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Silvia Slemmer, a Wild Birds Unlimited franchisee, overcame adversity to fulfill her life-long business ownership dream by investing in the bird-related retail franchise.
For more than 26 years, John Schaust’s office has been the outdoors.
Gloria Jean's Coffees reopens in Stratford Square Mall with new franchisees.
Safeguard distributor Rick Stallings has expanded his business through acquisitions and has no plans to stop.
Owen + Alchemy transitions from brick-and-mortar to wholesale distribution, expanding its reach and offerings.
Wild Birds Unlimited kicks off 2017 by opening new stores in key development markets, including Huntington Beach, California and Keller, Texas.
Wireless Zone franchisees Darryl and Becky Bartlett found success with the business, which they run as a family and serve their community, according to a recent Holland Sentinel article.
Pita Pit franchisee Jeremy Bryson is expanding his local empire with a second location in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Several franchised concepts, including Buffalo Wings & Rings, eye Nashville for growth and expansion.
Zoup! expands to over 20 U.S states and Ontario with nearly 100 restaurants
Frito-Lay has created a limited-edition 'Party Safe' bag that detects alcohol and offers a ride home through Uber, according to a recent Adweek article.
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Retailers explore alternative methods to remove checkout lines, citing cost and customer experience as concerns.
Chicken Salad Chick's marketing director to share strategies for sharing franchise stories at the 2017 International Franchise Association Convention.
Beef 'O' Brady's is targeting Dayton, Ohio for development, seeking prospective franchise owners with a strong work ethic and love of sports.
Pita Pit's Falafel pita features a variety of ingredients and sauces, as demonstrated on a local TV show.
The Brass Tap, an upscale craft beer bar, opens its first Maryland location in Baltimore, offering a wide selection of draft and bottled beers.
A Nothing Bundt Cakes franchisee shares her story of success, advocating for franchisees and small-business owners, and mentoring young women.
Macy's and Kohl's holiday sales decline, while Amazon experiences a strong holiday season.
Wild Birds Unlimited identifies Montgomery, Alabama, as a potential market for expansion.
Young entrepreneur Brian Spaly founded Trunk Club and previously co-founded Bonobos.
Young entrepreneur Christian Birky founded a sustainable clothing line called Lazlo.
Wireless Zone franchisees in Morgantown, West Virginia, partner with Toys for Tots to collect toys for local children in need.
GNC plans to turn around its business by spending $5 million on a Super Bowl ad and closing 4,000 stores for makeovers, after a 58 percent stock price decrease and a $2.25 million fine.