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Julie and Scott Beville own 20 Chicken Salad Chick units.

Carrie and Josh Ayers own 6 Playa Bowls in New Hampshire with $6,326,000 annual revenue

Wendy's plans to open 1,000 new restaurants globally by 2028

We’ve selected highlights from Bill Edwards’ biweekly Global Business Newsletter (#133, April 29, 2025).

Each month we bring you a roundup of international franchise news.

I went for a service brand because it felt like the perfect mix of my interests and a chance to create something meaningful for others.

Consistency is one of the hallmarks of a franchise business.

I partnered with my parents to start a business in 2005, and during our research phase, we were immediately drawn to Budget Blinds.

Service brands’ appeal to both existing and new franchisees continues to grow across the U.S.

Big Chicken’s SVP of Franchise Leadership Stan Stanovich recently appeared on the Fast Casual Nation podcast and discussed how the brand is utilizing AI to enhance and increase the efficiency of its franchise operations in several areas.

All businesses are run differently, and each owner has their own approach to what makes their operation profitable.

I was looking for an opportunity to connect with people and make a difference in my local community.

McDonald's passes Starbucks as the world's most popular restaurant brand, according to a global business newsletter.

We chose Estrella Insurance because of the local community brand equity and our familiarity with the brand.

Each month we bring you a roundup of international franchise news.

Owning a franchise business is a joint venture with shared success.

I decided to franchise with a service brand, home care in particular, because it was the one industry that felt like something more than a business opportunity to me.

While some franchises place a priority on attracting qualified candidates and bringing them into the system, Metal Supermarkets places equal importance on ensuring their success as a franchisee.

It goes without saying that picking the proper location for a new restaurant establishment is one of the biggest decisions in determining the success of the business.

Cristina Romero owns 4 units of Bath and Kitchen Tune-Up franchises.

I wanted to be in business for myself but not by myself.

Right at Home prioritizes franchisee satisfaction in marketing and recruitment

Having a mentor or being able to go to a peer for advice can be a valuable asset for a business owner.

Bill Edwards shares global franchising news in March 2025 newsletter