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Getting a Bad Rep: Franchise Brands Protect Trust, Respond to Criticism, and Embrace Feedback
1+ day, 12+ min ago (1713+ words) By a large margin, Google reviews overflow with praise for Handyman Connection of Phoenix. Customers gush over drywall repairs, paint jobs, window replacements, shower remodels, and other services provided by the Arizona-based business. "Truly a fantastic company from start to…...
Building Buy-In: Operators can co-opt screens to connect teams
2+ day, 12+ min ago (309+ words) Franchise veteran David Plait and his management team look for ways to pull young team members out of their smartphones and into the world at large. "Their world is right here," says Plait, holding up his phone. "It's arguable that…...
The New Frontier: AI can level the playing field for frontline workers
3+ day, 12+ min ago (746+ words) I've spent the past twenty years on the front line, running restaurants, training teams, and navigating the chaos of customer service. I have seen trends come and go, but none have excited me quite like the potential AI holds for…...
How One Couple Found Purpose and a Second Career with Massage Lu Xe
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (423+ words) Like many experienced professionals, the Wilsons turned to franchise ownership as a way to stay engaged while shifting into the fast-emerging health and wellness industry. They were looking for a model that was structured, scalable, and supported, while also allowing…...
Local Wholesale Veteran to Open First Paris Baguette in the Richmond Area in 3-Unit Deal
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (294+ words) Local Wholesale Veteran to Open First Paris Baguette in the Richmond Area in 3-Unit Dea Franchising. com Local Wholesale Veteran to Open First Paris Baguette in the Richmond Area in 3-Unit Deal May 15, 2026 // Franchising. com // RICHMOND, Va. " Paris Baguette is…...
PJ's Coffee Brews Crescent City Flavor at Capitol Heights Grand Opening
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (479+ words) Franchising. com PJ's Coffee Brews Crescent City Flavor at Capitol Heights Grand Opening Local franchise owners step into coffee scene with fresh beignets and giveaways at Ritchie Station Marketplace May 15, 2026 // Franchising. com // CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Md. " PJ's Coffee, the beloved New Orleans-born…...
PIRTEK USA Surpasses 200 U. S. Locations
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (386+ words) Nation's Leading Hydraulic and Industrial Hose Service Franchise Builds on Record Growth with Continued Expansion and National Recognition PIRTEK USA, the nation's leading on-site and retail hydraulic and industrial hose service provider, continued its record-setting growth trajectory in Q1 2026, surpassing 200 U. S. locations…...
Potbelly Brings a Ray of Spring Sunshine with FREE Sides and Sips
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (231+ words) Franchising. com Potbelly Brings a Ray of Spring Sunshine with FREE Sides and Sips May 15, 2026 // Franchising. com // CHICAGO " As Memorial Day celebrations near, Potbelly is sharing information about a Perks Members promotion that involves free sides and fountain drinks. From…...
BIGGBY" COFFEE Teams Up with "The Sheep Detectives" for a Springtime Adventure Full of Fun (and Flavor)
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (581+ words) May 15, 2026 // Franchising. com // EAST LANSING, Mich. " BIGGBY" COFFEE, the 460-plus-unit high-energy coffee franchise, is turning up the fun this spring with its first-ever family film collaboration featuring "The Sheep Detectives," an upcoming movie from Amazon MGM Studios, to create a…...
Venture X Opens First Coworking Space in Tampa Bay
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (211+ words) The Venture X in Tampa is owned and operated by Kamal Rama, who also owns a Venture X in Charlotte, North Carolina. Rama comes from a family with over 40 years of operational experience in the hotel and lodging industry, owning…...