Multi-Unit Franchisee — page 8

Einstein Bros. Bagels has opened its first-ever convenience store location inside a King Fuel store in Houston.

Verizon survey finds 57% of small businesses worry about financial security.

The Davis Group, a multi-unit operator, will open 10 Slim Chickens restaurants in Tennessee markets of Jackson, Knoxville, and Chattanooga.

More than 1.4 million franchise jobs were lost and more than 32,000 franchise businesses have closed since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report just released by the International Franchise Association (IFA).

Multi-brand operators Denny, Chase, and Drew Wagstaff are developing Blaze Pizza in the Boise, Idaho market, with the family already owning six Cost Vida Fresh Mexican Grill locations.

A story about a Ben & Jerry's operator expanding into Mooyah Burgers is unrelated to the franchise industry.

A new report by JustBusiness offers insight into the newest group of entrepreneurs, 'Pandemic Founders', who have been impacted by Covid-19 and are starting their own businesses.

A couple opens the first Coolgreens virtual kitchen in Orlando, operating in a multi-functional shared kitchen facility and partnering with third-party delivery services.

Urban Air Adventure Park has unveiled a new franchise incentive plan targeting multi-unit operators, offering up to $700,000 in incentives.

NFIB Optimism Index rose 1.4 points to 100.2 in August.

Multi-unit operator Chris Benner has signed on with Grandy's and plans to grow his portfolio with the brand.

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) released a report detailing the economic and human struggle of the hotel industry after six months of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Study finds consumers returning to stores, but shopping habits have changed, with reassurance from safety measures in-store.

Chris Beavor just opened his third Del Taco location in his Arizona market.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit introduces virtual kitchens as its newest non-traditional franchise opportunity.

A poll finds that over 35% of small businesses could fail by the end of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Larry Chandler and Jody Chandler have opened their 32nd Firehouse Subs restaurant in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

The NFIB Survey ranks small business problems, with a focus on the cost of health insurance, labor, and taxes remaining at the top of the list.

Multi-unit franchisees can control and create change by implementing a strong culture in their locations, despite the challenges of the pandemic.

Twin Peaks has launched its first franchise incentive program to drive development nationwide.

Jinil Patel opened his second Hungry Howie's restaurant in Ann Arbor, Michigan, after starting as a pizza maker at a Hungry Howie's restaurant at 16.

A survey of small business owners offers a mixed bag on COVID-19 and business recovery, with some owners predicting a hiring uptick and others reporting continued revenue lag.

The Domino's Franchisee Association raised more than $1 million to benefit the Domino's Partners Foundation, supporting Team Members in times of need.

More than a third of small businesses rely on personal funds to keep afloat during the Covid-19 pandemic.