
Keeping it in the Family: Turning Personal History into a Career
BoConcept Franchisee Steen Skaaning turned his personal connection to the furniture industry into a successful business, following in his family's footsteps.
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BoConcept Franchisee Steen Skaaning turned his personal connection to the furniture industry into a successful business, following in his family's footsteps.

Upscale craft beer concept The Brass Tap considers expansion opportunities in the Carolinas, including a potential location in Fayetteville.

It’s not every day that consumers come across a concept that offers both fresh and tasty food.

Aaron's acquired all units from its largest franchisee, SEI/Aaron's, in a $140 million deal.

Paul Pickett, chief development officer of Wild Birds Unlimited, shares his experience in franchising and the importance of passion and conviction in business.

Winmark Corp. uses a proprietary POS system to understand its customers and improve their experience.

Marlboro Wireless Zone is giving away nearly 200 backpacks filled with school supplies to local families.

Wireless Zone, the nation's largest Verizon Wireless retail franchise, continues to stand out in the industry with its community-focused approach and locally owned and operated locations.

BoConcept is expanding into the US market with a new flagship location on Madison Avenue, marking the brand's aggressive U.S. expansion.

Interior designers in Philadelphia note trends in small-space design and color use.

Enjoy Your Party, a foodservice staffing agency, continues to see success by providing excellent customer service and standing out from the competition.

Sue and Pierre Corso found success with More Space Place, a home furnishing store, after leaving their native Toronto, Canada.

Wild Birds Unlimited franchisees in Hilton Head, South Carolina, achieve record-breaking sales by focusing on customer experience and following the Wild Birds Unlimited system.

Wild Birds Unlimited CEO Jim Carpenter has created a gathering event for his stores to promote community and bird-feeding enthusiasts.

BoConcept has helped one entrepreneur, Soren Krogh-Jensen, transition from a corporate employee to a franchisee and achieve his dream of business ownership.

Todd Bender, owner of ten Wireless Zone stores, has received national recognition for his contributions to his employees and the community.

Wild Birds Unlimited's Enterprise Leadership Conference focuses on technology and collaboration, with a record number of attendees scheduled to attend.

Wireless Zone reports strong and increasing same-store sales, separating its business ownership opportunity from the competition, and consistently providing financial performance data to prospective and existing franchisees.

Welcomemat Services plans to expand its services in central Pennsylvania, targeting new residents and providing them with welcoming packages and local discounts.

Ralph and Felice Ehrman open Welcomemat Services in Illinois, assisting local businesses in growing their customer base.

Wild Birds Unlimited recently unveiled an updated version of its FDD, with more than 300 locations operating across the country, working towards awarding 20 new franchises by the end of 2017.

BoConcept , the Danish-founded global retail furniture franchise with nearly 300 locations across 60 countries, is mounting an aggressive push for new and open market share across the U.S., building…

BoConcept aims to open 40 stores in the New York market over the next five years as part of its global expansion plan.

For the past 65 years, BoConcept has been raising the bar and catering to rising demand in the furniture design industry.