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iamge of Tay Cochren owner of Beef "O' Brady's Chattanooga Tennessee
Franchisee Stories
Aug 26, 20265 min read

Why A Former Independent Business Owner Is Now Expanding Beef ‘O’ Brady’s in Ooltewah, Tennessee

After facing the limits of solo business ownership, multi-unit owner Tay Cochran is leveraging Beef ‘O’ Brady’s support to open a second family pub on Ooltewah-Ringgold Rd.
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Pet Wants Franchise
Franchisor Stories
Aug 26, 20265 min read

1851’s Most Innovative Franchises in 2026: Pet Wants

This brand aims to redefine pet retail with a flexible mobile-to-store model, fresh proprietary nutrition and a community-first approach that turns franchisees into trusted wellness experts.
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Luca Piacentini

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Franchisee Stories
Aug 26, 20266 min read

High School Football Coach and Real Estate Investor Builds a Business Around Teamwork with Fresh Coat Painters

Chauncey Mixon and his wife are using the franchise to build a hands-on family business rooted in community service and long-term growth across Illinois’ Metro East.
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Children's Lighthouse

Why Atlanta Is a Strategic Growth Market for Children’s Lighthouse
Why Atlanta Is a Strategic Growth Market for Children’s Lighthouse

FSC Franchise Co.

Why Now Is the Time to Grow With FSC Franchise Co.
Why Now Is the Time to Grow With FSC Franchise Co.

HomeTeam Inspection Service

HomeTeam Inspection Service Expands in New York’s Southern Tier
HomeTeam Inspection Service Expands in New York’s Southern Tier With Higher Education and Facilities Management Veteran David Pennock

BooXkeeping

Beau Redstone Brings BooXkeeping's Outsourced Bookkeeping Model to Northern Colorado
Beau Redstone Brings BooXkeeping's Outsourced Bookkeeping Model to Northern Colorado

Jollibee

Jollibee Looks to San Antonio With Plans for Up to 15 New Restaurants
Jollibee Looks to San Antonio With Plans for Up to 15 New Restaurants

Strategic Franchising

What I Wish I Knew Before Buying My First Franchise
What I Wish I Knew Before Buying My First Franchise

The Brass Tap

How The Brass Tap Listens to Customers and Delivers With New Offerings
How The Brass Tap Listens to Customers and Delivers With New Offerings

Newk’s Eatery

Design with Newk's food, dink and dessert
Newk's Does What Others Can't or Won't Do: Why the Kitchen Remains the Engine of the Brand

Jollibee

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Jollibee President Beth Dela Cruz Shares the People-First Strategy Behind the Brand’s Global Growth

Tide Services

Tide Cleaners Store
Why Multi-Unit Operators Are Choosing Tide Over Their Next Restaurant Deal

Tide Services

How Much Can I Make as a Tide Franchisee?
How Much Can I Make as a Tide Franchisee?

The Cleaning Authority

Beyond the Owner-Operator: How The Cleaning Authority's Model Is Built for Multi-Territory Growth
Beyond the Owner-Operator: How The Cleaning Authority's Model Is Built for Multi-Territory Growth

Jollibee

Why Jollibee's Leadership Tenure Is the Asset Most Franchisees Overlook
The 30-Year Bench: Why Jollibee's Leadership Tenure Is the Asset Most Franchisees Overlook

TruBlue Home Service Ally

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No Trade Experience? No Problem. Here’s Why the TruBlue Home Service Ally Franchise Is Built for First-Time Owners

Children's Lighthouse

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Why Former NFL Players Are Investing in Children's Lighthouse Franchises

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Bonchon Acquired by Minor Food and Serruya Private Equity

Bonchon Acquired by Minor Food and Serruya Private Equity

Bonchon enters its next phase with plans to strengthen its U.S. infrastructure and pursue measured growth across North America and other markets in the Americas.
Longtime Franchisee Takes Ownership of Mr Gatti’s, Continuing a Broader Industry Trend

Longtime Franchisee Takes Ownership of Mr Gatti’s, Continuing a Broader Industry Trend

Experienced franchisees are increasingly acquiring full ownership stakes in the brands they operate, with other recent examples including Twin Peaks and Friendly’s.
What the 2026 QSR 50 Reveals About the State of Restaurant Franchising

What the 2026 QSR 50 Reveals About the State of Restaurant Franchising

From AI and loyalty programs to operational simplicity and franchisee profitability, the restaurant industry's biggest brands offer lessons every franchise system can and should apply.
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