
Study Finds Small Business Operators Struggling to Pay Rent
Study finds small business operators struggling to pay rent, with minority-owned businesses facing the highest rent delinquency rates.
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Study finds small business operators struggling to pay rent, with minority-owned businesses facing the highest rent delinquency rates.

Heating + Air Paramedics taps into the growing home services market, seeking franchisees to bring the family-business culture to HVAC markets across the country.

Beyond Juicery + Eatery's Founder and CEO, Mijo Alanis, discusses the impact of data privacy rules on franchise recruitment strategy and tactics.
Twin Peaks is ready to open its doors to the Auburn Hills community today, giving guests their new go-to spot for delicious scratch-made food and handcrafted cocktails!

Pool Scouts, a 100-plus unit pool maintenance and cleaning franchise, experiences a 61% increase in revenue in the first quarter of 2022, driven by a major increase in pool construction.
V/O Med Spa expands its national presence with 11 locations, planning to open 16 additional sites in 2022 across various states, offering comprehensive medical aesthetics services.

From The Earth, a cannabis dispensary, partners with Cannabis10x to help franchisees get in on the future success of the industry while it's still early.

Mici Italian remains a positive force in its communities, expanding across the nation while maintaining a commitment to philanthropy and community giving.
QDOBA Mexican Eats has opened a new restaurant in Shelby Township, offering a robust menu with high-quality ingredients and a drive-thru promotion.
uBreakiFix opens a new location in Battle Creek, offering professional repair services for devices with a power button.

Mold Medics sets its franchise development sights on Michigan, a state with a fast-growing economy and a large consumer audience.

Taco John’s hits a record-breaking year for brand development, signing its largest franchise deal in history.
On the heels of another successful sales year, Postal Connections/iSOLD It continues to prove the concept’s strong alignment with business and consumer trends.
FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers has opened 38 new locations and expanded its footprint in 2021, growing its unit-count and accelerating momentum for 2022.
Beyond Juicery + Eatery doubles its location count over the last two years, signing 12 franchise agreements and expanding its footprint in Metro Detroit and Cleveland.
Cinch I.T. reflects on a successful year, with steady growth and the opening of six new locations across the U.S.

Big Blue Swim School , one of the nation’s fastest-growing swim school franchises, has signed a lease for a new swim school, securing its first location in Michigan.
Launch Entertainment acquires AirTime Trampoline & Game Park, expanding its footprint in Michigan and offering a differentiated family entertainment experience.

A survey of 5,632 small business owners found 44% are concerned about the Omicron variant affecting their economic recovery.

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NerdsToGo seeks franchise expansion in Michigan, aiming to develop 25 new units in the market, driven by the growing demand for in-home technology solutions.

Former financial advisor Chris Holmes has been a franchisee with home-insulation franchise USA Insulation for more than a decade, and in that time, his business has grown consistently and substantially.

The Federal Trade Commission regulates franchises in the U.S., with some states requiring franchise registration and disclosure documents.
Captain D's reports 18 new agreements signed to develop 43 locations over the next several years, with half of agreements with existing franchisees.