Top Franchise Brokers, Rising Stars, Young Entrepreneurs
The article lists various individuals in the franchising community, including Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurant.
· 1851 Franchise· March 31, 2017
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Instagram is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 612 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Kilwins is offering a chance to win one of 10 $50 Kilwins eGift Cards through an Instagram sweepstakes to celebrate National Dessert Day [[2026-10-06 Kilwins Celebrates National Dessert Day with Award-Winning Treats and a Sweet Sw (933d7c)]]. * Haven Hot Chicken gave away free Tendie Duo Combos through its social media channels to celebrate National Chicken Month [[2026-08-27 Haven Hot Chicken Celebrates National Chicken Month With Free Tendies (093e80)]]. * Scooter's Coffee launched a social media giveaway where five winners will receive a year's worth of coffee [[2026-07-27 Scooter’s Announces Sweepstakes for Year of Free Coffee (6bffd1)]]. * Kilwins gave away free ice cream for a year to one winner as part of National Ice Cream Month [[2026-07-09 Kilwins to Give Away Free Ice Cream for a Year (cbe810)]]. * Franchise brands can enhance visibility and boost growth by managing their social media presence effectively [[2025-05-20 The Ultimate Guide to Selling Franchises Managing Your Social Media Drumbeat (df8d3e)]]. * Social media has become a vital tool for franchise owners to expand their reach and build connections with customers [[2024-11-21 Maximizing Franchise Growth By Leveraging Social Media (6ec2fa)]]. * Franchisors are using social media for recruitment, with 46% selling franchises through it [[2025-06-10 Social Media and Franchise Recruitment (a556c1)]]. * A franchise can leverage social media to promote its website and boost franchise sales through strategic content creation and sharing [[2024-09-21 Using Social Media to Promote Your Franchise Website (666645)]]
The Verge: All Instagram Users Can Now Protect Their Accounts With Two-Factor Authentication
Instagram introduces two-factor authentication for all users worldwide, enhancing security features.
· 1851 Franchise· March 23, 2017
CNBC: Apple Launches Red iPhone, Updated iPad
This article discusses Apple's new products, but it does not provide relevant information about franchise systems or multi-unit brands.
· 1851 Franchise· March 21, 2017
TechCrunch: Facebook Rolling Out A Snapchat Clone In Its Main App
Facebook is rolling out a Snapchat-like feature, Facebook Stories, to its main app, allowing users to share photos and videos that vanish after 24 hours.
· 1851 Franchise· March 16, 2017
Social Media Roundup: March 14, 2017
Campbell's Soup uses a new Pinterest tool to spot trends early, highlighting the importance of social media listening.
· Franchising.com· March 13, 2017
CNBC: Snapchat vs. Instagram—Users Shed Light on Why Each Platform Matters
Snapchat and Instagram serve different functions, with Snapchat used for communication with peers and Instagram for sharing and community building.
· 1851 Franchise· February 28, 2017
Adweek: How Brands Can Still Win the Oscars Without a $2 Million TV Spot
Brands can engage consumers in real-time during the Oscars by using Twitter and Snapchat.
· 1851 Franchise· February 24, 2017
TechCrunch: Instagram Lets You Post up to 10 Photos or Videos as One Swipeable Carousel
Instagram is introducing a new feature that allows users to share a mix of up to 10 photos or videos as a single carousel post.
· 1851 Franchise· February 23, 2017
Papa John’s – #1 in quality
Quality is our foundation and distinction – we’ve always had better ingredients and always will.
· Global Franchise· February 13, 2017
Social Media Roundup: Feb. 14, 2017
Social media marketing strategies for 2017, including YouTube and Facebook advertising.
· Franchising.com· February 13, 2017
Mashable: To Regain Advertiser Trust, Facebook is Tracking Ads by the Millisecond
Facebook is tracking ads by the millisecond to regain advertiser trust and improve data accuracy.
· 1851 Franchise· February 10, 2017
Adweek: A Look at All the Ways Fans Will Use Social Media During the Super Bowl
69 percent of Americans use social media platforms, with a significant portion focusing on these channels during the Super Bowl.
· 1851 Franchise· January 30, 2017
Social Media Roundup: Jan. 24, 2017
A roundup of social media news, including guides to making Instagram ads work for your brand.
· Franchising.com· January 23, 2017
Top Franchise News, Insights & Trends
Top franchise news and trends are highlighted, including the closure of Vine and the success of Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream.
· 1851 Franchise· January 20, 2017
Social Geek Radio: How To Tell Your Franchise Story
Chicken Salad Chick's marketing director to share strategies for sharing franchise stories at the 2017 International Franchise Association Convention.
· 1851 Franchise· January 20, 2017
CNBC: Paid Media Spend on Social Up By 65 Percent, Instagram Leads Growth: Report
Brands spent 65 percent more on social media advertising in 2016 compared to 2015, with Instagram leading the growth at 138 percent increase.
· 1851 Franchise· January 12, 2017
TechCrunch: Instagram Stories Hits 150 Million Daily Users, Launches Skippable Ads
Instagram introduced skippable ads in its Stories feature, initially with 30 partners, including Nike and Netflix, reaching 150 million daily users.
· 1851 Franchise· January 11, 2017
Social Media Roundup: Jan. 10, 2017
Instagram reports over 600 million active monthly users, with a significant increase in younger users joining the platform.
· Franchising.com· January 9, 2017
TechCrunch: Facebook & Google Dominate the List of 2016’s Top Apps
Facebook and Google dominated the list of top smartphone apps in 2016, with multiple apps from each company appearing in the top ten chart.
· 1851 Franchise· December 29, 2016
Young Entrepreneurs: Chris Stang of The Infatuation
Chris Stang and Andrew Steinthal founded The Infatuation, a one-stop shop for consumers looking for the perfect place to eat.
· 1851 Franchise· December 23, 2016
QSR Magazine: KFC Harnesses the Power of SnapChat
KFC targets millennials with a SnapChat campaign featuring Colonel Sanders at the Thanksgiving Day Parade.
· 1851 Franchise· December 22, 2016
TechCrunch: Instagram Surges Past 600 Million Users, Fueled by Algorithmic Feed
Instagram surges past 600 million users, fueled by algorithmic feed, with 100 million more users than six months ago.
· 1851 Franchise· December 15, 2016
Social Media Roundup: Dec. 13, 2016
Snapchat's impending IPO may affect social media marketers, with metrics and organic content being pushed aside in favor of paid content.
· Franchising.com· December 12, 2016
Mashable: Taco Bell's Cheetos-Filled Quesadilla Is Either Your Idea of Heaven or Hell
Taco Bell introduces a Cheetos-filled quesadilla in the Philippines, sparking mixed reactions from customers.
· 1851 Franchise· November 30, 2016