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Franchise Your Business

Oct 14, 20266 min read

Building a Modern Franchise Brand in 2026 — Franchisee Marketing Toolkits That Get Used

The best franchise marketing systems make local execution simple while empowering owners to connect with their communities.

Luca Piacentini

1851 Managing Editor

How Do I Negotiate a Franchise Sale Successfully? Understanding the Terms of the Deal

Grow a Franchise

Oct 14, 20263 min read

How Do I Negotiate a Franchise Sale Successfully? Understanding the Terms of the Deal

Clear expectations around timing, fees, training and other responsibilities can help buyers and sellers reach an agreement and prepare for the transition ahead.

Victoria Campisi

Staff Writer

image of keke's franchise owners nick and umesh patel in ohio

Franchisee Stories

Oct 14, 20264 min read

Why These Loyal Customers Signed a Five-Unit Deal to Bring Keke's Breakfast Cafe Franchise to Cleveland

After years of eating at Keke's in Florida, Nick and Umesh Patel are turning their belief in the breakfast brand into a five-unit development plan in the Cleveland market.

Luca Piacentini

1851 Managing Editor

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

After 26 Years in the Military, This Veteran Found a New Mission With Right at Home

After 26 Years in the Military, This Veteran Found a New Mission With Right at Home

Minuteman Press International

Minuteman Press Franchise Owners Eric & Ericka Burrill at Minuteman Press in Avondale Estates, GA.

Eric Burrill Celebrates 8 Years, Grows Minuteman Press Family Business

urSwim Without a Lease

urSwim Without a Lease: How the Hosted Pool Location Strategy Lets Owners Skip Real Estate, Construction and Seven-Figure Buildouts

Strategic Franchising

Understanding Franchise Royalties: What You're Actually Paying For

Understanding Franchise Royalties: What You're Actually Paying For

Why Sport Clips Haircuts Recruits Leaders, Not Passive Investors

Why Sport Clips Haircuts Recruits Leaders, Not Passive Investors

Mister Sparky Electric

Why Mister Sparky Electric’s Essential Service Model Generates Year-Round Demand

Why Mister Sparky Electric’s Essential Service Model Generates Year-Round Demand

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing

How Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Franchisees Are Meeting the Demand

America's Aging Homes Need Plumbing Upgrades: How Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Franchisees Are Meeting the Demand

Top Three Myths About Owning a Fresh Coat Franchise and What You Should Really Know

Top Three Myths About Owning a Fresh Coat Franchise and What You Should Really Know

DRYmedic Restoration

How DRYmedic Restoration Franchise Owners Are Helping Communities Recover Faster From Extreme Weather

How DRYmedic Restoration Franchise Owners Are Helping Communities Recover Faster From Extreme Weather

How Karl Waller and His Family Turned Community Connection Into Award-Winning Success With Brass Tap

How Karl Waller and His Family Turned Community Connection Into Award-Winning Success With The Brass Tap

How Pet Wants Keeps Franchisees Ahead of Pet Industry Trends

How Pet Wants Keeps Franchisees Ahead of Pet Industry Trends

Keke's Breakfast Cafe

Loyal Keke’s Breakfast Cafe Customers Sign Five-Unit Deal to Bring Concept to Cleveland

Loyal Keke’s Breakfast Cafe Customers Sign Five-Unit Deal to Bring Concept to Cleveland

The Brass Tap Signs Franchise Agreement to Open First Delaware Location in Middletown

The Brass Tap Signs Franchise Agreement to Open First Delaware Location in Middletown

Newk’s Eatery

Why Newk's Eatery Sees Broward County and South Florida as a Multi-Unit Growth Opportunity

Why Newk's Eatery Sees Broward County and South Florida as a Multi-Unit Growth Opportunity

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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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