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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
Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans
Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans
Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans
Pet Supplies Plus will carry PetPlate fresh pet food in select stores across the country.
7-Eleven celebrates National Hot Dog Day with $1 hot dogs at participating stores throughout July.

Urban Air Adventure Park ranks in top 1% of franchise businesses.
Fully Promoted St. Charles wins the Humanitarian Award for its dedication to the community during a challenging year.

Pieology Pizzeria has opened its first U.K. location, marking the brand's entry into the European market, with plans for further expansion.
Jellystone Park, a family camping and RV franchise, expands with 10 new campgrounds, conversions, and expansions, attracting commercial real estate investors.

FRANdata CEO Darrell Johnson discusses opportunities for franchisors in economic recovery
IHG launches voco Hotels in South Korea with 280 rooms.
IWG, a flexible workspace franchisor, has reported a 350 per cent increase in new locations signed up by franchise partners in H1 2021, compared with this period last year.
Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans

The transition from single unit to multi-unit management can be a tremendous leap, but with the right approach, restaurant owners can succeed.

Here are five ingredients that help franchise operators maintain consistency across multiple locations:

Kent Kolbow, a Sylvan Learning franchisee, discusses how he pivoted his business during the pandemic by acquiring centers and offering financing options to franchisees.
My Eyelab has signed an agreement to open nine new franchise stores in Alabama, marking the brand's debut in the state.

Steve Isom, a multi-unit Jiffy Lube franchisee, shares his experience and advice for success as a multi-unit franchisee.
Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans

A 10-year Junk King franchisee discusses the power of non-brick-and-mortar service brands and the importance of continuous support from corporate teams.
A Pizza Factory fan, Jay Villamor, became a multi-unit owner of the Friant and Fresno locations.
Clean Juice relocated its flagship store to Birkdale Landing, featuring enhancements to efficiencies in on-site preparation and ordering.
Valpak expands its presence with 57 new neighborhoods, increased household reach, and bi-monthly mailings in six markets, reaching 39 million mailboxes monthly.
The opportunity to take a business overseas to exotic and lucrative global markets can be intoxicating.