Raintree provides four key steps for emerging brands to kickstart their lead generation efforts, including explicitly defining their brand and target audience.
· 1851 Franchise· October 4, 2019
How to Split Funds Across Consumer Marketing and Franchise Development Budgets
Marketing and franchise development teams must allocate funds effectively to achieve positive outcomes for both consumer marketing and franchise sales.
· 1851 Franchise· September 30, 2019
Google It Before We Go! How a Restaurant's Website Can Make or Break Sales
A good website can make or break a business, especially for restaurants and food service franchises, according to a new study by MGH.
· 1851 Franchise· September 27, 2019
New Orleans Scientist-Turned-Mosquito Hunters Franchisee Jim Guenther Aims To Improve Quality of Life for Customers and Pets
Dr. Jim Guenther opens Mosquito Hunters franchise in New Orleans.
· 1851 Franchise· September 24, 2019