
1st Annual Franchise Innovation Awards: The Best of the Best from more than 90 Entries
Franchise Update Media has announced the winners of the inaugural Franchise Innovation Awards, recognizing innovative strategies in franchising.
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Franchise Update Media has announced the winners of the inaugural Franchise Innovation Awards, recognizing innovative strategies in franchising.

The world we live in today has been profoundly affected by the tremendous volume of information available, but the ways information is being used have changed, and it's not just about having lots of relevant information.

Potential economic downturns, including household debt and federal deficits, may impact consumer spending and franchisee success.

The article argues that brands claiming to have world-class support or best-in-class training programs lack credibility and undermine the franchise business model.

Multi-unit franchising trends are shifting, with a focus on new unit expansion, acquisitions, and international growth.

Franchisees can evaluate new unit growth potential using the sales-to-initial-investment ratio (S-II ratio) to forecast future growth.

The 2018 Franchise Consumer Marketing Conference focused on the customer journey and brand promise, highlighting the importance of technology and marketing in the franchise industry.

Franchises are well-positioned to prosper in inflationary times, but unit performance and expansion decisions may be affected.

Absent an economic shock, we should have continued expansion this year and into next.

Inflation is expected to slow system growth and force price increases for franchises.

The White House announced a program to widen the scope of apprenticeship and skills training programs.

The franchise business community's growth in 2017 may not be sustainable in 2018 due to economic factors.

Hyper-targeting marketing campaigns at the household level can improve their effectiveness.

Fake news can lead to tragic consequences for everyday people and businesses, with a parallel between its impact and the misunderstandings of the franchise business model.

Franchisors are providing financial disclosure at the highest rate ever, offering greater transparency to prospective and existing franchisees and access to capital from lenders.

The author reflects on the opportunities and challenges of 2017 from a business perspective, citing a shift towards a tailwind.

Franchise business model faces external threats, with 11 functional responsibilities that all franchisors are responsible for executing, evolving based on best practices and performance standards.

Capital uncertainty looms for franchisors, franchisees, and capital providers in 2017, with lenders facing three big uncertainties.

An article discussing the coming recession and its potential impact on businesses.

The franchising industry is facing numerous challenges, including regulatory and legislative actions, and must take steps to address its own problems.

Bank lending cycles last 7-10 years, with underwriting approaches evolving over time.

Darrell Johnson identifies high-demand industries in food, including fast casual and QSR restaurants, and non-food sectors like senior care and health care services.

Brian Jaeger is a Vice President of Media Relations at No Limit Agency, with a background in local television news in Florida.

FSC reduces the upfront franchise fee to $5,000 for a single-unit franchisee and offers incentives for opening quickly, including eliminating royalties for the first year.