Sam Ballas

Selling franchises is one thing. Getting them open, keeping them profitable, and helping operators succeed are where the real challenges are.

The International Franchise Association named 16 new franchise leaders elected to serve on its Board of Directors in 2027.

Richard Huffman, President and CEO of Celebree School, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the International Franchise Association (IFA), the largest organization representing franchising worldwide.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today named sixteen new franchise leaders elected to serve on its Board of Directors in 2027.

Brent and Sherry Weaver named 2026 Franchisees of the Year.

Second-generation restaurant spaces may not always be the best option

East Coast Wings + Grill unveils new menu with 3 new flavors.

East Coast Wings + Grill expands in North Carolina with new location.

A well-maintained restaurant in a strong location gives franchisees a better chance of long-term success.

East Coast Wings + Grill enters Florida with first Tallahassee location

Franchisors help franchisees turn data into better decisions with unit-level economics and analytics.

East Coast Wings + Grill names top 3 fan flavor finalists.

East Coast Wings + Grill invites fans to create its next menu flavor.

The International Franchise Association hosted its Annual Convention, February 23-25, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.

IFA convenes 500 brands and 300 partners in Las Vegas

East Coast Wings + Grill launches 12 Days of Wing-ter Wonderland promotion.

Legacy owners take over East Coast Wings + Grill location

East Coast Wings + Grill in Clemmons, NC has new owners, Gregory and Dafni Ballas.

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Sam Ballas focuses on unit economics for franchisee success at East Coast Wings + Grill

Sammy's Sliders is expanding and will begin franchising this year, with plans to grow in the Southeast.

East Coast Wings + Grill launches Breast Cancer Awareness campaign

East Coast Wings + Grill adds four new menu items.

East Coast Wings + Grill is hosting a 'Chicken Wing Champion' contest, giving fans the chance to win a year of free wings and other prizes, in celebration of National Chicken Wing Day.