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Cities and states are implementing higher minimum wages for fast-food workers, with some cities and states offering wages above the national minimum of $7.25 an hour.

Your Pie's franchise model focuses on finding passionate and community-driven franchisees to drive growth and success in new markets.

Best in Class franchisee Jenny Tran is expanding the brand's California footprint with her successful education center.

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes continues to grow throughout the West Coast, with a focused growth plan in six California counties.

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK experienced a fast start in 2016, with record revenue, customer service, and new locations awarded.

Your Pie founder Drew French plans to expand the pizza chain to 30 new locations in 2016, with a focus on partnering with the right franchisees to achieve its five-year growth goal.

California’s 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a 2011 ruling that bans restaurants from making servers and bartenders share their tips with back-of-the-house employees.

California's $94 billion in economic output from franchise businesses makes it a crucial market for brands despite being ranked the worst place to do business by CEOs for 11 years.

Checkers & Rally's has opened three new locations in Texas, California, and Florida since the beginning of the year.

Best in Class Education Center is expanding in Texas with multiple locations opening in 2024, building on existing presence in the state.

Steps in creating a franchise involve determining franchise type, target audience, and costs, with five key steps outlined by Francorp's vice president of marketing.

Your Pie launches new Craft Pie Series with Sriracha Nacho pizza, Whisky Chocolate Gelato, and local craft beer offerings.

Loren Katzman, a hospitality industry veteran, joined MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes as a franchisee in 2012 and helped the brand expand in California.

MOOYAH franchisee Terry Ratto is expanding the brand in Silicon Valley, California, with two locations and plans for further growth.

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes credits its success to offering high-quality, better-for-you burgers with non-GMO bread and all-American beef.

Two Men and a Truck is planning a West Coast expansion, with a franchise developer attending a seminar to seek prospects and meet potential franchisees.

Trade groups representing franchisors and franchisees reach a deal to amend the California Franchise Bill, giving franchisees more protection from predatory practices.

Best in Class Education Center, a supplemental education franchise, posted record growth in 2014 and started 2015 on a strong note, opening five new locations.

Wal-Mart announces plans to increase wages for US employees to at least $9 an hour by April and an additional dollar an hour by 2016, affecting 500,000 workers.

Showhomes sees 25% sales increase in Q1 2014 with 61 locations.

Buffalo Wings & Rings is opening franchise locations in various markets across the U.S. and internationally, with a focus on California, Florida, and the Middle East.

Mosquito Joe CEO Kevin Wilson targets healthy and insect-free living spaces in backyards across America amid high demand.

Brian Jaeger is a Vice President of Media Relations at No Limit Agency.

Miracle Method jumps 12 spots to #20 on Top 500 list.