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Franchisors spent 23% of digital budget on advertising portals in 2020.

The 2021 STAR Awards recognize the best in franchise recruitment, with Payroll Vault winning best overall performance.

Highlights from the 2022 Annual Franchise Development Report (AFDR) were unveiled at the Franchise Leadership & Development Conference (FLDC) in October.

The 2022 Annual Franchise Development Report (AFDR) highlighted recruitment budgets and strategies of franchisors, providing insights into the industry.

Wild Birds Unlimited, a bird feeding and nature specialty franchise, welcomed franchisees from across the nation to its second virtual conference to begin the second half of 2021.

So in this déjà vu all over again world economy, we found it interesting to review a series of predictions from franchise leaders that Franchise Business Review posted in the first week of 2021.

Wild Birds Unlimited reports Q1 success and progress towards 2021 goals, with double-digit same-store sales growth and new franchise location additions.

Wild Birds Unlimited, a backyard bird feeding and nature specialty franchise, is poised to thrive in the post-pandemic future of business.

David Saidnawey is awarded the Wild Birds Unlimited Franchisee Honor Award for his dedication to teaching sail and making a difference in his local community.

Wild Birds Unlimited partners with 919 Marketing for franchise development.

Wild Birds Unlimited earns latest franchising honor from Entrepreneur Magazine, ranking No. 186 in the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list.

Paul Pickett, CDO of Wild Birds Unlimited, discusses his background in ornithology and the brand’s growth as a backyard bird-feeding franchise.

Wild Birds Unlimited has remained strong in its commitment to connecting people with nature, with over 345 locations across the US and Canada, making it an attractive investment opportunity.

A longtime Wild Birds Unlimited franchisee explained how the brand not only survived but thrived during the pandemic, leveraging its existing customer base and adapting to changing market conditions.

Wild Birds Unlimited was one of 2020’s best franchise success stories, opening new stores in new markets and recording increased sales across its system.

A Wild Birds Unlimited franchisee doubled sales at his current store and is opening a new location in Camillus, New York.

Catherine Monson, CEO of FASTSIGNS International, Inc., will deliver a keynote at the International Franchise Association's Emerging Franchisor Virtual Event.

Experts discuss how franchise brands can strike a balance between traditional and digital franchise sales strategies.

Connecticut’s Economic Outlook Impact on Franchisors, with the state economy shrinking by 4.6% in the first quarter of 2020 and ranking 50 in the Economic Performance ranking.

A report on Arkansas's economic outlook for franchisors showed continued improvement in labor markets.

Alabama's economy has been described as being in survival mode due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with agriculture being a sector of the economy that has struggled consistently throughout the pandemic.

Kansas's economy has been struggling in recent years, particularly in the agriculture industry.

Wild Birds Unlimited celebrated a successful third quarter, attributing its growth to its hard-working franchisees and an updated e-commerce platform that made online sales easier for customers.

Wild Birds Unlimited wins the Franchise Update Media 2020 Innovation Award for its system comprised of adaptive franchisees, innovative suppliers, and a supportive franchise support center.