Here is the latest franchise business news for August. I think you’ll like these stories!
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The one #1 reason this couple in Wisconsin purchased Mosquito Squad:
“We felt it would sell. Everyone has mosquitoes, The business here is about peaceful outdoor living. People want to be outside without mosquitoes.”
It seems they’ve scratched an itch in their community.
Speaking of growing service-based franchise business, Joe Schlipman is the proud new owner of Window Genie® of Miami. The main reasons he was attracted to Window Genie: An improved work-life balance and lifestyle he couldn’t get from his many corporate jobs. Here are a few other reasons.
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150. That’s how many Blaze Pizza franchises are up and running as of today. Unit #150 just opened at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida-Disney Springs. I have a feeling Blaze Pizza will have franchise units numbering in the thousands one day. History will show that the phenomenal growth of Blaze Pizza was because of their unique concept and their powerful spokesman.
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This is a sweet news story.
You need to check out these 3 converging franchise trends.
This is what Brexit may mean to franchising across the pond.
Did you hear where Wendy’s wants to expand?
Happy 57th anniversary to a franchise brand that, “Has a proven sales, operations and marketing system, and has successfully continued its efforts to adapt its business model to the ever-changing needs of vehicle owners.”
57 years is a long time to be in the franchise business. Congratulations go out to this automotive franchise business brand.
One of the most well-known food franchise businesses in history won’t be going all-out in their automation efforts-thank goodness!
That, according to Chris Habiger, a McDonald’s franchisee, who during an interview said he didn’t envision a time when we’ll replace his wonderful staff with robots. His restaurant is trying out kiosks though. Read.
Finally, find out how a former New York Police Department detective chose to become a house detective in this inspiring story.
That’s the latest franchise business news for August, 2016.
About the Author
Joel Libava is The Franchise King® — an independent franchise advisor with 25+ years in the industry, two published books on franchising, and his writing has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, CNBC, Entrepreneur® Magazine and others. In addition, he wrote exclusively for the U.S. Small Business Administration blog for eight years. He doesn't sell franchises. Instead, Joel helps you figure out if franchise ownership is actually right for you — and if it is, teaches you his powerful, proven-to-work franchise research techniques, so you can make a smart, informed decision on a franchise to own and be your own boss.
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