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How AR Workshop Evolved To Meet DIY Craft Customers Where They Are At

Franchisor Stories

Oct 19, 202614 min read

How AR Workshop Evolved To Meet DIY Craft Customers Where They Are At

After quick, early growth followed by pandemic-related challenges, AR Workshop evolved, adding a mobile model, trending class upgrades and retail offerings to diversify revenue streams.

Jack McGreal

1851 Franchise Contributor

Grow a Franchise

Oct 19, 20266 min read

Building a Modern Franchise Brand in 2026 — Analytics: From ROAS to Incrementality

As the customer journey becomes harder to track, franchise brands need to look beyond clicks and impressions to understand which marketing investments are actually creating demand.

Victoria Campisi

Staff Writer

Wendy's Franchisee Bankruptcy Tests Who Controls a Failing Operator's Stores

Oct 16, 20263 min read

Wendy's Franchisee Bankruptcy Tests Who Controls a Failing Operator's Stores

As Meritage Hospitality contests a termination notice in court, the case shows why the franchise agreement can determine what happens to a struggling operator's business.

Chad Cohen

1851 Franchise Contributor

20-Year Painting Veteran Expands Fresh Coat Franchise to Double Down on a High-Performing Model

20-Year Painting Veteran Expands Fresh Coat Franchise to Double Down on a High-Performing Model

Jay Patel

After Decades of Entrepreneurial Dreams, This Manufacturing Professional Is Building a Fresh Coat Franchise That Will Reunite Him With His Family

Layne's Chicken Fingers

Why Real Estate Brokers Love Layne’s Chicken Fingers

Why Real Estate Brokers Love Layne’s Chicken Fingers

Why Lawn Squad's Focused Franchise Model Is Changing the Future of Lawn Care

The Treatment-Only Advantage: Why Lawn Squad's Focused Franchise Model Is Changing the Future of Lawn Care

More Than a Pet Lover: What It Really Takes to Succeed as a Pet Wants Franchise Owner

More Than a Pet Lover: What It Really Takes to Succeed as a Pet Wants Franchise Owner

Pigtails & Crewcuts

Pigtails & Crewcuts Accelerates National Growth With New Odessa Franchise Opening

Pigtails & Crewcuts Accelerates National Growth With New Odessa Franchise Opening

How This Fresh Coat Painters Franchisee Built a $1M+ Multi-Crew Business

How This Fresh Coat Painters Franchisee Built a $1M+ Multi-Crew Business

Comfort Keepers

Tonia Crowley Brings a Connection to Care and 20 Years of Corporate Experience to Comfort Keepers®

Tonia Crowley Brings a Lifetime Connection to Care and 20 Years of Corporate Experience to Comfort Keepers

Keyrenter Property Management

How a Multi-Million-Dollar Real Estate Investor Broke the DIY Landlord Ceiling With Keyrenter

How a Multi-Million-Dollar Real Estate Investor Broke Through the DIY Landlord Ceiling With Keyrenter

Building Kidz School

Where Is Building Kidz School Looking to Grow and Why?

Where Is Building Kidz School Looking to Grow and Why?

How Much Does It Cost to Buy a Lawn Squad Franchise in 2026?

How Much Does It Cost to Buy a Lawn Squad Franchise in 2026?

Newk’s Eatery

Newk's Opening

The Four Levers: How the New Newk's Model Drives Improved Unit Economics

How Pool Scouts Is Using Tech to Support Franchisees

How Pool Scouts Is Using Tech to Support Franchisees

Extraordinary Brands

Barre Everywhere: How Neighborhood Barre Is Bringing Female-Forward Fitness Outside the Studio

Barre Everywhere: How Neighborhood Barre Is Bringing Female-Forward Fitness Outside the Studio

Children's Lighthouse

The Ability to Scale With Children’s Lighthouse and the Multi-Unit Economics Behind the Growth Path

The Ability to Scale With Children’s Lighthouse and the Multi-Unit Economics Behind the Growth Path

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FSC Franchise Co. Launches Limited-Time Franchise Incentive for Beef ‘O’ Brady’s and The Brass Tap

FSC Franchise Co. Launches Limited-Time Franchise Incentive for Beef ‘O’ Brady’s and The Brass Tap

New and existing franchisees can take advantage of reduced franchise fees, first-year royalty relief and grand opening marketing support for qualifying restaurants signed by the end of 2026.

Top 10 Franchise Events in 2026

Top 10 Franchise Events in 2026

Franchise conferences, expos and trade shows offer invaluable education and opportunities for networking with suppliers and other franchise industry experts.

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.

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