
Comparing Franchise Brands in Retail Industry
The retail industry is one of the broadest and most diverse spaces in franchising—and therefore one of the most exciting to watch.
Convenience, grocery, specialty and resale franchise news, separate from restaurant coverage.
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The retail industry is one of the broadest and most diverse spaces in franchising—and therefore one of the most exciting to watch.

Wireless Zone's Annual Charity Golf Tournament raises funds for various charities, demonstrating the company's commitment to community giving.

Experts from Showhomes shared tips on how to spruce up outdoor living spaces, emphasizing the importance of natural colors and green tones.

Amy Legg and Kellie Watts grow with Wild Birds Unlimited franchise

Wild Birds Unlimited leverages strong third-party validation to attract franchisees, emphasizing transparency and trust in its franchise development process.

Le Macaron, a French bakery and café, continued to treat U.S. customers to a taste of France, with a focus on macarons and a welcoming atmosphere.

Wireless Zone, a Verizon-exclusive wireless retailer, is opening its first stores in Tennessee this summer, with multi-unit franchise partners Scott Orellana and Abbi Rychlock at the helm.

Batteries Plus Bulbs powers franchise development in New York State with its in-demand products and services.

Wild Birds Unlimited partnered with Backyard Nature Products to create eco-friendly bird feeders and birdhouses.

My Favorite Muffin looks to bring gourmet offerings to Lexington, with a focus on increasing brand recognition and providing a growth opportunity for franchisees.
The Source Bulk Foods has 55 outlets in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK.

Betty Pauciello and Nina Resavage retire from Wild Birds Unlimited franchise after 25 years

Wild Birds Unlimited's omni-channel Initiative sees considerable success, with each franchise location having its own online platform and controlling approved inventory for purchase.

With Party City’s Thursday announcement of 45 impending store closures in 2019, the number of retail locations expected to shutter across the country has reached a whopping 6,200.

Multi-unit partners Nate Bautz and Lonney Krentz have opened four uBreakiFix locations and plan to expand to eight.

Calios acquires D.P. Dough, a popular calzone franchise, to expand its presence in the market.

Cheba Hut’s Madison, Wisconsin location experiences a 22 percent growth in 2018, celebrating with a free nug giveaway on May 8th.

Franchise partners and operators Aamir and Aazim Rajani and Zeshan and Farhan Somani have opened their fifth Creamistry location in the Dallas market.

Tom and Donna Sheley and their son Chris have been involved with Wild Birds Unlimited since 1993, with Chris taking over the Columbus, Ohio store.

Cheba Hut's San Diego franchise saw a major spike in revenue after introducing a full bar, with significant financial gains in just two weeks.

A mystery shop by the Franchise Leadership & Development Conference found that pre-engagement is a crucial phase in the recruitment process for franchise brands.

According to an article in AdWeek , “ The National Football League and Instagram are teaming up on a digital shopping experience tied to one of the league’s biggest events:…

Rent-A-Center diversifies financial lenders’ portfolios by refranchising with experienced multi-unit owners, empowering local business owners to franchise corporate-owned locations.

Walgreens raises the tobacco-buying age to 21 at its stores, effective September 1.