
2024 Multi-Unit Franchising Conference Industry pros find common cause at MUFC
The Multi-Unit Franchising Conference attracted a record 2,300 attendees, featuring over 800 franchisees and 380 exhibitors.
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The Multi-Unit Franchising Conference attracted a record 2,300 attendees, featuring over 800 franchisees and 380 exhibitors.

Azalia Hoelting always dreamed of a television career, spending more than 15 years in the field, writing and producing for broadcasts, and ultimately working as a promotion director for several TV stations.

Scooter's Coffee CEO Joe Thornton brings 40 years of experience to the role.

Adam Oldenburg has taken over as CEO of Toppers Pizza, with a focus on expanding the franchisee network and delivering menu innovation.

Las Vegas glittered brightly as Multi-Unit Franchisee magazine revealed its prestigious MVP (Most Valuable Performer) Award winners.

A new report from Qu highlights the rise of self-service options in restaurants, with 44% of brands planning to introduce kiosks in 2024, and mobile apps and voice-activated ordering also on the rise.

Batteries Plus implements its Market Stewardship Program in Phoenix, expanding its presence in the market.

Multi-unit franchisees navigate economic slowdown and growth opportunities in 2024, leveraging customer experiences and value propositions.

Franchise Update magazine highlights the importance of mentoring in the first quarter issue.

The Annual Franchise Marketing Report provides benchmarking data and insights for franchise marketers to improve their effectiveness and make efficient use of their marketing budgets.

Franchise Update Media’s 2024 Franchise Innovation Awards website has just gone live.

Franchise Update Media has been researching franchise lead generation and franchisee recruitment processes for more than a decade.

Our theme, ‘Scaling Success,’ encourages us to reflect on what success truly means in the context of franchising.

Franchise Update Media has unveiled its 2024 Annual Franchise Development Report (AFDR) at its Franchise Leadership & Development Conference in Atlanta.

Newk's Eatery has implemented technology tools and marketing innovations, including a partnership with AI-generated answering system kea and new drive-thru restaurant prototypes.

Franchise operators prepare for economic turbulence in 2024, with value-oriented brands expected to have a strategic advantage in a cost-conscious environment.

Franchisees may face two contrasting economic forces in 2024, requiring adaptability, risk management, and focus on fundamentals for success.

Franchise operators are staring down significant economic challenges in the coming year, including rising labor costs, interest rates, and insurance costs.

Rush Bowls founder Andrew Pudalov discusses the brand's growth and expansion into new markets, including the first New York location.

Premium Service Brands CEO Paul Flick oversees nine brands with over 1,200 locations across the country.

Multi-unit franchisees are optimistic about the coming year, despite high interest rates and inflation, and plan to navigate the changing economic environment through innovation and diversification.

Experienced multi-unit operators have learned that focusing on the fundamentals, like cash flow and customer service, can help them weather any storm and capitalize on opportunities in 2024.

We are coming down from the exciting, record-setting FLDC that topped 600 registrations for the first time ever.

Multi-unit operators, the economy, and the franchise marketplace are all facing a number of challenges and opportunities as we head into 2024.