Emerging brands — page 92

School of Rock eyes international expansion following its recent opening in Peru, targeting development in Chile and Brazil.

Balance Grille has partnered with Apex Franchise Development to prepare for growth and expansion.

A mosquito control company is preparing for hurricane season, one year after Hurricane Harvey caused widespread damage.

Acai Express, a Puerto Rican-based lifestyle brand, is expanding in the United States via franchising, with two new locations in Denver and Rockaway Township, New Jersey.

Denny's is dispatching a 53-foot mobile diner to provide free meals to those affected by Hurricane Florence.

Wild Birds Unlimited helps franchisees build a business to be proud of by connecting people with nature and providing a competitive edge.

Going international requires a high level of commitment and resources, with benchmarks like a profitable business model and proven systems and procedures.

Pool Scouts hosts webinars to recruit 15 new franchisees across nine states.

This year, mosquito, flea and tick-control company Mosquito Hunters joined forces with veteran franchisor Lawn Doctor, to offer its opportunity to qualified entrepreneurs in markets across the country.

Franchise owners are expanding, and new investors are eyeing the franchise world due to its strong growth and economic conditions.

Cully Fredricksen, a former actor and massage therapist, becomes a business owner with Office Evolution, helping San Francisco business owners reach new heights.

The global population's food consumption habits are expected to shift over the next decade, with a focus on health-conscious diets and emerging markets.

FirstLight Home Care is recognized as a great franchise opportunity, offering a people-first philosophy and layer of franchise support and development.

Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans

Seasonal hiring is becoming more competitive, with companies using creative strategies to attract and retain seasonal workers.

Cheba Hut, a marijuana-themed sandwich shop, has experienced 15% year-over-year growth and plans to expand to 50 locations by 2020, riding the “green wave” of cannabis legalization.

School of Rock debuts on Forbes's best franchises list at number two

School of Rock plans to expand into the Boston market, aiming to saturate the area with music education services.

Forbes ranks School of Rock as the second-best medium-investment franchise in 2018, citing system sustainability and franchisor support.

Emerging franchises can develop presence in new markets by focusing on happy franchisees, a sound development strategy, and clear vision.

Andy Fuller, founder of Mosquito Hunters, shares his journey from acting to entrepreneurship, highlighting the importance of building a business process.

Franchise Business Review found a clear link between brand performance and franchisee satisfaction, with brands with higher satisfaction seeing higher results.

Franchise brands should focus on recruiting suitable franchisees rather than selling to anyone, to avoid unhappy franchisees and improve system health.

The article discusses the importance of sound business planning for international expansion, including accurately projecting revenue and expenses and incorporating various scenarios and assumptions.