Ellianos is winning on franchisee satisfaction while Taco Bell’s AI stumbles and Olive Garden joins the value wars. Inside: what smart operators are watching right now.
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Royalties may feel like a cut off the top, but they are the fuel behind the billion-dollar brands.
Investors are rethinking rentals as returns shrink, and franchises are emerging as a viable path to scale.
Xponential Fitness, one of fitness franchising’s biggest names, shows how fast growth can lead to trouble.
Millions of small business owners are retiring, which means opportunity.
From fighter pilots to fast-casual giants, this week’s stories prove there’s no single path to ownership or scale.
Power moves a solopreneur used to build a multi-brand empire
Nathan’s is offering a bold new way to revive struggling restaurants — and it might reshape how conversions are done.
We’re breaking down the surprising economics and brand power behind 7-Eleven’s annual Slurpee giveaway — and why smart franchisors should take notes.
Multiple economic and operational headwinds converge to create unprecedented challenges for franchising sector
Revolutionary construction method promises democratized franchise ownership
