Pet Supplies Plus and Buddy’s Home Furnishings operating under new company. By Andrew Carlo Franchise Group, Inc., along with its subsidiaries, have completed a restructuring plan and emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The result is a new, streamlined company featuring "enhanced liquidity,” the franchise organization said. As of June 2, a reorganization plan was …
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A new franchise agreement will lead to even more “Smorange” cans. By Andrew Carlo Rapidly growing burger franchise Smalls Sliders reported that it has made another big move in Texas. Through a second deal signed with St. Louis-based entrepreneur Brett Stewart, five additional locations are planned for Killeen, Temple, and Waco, Texas. Stewart plans to …
Detroit and Kansas City are among the education franchise's urban targets. By Andrew Carlo Primrose Schools, the early education and child care franchise, said that it has focused on “aggressive expansion” in the early stages of 2025. According to the franchise, growth has been driven by high demand for early education and child care. Since …
New franchise agreements call for openings to heat up in multiple markets. By Andrew Carlo Perkins Griddle & Go is continuing franchise expansion moves in New Jersey. The fast-casual food franchise announced that retired executives Giuseppe and Nicole Lahara recently signed a 10-unit development deal with Perkins American Food Co., which operates more than 250 …
Pet Supplies Plus and Buddy’s Home Furnishings operating under new company. By Andrew Carlo Franchise Group, Inc., along with its subsidiaries, have completed a restructuring plan and emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The result is a new, streamlined company featuring "enhanced liquidity,” the franchise organization said. As of June 2, a reorganization plan was …
The move brings locations in Arizona and North Carolina under corporate ownership. By Andrew Carlo Re-Bath, the bathroom remodeling giant, reported that it has acquired one of its largest franchisee operations. The Phoenix, Arizona-based home improvement services provider said it has purchased a franchisee operation, which was formerly owned by Kurt and Drew Kittleson. The …
Lawmakers look to establish day that celebrates the platform's economic impact. Staff Report Lawmakers in Washington have placed emphasis on the significance of the franchise business model. A resolution has been led by U.S. Senators Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) and Chris Coons (D-DE), and in the U.S. House of Representatives by U.S. Reps. Kevin Hern (R-OK), …
Acquisitions, franchise openings, and solid funding fuel fast growth. By Andrew Carlo Daisy, the home and small business technology franchise, continues to demonstrate rapid growth. Specializing in the tech installation and services, the company recently expanded into Michigan with the acquisition of Automation Design + Entertainment, an award-winning technology integration business owned by industry veteran …
The new franchise platform is a union of Cinnabon and Carvel. Staff Report GoTo Foods has launched a new combo location that brings two delicious food and beverage franchise brands together. The company announced the opening of the the first-ever “Cinnabon Swirl,” which is a union of the Cinnabon and Original Soft Serve Carvel brands. …
Article by Laura Darrell, Author of The Principles of Franchisee Success and the upcoming Franchisee Success Series Being a franchisee has always required resilience, focus, and operational discipline. But in today’s landscape, the job has become more complex. Operators are navigating rising costs, ongoing labor challenges, evolving guest expectations, and system-level changes that impact profitability …