I’ve written about AI and the franchise business before, but not in a situation like this. One in which a major franchisor like McDonald’s is being accused of using AI for illegal price-fixing...
Pecan Jacks is growing and opening a new store in Panama City Beach, Florida, this October. But it’s not just another scoop shop. It’s a corporate training center. The brand sells ice cream and...
Please stop asking AI/ChatGPT to “find me the best franchise.” Because ChatGPT is not a human. It’s a robot. A smart one, but it’s not perfect. And it doesn’t “know”...
I get a lot of questions these days about AI and franchising, and most of them come from people who are already deep into their own research. Sometimes their ChatGPT franchise research. These franchise buyers...
Quick answer: Using AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini to help you buy a franchise can be done. But you need human input. That’s because while AI is great at helping today’s franchise buyers...
Maryland lawmakers passed the biggest update to the state’s franchise rules in more than 40 years. The Franchise Reform Act (Senate Bill 415 and House Bill 730) cleared the General Assembly by wide margins...
Breadless just made a big move. The Detroit-born sandwich brand signed its first-ever franchise development deal. The partner is Jonah Smith and Third Coast Harvest, LLC. Fact: This is a five-unit agreement. Two...
You found a brand you like. The unit economics look solid. The franchisor’s rep is friendly and responsive. Now comes the part most buyers rush: picking a franchise territory. Fact: A five-year lease at $4,000 a...
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is facing a new problem that prospective franchise buyers should pay close attention to. California regulators say the franchise company failed to accurately report the number of franchise...
Huddle House franchising is making a big push to attract franchisees who want to build a multi-unit restaurant business. The 60-year-old breakfast and family dining brand recently announced a new incentive package aimed...
This post is about starting a franchise vs. starting your own business-and the costs involved in both. Every year, several people ask me the same question in a different outfit. “Wouldn’t it just be cheaper...
Florida continues to attract franchise expansion. Now, a major Crunch Fitness franchisee is adding another location to its growing footprint in the state. CR Fitness Holdings LLC is preparing to open Crunch Maitland...
By JT Tatem Thinking About Selling a Business? Here’s How the Process Usually Begins At some point, most business owners ask themselves a simple question: “What would happen if I decided to sell my business...
I’ve been in the franchise business for over 25 years. I’ve seen brands grow the right way. I’ve seen brands grow the wrong way. I’ve seen franchisees win big and lose everything. But now, with...
SpringGreen Lawn Care just announced something worth paying attention to. It’s a good story. In this case, franchise owners Tom and Mike O’Brien recently expanded into Pennsylvania. That’s their fifth...
I’m going to share some surprising information on how franchisors are using AI to dig through your past. Wait. Why are they doing that? Because they want to use that information to determine if you’re worthy...
Franchising gets a lot of praise as a path for veterans. And a lot of that praise is earned. Veterans understand structure. They understand discipline. They know how to follow a system. With that in mind, I’ve...
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