
Children’s Lighthouse President Michael Brown on Franchise Growth & Family-Driven Leadership
For Michael Brown , leading Children’s Lighthouse is the continuation of a family legacy that began nearly three decades ago.
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For Michael Brown , leading Children’s Lighthouse is the continuation of a family legacy that began nearly three decades ago.

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KidStrong is targeting Colorado for growth, with locations open in Littleton, Highlands Ranch, Parker, and Fort Collins.

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Lawn Squad signs five-territory expansion with Mosquito Squad Plus franchisees

Paris Baguette, a global franchise with over 290 cafés across the U.S., will attend the Multi-Unit Franchising Conference to showcase its growth.

Layne’s Chicken Fingers CEO Garrett Reed discusses scaling the franchise’s growth.

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Lindsey McFadden, CMO of Stretch Zone, focuses on unit-level economics.