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Menu price inflation hit 41-year high, and the world is still recovering from the pandemic, with mask mandates being lifted across the US.

Many brands have announced their withdrawal from Russia in protest of the invasion, including McDonald's and Starbucks, which may set a precedent for other brands.

Franchise brands cut ties with Russia and join Ukraine relief efforts, taking a stand against the ongoing conflict.

Threshold Brands has added four new brands to its portfolio, including USA Insulation, Plumbing Paramedics, Heating + Air Paramedics, and Sir Grout, and executed 84 new franchise agreements in 2021.

IKEA is a franchise opportunity available to individual owners, with 360 stores worldwide and a Swedish retail juggernaut reputation.

A company that customers can’t live without is one that consistently delivers value and loyalty to its customers.

Customer loyalty is gained through micro experiences, such as small, everyday interactions with a business.

Jason Day, a Penn Station East Coast Subs multi-unit franchisee, shares his philosophy on building success by focusing on team building and personal growth.

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SoMa opens after $70 million transformation

Franchisees continue to expand and anticipate opening new units in 2022, despite challenges from inflation and supply chain issues.

A leadership epiphany highlights the importance of surrounding oneself with positive influences in the workplace.

CKE Restaurants names industry veteran Eric Wyatt as Senior Vice President, Hardee's Operations, overseeing company and franchise domestic operations for over 1,750 locations.

Five brands, including Chipotle and Starbucks, are wished to franchise.

The monthly news roundup for franchise consumer marketers includes predictions for 2022 and various industry trends.

The Great Resignation era has led to a deterioration of customer service due to employee burnout, low morale, and high turnover.

Restaurants reduce operating hours due to staffing shortages caused by the Omicron variant and the Great Resignation.

I started in the restaurant development business and ended up at Starbucks in the late 90's, helping make the brand explode in popularity during that time.

Franchises are expanding and looking forward to opening new units in 2022, despite the challenges posed by the Omicron variant and accompanying surge in Covid cases.

The Supreme Court blocked the federal vaccine mandate, leaving employers to implement their own vaccination policies.

Togo's has opened a new non-traditional location in Modesto, California, operated by multi-brand and multi-unit franchisee Jivtesh Gill.

Pokeworks partners with OmniFoods to launch a plant-based musubi, offering a sustainable and inclusive choice to customers.

Tie your employees’ job to the overall purpose to create a consistent customer experience.

Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans

The Biden Administration’s vaccine requirement goes into effect January 4, and many employers across the country are awaiting to hear whether the Supreme Court, which hears arguments on the mandate on January 7, will ultimately allow the rule to go into effect.