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Taco Bueno names Mary Ellen Mullins as its chief people officer.

Franchise Development Website Guide highlights consumer-facing technology trends, including artificial intelligence and virtual reality.

1851 Franchise discusses lessons from non-franchise brands and the importance of technology in franchising.

The article discusses women in franchising and highlights Ron Bender, VP of Franchise Development for Big Frog Custom T-Shirts.

1851 heads to the International Franchise Expo in New York next week.

1851 rounds up Frantastic examples of viral campaigns that paid off and the lessons that can be learned from them, including Wendy’s ongoing Twitter sass.

Cassie has over five years of digital and traditional media experience.

Article discusses the franchise sector's performance in 2017, outperforming the overall market.

1851 Publisher Nick Powills spoke with Scott Gittrich, the president and founder of Toppers Pizza.

Penn Station offers a simple and scalable business model that allows for rapid expansion, making it an attractive option for multi-unit operators.

A recent article in Forbes explores the benefits of owning a franchise business for families, including responsibility, work-life balance, and community involvement.

1851 has rounded up five insights to help brands better strategize when it comes to attracting multi-unit franchisees.

The article reports on Taco Bell's new flavored tortilla chips and 1851 Franchise's milestone of 10,000 likes on Facebook, but does not have any relevance to the franchise industry.

McDonald’s settles with the National Labor Relations Board after being accused of using a joint employer system.

Franchise brokers are recognized for their innovative approaches and success in the franchising industry.

Brands across various industries are tapping into the power of country music, with KFC enlisting Reba McEntire as its first woman and first musician Colonel Sanders.

Runyon says that to become a big brand, franchisors need “proven consumer appeal, a business model that reduces human variability through automation and repeatable processes in a steady or growing sector.”

FranConnect releases its franchise sales index, an extensive report of sales and development metrics for nearly 500 franchise brands, using anonymized data from its FranConnect Sky's franchise management platform.

Dunkin' Donuts plans to add 1,000 new US stores by 2020.

Brands across the country did their best to capitalize on the hype surrounding Valentine’s Day this week.

Franchise news roundup for February 9, 2018, including female business ownership on the rise and the International Franchise Association’s annual convention.

Tutor Doctor's Dan Monaghan discussed the disruption in franchise development on The 8 Special, highlighting the challenges faced by brands in driving franchise growth and staying ahead of the curve.

The Super Bowl is a key event for brands, but creating a quality ad that inspires action is challenging.

1851 rounded up 7 social media New Year’s resolutions for franchises, including live content, influencer marketing, and social media advertising.