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Jeff Swackhammer Jr. has opened a Wireless Zone store in New Castle, PA, offering Verizon products to the local community.

Women are increasingly drawn to the franchise industry, with over 45 percent of female franchisees in the past five years, citing customer support and services as key factors.

Amazon debuts AmazonFresh Pickup, a service that delivers groceries to customers' cars.

Lisa McGill joins Wild Birds Unlimited as Manager of Franchise Development, bringing experience from retail and healthcare industries.

James Altiery, a multi-unit business owner, found success with Wireless Zone after working for major wireless industry players and realizing the franchising opportunity fit his passion for wireless technology.

Ali Navabpour finds continued success with Togo's in the Bay Area, having transitioned from a high-tech career.

Togo's, a sandwich chain, is expanding in the Bay Area, seeking franchisees to open locations in underserved markets, with a goal of 15-20 new locations over several years.

Co-owners Scott Gladstone and Neil Ryan are expanding their Wireless Zone store in New London, Connecticut, just as Verizon announced their new Unlimited Plan.

Wild Birds Unlimited signs 14 new franchise agreements in first quarter of 2017.

Wild Birds Unlimited has been recognized as a Top Franchise Opportunity for 2017 by Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 List, ranking 171st.

Togo's, a sandwich chain, is planning a large expansion in the Bay Area, seeking qualified franchisee partners and aiming to open 15-20 locations over several years.

Wireless Zone's strong support system and proven model have inspired a first-time franchisee to take ownership of multiple units, capitalizing on the growing demand for phone upgrades.

The Brass Tap offers multi-unit ownership opportunities, allowing franchisees to have more room to grow within their individual communities and serve up the best local, national and international beers.

Amazon is rumored to be building drive-through grocery stores in major markets along the west coast, with the first store set to open in Seattle.

Chris Petherick turned birdwatching into a Wild Birds Unlimited franchise career.

February is National Bird Feeding Month, and Wild Birds Unlimited is celebrating with new activities.

Franchise Times explores the trend of food halls, with at least 100 new locations expected to open by 2019.

Retailers, including Target and JCPenney, lobby against a proposed border adjustment tax that could increase sales prices and hurt profits.

Jim Carpenter, the Founder, CEO and President of Wild Birds Unlimited, faced difficult odds and built a thriving business with the brand, ranking in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 list for 30 years.

Edible Arrangements is expecting a record-breaking Valentine’s Day, with over a million strawberries and 140,000 pounds of chocolate being delivered.

The Brass Tap is enhancing its experience for craft beer-lovers with new interior design updates and a complete menu overhaul.

Department store stocks may be poised for a rally after reporting Q4 results, with potential acquisition driving shares up 50%.

Jim Lesch leads merchandising at Wild Birds Unlimited with 300 stores.

Famous Toastery plans expansion to the Triad area, with nine locations in the works.