
Good, Bad, and Other News! – January 2022
Franchises are expanding and looking forward to opening new units in 2022, despite the challenges posed by the Omicron variant and accompanying surge in Covid cases.
Emerging brands across franchise brands: the deals, operators and trade-press stories Burnaze summarizes, each linked to the original.
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Franchises are expanding and looking forward to opening new units in 2022, despite the challenges posed by the Omicron variant and accompanying surge in Covid cases.

Al Fragnoli, a former educator and coach, has joined Intelligent Leadership Executive Coaching (ILEC) as a franchisee, leveraging his passion for leadership and inspiration.

Ted Turner, a 40-year construction and engineering professional, has joined Intelligent Leadership Executive Coaching (ILEC) as a franchisee, bringing his expertise to the business.

Julie Cartwright, President of P.volve, has shared her insights on growing a franchise quickly and safely, emphasizing the importance of building relationships and using data to reach target audiences.

This article discusses why value will make a fast-food comeback in 2022, citing industry trends and consumer behavior.

Youth Athletes United has partnered with tennis star Leylah Fernandez as a brand ambassador, promoting youth sports and community programs.

This article lists the top 5 ice cream franchises, including startup costs and features.
Tyler Evans, a franchise owner of four Venture X co-working locations, has partnered with Scoutr to provide talent acquisition technology to his community members.

Landon Eckles, co-founder and CEO of Clean Juice and Freecoat Non-Toxic Beauty Bar, shares his journey into franchising and the key indicators he looked at before launching his brands.

The franchise industry is expected to grow and prosper in 2022, with many franchisors reporting increased sales in 2021.
A Better Weigh, Inc. launches its franchise opportunity, capitalizing on the growing demand for weight loss services and offering a comprehensive solution.

The Franchise Innovation Awards recognize the top innovators in franchising, with a focus on innovative ideas, strategies, and tactics.

Mici Handcrafted Italian launches franchising, signs 30-unit deal in Phoenix to jump-start expansion, with the brand preparing for national growth through franchising.
Island Fin Poké sells its South Florida market to a local Miami resident, Steve Kretsch, who brings his corporate experience to the business.

Tin Drum Asian Kitchen's new leadership team is aiming to bring the brand to 100 units in five years through a refined franchise model that prioritizes franchisee success.

Teriyaki Madness franchisees Vishal Patel and Hiren Dayaramani share their path to franchise ownership and their experience with the fast-growing brand.

Kidcreate Studio's franchise sales site ranked second in 1851 Franchise's Franchise Development Website Awards, with an overall average score of 4.6.

HHO Carbon Clean Systems targets expansion in Illinois' agricultural communities, offering a eco-friendly solution for engine maintenance.

A well-designed franchise sales website can be the difference between a stagnating brand and loads of investment interest.

The Melting Pot CEO Bob Johnston detailed how the brand has exploded in growth and revenue since the pandemic, with 30 straight weeks of growth over 2019 numbers.

Showhomes opens first franchise in Dallas, Texas with John Arend.

Modern franchising websites prioritize digital sales models and adapt to changing investment strategies post-COVID-19.

The 2022 Annual Franchise Development Report (AFDR) highlighted recruitment budgets and strategies of franchisors, providing insights into the industry.
Office Evolution continues to expand, opening six new locations and announcing its first landlord deal in Cypress, Texas.