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The Most Underrated Industry in America Is... Flowers?

The Most Underrated Industry in America Is... Flowers?

Michael Jacobson took over the flower shop his uncle wanted to sell, rebuilt it around technology, supply chain, and marketing, and grew a single location to nearly $10M. His story, Jersey Mike's dethroning Chick-fil-A, a cool retro food brand, and more in this weeks newsletter

Alex Smereczniak
Alex Smereczniak
Why Is Yum Brands Walking Away From Pizza Hut?

Why Is Yum Brands Walking Away From Pizza Hut?

$2.7 billion, two buyers, and a brand they've owned since 1977. Plus WetFuel joins Franzy, Jacob Lee's 8-location dog grooming empire, and the fee nobody models.

Alex Smereczniak
Alex Smereczniak
Did You Know States Can Ban Franchises? It Just Happened

Did You Know States Can Ban Franchises? It Just Happened

Read about Indiana's decision to ban a franchise system, exciting updates to what we are building at Franzy, and a new brand we brought on in the pet care space.

Alex Smereczniak
Alex Smereczniak
Why Dairy Queen Is Paying Operators

Why Dairy Queen Is Paying Operators

Dairy Queen is putting real money behind Grill & Chill expansion. Plus: a Franzy customer review, Buccos Roofing, and an overlooked ownership stat.

Alex Smereczniak
Alex Smereczniak
A $1B Franchise Yard Sale at the Bankruptcy Court

A $1B Franchise Yard Sale at the Bankruptcy Court

FAT Brands sold for $1B. Plus our office paint day, French Florist's debut, and a Memorial Day stat.

Alex Smereczniak
Alex Smereczniak
From Mr. Lube to BrightStar: The Franchise Models Getting Investor Attention

From Mr. Lube to BrightStar: The Franchise Models Getting Investor Attention

Mr. Lube + Tires changes hands. Plus a 427-agency home care brand in the spotlight and the Silver Tsunami no one is ready for.

Alex Smereczniak
Alex Smereczniak
$12B Sandwich IPOs, Sanders' Nephew, and the FDD Line You'll Want to Read Twice

$12B Sandwich IPOs, Sanders' Nephew, and the FDD Line You'll Want to Read Twice

Jersey Mike's just filed for a $12B IPO, 50% above what Blackstone paid 18 months ago. Lee's Famous Recipe — started by Colonel Sanders' nephew — quietly does $1.8M per location. And the line on the FDD that decides whether your year one is a stretch or a breaking point.

Alex Smereczniak
Alex Smereczniak
Robot Kiosks, Record Fines, and a $68K Franchise You Should Know About

Robot Kiosks, Record Fines, and a $68K Franchise You Should Know About

White Castle is deploying 1,000 kiosks with zero employees. The FTC just made franchise disclosure history. And there's a $68K mobile brand most people have never heard of.

Alex Smereczniak
Alex Smereczniak
The World's Largest Franchise Operator Just Went All In on Fitness

The World's Largest Franchise Operator Just Went All In on Fitness

The world's largest franchise operator triples its fitness portfolio. Plus Mint Condition launches on Franzy and a stat that explains who really controls franchising.

Alex Smereczniak
Alex Smereczniak
You Don't Need a Restaurant to Own a Franchise

You Don't Need a Restaurant to Own a Franchise

While big QSR operators file bankruptcy, home services is quietly booming. This week's brand, stats, and what to watch

Alex Smereczniak
Alex Smereczniak
A $2 Billion Bet on Bundt Cake

A $2 Billion Bet on Bundt Cake

KKR just bought Nothing Bundt Cakes from Roark. Plus MUFC highlights, a new brand on Franzy, and a Crumbl operator who started on Broadway.

Alex Smereczniak
Alex Smereczniak
A $1.3 Billion Bet on Oil Changes

A $1.3 Billion Bet on Oil Changes

Private equity is flooding into franchising. Plus 3 new brands on Franzy, what Item 19 actually tells you, and we're heading to Vegas.

Alex Smereczniak
Alex Smereczniak
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