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Standard Operation Procedure SOP From Founder to Franchisor

Franchisor Stories

July 9, 20266 min read

Creating an Ops Manual: From Tribal Knowledge to SOPs

As you prepare to franchise your business, compiling your instincts and insights into a clear document and creating repeatable processes is key to early franchisee success.

Morgan Wood

1851 Franchise Contributor

How Do I Optimize the Onboarding Process for Franchisees?

Grow a Franchise

July 9, 20264 min read

How Do I Optimize the Onboarding Process for Franchisees?

A good franchise onboarding process helps new owners feel confident, learn the system and get started without feeling overwhelmed. It also sets the stage for long-term success.

Victoria Campisi

Staff Writer

franchisee spotlight Ankur Sahni and Megha Arora-Sahni

Franchisee Stories

July 8, 20269 min read

Bankers Turn Bakers: Couple Signs 8-Unit Deal to Bring Paris Baguette to Massachusetts, Starting in Bellingham

When Ankur met Megha, their love story began in a café. Now, these former bankers are going from banking to baking with an eight-unit global franchise deal.

Katja Ostojic

Media Relations Specialist

Layne's Chicken Fingers

Photo of Layne's Chicken Fingers spread

Layne’s Chicken Fingers Brings the Crunch to Cypress with a July 18 Grand Opening and Free Layne’s for a Year

Mathnasium Franchise - Sam Younis - 1851 Franchise

How Mathnasium Learning Centers' Brand Story Fuels Franchisee Success

Extraordinary Brands

How Neighborhood Barre Is Evolving for Its Next Chapter and Why Franchisees Should Invest Now

How Neighborhood Barre Is Evolving for Its Next Chapter and Why Franchisees Should Invest Now

Why This Accounting Professional Chose BooXkeeping to Build a Family Legacy in San Antonio

Why This Accounting Professional Chose BooXkeeping to Build a Family Legacy in San Antonio

Brandon Fritz Named DoodyCalls Franchisee of the Year

Brandon Fritz Named DoodyCalls Franchisee of the Year After Doubling Monthly Revenue and Expanding Territories

Beef 'O' Brady's

Beef'O'Brady's Location

How One Florida Beef 'O' Brady's Franchisee Built a Community Tradition

Brass Tap Coming soon - Izak and Danielle Du Plooy

How The Brass Tap Franchisees in Philadelphia Built a Loyal Customer Base in Their First Year

Keke's Breakfast Cafe

keke's food

Keke’s Breakfast Cafe Targets Knoxville, Tennessee, as Key Franchise Growth Market

Tide Laundromat Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data for 2026

Tide Laundromat Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data for 2026

Busy Bee Jumpers

busy bee jumpers outside store

How Much Does It Cost to Open a Busy Bee Jumpers Franchise?

family enjoying The Melting Pot

Melting Pot Owns the Experiential Dining Model in a Landscape That Increasingly Prioritizes Connection

Homewatch CareGivers

Homewatch CareGivers Franchise - Bo Donohoo - 1851 Franchise

Army Veteran Bo Donohoo Turns Lifelong Commitment to Service Into Homewatch CareGivers Franchise

What Being Realistic About Franchise Lead Generation Actually Looks Like

What Being Realistic About Franchise Lead Generation Actually Looks Like

Right at Home Celebrates a Year of Growth at Annual Conference

Right at Home Celebrates a Year of Growth at Annual Conference

Express Employment Professionals

Express Employment Professionals Franchise - St. Cloud, Minnesota, Target Market - 1851 Franchise

Why Express Employment Professionals Is Targeting St. Cloud, Minnesota, for Growth

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Food and Beverage Franchises Increase Push Toward C-Store Growth Strategy

Food and Beverage Franchises Increase Push Toward C-Store Growth Strategy

Retailers are consistently investing in food service, and franchise brands are taking note, leveraging c-store growth to gain exposure to both new markets and traveling consumers.

Reddit Gives Wendy's a Boost: What the Meme Stock Rally Says About Franchise Turnarounds

Reddit Gives Wendy's a Boost: What the Meme Stock Rally Says About Franchise Turnarounds

Retail investors sent Wendy's shares soaring as Reddit fueled optimism around new leadership, turnaround potential and buyout speculation, despite the burger chain's recent sales struggles.

Jersey Mike’s Officially Dethrones Chick-fil-A as America’s Favorite QSR

Jersey Mike’s Officially Dethrones Chick-fil-A as America’s Favorite QSR

The sandwich chain ended Chick-fil-A’s 11-year reign atop customer satisfaction rankings on this year’s annual American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI).

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