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Retailers like Walgreens and Kroger adopt facial recognition technology to better understand consumer habits and boost sales.
Growth-minded brands can learn from Pet Supplies Plus, which has achieved legacy status with 450 units and counting, by focusing on creating a neighborhood feel in its stores.
FedEx partners with DEKA Development & Research to create and test a robot for home delivery with Pizza Hut and Walmart.
Target invited select brands to sell their products directly to consumers on its website, improving profits and offering a unique e-commerce experience.
Wild Birds Unlimited franchisees Laura Fleming and Jeff Glattly participate in community initiatives, increasing their profiles and business.
Reaching legacy status in the franchise space is a feat not many brands can claim.
Cheba Hut plans to complete its corporate headquarters relocation and expand its marijuana-themed sandwich shop in 2019.
Saladworks, a fast-casual restaurant chain, opens two new locations within ShopRite grocery stores in the Philadelphia area.
Wild Birds Unlimited franchisees are expanding with new stores, including a location in Summerville, South Carolina, scheduled to open in May or June.
Bob and Kaylene Musser immediately knew where they'd like to donate grand funding from the Wireless Zone Foundation.
Batteries Plus Bulbs weighs expansion to Lowell, Massachusetts, citing strong business counts and household income.
Batteries Plus Bulbs franchise identifies Maryland as a key development market, expanding its presence in the region with in-demand products and services.
Ray Harrigill shares expert tips on finding the best location for a franchise, emphasizing the importance of a vibrant business and location over owning the real estate.
For Wild Birds Unlimited Founder and CEO Jim Carpenter, listening is a major part of his leadership ethos.
Office Evolution doubles footprint in 2018 with 25 new locations.
Rent-A-Center signed a massive 40-unit franchise deal with Louis Garcia, a long-time rent-to-own sector operator.
Coca-Cola introduces a new line of non-alcoholic sparkling beverages inspired by classic cocktails, called Bar Nøne.
Led by a young and vibrant leadership team, Famous Dave’s has made major strides in 2018, including a new exciting menu, technological advances, and a roadmap for growth.
Wireless Zone is ranked in Entrepreneur Magazine's 2019 Franchise 500, with over 360 locations and a technology center providing solutions for customers.
Batteries Plus Bulbs recently ranked #114 in Entrepreneur’s 2019 Franchise 500 Ranking.
Rent-A-Center has been named to Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 List, recognizing its financial strength, size, and growth, as well as its commitment to supporting franchisees.
Wild Birds Unlimited ranks No. 132 in Entrepreneur Magazine's 2019 Franchise 500 Rankings, with over 300 locations throughout the US and Canada.
Three fast-growing brands - PickupUSA, Wine & Design, and Nothing Bundt Cakes - shared their franchise development strategy and what they look for in potential franchisees.
Cheba Hut will open three new franchise locations in the Riverside, California area over the next 24 months, and the timing could not be any more perfect.