Google is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 1969. 591 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)]].
Twitter is partnering with Rock the Vote to provide voter registration assistance through direct messaging on National Voter Registration Day.
Social Geek Radio hosts discuss live video marketing trends and strategies.
Pete Lindsey, Vice President of Franchising at Sport Clips, attributes the brand's success to smart, sustainable growth, with over 1,530 locations across the US and Canada.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) established rules for commercial drone use in the U.S. in June 2016.
The article discusses the impact of virtual reality on storytelling and marketing.
Slack is a software that helps groups of co-workers exchange instant messages and swap electronic files.
Google parent Alphabet Inc. said quarterly profit soared 24%, the second internet giant in two days to report blockbuster earnings driven by consumers’ rapid shift to mobile devices.
Most online purchases start with a search engine, with 60 percent of purchases made online beginning with a search on Google or Bing.
Franchisees can use free business tools to manage their companies, including Wave's app suite for invoicing, accounting, and payroll.
Google introduces feature to store user information differently, potentially leading to more personalized ads.
QSR 50 report highlights industry resilience, AI adoption, loyalty program sophistication, and beverage growth, with McDonald's and Chick-fil-A leading the rankings.
Smartphones are changing the future of franchising, with loyalty programs and online ordering becoming increasingly popular.
Instagram introduces translation feature for captions, comments, and bios, allowing users to understand content in different languages.
Franchise brands can separate themselves from the competition through strategic local digital marketing efforts and knowing what will bring the best ROI.
The article discusses the importance of tracking integrated marketing analytics for franchise brands.
YouTube launches a new initiative to help small businesses create better video ads, with a free app and templates.
Sport Clips achieves sustainable growth with strong unit-level economics, ranking among the top fastest-growing franchises.
Franchise development teams often focus on generating leads, but understanding how buyers decide to purchase a franchise is crucial for success.
Data breaches have become common in the restaurant industry, highlighting the importance of encryption to keep credit card data safe.
A trend in social media marketing is to merge multiple local Twitter accounts into one account for all brand awareness, news, and customer feedback for the entire brand.
Google's report on food trends in America reveals the top five trending meals in consumer kitchens, including pho and mug cake.
Twitter's decline in popularity among marketers has led to a shift in focus from its use as a social media platform to discussions about the company's challenges and leadership.
Franchisors should offer prospective franchisees a comprehensive experience during Discovery Day.
Franchise development teams spend enormous amounts of time trying to answer one question: How do we get more qualified franchise buyers to inquire?