Multi-Unit is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 943 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Experienced franchisors evaluate growth opportunities based on factors such as operational simplicity, long-term partnerships, scalability, and sustainable profitability [[2026-09-29 Not Every Growth Opportunity Is Worth Pursuing What Franchisors Really Look for (afb55c)]]. * Semi-absentee franchise ownership involves hiring a manager and costs $50,000 to $100,000 or more, requiring around 10 to 15 hours of owner involvement per week [[2026-06-20 Semi-Absentee Franchise Ownership What’s Real, What It Costs, and Where to Start (e86861)]]. * American Family Care has appointed Rhett Lankford as President, who will report directly to CEO Jeremy Morgan [[2026-05-27 American Family Care Appoints Rhett Lankford as President (f8980b)]]. * Before signing a development agreement, multi-unit franchise owners should assess their leadership structure to ensure it can handle the next layer of growth [[2026-05-27 5 Questions To Ask Before Adding Units (c47fbe)]]. * Express Employment Professionals is targeting Kentucky for franchise development, giving entrepreneurs the opportunity to bring staffing solutions to their local market [[2026-05-26 Express Employment Professionals Targets Kentucky for Franchise Growth (d1de36)]]. * The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf will exhibit at the 2026 Multi-Unit Franchising Conference, showcasing its premium coffee and tea model and 60-year heritage [[2026-03-13 The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Multi-Unit Franchise Growth at MUFC 2026 (5fe540)]]. * AlphaGraphics reached 30 new franchise agreements across its network in 2025, with 18 agreements awarded to new owners and 12 to existing franchisees [[2026-03-11 AlphaGraphics sees franchise agreements surge (05d0e2)]]. * Franchisors can expand into new countries by acquiring established international franchises, which provides local expertise and existing customer base, but requires careful planning [[2026-02-13 What Franchisors Should Know Before Acquiring an International Brand (c4b287)]]. * Grease Monkey has added 47 locations since September 2024 and plans to double its size over the next three years [[2025-12-02 Grease Monkey revs up its expansion plans (379181)]]. * Choosing a franchise platform with a robust vendor network and buying group can strengthen vendor ties and provide a competitive advantage [[2025-12-25 How Choosing the Right Franchise Platform Can Strengthen Vendor Ties (3a0265)]]. * Dual-branded franchise locations offer operational and financial benefits, including year-round customer engagement and efficient staffing solutions [[2025-12-26 Maximizing Franchise Potential Through Dual-Branded Concepts (afb8b4)]]. * Franchising in the United States is shifting towards a focus on support and feedback loops, driven by a new generation of owners with high expectations [[2025-12-02 The New Competitive Advantage How Support & Feedback Loops Are Shaping Smarter F (ce6c60)]]. * The first few years of franchise ownership are crucial for establishing systems and culture that set a business up for long-term success [[2026-03-12 How a First-Time Franchisee Can Use the Early Years To Scale the Right Way (f
Franchising expert John Francis shares his insights on multi-unit ownership, emphasizing the need for a certain kind of entrepreneur with the right skills and experience.
Location3 and Wild Birds Unlimited win top honors at the Franchise Innovation Awards for their digital marketing campaign.
FRANdata projects that franchise unit growth will rise 2.2% in 2022.
Ellie Mental Health, a franchise that provides mental health services, signed 250 units in less than a year and has 16 clinic locations open in Minnesota.
Franchisors look for suppliers that offer proprietary technology and creative implementation of ideas to contribute to the success of the overall franchise system.
Navigating family business dynamics, particularly with next-gen leaders, is crucial for the success of multi-unit franchising businesses.
Franchise broker groups facilitate connections between franchisors and franchisees, and often provide learning events and resources for members.
Steve Cox owns i9 Sports and Mosquito Squad franchises with low investment costs.
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Mr Brews Taphouse Ends Highly-Successful Q1, reporting a 46% increase in sales and a 28.1% growth in transactions systemwide.
Shipley Do-Nuts signs a multi-unit deal to open 25 locations throughout Maryland, led by cousins Brian Lemek Jr. and John Egan.
Speed Queen Laundry franchise expands across the country, focusing on new investor opportunities in California, Florida, Arizona, Georgia, Illinois, and Texas.
A husband-and-wife team, Kaleb and Patricia Warnock, have signed a development deal to bring Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa to the El Paso market.
Chicken Salad Chick grew its Arkansas footprint with a second Little Rock-area restaurant, led by multi-unit franchise owners Emily Gray and Hudson Sandefur.
Unity Rd. uses guest feedback and online reviews to reach customers in the cannabis industry, leveraging technology to navigate complex regulations.
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Driven Brands acquires All Star Glass, expanding its North American footprint with over 30 company-operated locations.
A franchisee with Aloha Poke Co. and Bojangles is recognized with the American Dream Award at the Multi-Unit Franchising Conference.
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Littler has published its Q1 Global Guide Quarterly, featuring the latest labor and employment law headlines from around the world.
American Freight has signed a multi-unit franchise deal with Troy Caron to develop new locations in Missouri, adding to its growing footprint of over 360 locations across the U.S.
Rush hiring to quickly fill positions won't fix core issues of employee retention.
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A report discusses the challenges of franchising, stating that only scalable businesses can be replicated across multiple units.